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SFL #1: The Beginning PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leroy Brown!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head closes the distance and clinches.
Head taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Head tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brown smiles and moves away.
Head rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brown stops a takedown attempt from Head.
Brown gets underhooks to prevent Head's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Head. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Head tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Head has him pressed against the cage.
Head has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brown uses from the top position.
Head is pulling down on Brown's head. It's preventing any offense from Brown, at least for the moment.
Brown is looking to stand up but Head won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head is pulling down on Brown's head. It's preventing any offense from Brown, at least for the moment.
Head is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Head.
Head working a defensive guard but Brown passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Brown is going to stand back up.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Head fails in his attempt to clinch.
Head looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Brown!
Brown is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Head wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Head landing strikes from the mount.
Head swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brown is now in Head's guard. A big mistake from Head there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to get up but he can't break Head's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Head has his feet on Brown's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Brown fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Head checks it well.
Leroy Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Head shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Head was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brown avoids a series of strikes thrown by Head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Head raining down shots from the mount!
Head controlling from the full mount.
Head can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Head dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Head takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Brown.
Head on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brown lands a head shot.
William Head is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Head gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brown.
Brown works over Head's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head scores with a takedown into Brown's guard.
Head stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown is looking to stand up but Head isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Head is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Head trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown wriggles free and stands up.
Brown lands a jab to the nose.
Brown lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Head backs up against the cage.
Brown throws out a powerful jab.
Brown's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Brown duly obliges.
A big left from Brown misses.
Brown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Head keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Head shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Head misses with a head kick.
Head fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Head. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Head takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Head shoots in.
Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Head shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.
Brown lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brown lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Head walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Head on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Head circles away.
Brown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brown.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Head shoots in.
Brown throws a front kick aimed at Head's knee but Head avoids it well.
Brown throws a leg kick but Head checks it.
Brown closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Donk. Brown catches Head right on the button with a cross.
Leroy Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Head fails with an attempt to clinch.
Head looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Head fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Head avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
Brown throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brown throws a combination. Head tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Head takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Head.
Head drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Head takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown connects with a looping right hand.
Head moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brown lands with a right hand.
Brown moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Brown cracks Head with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Head drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Head shoots and misses
and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Head wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Brown is now in half guard.
Brown wants to stand up but Head is controlling the position.
Head has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown lands a nice looking body shot.
Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown scores a takedown into full mount!
Brown stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No luck for Head with that takedown attempt.
Head is looking to clinch.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Head wants to clinch.
A left and a right from Brown both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Head shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Head. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Head ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
Brown throws a good cross that connects.
Head fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Brown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brown!
Brown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Head checks a leg kick.
Brown thuds a left hand into Head's body.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Brown throws a head kick that misses
and Head counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head won't allow Brown to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head is standing up over Brown. Brown looks to escape but Head dives into side control.
Head trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown is trying to get back to his feet.
Head stands up and beckons Brown to his feet.
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.
Head closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Head lands in his opponent's guard.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Head is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Head controls from within his opponent's guard.
William Head overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Head stops Brown from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Head slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henk Timmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johannes Rotmensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henk Timmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johannes Rotmensen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotmensen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Henk Timmer has been cut.
Timmer connects with a looping right hand.
Timmer scores with a jab.
Timmer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rotmensen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rotmensen throws a series of punches but Timmer avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Timmer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Timmer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rotmensen misses with an uppercut. Timmer saw that one coming.
Rotmensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timmer throws a hook to the side of Rotmensen's head but Rotmensen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rotmensen moves out of range as Timmer strikes.
Timmer throws a shot from downtown. Rotmensen moves away and avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Timmer.
Timmer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rotmensen counters with a crisp right that sends Timmer to the canvas! Rotmensen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johannes Rotmensen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trey Micheals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Belini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trey Micheals has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trey Micheals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Belini!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belini blocks a low kick nicely.
Micheals is looking to clinch but Belini is avoiding it.
Micheals closes the distance and pushes Belini back into the cage.
Micheals tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Micheals manages to break the clinch.
Belini tries to clinch up.
Micheals shoots in for a takedown but Belini shows good takedown defense.
Belini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Micheals as Belini shoots in.
Micheals ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Micheals fails in his attempt to clinch.
Micheals moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Joe Belini has been cut.
Micheals moves into the clinch.
Micheals drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Micheals. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belini can't get the takedown.
Micheals breaks from the clinch.
Micheals fails with a takedown attempt.
Belini takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belini closes the distance and pushes Micheals back into the cage.
Micheals pushes Belini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Belini is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Micheals prevents the takedown attempt.
Belini is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Micheals is trying to drag Belini to the mat but Belini just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Micheals slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Belini has had enough of the clinch but Micheals keeps him there for the moment.
Micheals has had enough of the clinch but Belini keeps him there for the moment.
Micheals tries to land knees in the clinch but Belini avoids the damage to the body.
Micheals landing knees to the head.
Micheals is looking to break free of the clinch but Belini has double underhooks.
Belini looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belini tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Micheals smiles and moves away.
Belini shoots in but no luck this time.
Belini shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Micheals's guard.
Micheals is breathing heavily.
Belini thows a big elbow that misses.
Belini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belini trying to control the position from guard on top but Micheals is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belini seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Micheals is on top in guard.
Belini strikes from his own guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micheals stopping the sweep attempt from Belini.
Belini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Micheals trying to control the position from guard on top but Belini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belini throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Micheals is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Micheals wants to stand but Belini is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Belini doesn't manage to clinch there - Micheals circles away.
Belini tries to clinch up.
Micheals closes the distance and clinches up with Belini, looking for a takedown. Micheals pushes Belini against the cage but Belini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Belini connects with a body shot.
Belini wants to clinch up but Micheals keeps it at a distance.
Belini closes the distance but Micheals moves to the side
and Belini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Micheals swats away the attempt to clinch by Belini.
Belini has closed the distance and engaged Micheals in a clinch.
Belini keeps control of Micheals as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Belini is trying to drag Micheals to the mat but Micheals just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Belini tries for a takedown but Micheals manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Belini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Belini's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Micheals fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A right-left combo lands from Micheals.
Micheals tries to clinch up but Belini circles away and keeps his distance.
Micheals takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Trey Micheals has been cut.
Belini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Micheals tries to avoid it but Belini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Micheals to the ground. Micheals escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Belini drives through with a takedown into guard.
Micheals keeping full guard, as Belini tries to pass.
Belini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Belini's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Belini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belini controls from within his opponent's guard.
Belini works over Micheals with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Belini scoring with some ground and pound.
Belini lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Belini landing with the ground and pound.
Belini with a nice head shot there.
Belini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Belini postures up in Micheals's guard and throws a big left but Micheals blocks it.
Micheals will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Micheals tries to strike from the bottom.
Belini lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belini chips away with some ground and pound.
Belini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Belini working some strikes from top position.
Belini won't allow Micheals to sweep him here.
Belini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Belini postures up and lands a big shot to Micheals's brow.
Belini advances to half guard.
Belini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Micheals keeps working.
Belini landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belini trying to control from half guard but Micheals is working away.
Belini slows the pace down in half guard.
Belini is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Belini working over Micheals with some ground and pound. Micheals looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Micheals is refusing to be controlled, as Belini sits in half guard.
Micheals on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belini seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Micheals is not content to let Belini control the position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Joe Belini just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belini feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Micheals preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belini lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Belini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Micheals is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Belini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Belini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Micheals shoots in but Belini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Belini is looking to clinch but Micheals is avoiding it.
Belini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Micheals is fending him off so far but Belini persists. Nope, Micheals circles away and we're back to standing.
Micheals misses with a takedown attempt
and Belini counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Belini.
Belini lands a couple of elbows.
Micheals working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Micheals keeping moving, preventing Belini from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belini stops Micheals from standing up.
Belini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Belini postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Belini wants to control from the top but Micheals keeps moving.
Belini postures up and lands a big shot to Micheals's brow.
Belini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Belini has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Belini postures up and lands a big shot to Micheals's brow.
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.
Belini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Belini wants to control from the top but Micheals keeps moving.
Belini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Belini trying to control but Micheals is working from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Joe Belini just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belini misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micheals fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Micheals. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Belini gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Micheals.
Belini clinches with his opponent.
Belini tries for a takedown but Micheals manages to get underhooks.
Micheals is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Belini can't fight it off and eventually Micheals manages to take the fight to the floor. Belini looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Belini has Micheals pulled in close to control his posture.
Micheals decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Belini, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belini with a poor takedown
and Micheals counters with a head kick.
Micheals will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belini misses with a takedown
and Micheals counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Micheals misses with a double jab.
Micheals avoids the body shot from Belini.
Belini wants to clinch up but Micheals keeps it at a distance.
Micheals closes the distance and pushes Belini back into the cage.
Belini has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Micheals is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Micheals lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belini backwards.
Micheals cracks Belini with a nice body shot.
Belini drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trey Micheals has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Belini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belini is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Micheals gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Belini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Belini 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Belini!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Fredericks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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190 lbs
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19
192 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Good kicks
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Melvin Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Fredericks!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good work by Manhoef as he checks the leg kick.
Manhoef throws a shot to the body.
Fredericks throws a head kick that misses.
Fredericks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fredericks moves out of range as Manhoef throws a body kick.
No joy there for Manhoef, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fredericks motions for Manhoef to come forward. Fredericks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Fredericks.
Manhoef gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fredericks counters with an inside leg kick.
Fredericks wants to land a leg kick but Manhoef is out of range.
Fredericks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manhoef as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Fredericks slams his shin into Manhoef's torso.
Manhoef is breathing heavily.
Manhoef gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fredericks counters with a nice body kick.
Manhoef could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fredericks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredericks throws a series of punches but Manhoef moves out of range.
Melvin Manhoef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manhoef takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fredericks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manhoef counters with a nice body shot.
Fredericks misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredericks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fredericks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fredericks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Manhoef checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fredericks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fredericks is stalling in the full guard.
Fredericks stands up from Manhoef's guard - Fredericks perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fredericks explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredericks shoots in looking for a takedown. Manhoef tries to sprawl out of it but Fredericks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manhoef manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fredericks throws a leg kick which misses Manhoef's front leg but catches the back leg as Manhoef tries to avoid it.
Fredericks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manhoef. That did some damage!
A head kick from Fredericks lands but Manhoef takes it in his stride.
Fredericks throws a series of punches but Manhoef moves out of range.
Fredericks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manhoef tries to avoid it but Fredericks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manhoef to the ground. Manhoef escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Melvin Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Fredericks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredericks lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fredericks swinging wilding here.
Fredericks tries for a takedown but Manhoef sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fredericks throws a leg kick but Manhoef sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fredericks is looking to score with low kicks.
Manhoef will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manhoef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manhoef tries to land a body kick
and Fredericks counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Fredericks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fredericks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fredericks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fredericks misses with a body kick.
Melvin Manhoef is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fredericks looks to score with a jab to the body but Manhoef is just out of range.
Fredericks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fredericks scores with a decent looking hook.
Manhoef blocks the body kick.
Fredericks scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body kick there by Fredericks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fredericks. That one must have hurt.
Fredericks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fredericks lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheers as Fredericks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manhoef doesn't seem phased though.
Fredericks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fredericks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fredericks.
It looks like Melvin Manhoef has been cut.
Joe Fredericks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredericks misses with a kick to the body.
Fredericks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fredericks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef moves out of range of the body kick from Fredericks.
Fredericks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fredericks throws a head kick that misses.
Fredericks shoots in looking for a takedown. Manhoef tries to sprawl out of it but Fredericks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manhoef manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fredericks lands a nice looking kick to the body. Manhoef takes a step back to recover.
Fredericks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manhoef moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredericks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Manhoef.
Manhoef throws a sloppy head kick
and Fredericks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fredericks throws a combination. Manhoef tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fredericks misses with a low kick as Manhoef jumps back.
Fredericks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Melvin Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Fredericks.
Fredericks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredericks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fredericks scores with a leg kick.
Manhoef looks to throw a body kick
and Fredericks counters with a nice low kick that buckles Manhoef's knee momentarily.
Fredericks throws a head kick that misses
and Manhoef counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fredericks's knee momentarily.
Fredericks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fredericks shoots in and drives through. Manhoef sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredericks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manhoef avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Fredericks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Melvin Manhoef's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Fredericks throws a wild body kick that Manhoef sees coming a mile off.
Manhoef throws a combination that misses
and Fredericks counters with a nice leg kick.
Manhoef walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Manhoef blocks a low kick nicely.
Manhoef tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fredericks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manhoef walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fredericks.
Fredericks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fredericks throws an overhand right that lands on Manhoef's shoulder, as Manhoef tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fredericks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fredericks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredericks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manhoef.
Manhoef moves out of range as Fredericks throws a body kick.
Manhoef on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fredericks. Fredericks obviously looking to wear him down.
Fredericks works over Manhoef's head and body with a nice combination.
Fredericks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Manhoef on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fredericks. Fredericks obviously looking to wear him down.
Manhoef moves away from the strike by Fredericks.
Fredericks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredericks throws a front kick that sends Manhoef stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manhoef uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fredericks.
Good leg kick by Fredericks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fredericks shoots in but Manhoef avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fredericks throws a head kick but Manhoef moves out of range.
Fredericks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Manhoef tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fredericks.
Manhoef takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Manhoef takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fredericks scores with a decent looking hook.
Fredericks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fredericks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Melvin Manhoef has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters circling a little - Fredericks finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredericks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manhoef makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A lazy body kick from Manhoef
and Fredericks counters with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fredericks, right into the meat.
Manhoef moves out of range of the body kick from Fredericks.
Fredericks moves out of range of the leg kick from Manhoef.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fredericks.
Fredericks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Manhoef.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Fredericks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fredericks 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Fredericks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Tulirinta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Stifler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tulirinta comes into the arena with Aphrodite - Ganja Man blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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18
202 lbs
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197 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Tulirinta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Stifler!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stifler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steven Stifler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stifler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tulirinta blocks the body kick.
Tulirinta walks into a stiff left hand from Stifler.
It looks like Marcus Tulirinta has been cut.
Tulirinta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tulirinta scores with a takedown into Stifler's guard.
Tulirinta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stifler is looking to stand up but Tulirinta isn't so interested in that idea.
Tulirinta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tulirinta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stifler keeping moving, preventing Tulirinta from controlling successfully.
Tulirinta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stifler is keeping the position for now.
Tulirinta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stifler's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulirinta is keen to just control but Stifler is a slippery customer.
Tulirinta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stifler sees it coming and defends easily.
Tulirinta trying to control the pace.
Tulirinta uses his free foot to push down on Stifler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stifler.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stifler has given up his back here. Will Tulirinta look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Stifler holding both Tulirinta 's hands and preventing any damage.
Tulirinta looking to break Stifler's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Stifler remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tulirinta will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stifler wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tulirinta tries to get the hooks in deep but Stifler pushed the leg off.
Stifler trying to get back to his feet but Tulirinta is in full control for now.
Tulirinta is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stifler has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulirinta wants to control but Stifler is keeping busy.
Tulirinta throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Stifler!
Tulirinta is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tulirinta is breathing heavily.
Tulirinta is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Stifler looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Tulirinta working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulirinta is looking to control Stifler but Stifler is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Stifler is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tulirinta off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Stifler has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Tulirinta.
Stifler is trying to get back to his feet but Tulirinta has full control of the position and if anything, Stifler has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tulirinta has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stifler has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Stifler fending off the submission attempt from Tulirinta.
Stifler is trying to get back to his feet but Tulirinta has full control of the position and if anything, Stifler has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Tulirinta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Tulirinta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stifler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tulirinta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stifler misses with a head kick.
Stifler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tulirinta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stifler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stifler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No joy there for Stifler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stifler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulirinta dodges the punch combination from Stifler.
A combination from Stifler does no damage.
Stifler misses with a double jab.
Tulirinta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tulirinta lands in his opponent's guard.
Stifler is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulirinta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tulirinta trying to control but Stifler is working from the bottom.
Tulirinta stands and throws Stifler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tulirinta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stifler keeps working.
Stifler is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Tulirinta trying to control the action but Stifler is working from the bottom.
Tulirinta is really struggling to control Stifler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stifler wants to clinch.
Tulirinta slips a jab and a cross from Stifler.
Steven Stifler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stifler misses with a wild combination.
Stifler misses with a hook. Tulirinta ducked under it nicely.
Tulirinta scores with a takedown into Stifler's guard.
Tulirinta stands and throws Stifler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tulirinta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stifler keeps working.
Tulirinta passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stifler!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulirinta throwing strikes here but Stifler is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tulirinta works his way to his opponent's back.
Tulirinta is cranking Stifler's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Stifler! He's tightened the choke and Stifler is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Tulirinta!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aneeda Bonghit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Aneeda Bonghit was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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18
177 lbs
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20
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aneeda Bonghit!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonghit.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonghit.
Bravo shoots in but no luck this time.
Bonghit looks to land a right hand but Bravo moved out of range.
Bonghit throws a right and a left that Bravo avoids nicely.
Bravo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bravo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bonghit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bravo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bonghit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bonghit wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo misses with the ground and pound.
Bonghit is trying to get back to his feet.
Bravo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bonghit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bonghit is pushing Bravo's head away, looking to escape. Bravo manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bravo shoots for a double leg takedown but Bonghit sprawls well. He's pushed Bravo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown by Bravo or perhaps it was just good defense by Bonghit which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo is breathing heavily.
Bonghit misses with a hook.
Bonghit throws a shot from downtown. Bravo moves away and avoids it.
Aneeda Bonghit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonghit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bravo.
A big left from Bonghit misses.
Bonghit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bonghit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bravo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonghit.
Bravo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bonghit swivels and escapes.
Bonghit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonghit throws a right and a left that Bravo avoids nicely.
Bravo looks for a takedown but Bonghit sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo slips a jab from Bonghit.
Bonghit thows a body shot but no joy.
Bonghit misses with a double jab.
Bravo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bonghit misses with a wild combination.
Bonghit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bonghit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bravo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonghit tries to bum rush Bravo with a series of wild strikes but Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bonghit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bravo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bonghit thuds a left hand into Bravo's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonghit throws a hook but Bravo blocks it.
Bravo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bonghit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Danga de danga de dang - Bonghit scores with a four punch combination!
Bonghit lands a right hook to the body.
Bonghit lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravo walks into a stiff left hand from Bonghit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bonghit, as that shot connected.
Bonghit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bravo.
Bonghit throws a lazy right hand but Bravo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Bravo.
Bonghit with a hook.
Bonghit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bonghit cracks Bravo with a good jab.
Bonghit looks to land a left hand but Bravo moved out of range nicely.
Bonghit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonghit.
Bonghit fails to land with a series of punches.
Bonghit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bravo circles away quickly and effectively.
Bravo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bonghit misses with the combination.
Bravo misses with a takedown attempt - Bonghit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bonghit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bravo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bonghit scores with a hook.
Bonghit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bravo moves away from the strike by Bonghit.
Nice defenses there by Bravo.
Bonghit throws a hook but Bravo blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aneeda Bonghit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bravo slips a jab from Bonghit.
Bonghit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bravo moves away.
Bonghit misses with a straight left.
Bonghit throws a jab but it's blocked by Bravo.
No luck for Bravo with that takedown attempt.
A left lands for Bonghit.
Bravo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bonghit misses with a looping right.
A big left from Bonghit misses.
Bonghit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bonghit misses with a looping left.
Bravo ducks under a wild hook from Bonghit.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bravo staying out of range there.
Aneeda Bonghit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bravo moves out of range as Bonghit strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Bonghit lands.
Bonghit swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bonghit circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonghit scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bonghit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bravo. Bravo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bravo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bonghit throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Bravo tumbling to the canvas!
Bravo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo has a closed guard, preventing Bonghit from standing up.
Bonghit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonghit is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bravo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bonghit's guard.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Bonghit keeps moving.
Bravo postures up in Bonghit's guard and throws a big left but Bonghit blocks it.
Bonghit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bonghit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bravo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonghit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bravo.
Bonghit wants to stand up but Bravo is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bravo!
Bravo slips under a jab from Bonghit.
Bravo shoots for a takedown but Bonghit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bonghit misses the jab.
Bonghit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bravo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bravo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bonghit.
Bonghit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jimmy Bravo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bravo tries to clinch up but Bonghit circles away and keeps his distance.
Bravo tries for a takedown but Bonghit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bonghit lands a jab to the head.
Bonghit thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bonghit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bonghit looks to land a combination but Bravo avoids it well.
Bravo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bravo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bravo moves out of range as Bonghit strikes.
Bonghit looks to land a left hand but Bravo moved out of range nicely.
Bonghit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bravo.
Bonghit misses with an uppercut.
Bonghit lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonghit.
Bonghit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bonghit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bonghit lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aneeda Bonghit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bravo ducks under a wild hook from Bonghit.
Bonghit lands with a straight right. Bravo didn't see that one coming.
Bravo moves into range and clinches up with Bonghit.
Bonghit tries to pull guard but Bravo won't allow it.
Bonghit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bonghit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bravo at a distance.
Bonghit thows a body shot but no joy.
Bonghit lands with a nice body punch.
Bravo staying out of range there.
Bonghit throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
Bonghit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bravo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bravo tries for a takedown but Bonghit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bonghit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bravo doesn't seem bothered though.
Bonghit throws a jab but it's blocked by Bravo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bonghit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonghit throws a hook to the side of Bravo's head but Bravo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonghit looks to land a left hand but Bravo moved out of range nicely.
Bonghit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bravo.
Bonghit lands the left hand.
Bravo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bonghit lands with a shot to the body.
Bravo moves away from the strike by Bonghit.
Bravo shoots in for a double leg but Bonghit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice cross by Bonghit.
Bravo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bravo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bonghit missing with a left hand there. Bravo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aneeda Bonghit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bravo slips under a jab from Bonghit.
Bravo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bonghit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonghit looks to throw the jab but Bravo is out of range.
Good shot there by Bonghit.
Nice takedown defense from Bonghit. No joy for Bravo on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonghit tests Bravo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonghit displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bonghit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bravo misses with a takedown attempt - Bonghit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bonghit throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
Bonghit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bonghit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bravo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonghit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bravo circles away quickly and effectively.
Bonghit misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bravo!
Bravo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bonghit to score with a decent uppercut.
Bravo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bonghit but Bonghit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bonghit connects with a looping right hand.
Bonghit throws a series of punches but Bravo avoids them all with ease.
Bonghit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bravo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bravo scores with a takedown into Bonghit's guard.
Bonghit wants to stand up but Bravo is controlling him.
Bravo 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonghit is looking to stand up but Bravo isn't so interested in that idea.
Bonghit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bravo postures up in Bonghit's guard and throws a big left but Bonghit blocks it.
Bonghit is looking to stand up but Bravo isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bravo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bonghit's guard.
Bravo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jimmy Bravo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aneeda Bonghit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bonghit is looking to stand up but Bravo isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aneeda Bonghit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bonghit 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aneeda Bonghit!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niccolo Machiavelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Huthe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huthe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Spit It Out . The key to victory for Niccolo Machiavelli has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niccolo Machiavelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brent Huthe!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machiavelli moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Huthe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Huthe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Huthe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machiavelli is looking to escape.
You get the feeling that Machiavelli really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huthe lands a heavy elbow.
Huthe raining down shots from the mount!
Machiavelli wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Huthe is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Machiavelli has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Machiavelli wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Huthe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Machiavelli?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huthe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Machiavelli wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Huthe raining down shots from the mount!
Machiavelli wants to try and get back to his feet.
Huthe controlling his opponent.
Machiavelli tries to buck Huthe off but he can't manage it.
Machiavelli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Huthe on the ground.
Machiavelli taking shots to the head.
Huthe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huthe lands a big shot there that rocks Machiavelli but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Machiavelli wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Huthe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machiavelli is trying to stand.
Machiavelli is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machiavelli is bucking up trying to escape but Huthe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Huthe looking to control but Machiavelli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Huthe won't let Machiavelli get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Huthe with the ground and pound from mount.
Huthe tries to control but Machiavelli wriggling away.
Huthe punishing his opponent with strikes.
Huthe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Machiavelli's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Machiavelli is squirming around, avoiding Huthe's attempts to control the action.
Machiavelli wants to try and get back to his feet.
Huthe tries to control but Machiavelli wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huthe with the ground and pound from mount.
Huthe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Huthe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Machiavelli's face.
Machiavelli is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Huthe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Huthe with shots to the head and body - Machiavelli looks very uncomfortable down there.
Huthe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Huthe won't let Machiavelli get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Huthe with the ground and pound from mount.
Huthe postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Machiavelli looks a forlorn figure.
Machiavelli is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huthe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Machiavelli is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Huthe with a couple of short strikes.
Huthe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huthe looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
You get the feeling that Machiavelli really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Huthe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Machiavelli's face.
Huthe lands with some strikes.
Huthe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huthe won't let Machiavelli get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Huthe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Huthe cracks Machiavelli with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Huthe working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Machiavelli is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Huthe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Huthe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machiavelli punishes Huthe's body with a nice straight punch.
Machiavelli misses with a few strikes there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Machiavelli.
Huthe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Huthe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machiavelli is not content to let Huthe control the position.
Huthe lands a nice forearm strike.
Machiavelli wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Machiavelli on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huthe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Machiavelli has escaped the position, nice work there.
Huthe prevents Machiavelli from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huthe trying to control the position but Machiavelli is working away.
Machiavelli wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Machiavelli on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Machiavelli pushes Huthe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Huthe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Huthe wants to clinch.
Niccolo Machiavelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machiavelli looks to land a body kick but Huthe moved away.
Huthe misses with a hook. Machiavelli ducked under it nicely.
Huthe moves into range and clinches up with Machiavelli.
Machiavelli is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Huthe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Huthe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Machiavelli is trying to drag Huthe to the mat but Huthe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Huthe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machiavelli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Huthe breaks from the clinch.
Huthe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Machiavelli is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Huthe trying to control the position but Machiavelli is working away.
Brent Huthe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Huthe lands a nice forearm strike.
Huthe working the ground and pound.
Huthe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machiavelli is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Huthe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Huthe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Machiavelli down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huthe looks up at the clock and then as Machiavelli takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Huthe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Huthe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machiavelli keeps working.
Machiavelli is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Huthe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Machiavelli is not content to let Huthe control the position.
Huthe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Machiavelli is trying to get back to his feet.
Huthe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Machiavelli misses with the combination.
Huthe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Huthe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A nice elbow there by Huthe.
Huthe landing strikes from the mount.
Huthe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Machiavelli is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Huthe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
You get the feeling that Machiavelli really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Huthe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Machiavelli as Huthe shoots in.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Machiavelli.
Machiavelli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Machiavelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machiavelli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Machiavelli catches Huthe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Machiavelli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machiavelli lands a nice hook to Huthe's body. Huthe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Huthe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machiavelli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machiavelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huthe doesn't manage to clinch there - Machiavelli circles away.
Huthe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Machiavelli is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Huthe is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huthe is chipping away with strikes.
Machiavelli is trying to buck Huthe off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huthe landing a few strikes.
Huthe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machiavelli keeps working.
Huthe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Machiavelli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Machiavelli tries to get out of the position.
Machiavelli is trying to get back to his feet.
Huthe wants to control but Machiavelli is keeping him busy.
Huthe cracks Machiavelli with a big right hand but Machiavelli just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Machiavelli is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machiavelli tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Machiavelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Huthe.
Machiavelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huthe shoots for a takedown but Machiavelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Huthe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Niccolo Machiavelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Huthe.
Machiavelli fakes the leg kick and cracks Huthe in the body.
Machiavelli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machiavelli throws a head kick that misses.
Huthe darts in and clinches Machiavelli up against the cage.
Huthe lands a shoulder strike.
Huthe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niccolo Machiavelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huthe scores a takedown into full mount!
Machiavelli wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Huthe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Machiavelli?
Machiavelli wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huthe cracks Machiavelli with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Huthe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Machiavelli squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Huthe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Machiavelli is trying to stand up.
Huthe with shots to the head and body - Machiavelli looks very uncomfortable down there.
Machiavelli is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Huthe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Huthe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Machiavelli's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Brent Huthe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Huthe controlling his opponent.
Huthe wants to control the pace but Machiavelli is squirming around nicely.
Machiavelli's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Huthe postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Machiavelli looks a forlorn figure.
Machiavelli trying desperately to get to his feet.
Huthe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Huthe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brent Huthe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Huthe 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brent Huthe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Upperhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vicky Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Upperhill could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vicky Vegas's chin.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Upperhill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vicky Vegas!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Vegas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vegas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Upperhill's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vegas.
Vegas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Upperhill.
Upperhill looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vegas!
Vegas tries to hold on but Upperhill pushes him away.
Vegas tries to reverse the position but Upperhill maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vegas gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas with the active half guard here but Upperhill passes nicely into side control.
Upperhill is breathing heavily.
Vegas tries to buck Upperhill off but Upperhill is having none of it.
Vegas is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vegas can't do much from the bottom here.
Vegas looking for a sweep but Upperhill has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Upperhill tries to control but Vegas wriggling away.
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.
Vegas tries to lock up and control but Upperhill gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Upperhill get's back to his feet.
Upperhill shoots in looking for a takedown. Vegas tries to sprawl out of it but Upperhill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vegas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vegas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Upperhill.
Vegas tries a head kick but it misses.
Upperhill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vegas but Vegas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vegas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vegas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Upperhill's head.
Vegas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Upperhill wants to stand but Vegas is controlling the position.
Vegas pushing down on Upperhill's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vegas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Upperhill could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vegas stops Upperhill from getting back to his feet.
Vegas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Upperhill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Upperhill is trying to stand up here but Vegas is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vegas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Upperhill pushes Vegas off and gets back to his feet.
Upperhill takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick from Vegas lands but Upperhill takes it in his stride.
Upperhill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vegas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Upperhill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Upperhill scores a takedown into full mount!
Vegas can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vicky Vegas dominated that round.
That's time! Upperhill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vegas tries to bum rush Upperhill with a series of wild strikes but Upperhill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vegas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vegas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vegas throws a leg kick which misses Upperhill's front leg but catches the back leg as Upperhill tries to avoid it.
Vegas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vegas tries to work over Upperhill's front leg with a kick but Upperhill checks it.
Vegas misses with an uppercut. Upperhill saw that one coming.
A big right from Vegas misses.
Upperhill shoots in and bounces Vegas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Upperhill stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vegas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Upperhill shoots in for a double leg but Vegas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Upperhill keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vegas tries to clinch up.
Upperhill fails with a takedown attempt.
Vegas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vegas has his takedown stuffed
and Upperhill counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vegas won't be happy with that.
Vegas is trying to control Upperhill's posture but Upperhill avoids it.
Vegas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vegas keeping hold of Upperhill's head, controlling as best he can.
Upperhill decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Upperhill feints and as Vegas raises his hands in defense, Upperhill changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas looking to control.
Upperhill stops Vegas from standing up.
Vegas trying to keep a closed guard but Upperhill is proving a slippery customer.
Vegas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Upperhill off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Vegas cracks Upperhill with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vegas is looking to chop away at Upperhill's legs.
Upperhill closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vegas to the mat! Vegas manages to get full guard.
Upperhill trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vegas's guard.
Vegas tries to strike from the bottom.
Upperhill wanted to stand there but Vegas had control of the position.
Upperhill preventing the sweep.
Vegas is looking to stand back up but Upperhill counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vegas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Vegas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Upperhill.
Vegas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Upperhill counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vegas's guard now.
Upperhill has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vegas is proving hard to escape from.
Vegas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Upperhill passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Upperhill postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Vegas to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Upperhill dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vegas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Upperhill's head backwards.
Upperhill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vegas counters with a straight right hand.
Upperhill swats away the attempt to clinch by Vegas.
Max Upperhill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Upperhill has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vegas.
Vegas tries to clinch
and Upperhill counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vegas is trying to stand.
Vegas works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Upperhill stands up from Vegas's guard - Upperhill perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vegas lands with an overhand left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Upperhill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vegas counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas moves in looking to clinch but Upperhill pushes him off.
Vegas misses with a straight left.
Upperhill closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Upperhill lands in his opponent's guard.
Vegas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vegas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Upperhill stops Vegas from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vegas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vegas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Upperhill is one step ahead there.
Vegas has his feet on Upperhill's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Upperhill shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Upperhill was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas is trying desperately to improve position.
Upperhill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vegas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vegas wants to hold on but Upperhill pushes him away.
Vegas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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.
Upperhill prevents Vegas from improving his position.
Vegas has one foot on Upperhill's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Upperhill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vegas as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Upperhill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegas scores with a jab. Upperhill acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vicky Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Upperhill looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Max Upperhill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vegas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas trying to control but Upperhill postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Upperhill showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Upperhill 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Upperhill!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warren Fitzgerald has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rocky Steamboat's chin.
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185 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocky Steamboat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Warren Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steamboat circles away quickly and effectively.
Horrible takedown by Steamboat or perhaps it was just good defense by Fitzgerald which made him look bad.
Fitzgerald looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steamboat is fending him off so far but Fitzgerald persists. Nope, Steamboat circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steamboat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzgerald throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steamboat keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steamboat.
Fitzgerald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steamboat wants to clinch but Fitzgerald slips to the side
and Fitzgerald counters with a one-two to the body.
Steamboat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzgerald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steamboat pushes Fitzgerald up against the cage in a clinch.
Steamboat connects with a knee to the head.
Fitzgerald is trying to break the clinch but Steamboat has him pressed against the cage.
Steamboat keeps control of Fitzgerald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steamboat tries to avoid it but Fitzgerald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steamboat to the ground. Steamboat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steamboat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitzgerald lands a glancing blow to the side of Steamboat's head.
Warren Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steamboat drives through and clinches with Fitzgerald against the cage.
Steamboat throws an elbow that misses.
Steamboat keeps control of Fitzgerald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fitzgerald is pressed up against the cage. Steamboat has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fitzgerald down to the mat. Fitzgerald avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgerald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steamboat moves into the clinch.
Steamboat connects with a knee to the head.
Steamboat stalling in the clinch.
Steamboat looking to throw knees to the head but Fitzgerald is blocking nicely.
Fitzgerald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steamboat lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fitzgerald has had enough of the clinch but Steamboat keeps him there for the moment.
Steamboat looking to throw knees to the head but Fitzgerald is blocking nicely.
Steamboat prevents Fitzgerald from breaking the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Steamboat.
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steamboat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzgerald tries to land a front kick but Steamboat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steamboat rushes Fitzgerald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steamboat just leaning against Fitzgerald, taking a breather.
Steamboat is breathing heavily.
Steamboat with a knee to the head.
Steamboat prevents Fitzgerald from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steamboat.
Steamboat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steamboat connects with a knee to the head.
Fitzgerald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steamboat scores with a knee to the head.
Fitzgerald goes for a takedown attempt but Steamboat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fitzgerald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fitzgerald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steamboat checks a leg kick.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight on the outside.
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.
Steamboat clinches up with Fitzgerald and pushes him back against the cage.
Steamboat tries to land a knee to the head but Fitzgerald blocks with his arms.
Steamboat is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Steamboat goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fitzgerald prevents it.
Steamboat tries to stall but Fitzgerald uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Steamboat misses with a knee strike.
Steamboat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to striking at distance but Steamboat won't allow it.
Fitzgerald is trying to break the clinch but Steamboat has him pressed against the cage.
Steamboat looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Fitzgerald dominated that round.
That's time! Steamboat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fitzgerald jabs at Steamboat's body.
Fitzgerald rushes Steamboat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzgerald is looking to break free of the clinch but Steamboat has double underhooks.
Fitzgerald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fitzgerald breaks from the clinch.
Fitzgerald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steamboat.
Steamboat checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fitzgerald stuffs the takedown.
Fitzgerald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steamboat drops his hands momentarily and Fitzgerald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A combination from Fitzgerald does no damage.
Fitzgerald pushes Steamboat up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald wants to break free but Steamboat has control.
Fitzgerald avoids a wild elbow strike from Steamboat.
Fitzgerald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to striking at distance but Steamboat won't allow it.
Fitzgerald can't break the clinch.
Fitzgerald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steamboat has him pressed against the cage.
Steamboat tries to land a knee to the head but Fitzgerald blocks with his arms.
Steamboat is looking to control Fitzgerald's arms but Fitzgerald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steamboat has his back to the cage.
Steamboat keeps control of Fitzgerald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steamboat prevents Fitzgerald from breaking the clinch.
The referee calls for Steamboat to work.
Steamboat looking to slow down the pace here.
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.
Steamboat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steamboat prevents Fitzgerald from breaking the clinch.
Steamboat prevents Fitzgerald from breaking the clinch.
Fitzgerald has had enough of the clinch but Steamboat keeps him there for the moment.
Steamboat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat tries a knee to the head but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Steamboat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fitzgerald's face.
Steamboat with a knee to the head.
Steamboat misses with a knee strike.
Steamboat prevents Fitzgerald from breaking the clinch.
Steamboat leaning against his opponent.
Steamboat looking to throw knees to the head but Fitzgerald is blocking nicely.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to striking at distance but Steamboat won't allow it.
Fitzgerald is trying to break free.
Fitzgerald is looking to break free of the clinch but Steamboat has double underhooks.
Fitzgerald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steamboat has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steamboat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steamboat scores with a knee to the head.
Fitzgerald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steamboat lands a knee to the head.
Steamboat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to striking at distance but Steamboat won't allow it.
Steamboat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzgerald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steamboat misses with a knee to the head.
Fitzgerald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to striking at distance but Steamboat won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Fitzgerald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Steamboat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Steamboat is looking to clinch but Fitzgerald is avoiding it.
Fitzgerald tries to bum rush Steamboat with a series of wild strikes but Steamboat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Warren Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steamboat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steamboat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzgerald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzgerald misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzgerald throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Steamboat is rocked!
Steamboat tries to clinch
and Fitzgerald counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Warren Fitzgerald!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between MARCO SILVEIRA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ZPryde Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SILVEIRA comes to the cage accompanied by Hino Rio Grandense. Simmons has chosen Remember the Name as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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215 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, MARCO SILVEIRA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, ZPryde Simmons!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SILVEIRA changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to avoid it but SILVEIRA manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simmons to the ground. Simmons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A good leg kick by SILVEIRA.
SILVEIRA lands with a kick to the ribs.
Some wild striking there from Simmons.
Simmons swats away the attempt to clinch by SILVEIRA.
SILVEIRA scores with the left hand. Simmons knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like ZPryde Simmons has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SILVEIRA tries to clinch there but Simmons circles away.
SILVEIRA misses with the combination.
SILVEIRA defending well as Simmons loads up on a big left hand.
SILVEIRA fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MARCO SILVEIRA. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SILVEIRA changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to avoid it but SILVEIRA manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simmons to the ground. Simmons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
SILVEIRA shoots in and drives through. Simmons sprawls well.
SILVEIRA is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons throws a series of punches but SILVEIRA moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from SILVEIRA.
Simmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from SILVEIRA.
Nice sprawl there from SILVEIRA as Simmons shoots in.
Simmons is looking to clinch.
SILVEIRA scores with a three punch combo!
Simmons rushes SILVEIRA and presses him up against the cage.
SILVEIRA turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and SILVEIRA manages to end up in side control.
Simmons is trying to get back to half guard.
Simmons sneaks out the side door and pushes SILVEIRA away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
MARCO SILVEIRA seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons wants to clinch.
Simmons scores with a takedown into SILVEIRA's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SILVEIRA working a defensive guard but Simmons manages to pass into side control anyway.
Simmons laying and praying for a moment but SILVEIRA takes advantage and regains half guard.
SILVEIRA is looking for a sweep. Simmons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simmons stands up out of the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
SILVEIRA misses with a double jab.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SILVEIRA moves into the clinch.
Simmons breaks the clinch.
Simmons misses with a straight right.
SILVEIRA throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simmons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
SILVEIRA lands a head kick. Simmons smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
SILVEIRA misses with a looping left.
Simmons misses with a wild combination.
SILVEIRA throws a chopping leg kick but Simmons manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
SILVEIRA doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simmons counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Simmons drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simmons jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
SILVEIRA pushes Simmons off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons closes this distance looking for a takedown but SILVEIRA circles away.
SILVEIRA darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Simmons makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simmons.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simmons is looking for a triangle but SILVEIRA pushes his legs off easily.
Simmons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. SILVEIRA gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MARCO SILVEIRA dominated that round.
The cut man is working on ZPryde Simmons's cut.
That's time! SILVEIRA's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
SILVEIRA shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than SILVEIRA was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Simmons wants to hold on but SILVEIRA pushes him away.
SILVEIRA lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
SILVEIRA unloads with some shots from mount but Simmons bucks and avoids them well.
Simmons is squirming around, avoiding SILVEIRA's attempts to control the action.
Simmons tries to hold on but SILVEIRA postures up.
Simmons is squirming around, avoiding SILVEIRA's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
SILVEIRA can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simmons is looking to escape.
Simmons tries to hold on but SILVEIRA postures up.
SILVEIRA is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Simmons can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
SILVEIRA punching from mount but Simmons doing a good job of avoiding damage.
SILVEIRA prevents Simmons from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Simmons is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simmons is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simmons is looking to improve his position but SILVEIRA isn't that keen on the idea.
SILVEIRA landing strikes from the mount and Simmons is in trouble!
SILVEIRA working Simmons over with strikes here.
Simmons tries to buck SILVEIRA off but he can't manage it.
SILVEIRA controlling his opponent.
Simmons is trying to escape the mount.
MARCO SILVEIRA overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SILVEIRA has control of Simmons's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Simmons regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Simmons avoids a series of strikes thrown by SILVEIRA.
Simmons is trying to stand up.
Simmons is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
SILVEIRA with a couple of short strikes.
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.
SILVEIRA trying to control but Simmons is having none of it.
Simmons tries to reverse the position but SILVEIRA maintains control.
SILVEIRA scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Simmons is desperately trying to improve his position but SILVEIRA has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
SILVEIRA is working for a guillotine from mount but Simmons frees his head quite easily.
SILVEIRA scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Simmons?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MARCO SILVEIRA dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on ZPryde Simmons's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
SILVEIRA swats away the attempt to clinch by Simmons.
SILVEIRA fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
SILVEIRA is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simmons looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for SILVEIRA!
Simmons with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Simmons working for a guillotine from mount but SILVEIRA is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
SILVEIRA tries to lock up and control but Simmons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SILVEIRA throwing hammer fists to the chest of Simmons. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SILVEIRA wants to try and get back to his feet.
SILVEIRA is trying to reverse the position but instead Simmons has taken his back - oops!
SILVEIRA is trying to break free.
Simmons looking for the RNC.
SILVEIRA tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Simmons get's back to his feet.
SILVEIRA fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Simmons is looking to clinch but SILVEIRA is avoiding it.
SILVEIRA lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Simmons misses.
SILVEIRA moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simmons throws a right and a left that SILVEIRA avoids nicely.
Simmons fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. SILVEIRA sprawls well initially but Simmons persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Simmons is just content to waste time from the top position. SILVEIRA takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Simmons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simmons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wanted to stand there but SILVEIRA had control of the position.
SILVEIRA is trying to control the position from the bottom.
SILVEIRA wants to stand but Simmons is controlling the position.
Simmons drops back looking for a leg! SILVEIRA is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and SILVEIRA manages to kick Simmons off! Simmons jumps back into SILVEIRA's guard.
Simmons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Simmons as SILVEIRA shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MARCO SILVEIRA. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Simmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simmons looks to land a combination but SILVEIRA avoids it well.
Simmons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but SILVEIRA swivels and escapes.
Simmons takes a kick to the side of the head.
Simmons cracks SILVEIRA with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
SILVEIRA misses with a takedown
and Simmons counters with a nice double leg into side control. SILVEIRA won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here.
SILVEIRA manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simmons's best efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
ZPryde Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think SILVEIRA 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MARCO SILVEIRA!
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