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Sacrifice: Hameed vs McDermot PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claud Van Staaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregor Stone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Gregor Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Claud Van Staaden!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone shoots in for a double leg but Van Staaden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stone.
Van Staaden misses the shot to the body.
Van Staaden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Staaden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Staaden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stone misses with a body kick.
Van Staaden thuds a left hand into Stone's body.
Van Staaden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Staaden throws a jab when Stone was well out of range.
Stone has a takedown stuffed.
Stone is looking to clinch.
Van Staaden lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Van Staaden lands with a nice combination. Stone backs away looking to recover.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Stone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Staaden swivels and escapes.
Van Staaden throws a left and a right that both miss
so Stone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Staaden wants to get back to his feet but Stone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Van Staaden keeping full guard, as Stone tries to pass.
Stone decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Van Staaden, up you get!
Van Staaden throws a right hand that Stone ducks under and follows up with a left that Stone also avoids with ease.
Stone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Staaden tries to bum rush Stone with a series of wild strikes but Stone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Staaden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stone counters with a nice body kick.
Van Staaden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Van Staaden throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Staaden lands an overhand right.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Staaden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stone misses with a takedown attempt - Van Staaden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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.
Van Staaden throws a series of punches but Stone moves out of range.
Van Staaden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Staaden works over Stone's head and body with a nice combination.
Van Staaden works the jab nicely.
Stone shoots in for a double leg but Van Staaden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Staaden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Staaden lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Van Staaden cracks Stone with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Claud Van Staaden will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Van Staaden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Staaden.
Van Staaden is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stone misses with a body punch
and Van Staaden counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stone fails to land the takedown.
Van Staaden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stone drops his hands momentarily and Van Staaden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Staaden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Staaden misses with a few strikes there.
Gregor Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Staaden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Staaden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Staaden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Staaden lands a nice looking body shot.
Claud Van Staaden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Stone slips a jab and a cross from Van Staaden.
Stone fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Van Staaden.
Van Staaden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Staaden.
Stone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Staaden but Van Staaden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Staaden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Staaden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Van Staaden.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right-left combo lands from Van Staaden.
Van Staaden catches Stone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gregor Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Staaden moves out of range as Stone strikes.
Van Staaden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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.
A combination from Van Staaden does no damage.
Van Staaden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stone moves in looking to clinch but Van Staaden pushes him off.
Van Staaden takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Stone shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Staaden sprawls well. He's pushed Stone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice combination there by Van Staaden.
Van Staaden throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claud Van Staaden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Staaden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Staaden scores with a jab to the head.
Claud Van Staaden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stone shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Staaden sprawls well. He's pushed Stone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Staaden throws a series of punches but Stone moves out of range.
Van Staaden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Staaden blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Staaden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Staaden digs a good body shot into Stone's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Staaden lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Staaden as he jumps to the side.
Van Staaden lands with a nice combination. Stone backs away looking to recover.
Van Staaden is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stone rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Staaden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Van Staaden lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Van Staaden throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Staaden swinging wilding here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Staaden stalks Stone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stone's face. Stone staggers backwards, shaken.
Van Staaden misses with a body shot.
Stone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Staaden tries to avoid it but Stone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Staaden to the ground. Van Staaden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Staaden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Staaden misses with a series of wild punches.
Stone avoids the body shot from Van Staaden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Staaden stuffs the takedown attempt from Stone. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Staaden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
Claud Van Staaden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Staaden digs a good body shot into Stone's ribs.
Stone tries to land a front kick but Van Staaden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice takedown defense from Van Staaden. No joy for Stone on that attempt.
Van Staaden misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Van Staaden as Stone shoots in.
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.
Van Staaden scores with the left hand. Stone knows he should have avoided that one.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Staaden is working the combinations to good effect here.
A shot to de liver by Van Staaden. Beautiful body shot.
Van Staaden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Staaden looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stone.
Gregor Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Staaden works Stone's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claud Van Staaden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Staaden winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claud Van Staaden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McIntyre comes into the arena with The Chosen One blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott McIntyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Slice. No joy for McIntyre on that attempt.
Slice lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Slice.
Slice throws a series of strikes that have McIntyre backpedaling.
McIntyre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes.
McIntyre fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Slice as McIntyre shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott McIntyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice throws a nice looking combination but McIntyre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McIntyre drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Slice trying to control the position.
Slice wants to sweep here but McIntyre controlling him for the moment.
McIntyre won't allow Slice to get back to his feet.
McIntyre passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McIntyre has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Slice!
Slice is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice is trying to stand up.
McIntyre stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
McIntyre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slice counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McIntyre has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Slice off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fight stays on the outside here - McIntyre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McIntyre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Slice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McIntyre shoots and misses
and Slice counters with a nice double leg into side control. McIntyre won't be happy with that.
Slice in the domination position with McIntyre hanging on.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McIntyre is trying to get back to half guard.
McIntyre is breathing heavily.
McIntyre sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McIntyre is staying active underneath Slice, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Slice winds up and cracks McIntyre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Slice really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McIntyre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McIntyre trying to control but Slice postures up.
McIntyre pushes Slice off looking to stand but Slice dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Slice fails to land with a series of punches.
McIntyre misses with a double jab
and Slice counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McIntyre's guard now.
Slice would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McIntyre keeping moving, preventing Slice from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McIntyre has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Slice postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice wants to stand but McIntyre is controlling his posture from full guard.
McIntyre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slice gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slice trying to stand up but can't free himself from McIntyre's guard.
Slice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McIntyre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slice trying to stand up but can't free himself from McIntyre's guard.
Slice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McIntyre is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Slice is looking to stand up but McIntyre won't let him.
McIntyre wants to sweep here but Slice controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Slice scores with a four punch combination!
Slice moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Slice throws a right hand that McIntyre ducks under and follows up with a left that McIntyre also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slice misses with a jab, cross combination.
McIntyre with a poor takedown
and Slice counters with a series of strikes. McIntyre will be more careful next time no doubt.
Slice throws a nice looking combination but McIntyre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McIntyre tries for a takedown but Slice circles away easily
and Slice counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Slice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McIntyre closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Slice is trying to stand.
McIntyre is looking to take a break and control but Slice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slice is trying to stand.
McIntyre is keen to just control but Slice is a slippery customer.
Slice pushes McIntyre off but McIntyre dives into side control.
McIntyre tries for a kimura but Slice is defending well.
Slice on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slice is looking to regain half guard here but McIntyre keeps moving and retains side control.
McIntyre controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McIntyre is controlling him well.
Slice is trying to get back to half guard.
McIntyre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slice is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McIntyre prevents Slice from escaping the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Slice. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Slice tries to buck McIntyre off but McIntyre is having none of it.
McIntyre decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Slice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McIntyre as he avoids it easily.
McIntyre with a poor takedown
and Slice counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McIntyre!
Slice looking to control but McIntyre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre is desperately trying to improve his position but Slice has a good base and remains in mount.
Slice trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Slice sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Slice trying to control but McIntyre is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Slice trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kimbo Slice just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Slice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slice misses with a wild combination.
Slice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McIntyre counters with a single leg into guard. Slice didn't expect that.
McIntyre won't allow Slice to sweep him here.
McIntyre 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.
Slice is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, McIntyre has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Slice taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott McIntyre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Slovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimitri Slovich!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone drives through and clinches with Slovich against the ropes.
Slovich tries to score a body lock takedown but Stone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slovich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stone really is a fat lump.
Slovich is working for takedown but Stone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sean Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Slovich.
A body shot lands from Stone.
A nice left hand lands by Stone.
Stone throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from Stone.
Slovich has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Slovich looking for a takedown.
Stone lands with a short shot to the head.
Stone lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stone digs a right hand underneath Slovich's ribcage. Slovich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stone has had enough of the clinch but Slovich keeps him there for the moment.
Stone lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slovich is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stone misses with an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Stone.
Stone prevents the takedown attempt.
Slovich looks gassed!
A short body shot lands from Stone as the two fighters clinch.
Slovich tries for a takedown but Stone manages to get underhooks.
Stone lands a shot to the body.
Stone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slovich backwards.
Stone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slovich backwards.
Slovich dodges an elbow strike from Stone.
Stone prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short left from Stone.
Stone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stone taking a breather.
Stone is working for takedown but Slovich is calmly controlling the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stone is pressed up against the ropes. Slovich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stone down to the mat. Stone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stone has closed the distance and engaged Slovich in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone lands an uppercut.
Stone wants to get back to striking at distance but Slovich won't allow it.
Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stone lands a left hand.
Stone lands a right hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slovich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Stone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stone digs a right hand underneath Slovich's ribcage. Slovich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Slovich wants a takedown but no success here.
Stone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Slovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stone prevents it.
Stone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stone.
Stone throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Stone.
Stone wants to get back to striking at distance but Slovich won't allow it.
Slovich is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slovich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stone dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Stone is pressed up against the ropes. Slovich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stone down to the mat. Stone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stone is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slovichs head.
Slovich blocks an elbow strike.
Stone prevents the takedown attempt.
Slovich wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Stone.
Slovich wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice left hand lands by Stone.
Stone gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Slovich wants to get back to his feet.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Slovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slovich is trying to stand back up but Stone is controlling him
Stone is trying to control the action in half guard but Slovich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slovich is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Slovich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stone moves into the clinch successfully.
Stone trying to stall but Slovich improves his position.
Slovich is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stone effectively controlling the action here.
Slovich is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Stone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stone lands a body punch.
Slovich is trying to drag Stone to the mat but Stone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slovich looking for a takedown.
Stone is trying to break free.
Stone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stone.
Slovich is working for takedown but Stone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stone lands with a short shot to the head.
Stone is trying to drag Slovich to the mat but Slovich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Slovich tries to score a body lock takedown but Stone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slovich is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stone is pressed up against the ropes. Slovich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stone down to the mat. Stone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stone darts in and clinches Slovich up against the ropes.
Slovich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Slovich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Stone as Slovich shoots in.
Slovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slovich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stone counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slovich is trying to drag Stone to the mat but Stone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Stone pushes Slovich back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Stone is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Slovich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. Slovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Stone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Slovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Stone sprawls well. He's pushed Slovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Slovich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Slovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stone closes the distance and pushes Slovich back into the ropes.
Slovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stone prevents it.
Sean Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Slovich.
Slovich keeps control of Stone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stone wants a takedown.
Stone tries to score a body lock takedown but Slovich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stone tries to stall but Slovich uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Slovich tries for a takedown but Stone manages to get underhooks.
Stone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slovich is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Slovich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Slovich looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slovich goes for a takedown attempt but Stone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stone moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slovich tries for a takedown but Stone manages to get underhooks.
Slovich is working for takedown but Stone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slovich tries to score a body lock takedown but Stone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Stone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slovich goes for a takedown attempt but Stone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stone throws a series of punches but Slovich moves out of range.
Slovich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stone as he jumps to the side.
Stone clinches up against the ropes.
Stone lands a body punch.
Slovich is trying to drag Stone to the mat but Stone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stone.
Stone lands a takedown into guard.
Stone prevents Slovich from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Slovich's guard.
Stone wants to control from the top but Slovich keeps moving.
Slovich uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Slovich fails with a takedown attempt.
Stone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice sprawl there from Stone as Slovich shoots in.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Slovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slovich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slovich has a takedown stuffed.
Slovich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stone as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Stone with that takedown attempt.
Slovich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stone pinned against the cage. Stone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Slovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slovich has his takedown stuffed
and Stone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stone.
Slovich is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone pushes Slovich back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Stone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stone is pressed up against the ropes. Slovich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stone down to the mat. Stone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stone has closed the distance and engaged Slovich in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stone.
Stone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slovich backwards.
Slovich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Slovich circles away.
Stone rushes Slovich and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Stone pushes Slovich back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slovich backwards.
Sean Stone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slovich is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A shot in the inside from Stone.
A nice left hand lands by Stone.
Stone lands an uppercut.
Stone taking a breather.
Stone tries to break the clinch but Slovich is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Stone dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Slovich misses with a takedown
and Stone holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stone is trying to drag Slovich to the mat but Slovich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Slovich tries for a takedown but Stone manages to get underhooks.
Slovich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sean Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Slovich.
Stone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stone is stalling here.
Slovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stone prevents it.
Stone lands a hook that snaps the head of Slovich backwards.
Slovich is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Stone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slovich backwards.
Stone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Stone with that takedown attempt.
Slovich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stone counters with a single leg into guard. Slovich didn't expect that.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slovich wants to stand but Stone is controlling the position.
Stone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stone is looking to stand up but Slovich won't let him.
Slovich is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stone pushes Slovich back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Stone is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Slovich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stone gets underhooks to prevent Slovich's takedown attempt.
Stone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slovich backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Stone fails to land.
Slovich has Stone pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Stone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stone wants a takedown but no success here.
Slovich wants a takedown but no success here.
A body shot lands from Stone.
Stone stops a takedown attempt from Slovich.
Slovich stops a takedown attempt from Stone.
Slovich wants a takedown but no success here.
Stone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slovich has Stone pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Stone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stone is looking to break free of the clinch but Slovich has double underhooks.
Slovich goes for a takedown attempt but Stone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stone wants to clinch up but Slovich keeps it at a distance.
Stone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stone instigates a clinch.
Stone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slovich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Stone.
Stone stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Stone.
Slovich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stone pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stone gets a clinch.
Slovich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Stone.
Stone is working for takedown but Slovich is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stone lands a shot to the body.
Slovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Slovich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Slovich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stone's waist but Stone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slovich off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone gets a clinch.
Stone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sean Stone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slovich can't get the takedown.
Stone has had enough of the clinch but Slovich keeps him there for the moment.
Stone gets underhooks to prevent Slovich's takedown attempt.
Stone scores with a shot to the side of Slovich's head.
Slovich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good body shot from Stone.
Slovich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dimitri Slovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Stone!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Pequeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Satinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satinho is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tupac - Ambitionz Az A Ridah. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luiz Pequeno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luiz Satinho!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pequeno lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Luiz Satinho has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pequeno looks to land a right hand but Satinho moved out of range.
Satinho tries to clinch up.
Satinho tries to clinch up.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Pequeno and Satinho goes tumbling to the canvas! Pequeno follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Pequeno tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Satinho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pequeno is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Satinho manages to get to full guard.
Satinho looking to control.
Pequeno wanted to stand there but Satinho had control of the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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.
Satinho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Satinho is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satinho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Satinho trying to land knees to the body.
Satinho tries to land knees in the clinch but Pequeno avoids the damage to the body.
Satinho misses with a knee strike.
Satinho keeps control of Pequeno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Satinho is looking to control Pequeno's arms but Pequeno gets an underhook and turns him. Now Satinho has his back to the ropes.
Satinho using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pequeno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pequeno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Satinho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Satinho tries to clinch there but Pequeno circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Pequeno there.
That has opened up Luiz Satinho's cut even more.
Satinho blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Satinho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pequeno digs a good body shot into Satinho's ribs.
Satinho looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Satinho ducks under a wild hook from Pequeno.
Pequeno bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Satinho! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The cut above Luiz Satinho's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pequeno stands up and waves to Satinho to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Pequeno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Satinho's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pequeno misses with a hook.
Pequeno looks to score with a jab to the body but Satinho is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Satinho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Satinho tries to clinch there but Pequeno circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pequeno drops Satinho with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Satinho looks back up at him and smiles so Pequeno waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Luiz Satinho's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luiz Satinho's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luiz Pequeno!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Issac Van Houtten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Van Buren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Houtten comes into the arena with AFI - Miss Murder blaring out of the sound system. Van Buren has chosen the fall of troy - laces out, dan! as his entrance music. Matt Van Buren has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Issac Van Houtten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Van Buren!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Houtten misses with a head kick.
Van Buren tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Houtten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Houtten closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Van Buren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Buren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Buren is looking to clinch but Van Houtten is avoiding it.
Van Buren tries to clinch
and Van Houtten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Matt Van Buren has been cut.
Van Houtten clinches but Van Buren breaks the clinch
and Van Buren holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Van Houtten misses with a knee strike.
Van Buren takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Buren with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Buren looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Houtten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Buren avoiding damage as Van Houtten throws knees to the body.
Van Houtten jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Buren walks away with a smile on his face. Van Houtten gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Houtten scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Van Buren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Van Houtten tries to advance to mount but Van Buren denies him.
Van Houtten in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Van Houtten is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Buren is defending well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
You can see the frustration on Van Buren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Van Houtten kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Van Buren tries to bench press Van Houtten off him but Van Houtten keeps the position.
Van Houtten wants to control but Van Buren is keeping him busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Van Houtten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Houtten throws a head kick that misses
and Van Buren counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Houtten misses with a knee to the head.
Van Houtten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Houtten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Buren blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Houtten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Van Houtten lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Van Houtten lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Van Houtten crunches a lovely knee into Van Buren's ribcage.
Van Houtten misses with a knee strike.
Van Houtten landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van Buren ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Van Buren no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Van Houtten throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Buren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Houtten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Houtten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van Houtten passes Van Buren's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Van Houtten is trying to control. Van Buren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issac Van Houtten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Van Buren's cut.
That's time! Van Houtten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Van Buren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Houtten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Buren moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Buren clinches with his opponent.
Van Buren throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Houtten gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van Buren.
Van Buren breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Van Houtten is predictable there
and Van Buren counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Houtten is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Van Buren gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Buren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Houtten avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Van Houtten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Van Houtten.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren trying to land knees to the body.
Van Houtten looking to throw knees to the head but Van Buren is blocking nicely.
Van Houtten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Houtten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Houtten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Houtten lands a knee to the body.
Van Houtten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Houtten prevents the takedown attempt.
Issac Van Houtten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Van Buren.
Van Buren is breathing heavily.
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Houtten misses with a head kick.
Van Houtten really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Van Houtten gets a takedown into half guard.
Van Buren is refusing to be controlled, as Van Houtten sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Houtten wants to free his trapped foot but Van Buren is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Van Houtten is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Van Houtten is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Van Houtten has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
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.
Van Houtten prevents Van Buren from getting the reversal.
Van Houtten controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Buren avoids a strike by Van Houtten and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Van Houtten's guard! Fantastic escape!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issac Van Houtten dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Van Buren's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Van Houtten shoots in for a double leg but Van Buren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Buren shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Houtten counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Buren won't be happy with that.
Van Houtten is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Buren is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Van Houtten is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Van Buren will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Van Houtten trying to control the position but Van Buren is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Houtten tries to advance to mount but Van Buren denies him.
Van Houtten controls the position.
Van Buren wants to get back to his feet.
Van Houtten wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Buren, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Van Buren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Buren is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Van Houtten is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Van Houtten looking for a guillotine from mount but Van Buren is having none of it.
Van Houtten trying to control but Van Buren is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren tries to lock up and control but Van Houtten gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Van Houtten can't control as he wanted to and Van Buren manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Matt Van Buren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Issac Van Houtten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Van Buren scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Van Houtten manages to mount him!
Van Houtten avoids the attempt from Van Buren to control.
Van Buren is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Issac Van Houtten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Houtten has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Issac Van Houtten!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and rock solid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). rock solid told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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225 lbs
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245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Corey Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, rock solid!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews 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.
solid working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andrews doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andrews manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Andrews is stalling in the full guard.
solid has his foot on Andrews's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andrews works his way back into a safe position though.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but solid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
solid working for submissions but it's allowed Andrews to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. solid manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
solid looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Andrews passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
solid is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Andrews pulls his head out easily.
solid looks gassed!
Andrews is controlling the pace.
solid is doing well to control the position and prevent Andrews from advancing to side control.
It looks like Andrews is going to stand back up.
solid looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
solid is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andrews scores with a couple of nice shots.
solid is looking to control Andrews's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can solid avoid being mounted?
solid wants to get back to full guard.
solid with the active half guard here but Andrews passes nicely into side control.
solid is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews wants to control but solid is keeping him busy.
solid is looking for a sweep.
Andrews stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
solid wants to try and get back to his feet.
Andrews with good strikes from the mount here!
solid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andrews working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
solid is desperately trying to improve his position but Andrews has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
solid is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Andrews manages to capitalize on a mistake by solid to take his back!
solid tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Andrews dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Andrews looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Andrews passes solid's left leg - he's now in half guard.
solid actively working from the bottom here.
solid looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Andrews pushes past his half guard into mount!
solid reaches up to try and control the position but Andrews seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! solid rolls and tries to escape and now Andrews has his back!
solid is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
solid tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews wants to control the pace but solid is squirming around nicely.
Andrews is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, solid has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Andrews looking for a guillotine from mount but solid is having none of it.
solid gets back to half guard.
solid looking for submissions from an awkward position 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.
solid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andrews wants to pass to mount but solid is defending the position.
Andrews throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
solid looking for submissions off his back.
Andrews frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
solid slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
solid wants to control but Andrews is keeping busy and won't allow it.
solid is looking to improve his position.
Andrews is trying to control the action in half guard but solid is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
solid missing with punches from the bottom.
Andrews trying to mount his opponent but solid defends it.
solid looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andrews working solid over with strikes.
Andrews prevents solid from improving his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Andrews takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
solid stuffs the takedown.
solid tries to clinch but Andrews is having none of it.
solid with a poor takedown
and Andrews decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in solid's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Andrews dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Andrews cracks solid with a good jab.
Andrews lands with a nice combination. solid backs away looking to recover.
solid tries for a takedown but Andrews circles away easily
and Andrews counters with a takedown into side control.
Andrews wants to control but solid is keeping him busy.
Andrews tries for a kimura but solid is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
solid is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
solid is looking for a sweep.
Andrews tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
solid manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
solid moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
solid had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Andrews is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. solid Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Andrews's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Andrews holding both solid 's hands and preventing any damage.
solid has got his arm under Andrews's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Andrews has spun round into solid's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
solid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is looking to work some ground and pound but solid has wrist control.
Andrews drops back looking for a leg! solid is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and solid manages to kick Andrews off! Andrews jumps back into solid's guard.
Andrews passes easily into side control. Nice work.
rock solid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
solid is trying to improve his position.
solid throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andrews gets to mount! solid was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
solid is wriggling around trying to escape.
Andrews working for a submission but solid is keeping him at bay.
solid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Corey Andrews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrews trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Andrews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andrews, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Andrews!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keiran McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphiel Cokoko Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keiran McCormick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
222 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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18
264 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keiran McCormick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raphiel Cokoko Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cokoko Ruiz closes the distance and clinches.
McCormick tries to pull guard but Cokoko Ruiz won't allow it.
Cokoko Ruiz breaks from the clinch.
Oooh a lovely combination from Cokoko Ruiz sends McCormick down but not out. Cokoko Ruiz dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Keiran McCormick has been cut.
Cokoko Ruiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCormick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cokoko Ruiz tries to stand but McCormick is controlling his head.
McCormick is trying to control Cokoko Ruiz's posture but Cokoko Ruiz avoids it.
Cokoko Ruiz decides to stand back up.
Cokoko Ruiz tries to clinch there but McCormick circles away.
Nice combo by Cokoko Ruiz! Oh, that's hurt him - McCormick falls to the canvas and Cokoko Ruiz follows him into side control.
Cokoko Ruiz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McCormick drops his hands momentarily and Cokoko Ruiz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cokoko Ruiz is looking to slow McCormick down with leg kicks.
Cokoko Ruiz wants to clinch up but McCormick keeps it at a distance.
Cokoko Ruiz clinches up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick has Cokoko Ruiz pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Cokoko Ruiz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cokoko Ruiz wants to stall.
McCormick swings wildly with an uppercut but Cokoko Ruiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cokoko Ruiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCormick keeps the fight on the outside.
Cokoko Ruiz lands with a big left! McCormick is wobbled badly! Cokoko Ruiz comes in with a flurry of punches and drops McCormick to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Raphiel Cokoko Ruiz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Marcurius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Tkacz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Marcurius has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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18
225 lbs
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225 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Marcurius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Tkacz!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tkacz stuffs the takedown.
Marcurius shoots in looking for a takedown. Tkacz tries to sprawl out of it but Marcurius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Tkacz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Tkacz. No joy for Marcurius on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Marcurius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marcurius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marcurius shoots for a double leg takedown but Tkacz sprawls well. He's pushed Marcurius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marcurius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marcurius fails with a takedown attempt.
Tkacz gets a clinch.
Tkacz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tkacz misses with a knee to the head.
Tkacz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marcurius's face.
It looks like Alexander Marcurius has been cut.
Tkacz looking to throw knees to the head but Marcurius is blocking nicely.
Tkacz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tkacz tries to land a knee to the head but Marcurius blocks with his arms.
Tkacz scores with a knee to the head.
Marcurius drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tkacz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marcurius is breathing heavily.
Tkacz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tkacz landing knees to the head.
Marcurius looking for a takedown.
Tkacz lands a knee to the head.
Tkacz tries to land a knee to the head but Marcurius blocks with his arms.
Marcurius is trying to drag Tkacz to the mat but Tkacz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Tkacz lands an elbow that stopped Marcurius in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Tkacz.
Tkacz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tkacz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tkacz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Marcurius is rocked!
Tkacz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oh Marcurius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tkacz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marcurius's face.
Tkacz looking to throw knees to the head but Marcurius is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Tkacz.
Tkacz scores with a knee to the head.
Tkacz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tkacz looking to throw knees to the head but Marcurius is blocking nicely.
Marcurius seems to have got his legs back now.
Marcurius jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tkacz walks away with a smile on his face. Marcurius gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tkacz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marcurius counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcurius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tkacz pulls Marcurius in close to prevent any damage.
Marcurius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marcurius gets to his feet - Tkacz follows without any prompting.
Marcurius fails to land the takedown.
Robert Tkacz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marcurius shoots in for a double leg but Tkacz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marcurius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tkacz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marcurius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tkacz moves in looking to clinch but Marcurius pushes him off.
Marcurius tries to keep at a distance but Tkacz has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tkacz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marcurius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tkacz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tkacz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marcurius wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tkacz has him pressed against the ropes.
Tkacz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marcurius tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marcurius turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Marcurius has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Marcurius looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Marcurius with that takedown attempt.
Tkacz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tkacz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tkacz misses with a knee strike.
Tkacz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Marcurius wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcurius tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tkacz just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Marcurius wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tkacz tries to land a knee to the head but Marcurius blocks with his arms.
Tkacz crunches a lovely knee into Marcurius's ribcage.
Tkacz tries to land a knee to the head but Marcurius blocks with his arms.
Marcurius tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tkacz tries a knee to the head but Marcurius blocks it.
Marcurius really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tkacz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marcurius tries to pull guard but Tkacz holds him up against the ropes and eventually Marcurius drops back down to his feet.
Tkacz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tkacz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tkacz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tkacz tries a knee to the head but Marcurius blocks it.
Marcurius is working for takedown but Tkacz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marcurius tries to score a body lock takedown but Tkacz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tkacz trying to stall but Marcurius improves his position.
Tkacz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tkacz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marcurius is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Tkacz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tkacz lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Tkacz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Marcurius's cut.
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.
Marcurius shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tkacz wants to stand up but Marcurius is controlling him.
Tkacz wants to control the position but Marcurius says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tkacz is defending against the submission attempts here by Marcurius.
Marcurius is looking for a kimura but Tkacz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marcurius to get the leverage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tkacz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marcurius stops Tkacz from getting back to his feet.
Marcurius seems to be working for a kimura but Tkacz defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tkacz tries to roll over but Marcurius keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcurius prevents Tkacz from standing back up.
Marcurius trying to control from half guard but Tkacz is working away.
Marcurius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tkacz tries to clinch but Marcurius moves away
and Marcurius counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marcurius wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Tkacz uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Marcurius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tkacz is looking to stand up but Marcurius isn't so interested in that idea.
Marcurius drops back looking for a leg! Tkacz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tkacz manages to kick Marcurius off! Marcurius jumps back into Tkacz's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcurius wants to control from the top but Tkacz keeps moving.
Marcurius looking to pass the guard.
Tkacz wants to sweep but no luck.
Tkacz wants to stand but Marcurius is controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tkacz wants to clinch
and Marcurius counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tkacz trying to control but Marcurius postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcurius stops Tkacz from getting back to his feet.
Marcurius seems to be working for a kimura but Tkacz defends the submission attempt.
Tkacz trying to control here.
Marcurius prevents Tkacz from standing back up.
Tkacz is looking to control Marcurius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tkacz avoid being mounted?
Marcurius seems to be looking for submissions.
Marcurius working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marcurius moves nicely into side control.
Marcurius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tkacz is trying to control Marcurius's posture but Marcurius avoids it.
Marcurius tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tkacz is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Marcurius dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Marcurius's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tkacz rushes Marcurius and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Tkacz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marcurius lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tkacz landing knees to the head.
Marcurius tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tkacz lands a damaging elbow.
Tkacz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marcurius blocks it with crossed arms.
Tkacz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marcurius up against the ropes.
Marcurius looking for a takedown.
Tkacz connects with a knee to the head.
Robert Tkacz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marcurius.
Marcurius goes for a takedown attempt but Tkacz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Marcurius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcurius changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tkacz tries to avoid it but Marcurius manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tkacz to the ground. Tkacz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alexander Marcurius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tkacz darts in and clinches Marcurius up against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tkacz prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcurius looking to throw knees to the head but Tkacz is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Tkacz.
Tkacz misses with a knee to the head.
Marcurius wants a takedown.
Tkacz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tkacz with a knee to the head.
Tkacz lands a knee to the body.
Tkacz with a knee to the head.
Marcurius takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tkacz tries to land a knee to the head but Marcurius blocks with his arms.
Tkacz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marcurius blocks it with crossed arms.
Tkacz tries to land a knee to the head but Marcurius blocks with his arms.
Tkacz looking to throw knees to the head but Marcurius is blocking nicely.
Marcurius jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tkacz walks away with a smile on his face. Marcurius gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marcurius tries to clinch up but Tkacz circles away and keeps his distance.
Tkacz stuffs the takedown.
Marcurius throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tkacz's waist but Tkacz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marcurius off to one side.
Tkacz has closed the distance and engaged Marcurius in a clinch.
Tkacz tries a knee to the head but Marcurius blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tkacz lands a knee to the body.
Marcurius avoiding damage as Tkacz throws knees to the body.
Tkacz misses with a knee to the head.
Tkacz throws an elbow that misses.
Marcurius with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marcurius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tkacz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Marcurius trying to stall but Tkacz improves his position.
Tkacz tries to land a knee to the head but Marcurius blocks with his arms.
Marcurius successfully pulls guard.
Marcurius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tkacz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tkacz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marcurius will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tkacz is sitting in close to Marcurius's body. Marcurius has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Tkacz is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Tkacz is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Marcurius.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexander Marcurius!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Stuckler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Justus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stuckler's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Vicarious by Tool. Justus has chosen Release Yo Delf - Method Man as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Stuckler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, King Justus!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuckler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Justus lands with a right hand.
Justus gets the takedown into side control.
Stuckler wants to get back to his feet.
Justus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stuckler has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Justus but great work by Stuckler.
Stuckler gets to mount! Justus was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Justus is squirming around, avoiding Stuckler's attempts to control the action.
Stuckler unloading with bombs!
Justus is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Stuckler is landing with some decent strikes but Justus is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Justus is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuckler is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stuckler wants to finish this one by submission but Justus is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stuckler.
Justus is trying to stand up.
Stuckler looking to control but Justus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stuckler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Stuckler landing strikes from the mount.
Justus is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuckler jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Justus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Stuckler controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Justus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Stuckler has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Justus looks gassed!
Justus is not content to let Stuckler control the position.
Stuckler lands a few punches from side control.
Justus tries to escape but Stuckler is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stuckler's best efforts.
Justus is trying to maintain the position but Stuckler is very close to passing his half guard.
Justus tries to get to full guard but Stuckler has control of the leg.
Stuckler controlling the pace.
Stuckler is thwarting Justus's attempts to control the position.
Justus is looking to improve his position.
Justus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stuckler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Justus wants to get back to full guard.
Stuckler 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Justus swats away the attempt to clinch by Stuckler.
Stuckler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stuckler tries for a takedown but Justus circles away easily
and Justus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stuckler prevents the takedown attempt.
Justus is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stuckler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stuckler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Justus pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Stuckler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Stuckler closes the distance and clinches up with Justus, looking for a takedown. Stuckler pushes Justus against the ropes but Justus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stuckler fails with a takedown attempt.
Justus tries to clinch
and Stuckler counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Justus!
Stuckler trying to control but Justus is having none of it.
Justus is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Stuckler.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Justus is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justus is looking to get to half guard.
Stuckler with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Justus tries to hold on but Stuckler postures up.
Stuckler working for a guillotine from mount but Justus is in no mood to give up.
Stuckler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justus regains half guard.
Stuckler prevents Justus from standing back up.
Justus trying to control here.
Stuckler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Justus tries to roll over but Stuckler keeps him under control.
Justus trying to hold on to Stuckler's head to control him but Stuckler postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuckler seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Justus is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sean Stuckler!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat McDermot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naseem Hameed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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18
212 lbs
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200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pat McDermot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Naseem Hameed!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by McDermot!
Hameed looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDermot fails to land with a series of punches.
McDermot cracks Hameed with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Hameed falls to his knees and McDermot doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat McDermot!
Pat McDermot is the new light heavyweight champion!
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