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Sacrifice: McDermot vs Cheng PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Satinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuya Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satinho comes to the ring accompanied by Tupac - Ambitionz Az A Ridah. Luiz Satinho has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luiz Satinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kazuya Kazama!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Satinho.
Satinho tries to clinch there but Kazama circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kazama.
Kazama shoots for a double leg takedown but Satinho sprawls well. He's pushed Kazama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kazama throws a leg kick that misses.
Kazuya Kazama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satinho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Satinho tries to clinch but Kazama moves out of range.
Kazama tries to land a leg kick but Satinho saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Kazama misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kazama.
Luiz Satinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuya Kazama.
Kazama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kazama looks gassed!
Kazama throws a head kick but Satinho moves out of range.
Satinho wants to clinch up but Kazama keeps it at a distance.
Satinho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Satinho clinches.
Kazama avoiding damage as Satinho throws knees to the body.
Satinho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satinho tries a knee to the head but Kazama blocks it.
Kazama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Satinho pulls his leg out and moves away.
Satinho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Satinho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kazama throws out the jab.
Satinho moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Satinho breaks the clinch.
Kazama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Satinho moves in looking to clinch but Kazama pushes him off.
Kazama tries to clinch
and Satinho counters by moving into the clinch.
Kazama dodges an elbow strike from Satinho.
Satinho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Satinho darts in and clinches Kazama up against the ropes.
Satinho scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Kazuya Kazama has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satinho lands a nice knee to the body.
Kazama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Satinho using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satinho missing with knees to the body.
Satinho connects with a knee to the head.
Satinho misses with a knee strike.
Satinho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Satinho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Satinho lands a good knee to the midsection. Kazama won't want to take too many of those.
Kazama avoids the elbow strike from Satinho, against the ropes.
Satinho throws a knee to the head but misses.
Satinho utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kazama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Satinho scores a nice knee to the body.
Satinho is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Satinho landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kazama is looking to control Satinho's arms but Satinho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kazama has his back to the ropes.
Satinho scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazama takes a knee to the side of the body.
Satinho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kazama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Satinho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kazama tries for a takedown but Satinho manages to get underhooks.
Satinho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Satinho leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Kazama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Satinho misses with a knee to the head.
Satinho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Satinho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kazama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Satinho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Satinho stalling in the clinch but Kazama improves position.
Kazama has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Satinho uses from the top position.
Kazama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazama wants to sweep but no luck.
Kazama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Satinho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kazama trying to keep a closed guard but Satinho is proving a slippery customer.
Satinho won't allow Kazama to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazama trying to control the position.
Satinho controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Satinho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuya Kazama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Satinho tries to clinch there but Kazama circles away.
Satinho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Satinho.
Satinho clinches with his opponent.
Satinho looking to throw knees to the head but Kazama is blocking nicely.
Satinho lands a nice elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Satinho tries a knee to the head but Kazama blocks it.
Satinho tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kazama avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satinho unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kazama lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kazama managing to block the knees to the body from Satinho.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Satinho looking to throw knees to the head but Kazama is blocking nicely.
Satinho breaks the clinch.
Kazama shoots for a takedown but Satinho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kazama keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satinho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazama looks to land a combination but Satinho avoids it well.
Satinho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Satinho takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kazama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Satinho looking to throw knees to the head but Kazama is blocking nicely.
Satinho tries to land knees in the clinch but Kazama avoids the damage to the body.
Satinho with a knee to the head.
Satinho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Satinho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Satinho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kazama is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Satinho gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Satinho scores a nice knee to the body.
Satinho creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kazama's defenses.
Satinho misses with a knee to the head.
Luiz Satinho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Satinho lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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.
Kazama takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Satinho takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Satinho trying to land knees to the body.
Kazama pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
Kazama working a defensive guard but Satinho manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kazama is looking for a sweep.
Satinho staying calm.
Kazama tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satinho decides to stand back up. Satinho steps back and let's Kazama get back to his feet.
Kazama circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kazama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kazama misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Satinho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Satinho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kazama, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Satinho throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Satinho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Satinho scores with a knee to the head.
Satinho lands a good knee to the midsection. Kazama won't want to take too many of those.
Satinho with a knee to the head.
Satinho unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Satinho with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Satinho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kazama blocks it with crossed arms.
Kazama wants to break free but Satinho has control.
Satinho is stalling here.
Satinho tries to land a knee to the head but Kazama blocks with his arms.
Kazama wants to get back to striking at distance but Satinho won't allow it.
Satinho manages to break the clinch.
Luiz Satinho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Satinho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kazuya Kazama's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Satinho tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Satinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazama manages to avoid it.
Satinho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kazama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kazama takes a knee right on the jaw!
Satinho tries a knee to the head but Kazama blocks it.
Satinho landing knees to the body.
Satinho lands an elbow inside.
Satinho utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Satinho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kazama has his takedown stuffed
and Satinho moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Satinho.
Satinho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama avoiding damage as Satinho throws knees to the body.
Satinho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kazama has Satinho pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Satinho manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kazama is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Luiz Satinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuya Kazama.
Satinho connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kazama's face.
Kazama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Satinho lands a knee to the body.
Satinho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kazama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kazama's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Satinho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Satinho looking to throw knees to the head but Kazama is blocking nicely.
Satinho is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kazama is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Satinho landing knees to the body.
Satinho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kazama.
Satinho doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazama circles away.
Kazama throws a hook to the side of Satinho's head but Satinho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kazama throws a head kick but Satinho moves out of range.
Satinho is looking to clinch but Kazama is avoiding it.
Kazama throws a leg kick which misses Satinho's front leg but catches the back leg as Satinho tries to avoid it.
Satinho drives through and clinches with Kazama against the ropes.
Satinho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kazama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Satinho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Satinho has closed the distance and engaged Kazama in a clinch.
Kazama tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Satinho throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kazama tries to circle away but Satinho has him pinned against the ropes.
Satinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazama can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satinho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Satinho throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kazama works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kazama trying to control the position from guard on top but Satinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kazama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kazama trying to control the position from guard on top but Satinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Satinho is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satinho pulls Kazama in close to prevent any damage.
Kazama wants to control from the top but Satinho keeps moving.
Kazuya Kazama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luiz Satinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Satinho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kazama throws a leg kick
and Satinho counters with a head kick.
Satinho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kazama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kazama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Satinho holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Satinho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Satinho, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Satinho!
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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 Travis Mathews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Stone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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290 lbs
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295 lbs
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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
1 - 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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Travis Mathews!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mathews defends it nicely.
Mathews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathews shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stone sprawls well. Stone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mathews gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stone is defended easily by Mathews.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooh a lovely combination from Stone sends Mathews down but not out. Stone dives into side control looking to finish.
Mathews is rocked!
It looks like Travis Mathews has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stone throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throwing strikes but Mathews manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Mathews working away.
Mathews throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Stone works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Stone pushes Mathews off looking to stand but Mathews dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Stone gets back to full guard.
Stone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mathews's guard.
Stone postures up in Mathews's guard and throws a big left but Mathews blocks it.
Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Mathews is retaining full guard.
Stone prevents Mathews from getting back to his feet.
Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Mathews is retaining full guard.
Stone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mathews's guard.
Mathews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stone is looking to clinch.
Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
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.
Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stone could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Mathews circles away.
Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stone drops Mathews with a big left hand and mounts him. Mathews is in big trouble!
Mathews is still in real trouble! Can Stone finish him?
Mathews is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Stone looking to finish with strikes here!
Stone looking to ground and pound but Mathews is blocking nicely.
Stone throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Stone throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Stone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Mathews's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stone is looking to clinch but Mathews is avoiding it.
Mathews seems to have recovered his senses.
Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stone tries to clinch there but Mathews circles away.
Stone is looking to clinch but Mathews is avoiding it.
Mathews swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.
Mathews stuffs the takedown attempt from Stone. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Mathews circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stone throws a pinpoint strike between Mathews's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Mathews crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Stone scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Stone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Pequeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vassily Amached (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vassily Amached looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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300 lbs
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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
1 - 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vassily Amached!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amached changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pequeno tries to avoid it but Amached manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pequeno to the ground. Pequeno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pequeno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pequeno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amached.
The crowd cheers as Pequeno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Amached doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Vassily Amached has been cut.
Pequeno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pequeno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pequeno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amached moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pequeno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Pequeno knocks Amached out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luiz Pequeno!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Tkacz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Hawthorn (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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220 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Tkacz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Hawthorn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hawthorn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tkacz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tkacz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice sprawl there from Tkacz as Hawthorn shoots in.
Tkacz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Robert Tkacz has been cut.
Tkacz tries to clinch there but Hawthorn circles away.
Tkacz instigates a clinch.
Tkacz gets underhooks to prevent Hawthorn's takedown attempt.
Tkacz crunches a lovely knee into Hawthorn's ribcage.
Tkacz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Robert Tkacz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hawthorn.
Tkacz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tkacz misses with a knee strike.
Hawthorn tries to score a body lock takedown but Tkacz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hawthorn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tkacz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tkacz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tkacz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hawthorn.
Tkacz is looking to improve his position.
Tkacz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tkacz tries to get out of the position.
Tkacz trying to control from the bottom.
Tkacz is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorn is trying to control the action in half guard but Tkacz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tkacz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hawthorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawthorn keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hawthorn misses with a wild combination.
Hawthorn swinging wilding here.
Hawthorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson Hawthorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tkacz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawthorn tries to keep at a distance but Tkacz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tkacz connects with a knee to the head.
Tkacz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tkacz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tkacz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hawthorn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hawthorn looks gassed!
Tkacz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hawthorn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hawthorn takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Tkacz.
Tkacz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hawthorn blocks it with crossed arms.
Hawthorn fails to pull guard.
Tkacz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tkacz landing knees to the body.
Tkacz lands an elbow that stopped Hawthorn in his tracks for a moment.
Tkacz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tkacz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tkacz scores with a knee to the head.
Tkacz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tkacz landing knees to the head.
Tkacz scores with a knee to the head.
Tkacz tries to land a knee to the head but Hawthorn blocks with his arms.
Tkacz stalling.
Tkacz lands a nice elbow.
Hawthorn jumps guard but Tkacz stands there with Hawthorn around his waist. Hawthorn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tkacz connects with a knee to the head.
Tkacz landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tkacz crunches a lovely knee into Hawthorn's ribcage.
Tkacz landing knees to the head.
Hawthorn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hawthorn manages to end up in side control.
Tkacz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hawthorn on the ground.
Tkacz struggling a bit here.
Hawthorn tries to score with some ground and pound. Tkacz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tkacz tries to buck Hawthorn off but Hawthorn is having none of it.
Hawthorn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Hawthorn seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tkacz is trying to buck Hawthorn off.
Tkacz tries to improve position but can't.
Tkacz can't do much from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tkacz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tkacz slips a jab and a cross from Hawthorn.
Tkacz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tkacz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tkacz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hawthorn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tkacz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hawthorn is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Tkacz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tkacz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tkacz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tkacz looking to throw knees to the head but Hawthorn is blocking nicely.
Tkacz connects with a knee to the head.
Tkacz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Tkacz.
Tkacz connects with a knee to the head.
Hawthorn 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tkacz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hawthorn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tkacz gets underhooks to prevent Hawthorn's takedown attempt.
Tkacz misses with 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 Robert Tkacz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tkacz has Hawthorn up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hawthorn tries for a takedown but Tkacz manages to get underhooks.
Tkacz lands a knee to the body.
Hawthorn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tkacz prevents it.
Tkacz misses with a knee strike.
Tkacz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tkacz scores with a knee to the head.
Tkacz scores with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Tkacz.
Tkacz misses with a knee to the head.
Tkacz gets underhooks to prevent Hawthorn's takedown attempt.
Robert Tkacz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hawthorn.
Tkacz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tkacz lands a knee to the body.
Tkacz connects with a knee to the head.
Tkacz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hawthorn's defenses.
Hawthorn tries to pull guard but Tkacz holds him up against the ropes and eventually Hawthorn drops back down to his feet.
Tkacz scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees to the body from Tkacz.
Tkacz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tkacz misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorn goes for a takedown attempt but Tkacz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A left and a right from Hawthorn both land. Nice combination.
Tkacz clinches up against the ropes.
Hawthorn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tkacz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hawthorn's face.
Tkacz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hawthorn.
Tkacz lands a knee to the head.
Hawthorn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tkacz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tkacz tries to land a knee to the head but Hawthorn blocks with his arms.
Tkacz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawthorn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hawthorn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tkacz just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Tkacz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tkacz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hawthorn's face.
Tkacz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawthorn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hawthorn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tkacz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tkacz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawthorn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tkacz tries a knee to the head but Hawthorn blocks it.
Hawthorn turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tkacz can't do much from the bottom here.
Hawthorn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tkacz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hawthorn misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tkacz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hawthorn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hawthorn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tkacz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tkacz holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tkacz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robert Tkacz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawthorn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hawthorn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tkacz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tkacz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tkacz forces Hawthorn back against the ropes and clinches.
Hawthorn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tkacz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tkacz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tkacz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawthorn.
Tkacz darts in and clinches Hawthorn up against the ropes.
Tkacz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hawthorn's face.
Tkacz lands an elbow just above Hawthorn 's eye.
Tkacz tries a knee to the head but Hawthorn blocks it.
Tkacz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tkacz obliges.
Tkacz lands an elbow that stopped Hawthorn in his tracks for a moment.
Robert Tkacz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tkacz scores with a knee to the head.
Tkacz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tkacz tries to land a knee to the head but Hawthorn blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tkacz crunches a lovely knee into Hawthorn's ribcage.
Hawthorn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tkacz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tkacz lands a nice elbow.
Tkacz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hawthorn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hawthorn decides to pull guard.
Tkacz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hawthorn looking to control.
Tkacz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hawthorn trying to strike off his back.
Hawthorn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hawthorn looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawthorn, not yet.
Tkacz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hawthorn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hawthorn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tkacz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tkacz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Tkacz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Tkacz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tkacz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tkacz wants to clinch up but Hawthorn keeps it at a distance.
Hawthorn looks to clinch
and Tkacz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tkacz.
Tkacz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hawthorn.
Hawthorn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hawthorn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tkacz with a knee to the head.
Tkacz landing knees to the head.
Tkacz landing knees to the head.
Hawthorn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robert Tkacz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hawthorn.
Tkacz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tkacz misses with a knee strike.
Tkacz lands a damaging elbow.
Tkacz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tkacz lands an elbow just above Hawthorn 's eye.
Tkacz lands a knee to the body.
Tkacz landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorn has Tkacz pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Tkacz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tkacz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hawthorn's face.
Hawthorn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tkacz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tkacz.
Tkacz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hawthorn's face.
Tkacz stalls.
Hawthorn can't get the takedown.
Hawthorn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tkacz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hawthorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawthorn looks to land a right hand but Tkacz moved out of range.
Tkacz doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawthorn circles away.
Tkacz lands a head kick!
Hawthorn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tkacz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tkacz lands a nice elbow.
Hawthorn takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tkacz looking to throw knees to the head but Hawthorn is blocking nicely.
Tkacz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tkacz misses with a knee to the head.
Hawthorn has Tkacz pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Tkacz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hawthorn takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Tkacz.
Hawthorn tries to score a body lock takedown but Tkacz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hawthorn tries to score a body lock takedown but Tkacz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tkacz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tkacz stops a takedown attempt from Hawthorn.
Hawthorn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tkacz with a knee to the head.
Tkacz with a knee to the head.
Hawthorn wants a takedown.
Tkacz lands an elbow that stopped Hawthorn in his tracks for a moment.
Tkacz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hawthorn can't get the takedown.
Hawthorn is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hawthorn has Tkacz pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Tkacz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hawthorn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tkacz prevents it.
Jackson Hawthorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tkacz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hawthorn's face.
Hawthorn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tkacz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tkacz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hawthorn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tkacz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tkacz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hawthorn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tkacz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hawthorn can't get the takedown.
Tkacz lands a damaging elbow.
Hawthorn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tkacz misses with a knee strike.
Tkacz looking to throw knees to the head but Hawthorn is blocking nicely.
Tkacz scores with a knee to the head.
Tkacz lands a damaging elbow.
Tkacz is pressed up against the ropes. Hawthorn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tkacz down to the mat. Tkacz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tkacz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hawthorn wants a takedown.
Tkacz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tkacz misses with a knee strike.
Hawthorn tries to pull guard but Tkacz won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tkacz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hawthorn pulls Tkacz into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hawthorn throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hawthorn striking off his back but it's not causing Tkacz any problems.
Hawthorn wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawthorn has an active guard here but Tkacz has managed to pass into half guard.
Hawthorn tries to roll over but Tkacz keeps him under control.
Tkacz trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Tkacz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tkacz, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Tkacz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keiran McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Issac Van Houtten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Houtten has chosen AFI - Miss Murder as his entrance music. Keiran McCormick 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keiran McCormick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Issac Van Houtten!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Houtten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Houtten tries to clinch but McCormick moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by McCormick or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Houtten which made him look bad.
Van Houtten stuffs the takedown attempt from McCormick. McCormick gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Houtten rushes McCormick and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Van Houtten connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCormick's face.
It looks like Keiran McCormick has been cut.
Van Houtten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCormick goes for a takedown attempt but Van Houtten pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiran McCormick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Houtten gets a powerful takedown and that's hurt McCormick.
McCormick is rocked!
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.
Van Houtten is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCormick has escaped the position, nice work there.
Van Houtten is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McCormick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Van Houtten tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McCormick striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Houtten fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Van Houtten wants to stand but McCormick has his arm trapped.
McCormick is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Van Houtten tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van Houtten has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McCormick is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McCormick wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Van Houtten wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCormick keeps working.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Van Houtten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCormick's head.
Van Houtten is looking to clinch.
McCormick swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Houtten.
McCormick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Van Houtten misses with a knee to the head.
Van Houtten is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McCormick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Houtten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCormick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCormick is pressed up against the ropes. Van Houtten has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCormick down to the mat. McCormick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McCormick circles away from the clinch attempt
and McCormick counters with a single leg into guard. Van Houtten didn't expect that.
McCormick is breathing heavily.
McCormick trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Houtten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCormick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCormick would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Van Houtten is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Van Houtten throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCormick tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Houtten is retaining full guard.
Van Houtten looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Van Houtten wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCormick gets to his feet. Van Houtten looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Houtten clinches but McCormick breaks the clinch
and McCormick decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van Houtten's guard.
Van Houtten keeping moving, preventing McCormick from controlling successfully.
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 Keiran McCormick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Van Houtten instigates a clinch.
Van Houtten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Van Houtten.
Van Houtten pulls guard.
McCormick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCormick trying to control but Van Houtten is working from the bottom.
Van Houtten isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McCormick stacks Van Houtten on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McCormick!
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 absolutely exhausted here.
McCormick trying to control the position but Van Houtten is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Houtten tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCormick working away.
Van Houtten tries to bench press McCormick off him but McCormick keeps the position.
An elbow from McCormick crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by McCormick.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Van Houtten fails with the takedown
and McCormick moves into the clinch.
Van Houtten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCormick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Houtten lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McCormick fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Van Houtten gets underhooks to prevent McCormick's takedown attempt.
Van Houtten tries to land a knee to the head but McCormick blocks with his arms.
McCormick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Houtten just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiran McCormick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Houtten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCormick can't get the takedown.
Van Houtten lands a knee to the body.
Van Houtten throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCormick tries to pull guard but Van Houtten won't allow it.
Van Houtten throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCormick can't get the takedown.
Van Houtten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Houtten prevents the takedown attempt.
McCormick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Houtten has him pressed against the ropes.
Van Houtten landing knees to the head.
Van Houtten misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Van Houtten.
Van Houtten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Houtten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCormick is defended easily by Van Houtten.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Houtten.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCormick circles away from the clinch attempt
and McCormick counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Van Houtten's guard now.
Van Houtten had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. McCormick is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Van Houtten Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take McCormick's back instead.
Van Houtten has got his arm under McCormick's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! McCormick has spun round into Van Houtten's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Van Houtten is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCormick trying to control but Van Houtten is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCormick postures up.
McCormick trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Houtten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Houtten is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keiran McCormick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Houtten looking for a guillotine here but McCormick defends easily.
McCormick wanted to stand there but Van Houtten had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Issac Van Houtten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Keiran McCormick's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Houtten wants to clinch but McCormick slips to the side
and McCormick counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Houtten won't be happy with that.
McCormick goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Van Houtten rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McCormick's guard! Nice work there by Van Houtten!
Van Houtten lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Van Houtten is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCormick is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCormick has escaped and now he's on top!
McCormick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Van Houtten looking for a triangle here. McCormick is fighting it but it looks tight! Van Houtten pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McCormick is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Issac Van Houtten!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Justus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naseem Hameed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justus comes to the ring accompanied by Release Yo Delf - Method Man. 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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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, King Justus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Naseem Hameed!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hameed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hameed misses with a wild combination.
Justus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hameed misses with the combination.
Hameed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hameed swinging wilding here.
Naseem Hameed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hameed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hameed throws a right hand that Justus ducks under and follows up with a left that Justus also avoids with ease.
Justus rushes Hameed and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Justus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hameed tries to break the clinch but Justus is controlling the position.
Justus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hameed blocks it with crossed arms.
Hameed tries to break the clinch but Justus is controlling the position.
Justus lands a nice knee to the body.
Justus trying to control the position but instead, Hameed has worked for underhooks and has pushed Justus into the ropes.
Justus can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Justus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hameed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hameed looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Hameed does no damage.
Justus slips a jab and a cross from Hameed.
A combination from Hameed does no damage.
Justus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hameed managing to block the knees to the body from Justus.
Justus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hameed blocks it with crossed arms.
Justus breaks the clinch.
Justus closes the distance and clinches.
Justus misses with a knee to the head.
Justus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hameed is keeping busy.
Justus lands a knee to the head.
Justus scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Naseem Hameed has been cut.
Hameed has had enough of the clinch but Justus keeps him there for the moment.
Justus looking to throw knees to the head but Hameed is blocking nicely.
Justus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hameed's efforts to push away.
Hameed is looking to break free of the clinch but Justus has double underhooks.
Hameed can't break the clinch.
Hameed wants to get back to striking at distance but Justus won't allow it.
Justus with a knee to the head.
Justus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hameed blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Hameed's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Justus lands a knee to the head.
Justus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justus trying to stall but Hameed improves his position.
Justus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Justus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hameed tries to break free but Justus pushes him back against the ropes.
Hameed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Hameed's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hameed is trying to break the clinch but Justus has him pressed against the ropes.
Justus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hameed looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hameed working hard to break the clinch.
Hameed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Justus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hameed blocks it with crossed arms.
Hameed tries to break the clinch but Justus is controlling the position.
Hameed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hameed is trying to break the clinch but Justus is controlling him.
Hameed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Justus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Justus breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Hameed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hameed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hameed fails to land with a series of punches.
Hameed misses with the combination.
Hameed throws a right hand that Justus ducks under and follows up with a left that Justus also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Justus tries to free his leg and advance position but Hameed is retaining full guard.
Justus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Justus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hameed manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Justus has Hameed in his guard.
Hameed wants to stand but Justus is controlling his posture from full guard.
Justus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justus landing shots from mount.
Hameed holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Justus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Justus swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hameed is now in Justus's guard. A big mistake from Justus there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Justus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naseem Hameed's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Hameed misses with a series of wild punches.
Hameed throws a nice looking combination but Justus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hameed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hameed misses with a series of wild punches.
Hameed swats away the attempt to clinch by Justus.
Hameed tries to bum rush Justus with a series of wild strikes but Justus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justus dodges the punch combination from Hameed.
Hameed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Justus clinches up against the ropes.
Hameed takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hameed is breathing heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Justus is trying to trip Hameed. He has hold of a leg but Hameed is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Justus persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hameed, up you get!
Justus is looking to clinch.
Hameed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hameed tries to bum rush Justus with a series of wild strikes but Justus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hameed keeps the fight on the outside.
Hameed throws a series of punches but Justus avoids them all with ease.
Justus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hameed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Justus misses with a knee to the head.
Hameed working hard to break the clinch.
Justus prevents Hameed from breaking the clinch.
Justus has Hameed pressed against the ropes, preventing Hameed from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hameed is trying to break the clinch but Justus is controlling him.
Justus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Justus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hameed.
Hameed working hard to break the clinch.
Justus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hameed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hameed is trying to break the clinch but Justus is controlling him.
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.
Justus misses with a knee strike.
Justus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hameed blocks it with crossed arms.
Hameed looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Justus prevents Hameed from breaking the clinch.
Hameed is trying to break the clinch but Justus has him pressed against the ropes.
Justus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hameed uses from the top position.
Hameed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Justus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Justus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Justus isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hameed stacks Justus on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hameed!
Justus struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hameed decides to stand up, so the ref orders Justus to his feet.
Hameed misses with a few strikes there.
Hameed misses with a wild combination.
Justus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hameed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Naseem Hameed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hameed misses with the combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Justus tries to land a knee to the head but Hameed blocks with his arms.
Hameed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hameed is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Justus manages to pull guard.
Justus had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hameed is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Justus Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hameed's back instead.
Hameed avoids the strikes from Justus.
Hameed is in a bad position with Justus working for a choke. Hameed manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Hameed tries to stand but Justus is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Justus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Naseem Hameed's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hameed fails to land with a series of punches.
Hameed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Justus wants to clinch.
Hameed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hameed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Justus gets a clinch.
Justus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hameed looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Justus connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hameed is looking to break free of the clinch but Justus has double underhooks.
Justus has Hameed pressed against the ropes.
Hameed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Justus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hameed wants to break free but Justus has control.
Hameed is trying to break the clinch but Justus has him pressed against the ropes.
Justus breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hameed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hameed throws a right hand that Justus ducks under and follows up with a left that Justus also avoids with ease.
Hameed swats away the attempt to clinch by Justus.
Justus slips a jab and a cross from Hameed.
Hameed keeps the fight on the outside.
Hameed throws a right hand that Justus ducks under and follows up with a left that Justus also avoids with ease.
Hameed throws a right and a left that Justus avoids nicely.
Hameed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Justus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hameed misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Justus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hameed misses with a two punch combination.
Justus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hameed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hameed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Justus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Justus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hameed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hameed throws a nice looking combination but Justus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Hameed misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Justus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hameed misses with a series of wild punches.
Hameed keeps the fight on the outside.
Hameed circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Hameed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hameed throws a series of punches but Justus moves out of range.
Hameed misses with a two punch combination.
Justus is looking to clinch but Hameed is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justus has a takedown stuffed.
Hameed misses with a two punch combination.
Hameed throws a nice looking combination but Justus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hameed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Justus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hameed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hameed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Justus clinches up with Hameed and pushes him back against the ropes.
Justus prevents Hameed from breaking the clinch.
Justus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hameed pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hameed tries to break free but Justus pushes him back against the ropes.
Justus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hameed pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Justus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Justus tries to land knees in the clinch but Hameed avoids the damage to the body.
Hameed is trying to break the clinch but Justus is controlling him.
Justus misses with a knee to the head.
Hameed tries to break free but Justus pushes him back against the ropes.
Justus lands a knee to the body.
Justus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hameed looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hameed wants to break the clinch but can't.
Naseem Hameed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Justus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hameed is looking to break free of the clinch but Justus has double underhooks.
Hameed wants to break free but Justus has control.
Justus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Justus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Justus tries a knee to the head but Hameed blocks it.
Hameed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hameed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Justus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hameed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hameed is trying to break the clinch but Justus is controlling him.
Justus misses with a knee to the head.
Justus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hameed's face.
Hameed has had enough of the clinch but Justus keeps him there for the moment.
Justus misses with a knee to the head.
Justus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hameed has had enough of the clinch but Justus keeps him there for the moment.
Justus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Hameed.
Hameed misses with a series of wild punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Justus avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Justus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Justus 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Justus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Stuckler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Jacobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stuckler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Vicarious by Tool. Jacobson has chosen Yo mama as his entrance music. Anthony Jacobson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sean Stuckler's chin.
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 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 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Jacobson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuckler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stuckler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacobson as he avoids it easily.
Stuckler shoots in and bounces Jacobson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Jacobson is looking to stand up but Stuckler isn't so interested in that idea.
Stuckler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stuckler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jacobson wants to stand and escape but Stuckler is having none of it.
Jacobson keeping moving, preventing Stuckler from controlling successfully.
Stuckler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jacobson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuckler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jacobson's guard.
Jacobson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jacobson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacobson stuffs the takedown.
Stuckler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stuckler is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stuckler tries for a takedown but Jacobson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Stuckler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stuckler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jacobson defends it nicely.
Stuckler checks the leg kick.
Stuckler misses with a head kick.
Jacobson stuffs the takedown.
Stuckler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jacobson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuckler misses with a takedown attempt
and Jacobson counters with a right hand to the body.
Stuckler is breathing heavily.
Jacobson stuffs the takedown.
Jacobson thows a leg kick but Stuckler checks it
and Stuckler counters with a single leg into guard. Jacobson didn't expect that.
Stuckler prevents Jacobson from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson is looking to stand back up but Stuckler counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jacobson.
Jacobson wants to get back to his feet.
Stuckler thows a huge punch but Jacobson dodges it nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stuckler.
Stuckler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sean Stuckler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jacobson scores with a leg kick.
Stuckler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jacobson counters with a thumping low kick.
Sean Stuckler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stuckler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jacobson counters with a good low kick that Stuckler was not able to check.
Jacobson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jacobson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacobson.
Jacobson drops Stuckler with a left and a right! Oh, Stuckler is hurt - Jacobson dives into side control looking to finish!
Stuckler is rocked!
It looks like Sean Stuckler has been cut.
Jacobson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stuckler to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuckler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jacobson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jacobson scoring well with a low kick there.
Stuckler blocks a leg kick.
Anthony Jacobson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stuckler shoots in for a takedown but Jacobson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacobson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stuckler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jacobson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stuckler tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stuckler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacobson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stuckler shoots in for a double leg but Jacobson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuckler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jacobson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jacobson thumps Stuckler with a low kick.
Jacobson grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Stuckler takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Jacobson cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Jacobson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between rock solid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Marcurius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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245 lbs
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225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Basic striking
Enjoys gardening |
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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, rock solid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Marcurius!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
solid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
solid fails with the takedown
so Marcurius counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marcurius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. solid is keeping the position for now.
solid has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Marcurius should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, solid has tightened it up now! Marcurius should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). rock solid!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat McDermot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Cheng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
3 - 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Cheng!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheng changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McDermot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cheng is working McDermot over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cheng working the ground and pound but McDermot is defending the strikes.
McDermot is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cheng asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cheng working the head with strikes.
Cheng in side control, throwing shots but McDermot defends.
McDermot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cheng throws an elbow but McDermot slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cheng working the ground and pound.
Cheng is looking to take a break and control but McDermot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDermot is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Cheng has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McDermot is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheng throws a strike aimed at the side of McDermot's head but McDermot avoids it well.
Cheng cracks McDermot with a big right hand but McDermot just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cheng working the ground and pound but McDermot is defending the strikes.
Cheng throws a strike aimed at the side of McDermot's head but McDermot avoids it well.
Cheng looks up at the clock and then as McDermot takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cheng smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cheng misses with the ground and pound.
Cheng goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McDermot has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cheng but great work by McDermot.
Cheng tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermot has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cheng darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDermot pushes Cheng off looking to stand but Cheng dives back in and keeps control.
Cheng missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cheng thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cheng.
McDermot moves into full guard.
Cheng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDermot wants to stand up but Cheng is controlling him.
Cheng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cheng tries to clinch but McDermot is having none of it.
McDermot leaves Cheng with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Cheng.
McDermot scores with a punch to the head.
McDermot tries to land a front kick but Cheng steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermot defending well as Cheng loads up on a big left hand.
McDermot throws a right hand that Cheng ducks under and follows up with a left that Cheng also avoids with ease.
Cheng throws a looping overhand right but McDermot ducks down to avoid it.
Cheng shoots in looking for a takedown. McDermot tries to sprawl out of it but Cheng keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. McDermot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cheng misses with a wild body shot.
Cheng shoots in for a takedown but McDermot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pat McDermot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Cheng.
McDermot throws a solid leg kick but Cheng takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDermot.
McDermot slips under a jab from Cheng.
McDermot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cheng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pat McDermot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDermot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDermot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McDermot lands a right hook to the body.
Cheng looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDermot throws out a leg kick but Cheng moves out of range and McDermot only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Cheng dominated that round.
That's time! McDermot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cheng swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cheng throws the left hand but McDermot avoids the punch easily.
McDermot misses with a few strikes there.
McDermot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cheng is looking to clinch but McDermot is avoiding it.
Cheng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDermot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cheng is looking to clinch.
McDermot misses with a hook.
Cheng blocks the body kick.
McDermot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McDermot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cheng circles away quickly and effectively.
Cheng is looking to clinch but McDermot is avoiding it.
Some bone on bone action there as Cheng checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pat McDermot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cheng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cheng drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheng tries to free his leg and advance position but McDermot is retaining full guard.
Cheng pushing down on McDermot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cheng has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cheng thows a huge punch but McDermot dodges it nicely.
McDermot is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cheng scores with a couple of nice shots.
McDermot is trying to stand up here but Cheng is controlling him well.
Cheng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cheng lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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.
McDermot is defending against the submission attempts here by Cheng.
Cheng is breathing heavily.
Cheng wants to free his trapped foot but McDermot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheng missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cheng working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McDermot's thigh. McDermot counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McDermot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cheng.
McDermot wants to stand and escape but Cheng is having none of it.
McDermot wants to sweep but no luck.
Cheng working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cheng wants to pass the guard but McDermot is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cheng gets the takedown into side control.
Cheng looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McDermot is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Cheng are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sloppy strikes there by Cheng.
McDermot struggling a bit here.
Cheng tries for a kimura but McDermot is defending well.
Cheng in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cheng looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McDermot is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermot managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cheng.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McDermot throws a hook to the side of Cheng's head but Cheng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Cheng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDermot misses with a looping right.
Cheng is looking to clinch.
McDermot cracks Cheng with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McDermot!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDermot misses with a double jab.
McDermot lands a head shot.
McDermot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Cheng.
Cheng misses with a wild body shot.
McDermot looks for the body kick but Cheng saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat McDermot dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cheng moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDermot tries to work over Cheng's front leg with a kick but Cheng checks it.
Cheng drives through and clinches with McDermot against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Cheng's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McDermot wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDermot has Cheng pressed against the ropes, preventing Cheng from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDermot slowing the pace effectively.
Cheng drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheng keeping moving, preventing McDermot from controlling successfully.
Cheng looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDermot is one step ahead there.
Charles Cheng has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheng is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McDermot trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cheng's guard.
Cheng looking for a sweep. Not yet Cheng, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McDermot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDermot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Charles Cheng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheng takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDermot misses with a double jab.
Cheng shoots in but no luck this time.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cheng.
McDermot is looking for a sweep.
McDermot defending against the ground and pound.
McDermot is looking to reverse the position.
Cheng in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McDermot tries to improve position but can't.
Cheng working the strikes but McDermot uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheng is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDermot defends it well.
McDermot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McDermot wants to sweep here but Cheng controlling him for the moment.
McDermot keeping full guard, as Cheng tries to pass.
Cheng with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cheng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDermot is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McDermot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cheng.
McDermot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cheng.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McDermot misses with a two punch combination.
McDermot looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cheng closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cheng lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cheng accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDermot keeping moving, preventing Cheng from controlling successfully.
Cheng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDermot is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Cheng really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McDermot looks to land a combination. Cheng sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Horrible takedown by Cheng or perhaps it was just good defense by McDermot which made him look bad.
McDermot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheng.
A shot to the body from Cheng misses
and McDermot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDermot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Charles Cheng has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDermot.
McDermot throws a low kick but Cheng avoids it.
McDermot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cheng gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cheng is rocked!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDermot.
Cheng misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McDermot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cheng gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling McDermot to counter with a crisp jab.
Cheng is still on wobbly legs! Can McDermot finish him?
Cheng stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDermot.
Cheng seems to have recovered his senses.
McDermot connects with a superb combination that knocks Cheng out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles McDermot before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Cheng!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pat McDermot!
Pat McDermot retains his light heavyweight title!
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