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SPC 9: Fat Lip PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor VanPummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Neto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor VanPummel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pedro Neto!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanPummel is looking to clinch but Neto is avoiding it.
Neto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Pedro Neto has been cut.
Neto misses with the combination.
VanPummel avoids the head kick by Neto.
Neto throws a series of punches but VanPummel moves out of range.
VanPummel throws a combination that misses
and Neto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
VanPummel tries to bum rush Neto with a series of wild strikes but Neto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
VanPummel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
VanPummel looks to land a combination but Neto avoids it well.
Neto thuds his right hand into VanPummel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Neto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Neto circles away from the clinch attempt.
VanPummel avoids the head kick by Neto.
VanPummel lands a nice shot that snaps Neto's head back.
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!
Neto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab from Neto.
VanPummel misses with a series of wild punches.
VanPummel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Neto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No joy there for VanPummel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
VanPummel tries to clinch
enabling Neto to counter with a crisp jab.
VanPummel swinging wilding here.
VanPummel lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Neto can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from VanPummel and Neto drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by VanPummel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor VanPummel!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kane king (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klit Oris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klit Oris struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. This should be a great matchup!
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kane king!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Klit Oris!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
king moves into range and clinches up with Oris.
Oris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kane king seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
king misses with an uppercut.
king rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but king circles away quickly and effectively.
king shoots for a takedown but Oris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oris lands with an overhand left.
Oris lands a jab.
king shoots in looking for a takedown. Oris tries to sprawl out of it but king keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from king.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kane king. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by king or perhaps it was just good defense by Oris which made him look bad.
Oris tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
king looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
king is breathing heavily.
Oris moves into the clinch successfully.
Oris has king pressed against the cage.
Oris landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Oris.
Oris with a knee to the head.
It looks like Kane king has been cut.
king drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
king is trying to drag Oris to the mat but Oris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oris breaks from the clinch.
Oris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
king drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oris lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oris lands a knee to the body.
king tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oris avoids it.
Oris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from king.
king drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oris pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oris tries to close the distance and clinch but king swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oris takes the fight into the clinch.
king is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oris is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oris manages to break the clinch.
Oris tries to close the distance and clinch up but king swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oris lands an elbow just above king 's eye.
Oris manages to break the clinch.
Oris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of kings head.
king is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Oris breaks the clinch.
king fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and king counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
king looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oris is looking to clinch.
king shoots in and drives through. Oris sprawls well.
king throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
king avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Oris as king shoots in.
Oris clinches.
Oris scores with a nice hook to the head.
king is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oris lands an elbow that stopped king in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oris crunches a lovely knee into king's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Oris.
Oris breaks from the clinch.
Oris doesn't manage to clinch there - king circles away.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Klit Oris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kane king's cut.
That's time! king's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oris closes the distance and pushes king back into the cage.
Oris lands an elbow inside.
king is looking to break free of the clinch but Oris has double underhooks.
king breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
king is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oris has closed the distance and engaged king in a clinch.
Oris prevents the takedown attempt.
king tries to score a body lock takedown but Oris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite king's efforts to push away.
king wants to break free but Oris has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
king goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oris prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kane king. That's going to take a lot out of him.
king drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oris pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oris has managed to clinch.
Oris stops a takedown attempt from king.
Oris landing knees to the body.
Oris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick from Oris lands but king takes it in his stride.
Oris clinches.
king is looking to break free of the clinch but Oris has double underhooks.
Oris breaks the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oris, as that shot connected.
king stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oris.
Oris wants to clinch
and king counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oris wants to get back to his feet but king is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
king drops back looking for a leg! Oris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oris manages to kick king off! king jumps back into Oris's guard.
Oris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst king is controlling him.
Oris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with king. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
king passes Oris's left leg - he's now in half guard.
king landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
king is controlling the pace.
Oris wants to get back to his feet.
king looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oris looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
king wants to take a breather but Oris is having none of it.
king seems to be working for a kimura but Oris defends the submission attempt.
king is trying to control the action in half guard but Oris is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
king looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
king missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Klit Oris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kane king's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
king will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
king fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Oris. No joy for king on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kane king. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from king.
Oris tries to clinch there but king circles away.
Oris throws a leg kick which misses king's front leg but catches the back leg as king tries to avoid it.
Oris goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oris moves into the clinch.
Oris breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Oris.
Oris moves into the clinch.
Oris manages to break the clinch.
Oris tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
king misses with a takedown attempt - Oris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oris throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oris.
Oris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to king's calf.
Oris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oris clinches.
Oris stalling in the clinch.
Oris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
king misses with a takedown attempt - Oris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oris, as that shot connected.
Oris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oris lands a nice looking kick to the body. king takes a step back to recover.
Oris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to king's calf.
king is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oris misses with a double jab.
Oris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from king.
Oris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oris just leaning against king, taking a breather.
king jumps guard but Oris stands there with king around his waist. king gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klit Oris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
king shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oris sprawls well. Oris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. king gets slowly back to his feet.
Kane king is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
king on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oris scores with a hook.
king misses with a takedown attempt - Oris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oris lands a nice shot to the body.
Klit Oris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oris drives through and clinches with king against the cage.
Oris lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
king has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
king shoots in for a takedown but Oris shows good takedown defense.
Oris moves into range and clinches up with king.
Oris landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oris prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
king is looking to break free of the clinch but Oris has double underhooks.
Oris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oris prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oris connects with a nasty looking knee right to king's face.
Oris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oris moves into the clinch.
Klit Oris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oris stops a takedown attempt from king.
Oris breaks the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Oris, right into the meat.
Kane king has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
king keeps the fight on the outside.
Oris throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Oris forces king back against the cage and clinches.
Oris blocks a body shot from king.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klit Oris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oris winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klit Oris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JB Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allan Hawthorne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Black might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Walk. JB Black has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, JB Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Allan Hawthorne!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawthorne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Black.
Hawthorne is looking to clinch.
Hawthorne wants to clinch.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allan Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Hawthorne with that takedown attempt.
Hawthorne fails with a takedown attempt.
Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Black showed some decent athleticism there.
Hawthorne wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hawthorne manages to get to full guard.
Black with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hawthorne wants to stand up but Black is controlling him.
Hawthorne keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Hawthorne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hawthorne keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hawthorne with a lazy takedown attempt
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
JB Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan Hawthorne.
Hawthorne looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hawthorne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Black defends it nicely.
Hawthorne is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Black's half guard.
Hawthorne missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Black is trying to stand back up but Hawthorne is controlling him
Black is looking for a sweep. Hawthorne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hawthorne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Black keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne is keen to just control but Black is a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawthorne shoots and misses
and Black counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hawthorne's guard now.
Black passes Hawthorne's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Black is trying to control the action in half guard but Hawthorne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hawthorne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Black's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Black's back!
Black is trying to stand back up.
Black tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black just trying to survive but Hawthorne is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hawthorne is cranking Black's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Black! He's tightened the choke and Black is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Allan Hawthorne!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Sotiropoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sotiropoulos has chosen Iron Man By Black Sabbath as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Sotiropoulos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sotiropoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Strong.
Strong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but Sotiropoulos is just out of range.
Strong misses with a series of wild punches.
Strong tries to bum rush Sotiropoulos with a series of wild strikes but Sotiropoulos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strong throws a looping overhand right but Sotiropoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Strong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sotiropoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strong.
Sotiropoulos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sotiropoulos stays in close to Strong's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
Strong looking for a guillotine here but Sotiropoulos defends easily.
Strong looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sotiropoulos has picked Strong up and slammed him! Strong can't keep hold of the triangle and Sotiropoulos manages to pass to side control!
Strong gets back to half guard.
Sotiropoulos trying to control the action but Strong is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sotiropoulos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sotiropoulos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Strong looking for subs from the bottom but Sotiropoulos mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sotiropoulos controlling the position easily from mount.
Strong slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sotiropoulos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strong defends it well.
Sotiropoulos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Strong is looking to improve his position but Sotiropoulos isn't that keen on the idea.
Sotiropoulos wants to control the pace but Strong is squirming around nicely.
Strong is trying to escape the mount but Sotiropoulos keeps good control and instead manages to take Strong's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos is looking to control Strong but Strong is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Despite being in the dominant position, George Sotiropoulos just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strong takes a swing at Sotiropoulos's ribcage but misses.
Strong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sotiropoulos.
Strong throws a body punch but Sotiropoulos moves out of range.
Sotiropoulos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like George Sotiropoulos has been cut.
Strong looks to land a combination but Sotiropoulos avoids it well.
Sotiropoulos shoots in for a takedown but Strong shows good takedown defense.
Sotiropoulos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Strong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oliver Strong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Sotiropoulos's cut.
That's time! Strong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Strong takes a swing at Sotiropoulos's ribcage but misses.
Strong dodges the punch combination from Sotiropoulos.
Strong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sotiropoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Strong.
A big right from Strong misses.
Strong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sotiropoulos manages to avoid it.
George Sotiropoulos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sotiropoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong looks to land a right hand but Sotiropoulos moved out of range.
Sotiropoulos looks for a takedown but Strong sprawls well.
Sotiropoulos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Strong sprawls well initially but Sotiropoulos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong moves into full guard.
Strong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sotiropoulos passes into half guard.
Strong is looking for a sweep. Sotiropoulos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sotiropoulos is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Strong has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sotiropoulos wants to pass the guard but Strong is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Strong moves into full guard.
Sotiropoulos trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
Strong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sotiropoulos passes into side control.
Strong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sotiropoulos off and has taken his back!
Sotiropoulos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Strong is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Sotiropoulos has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sotiropoulos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos is trying to control the position but Strong postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong is fighting to break Sotiropoulos's control of his arms but Sotiropoulos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Strongis looking to pass into half guard but Sotiropoulos pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sotiropoulos is in guard.
Sotiropoulos wants to control from the top but Strong keeps moving.
Sotiropoulos wants to pass the guard but Strong is keeping the position.
Sotiropoulos controlling from the top position.
Strong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sotiropoulos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Strong is tightening it up a little... Sotiropoulos has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sotiropoulos reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sotiropoulos taps out! nice BJJ there by Strong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Oliver Strong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem comes to the cage accompanied by Barbarian Horde By Hans Zimmer. Frank Robinson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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18
265 lbs
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270 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem tries to clinch there but Robinson circles away.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robinson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Overeem looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Robinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Robinson looks gassed!
Overeem is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Robinson off and has taken his back!
Overeem is persistently looking for the submission but Robinson is defending it well.
Overeem working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Robinson is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Will Overeem go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Robinson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Overeem.
Robinson trying to control the action but Overeem just sinks the hooks in.
Overeem is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Robinson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Overeem is looking to control Robinson but Robinson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Robinson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Overeem tightening his grip on Robinson, looking for the choke.
Overeem tightening his grip on Robinson, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control the action but Overeem just sinks the hooks in.
Robinson turns into Overeem and is now in his guard.
Overeem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Overeem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Overeem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Robinson pushes down on Overeem's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robinson wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Overeem uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Overeem tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
Overeem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Overeem swats away the attempt to clinch by Robinson.
Overeem avoids the head kick by Robinson.
Overeem tries to clinch but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Robinson trying to control the action but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Overeem can't do much from the bottom here.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Overeem is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem is working hard here to advance position.
Overeem struggling a bit here.
Overeem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robinson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Overeem throws a leg kick which misses Robinson's front leg but catches the back leg as Robinson tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem wants to clinch but Robinson slips to the side
and Robinson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Overeem tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Overeem does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robinson is thwarting Overeem's attempts to control the position.
Robinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Overeem actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Overeem manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Overeem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robinson manages to get himself to full guard.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Overeem wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Overeem forces his way into half guard.
Robinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Overeem.
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.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
Overeem looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Robinson wants to control but Overeem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Robinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Overeem wants to clinch.
Robinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Overeem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Overeem wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.
Overeem swats away the attempt to clinch by Robinson.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Overeem tries to clinch there but Robinson circles away.
Overeem wants to clinch
and Robinson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Overeem is on top in guard.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Overeem trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
Overeem forces his way into half guard.
Overeem wants to pass the guard but Robinson is defending well.
Robinson is staying active underneath Overeem, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Overeem tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Overeem is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Robinson defends it well.
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.
Overeem trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Overeem is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Robinson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Overeem is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Robinson!
Robinson tries to hold on but Overeem pushes him away.
Overeem looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Overeem trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frank Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson can't escape the position.
Overeem with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Robinson tries to improve his position but Overeem has taken his back! Overeem has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Robinson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Overeem pushes Robinson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alistair Overeem!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Grape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Hood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robin Hood is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gilbert Grape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Hood!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grape as he jumps to the side.
Grape missing with a left hand there. Hood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grape closes the distance and clinches.
Grape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hood's elbow.
Grape turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Grape manages to end up in side control.
Grape works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hood is rocked!
It looks like Robin Hood has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grape controlling from side mount.
Hood is still in real trouble! Can Grape finish him?
Hood tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grape scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hood is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Grape can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilbert Grape!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Clem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clem kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Voodoo Child by Jimi Hendrix. McCoy has chosen The Number of the Beast as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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249 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bubba Clem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clem lands with a right that hurts McCoy. McCoy looks to clinch but Clem throws a short knee that drops McCoy. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Bubba Clem!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luca Atalla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Bogard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luca Atalla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocky Bogard!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Atalla's waist but Atalla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bogard off to one side.
Atalla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bogard shoots in looking for a takedown. Atalla tries to sprawl out of it but Bogard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Atalla manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bogard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Luca Atalla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Bogard.
Bogard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Atalla goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bogard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bogard throws a right hand that Atalla ducks under and follows up with a left that Atalla also avoids with ease.
Bogard looks gassed!
Bogard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Atalla avoids it really well and circles away.
Atalla throws a head kick that Bogard semi-blocks.
Atalla lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Atalla finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Atalla connects with a single shot there.
Atalla plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atalla throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Atalla lands with a kick to the temple. Bogard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Atalla lands a head kick!
Atalla moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bogard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atalla misses with a double jab.
Atalla throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Atalla scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bogard is rocked!
Atalla connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Bogard! He's out on his feet! Atalla rushes in and drops Bogard with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luca Atalla!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve The Dead Meixcan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny The Nanny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve The Dead Meixcan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manny The Nanny!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Dead Meixcan.
The Nanny connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Dead Meixcan momentarily.
The Nanny is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Dead Meixcan.
The Dead Meixcan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Nanny.
The Nanny scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Dead Meixcan in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Nanny cracks The Dead Meixcan with a hook to the temple - The Dead Meixcan is on wobbly legs here! The Nanny swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! The Dead Meixcan falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! The Nanny wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Manny The Nanny!
Manny The Nanny is the new light heavyweight champion!
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