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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Clown Yucko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Vann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vann is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Welcome Home by Coheed and Cambria. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, The Clown Yucko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Vann!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yucko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vann tries to avoid it but Yucko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vann to the ground. Vann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vann slaps away a takedown attempt from Yucko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yucko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yucko somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Clown Yucko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yucko shoots in for a takedown but Vann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vann shoots and misses
and Yucko counters by moving into the clinch.
Vann tries to land knees in the clinch but Yucko avoids the damage to the body.
Yucko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vann walks away with a smile on his face. Yucko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yucko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vann counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Yucko is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Vann!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tota Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Habin (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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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tota Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roger Habin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Habin looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Habin.
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Habin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Habin dives on top into guard.
Silva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Habin has picked Silva up and slammed him! Silva can't keep hold of the triangle and Habin manages to pass to side control!
Habin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Habin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Habin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Silva to take his back!
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Habin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Silva's body.
Silva wants to escape the position.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Will Habin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Habin keeps control of the position as Silva tries to break free.
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.
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.
Habin doesn't have the hooks in and Silva manages to turn into his guard.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Habin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Habin in his guard.
Silva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Habin has picked Silva up and slammed him! Silva can't keep hold of the triangle and Habin manages to pass to side control!
Habin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Habin lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habin with a jab.
Habin misses with the combination.
Habin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Habin lands a left and a right that send Silva crashing to the mat, dazed. Habin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Silva is rocked!
It looks like Tota Silva has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Habin fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Silva out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Roger Habin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dino Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mink dre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dre is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fed Up. mink dre will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dino Kramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, mink dre!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Kramer does no damage.
dre walks into a straight right hand from Kramer.
Dino Kramer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kramer misses with a few strikes there.
Kramer throws a nice looking combination but dre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
dre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kramer sizes up dre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kramer scores with a one two! dre had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kramer misses with a few strikes there.
Kramer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kramer cracks dre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kramer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kramer throws a shot to the body.
Kramer drops dre with a beautiful combination! dre stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kramer is looking for the KO!
dre is rocked!
Kramer fakes the body blow, causing dre to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! dre goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dino Kramer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Disisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urijah Disisto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Urijah Disisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paulo Pepper!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pepper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by Pepper.
Urijah Disisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Disisto throws a series of punches but Pepper avoids them all with ease.
Pepper decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Disisto is staying active underneath Pepper, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pepper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Disisto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pepper.
Pepper is working for a kimura but Disisto is defending it quite comfortably.
Disisto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pepper is working away from the top position though.
Pepper seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disisto wants to get back to his feet.
Disisto trying to hold on to Pepper's head to control him but Pepper postures up.
Pepper is working for a submission of some sort.
Disisto wants to improve his position but Pepper is controlling well.
Pepper wants to take a breather but Disisto is having none of it.
Pepper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Disisto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pepper's head.
Pepper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Disisto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disisto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pepper counters with a nice double leg into side control. Disisto won't be happy with that.
Pepper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Disisto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pepper is looking to take a break and control but Disisto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pepper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pepper looks gassed!
Pepper is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Disisto looks calm but he's in trouble here. Pepper gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Disisto is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Pepper lets go of the hold and Disisto can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paulo Pepper!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Machulda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bisping has chosen New York as his entrance music. Vladimir Machulda could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Bisping's 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, Vladimir Machulda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machulda tries to clinch but Bisping is having none of it.
Vladimir Machulda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machulda wants to clinch up but Bisping keeps it at a distance.
Machulda tries to clinch but Bisping is having none of it.
Machulda moves in looking to clinch but Bisping pushes him off.
Machulda tries for a takedown but Bisping sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bisping avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bisping avoids the head kick by Machulda.
Bisping with a jab.
Machulda tries to clinch but Bisping is having none of it.
Machulda tries to clinch but Bisping moves out of range.
Machulda dives in and grabs Bisping's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bisping pushes down on Machulda's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bisping tries for a takedown but Machulda circles away easily
and Machulda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Machulda has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bisping is proving hard to escape from.
Bisping is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machulda is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machulda is looking to stand up but Bisping won't let him.
Bisping is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Machulda has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bisping is proving hard to escape from.
Bisping keeping moving, preventing Machulda from controlling successfully.
Machulda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bisping keeping moving, preventing Machulda from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machulda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bisping is keeping the position for now.
Bisping is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machulda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machulda tries to stand but Bisping is controlling from the bottom.
Bisping keeping moving, preventing Machulda from controlling successfully.
Machulda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bisping keeping moving, preventing Machulda from controlling successfully.
Machulda wants to pass the guard but Bisping is keeping the position.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machulda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bisping.
Machulda misses with a head kick.
Machulda wants to clinch.
Machulda clinches up with Bisping and pushes him back against the ropes.
Bisping takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machulda drags the fight down to the ground.
Bisping drops back looking for a leg! Machulda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machulda manages to kick Bisping off! Bisping jumps back into Machulda's guard.
Bisping postures up.
Machulda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Bisping will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Machulda misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machulda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machulda is looking to clinch.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machulda but Machulda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bisping shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machulda defends it nicely.
Bisping throws the kick towards the body but Machulda avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machulda is looking to clinch but Bisping is avoiding it.
Machulda tries to clinch there but Bisping circles away.
Machulda tries to close the distance and clinch but Bisping swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machulda throws a series of punches but Bisping moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping lands a jab-cross combination.
Machulda tries to clinch but Bisping is having none of it.
Machulda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machulda wants it to stay on the feet.
Vladimir Machulda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bisping.
Machulda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bisping is fending him off so far but Machulda persists. Nope, Bisping circles away and we're back to standing.
Machulda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bisping closes the distance and clinches up with Machulda, looking for a takedown. Bisping pushes Machulda against the ropes but Machulda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machulda tries to clinch but Bisping moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machulda is defended easily by Bisping.
Bisping with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machulda counters with a thumping low kick.
Bisping is breathing heavily.
Machulda is looking to clinch but Bisping is avoiding it.
Bisping tries for a takedown but Machulda circles away easily
and Machulda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bisping won't be happy with that.
Machulda stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machulda is looking to clinch.
Machulda has a takedown stuffed.
Machulda tries to clinch there but Bisping circles away.
Machulda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machulda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bisping was covering up waiting for the punch and Machulda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bisping escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machulda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping keeping moving, preventing Machulda from controlling successfully.
Machulda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bisping working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machulda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machulda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machuldais looking to pass into half guard but Bisping pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bisping is in 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.
Machulda controls Bisping momentarily but Bisping frees himself.
Machulda has his foot on Bisping's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bisping works his way back into a safe position though.
Bisping stops Machulda from standing up.
Bisping works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Machulda wants to improve his position but Bisping is controlling well.
Machulda 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.
Bisping misses with a takedown
and Machulda counters with a good, hard body kick but Bisping shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Machulda dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Machulda rushes Bisping and presses him up against the ropes.
Bisping tries for a takedown but Machulda manages to get underhooks.
Machulda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machulda tries a knee to the head but Bisping blocks it.
Bisping tries to pull guard but Machulda holds him up against the ropes and eventually Bisping drops back down to his feet.
Machulda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machulda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bisping swats away the attempt to clinch by Machulda.
Machulda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bisping was covering up waiting for the punch and Machulda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Machuldais looking to pass into half guard but Bisping pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bisping is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machulda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bisping prevents Machulda from getting back to his feet.
Bisping drops back looking for a leg! Machulda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machulda manages to kick Bisping off! Bisping jumps back into Machulda's guard.
Machulda trying to strike off his back.
Bisping is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bisping takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machulda working for a triangle but Bisping defends it easily.
Bisping drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Machulda dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machulda trying to control but Bisping is working from the bottom.
Machulda passes into half guard.
Machulda seems to be looking for submissions.
Bisping manages to get to full guard.
Bisping is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machulda is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machulda tries to free his leg and advance position but Bisping is retaining full guard.
Machulda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bisping has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machulda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machulda trying to control the position from guard on top but Bisping is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machulda wants to pass the guard but Bisping is keeping the position.
Machulda tries to stand but Bisping is controlling from the bottom.
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.
Bisping isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Machulda stacks Bisping 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 Machulda!
Machulda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bisping on the ground.
Machulda remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Machulda lands a nice forearm strike.
Machulda has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Machulda closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Machulda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machulda 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Machulda!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Meruvin Manufu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahto Simakuutio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manufu comes into the arena with "I'm a Boss" by Young Jeezy ft. Rick Ross blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident |
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Meruvin Manufu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ahto Simakuutio!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manufu stalks Simakuutio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Simakuutio's face. Simakuutio staggers backwards, shaken.
Simakuutio fails to land the takedown.
Manufu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manufu throws a one two combo.
It looks like Ahto Simakuutio has been cut.
Manufu lands a jab.
Manufu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manufu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Simakuutio.
Simakuutio shoots in for a double leg but Manufu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simakuutio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manufu as he jumps to the side.
Meruvin Manufu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahto Simakuutio.
Simakuutio tries to move into range but Manufu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simakuutio shoots in for a double leg but Manufu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simakuutio dives in and grabs Manufu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manufu pushes down on Simakuutio's head and hops out.
Simakuutio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good shot there by Manufu.
Manufu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simakuutio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manufu as he jumps to the side.
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!
Simakuutio scores a takedown into full mount!
Simakuutio looks gassed!
Manufu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Manufu has given up his back. Will we see Simakuutio going for some submissions?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manufu defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Manufu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Simakuutio has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Manufu has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Manufu right now.
Simakuutio working for a choke but Manufu is defending well.
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.
Manufu trying to control but not successfully.
Simakuutio keeps control of the position as Manufu tries to break free.
Manufu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Simakuutio.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Manufu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Manufu could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Manufu trying to get back to his feet but Simakuutio is in full control for now.
Simakuutio looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Manufu is controlling Simakuutio 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manufu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Manufu scores with a nice strike.
Manufu scores with a head kick.
Manufu connects with a looping right hand.
Manufu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manufu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manufu throws a head kick that misses.
Manufu tries a head kick but it misses.
Simakuutio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simakuutio misses with a takedown attempt - Manufu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manufu scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manufu scores with a one two! Simakuutio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Manufu scores with a head kick.
Manufu throws a sloppy head kick and Simakuutio moves out of range easily.
Manufu lands a slapping body shot.
Simakuutio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manufu is fending him off so far but Simakuutio persists. Nope, Manufu circles away and we're back to standing.
Danga de danga de dang - Manufu scores with a four punch combination!
Manufu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Simakuutio's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manufu tries to clinch but Simakuutio is having none of it.
Manufu lands a body shot.
Manufu tries a head kick but it misses.
Manufu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simakuutio doesn't seem bothered though.
Manufu tries to clinch up.
Manufu throws a head kick but Simakuutio moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Simakuutio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manufu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Simakuutio shoots in but no luck this time.
Simakuutio drops his hands momentarily and Manufu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Manufu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manufu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Manufu throws a head kick that half lands.
Manufu throws a nice looking combination but Simakuutio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body kick from Manufu.
Manufu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simakuutio. Simakuutio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meruvin Manufu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ahto Simakuutio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Manufu works the jab nicely.
Simakuutio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manufu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simakuutio somewhat.
Manufu throws a leg kick which misses Simakuutio's front leg but catches the back leg as Simakuutio tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Manufu.
Manufu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simakuutio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Manufu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Manufu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simakuutio on the ground.
Simakuutio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manufu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Manufu is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Simakuutio asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Simakuutio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Manufu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Simakuutio's guard! Nice work there by Manufu!
Simakuutio is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simakuutio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manufu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simakuutio's guard.
Manufu preventing the sweep.
Manufu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Simakuutio had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Manufu is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Simakuutio Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Manufu's back instead.
Manufu is having to fend off submission attempts from Simakuutio, who is looking to sink in the choke. Simakuutio doesn't have the hooks in though and Manufu manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's 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.
Manufu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simakuutio's guard.
Simakuutio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manufu defends well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simakuutio walks into a left hand.
Manufu lands a slapping body shot.
Manufu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manufu throws a head kick that half lands.
Manufu throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manufu misses with a double jab.
Manufu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Simakuutio blocks a head kick by Manufu.
Manufu lands with a nice combination. Simakuutio backs away looking to recover.
Manufu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simakuutio.
Simakuutio takes a kick to the side of the head.
Manufu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Manufu misses with a knee to the head.
Simakuutio avoids the elbow strike from Manufu, against the ropes.
Simakuutio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Manufu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Meruvin Manufu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahto Simakuutio.
Manufu lands an elbow inside that Simakuutio shrugs off.
Manufu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Manufu is pressed up against the ropes. Simakuutio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Manufu down to the mat. Manufu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Manufu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manufu cracks Simakuutio with an open hand slap.
Manufu lands a high kick!
Manufu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manufu scores with a head kick.
Manufu scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manufu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Simakuutio's head backwards.
Manufu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manufu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manufu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simakuutio.
Manufu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simakuutio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manufu swivels and escapes.
Simakuutio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simakuutio swats away the attempt to clinch by Manufu.
Manufu cracks Simakuutio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manufu tries to close the distance and clinch but Simakuutio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simakuutio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Meruvin Manufu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manufu digs a good hook to Simakuutio's body.
Manufu lands a high kick!
Manufu closes the distance and pushes Simakuutio back into the ropes.
Manufu lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simakuutio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Manufu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Manufu tries to land a knee to the head but Simakuutio blocks with his arms.
Manufu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Simakuutio wants a takedown but no success here.
Manufu lands a knee to the head.
Simakuutio gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meruvin Manufu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ahto Simakuutio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Simakuutio takes a kick to the side of the head.
Manufu wants to clinch.
Manufu slaps away a takedown attempt from Simakuutio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manufu tries to bum rush Simakuutio with a series of wild strikes but Simakuutio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manufu connects with a right hand. Simakuutio shakes it off.
Simakuutio dodges the punch combination from Manufu.
Simakuutio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Manufu tests Simakuutio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simakuutio fails with the takedown.
Simakuutio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Meruvin Manufu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahto Simakuutio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simakuutio.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Manufu scores with a four punch combination!
Nice body punch from Manufu.
Manufu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manufu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manufu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Simakuutio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Manufu wants to control but Simakuutio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simakuutio is working for a kimura but Manufu is defending it quite comfortably.
Simakuutio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Manufu is trying to maintain the position but Simakuutio is very close to passing his half guard.
Simakuutio is working for a kimura but Manufu is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Manufu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Manufu looking to control.
Manufu wants to sweep here but Simakuutio controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Manufu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simakuutio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manufu throws a head kick that half lands.
Simakuutio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A left lands for Manufu.
Manufu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simakuutio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manufu defends it nicely.
Manufu lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simakuutio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manufu lands a nice shot that snaps Simakuutio's head back.
Manufu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Simakuutio drops his hands momentarily and Manufu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Manufu misses with a double jab.
A jab from Manufu does it's job there.
Simakuutio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manufu has closed the distance and engaged Simakuutio in a clinch.
Manufu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manufu lands with a short shot to the head.
Manufu lands an elbow that stopped Simakuutio in his tracks for a moment.
Manufu connects with a knee to the head.
Simakuutio wants a takedown.
Manufu is working Simakuutio over against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Manufu fails to land.
Manufu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simakuutio looking for a takedown.
Simakuutio goes for a takedown attempt but Manufu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Simakuutio keeps the fight on the outside.
Manufu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manufu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simakuutio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simakuutio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Meruvin Manufu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manufu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manufu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manufu throws a sloppy head kick and Simakuutio moves out of range easily.
Simakuutio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manufu wants to clinch up but Simakuutio keeps it at a distance.
Manufu throws a combination. Simakuutio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Simakuutio shoots in for a double leg but Manufu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Meruvin Manufu is winning the standup battle so far.
Manufu cracks Simakuutio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Meruvin Manufu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manufu cracks Simakuutio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Manufu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simakuutio can do to turn this around?
Simakuutio ducks right into an uppercut from Manufu.
Manufu scores with a head kick.
Manufu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simakuutio on the side of the head.
Simakuutio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manufu swivels and escapes.
Manufu lands a body shot.
Nice shot by Manufu.
Simakuutio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick from Manufu lands but Simakuutio takes it in his stride.
Ahto Simakuutio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manufu lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meruvin Manufu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manufu, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meruvin Manufu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baker comes to the ring accompanied by Mortal Kombat- Afu Ra. Frank Esposito is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edwin Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Esposito!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baker.
Esposito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Esposito waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Baker.
Esposito walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baker.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Baker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Esposito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Esposito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baker.
Baker throws a lazy body kick
and Esposito finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Baker defending well as Esposito loads up on a big left hand.
Esposito throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
Baker looks to land a left hand but Esposito moved out of range nicely.
Esposito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baker checks it well.
Esposito throws a head kick that misses.
Esposito misses with a leg kick
and Baker counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown. Esposito tries to sprawl out of it but Baker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Esposito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Esposito takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Esposito counters with a good, hard body kick but Baker shrugs it off.
Frank Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Esposito attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Esposito throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Baker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Esposito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baker wants to control from the top but Esposito keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Baker tries to advance to mount but Esposito instead regains half guard.
Baker wants to control but Esposito is keeping him busy.
Baker is stalling here. Esposito is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Baker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Esposito has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Esposito trying to control the position but Baker is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Esposito tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Esposito looks to land a body kick but Baker moved away.
Baker thumps Esposito with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Esposito
and Baker counters with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baker.
Esposito misses with a wild body shot.
Esposito thows a leg kick but Baker checks it
and Baker counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
An inside leg kick lands from Baker.
Esposito misses with an uppercut. Baker saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito misses the shot to the body.
Esposito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker misses with a low kick.
Baker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frank Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baker moves out of range of the body kick.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Esposito throws a lazy body kick
and Baker counters with a single leg into guard. Esposito didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker tries to free his leg and advance position but Esposito is retaining full guard.
Baker wants to control from the top but Esposito keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Baker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baker.
Esposito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baker misses with the combination.
Esposito avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Edwin Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Baker checks it.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
Esposito thumps Baker with a low kick.
Esposito throws a body punch but Baker moves out of range.
Baker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Esposito's sensitive parts.
Baker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Esposito defends it nicely.
Baker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito is not content to let Baker control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baker is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Esposito has managed to free his arm - good work.
Baker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esposito keeps working.
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.
Esposito is looking to improve his position.
Baker tries to pass to full mount but Esposito defends it.
Esposito is refusing to be controlled, as Baker sits in half guard.
Baker is really struggling to control Esposito but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Esposito tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baker is able to avoid easily.
A lazy body kick from Esposito
and Baker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Baker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baker working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Esposito's thigh. Esposito counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Baker wants to control from the top but Esposito keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Baker looks for the body kick but Esposito saw that one coming.
Esposito thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Baker if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Esposito lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Esposito does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Baker throws a leg kick but Esposito sees it coming and moves out of range.
Baker blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Esposito will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Esposito tries to land a body kick
and Baker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Baker is looking to stall here but Esposito recovers full guard.
Baker wants to control from the top but Esposito keeps moving.
Esposito pulls Baker in to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Esposito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esposito is keeping the position for now.
Esposito is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esposito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Esposito is looking to control Baker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Esposito avoid being mounted?
Baker is trying to control. Esposito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Esposito is trying to maintain the position but Baker is very close to passing his half 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.
Baker wants to advance to full mount but Esposito doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Esposito working a defensive guard here.
Bakeris looking to pass into half guard but Esposito pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Esposito is in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baker holds on and takes a little breather.
Baker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Esposito defends well.
Esposito controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Esposito stands up from Baker's guard - Esposito perhaps looking for a knockout.
Esposito cracks the inside of Baker's front leg.
Baker moves out of range of the body kick.
Baker throws a lazy head kick
and Esposito counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito looks to land a body kick but Baker moved away.
Esposito cracks Baker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Baker is rocked!
Esposito connects with a stiff jab that staggers Baker - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Esposito!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gus Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaeso Vanderlee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Kaeso Vanderlee enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gus Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kaeso Vanderlee!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanderlee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson swinging wilding here.
Vanderlee throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson moves forwards but Vanderlee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Vanderlee counters with a one-two to the body.
Vanderlee dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Vanderlee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson lands a left and a right that send Vanderlee crashing to the mat, dazed. Jackson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Vanderlee is rocked!
It looks like Kaeso Vanderlee has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws an overhand right that has Vanderlee reeling! Jackson follows up with more punches and Vanderlee is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gus Jackson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between fedor penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Star is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stars. fedor penn looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, fedor penn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keith Star!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star scores with a jab to the body.
Star will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Star.
Star will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
penn tries to clinch up but Star circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Star, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
penn dodges the punch combination from Star.
Star throws a left that rocks penn and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Star dives into side control, looking to finish! Can penn regain composure!
It looks like fedor penn has been cut.
Star throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and penn works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Star looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Star is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from penn as he works his way to full guard.
penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Star with a flurry of punches that miss.
Star trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Star throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Star throws a sloppy strike and penn has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Star is forced to tap! Great BJJ from penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). fedor penn!
fedor penn retains his middleweight title!
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