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SPC 12: Ein Tausend Stark PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Saint Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitus Peering (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Peering's choice of entrance music: Saint Vitus Dance. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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212 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Saint Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vitus Peering!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peering drives through and clinches with Saint Pierre against the cage.
Peering presses Saint Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Peering has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Saint Pierre is trying to keep an underhook but Peering manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint Pierre wants to get back to his feet.
Peering is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Saint Pierre has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saint Pierre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Peering scores with a couple of nice shots.
Peering lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saint Pierre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peering.
Saint Pierre taking some punishment here, with Peering in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Peering connects with a nice short shot to Saint Pierre's temple.
Peering is working for a submission of some sort.
Peering prevents Saint Pierre from improving his position.
Peering has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Pierre trying to control here.
Peering throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Peering wants to control but Saint Pierre is keeping him busy.
Saint Pierre is trying to get back to full guard.
Peering decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Saint Pierre is breathing heavily.
Peering thumps Saint Pierre with a low kick.
Saint Pierre closes the distance but Peering moves to the side
and Peering decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saint Pierre's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peering trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peering is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saint Pierre is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saint Pierre has escaped and now he's on top!
Peering has his hands on Saint Pierre's head, controlling the position.
Peering looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Pierre wants to stand but Peering is controlling his posture from full guard.
Peering manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Peering with a couple of short strikes.
Peering working Saint Pierre over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peering takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saint Pierre is squirming around, avoiding Peering's attempts to control the action.
Peering looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Saint Pierre tries to buck Peering off but he can't manage it.
Peering landing strikes, looking to finish!
Peering with the ground and pound from mount.
Peering lands a big shot there that rocks Saint Pierre but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peering dominating with strikes here.
Peering is going olschool here, as he tries to force Saint Pierre to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Saint Pierre shrugs it off.
Peering scoring with strikes but Saint Pierre is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitus Peering dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Peering shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Peering stands and throws Saint Pierre's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on Peering's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Peering landing strikes.
Saint Pierre is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Saint Pierre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Peering wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saint Pierre is not content to let Peering control the position.
Peering lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peering decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peering 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.
Peering is pushing down on Saint Pierre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saint Pierre is fighting to maintain full guard but Peering has managed to sneak the leg through.
Peering is keen to just control but Saint Pierre is a slippery customer.
Peering is nestled in close to Saint Pierre, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Peering lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Peering working over Saint Pierre with some ground and pound. Saint Pierre looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saint Pierre tries to roll over but Peering keeps him under control.
Peering looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saint Pierre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Peering has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saint Pierre is looking to control Peering's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saint Pierre avoid being mounted?
Peering takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peering landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Peering working Saint Pierre over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Peering connects with a nice short shot to Saint Pierre's temple.
Peering trying to control the action but Saint Pierre is working from the bottom.
Peering seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Saint Pierre wants to get back to full guard.
Peering lands strikes from half guard.
Peering is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saint Pierre taking some punishment here, with Peering in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peering wants to work for an arm triangle but Saint Pierre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saint Pierre wants to improve his position but Peering is controlling well.
Peering landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Peering is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Saint Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Peering drops an elbow to the side of Saint Pierre's head.
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.
Saint Pierre is trying to get back to full guard.
Peering seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Peering working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Peering working over Saint Pierre with some ground and pound. Saint Pierre looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Peering there.
Peering blocks the strikes from Saint Pierre.
Peering scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Peering decides to return to a standing position.
Saint Pierre wants to clinch but Peering slips to the side
and Peering counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saint Pierre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitus Peering showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Saint Pierre fails with the takedown
and Peering counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Peering.
Peering passes Saint Pierre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Peering seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Peering slows the pace down in half guard.
Peering trying to control from half guard but Saint Pierre is working away.
Peering working the head and body with strikes.
Peering is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peering winds up and cracks Saint Pierre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Peering landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Saint Pierre is trying to stand.
Peering is looking to take a break and control but Saint Pierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peering takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Saint Pierre taking some punishment here, with Peering in his half guard.
Saint Pierre is not content to let Peering control the position.
Saint Pierre taking some punishment here, with Peering in his half guard.
Saint Pierre is defending against the submission attempts here by Peering.
Vitus Peering is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Pierre is looking to control Peering's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saint Pierre avoid being mounted?
Saint Pierre wants to get back to full guard.
Peering content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Pierre tries to get to full guard but Peering has control of the leg.
Saint Pierre tries to kick Peering off but Peering keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Peering keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saint Pierre trying to hold on to Peering's head to control him but Peering postures up.
Peering keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Vitus Peering just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peering has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saint Pierre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peering has him pressed against the cage.
Peering pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peering darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Steven Saint Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peering perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitus Peering comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peering has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 25:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 25:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitus Peering!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tono Gallego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Bedard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tono Gallego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Louis Bedard!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallego shoots in looking for a takedown. Bedard tries to sprawl out of it but Gallego keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bedard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gallego rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bedard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gallego takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bedard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gallego looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gallego is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bedard is looking to clinch but Gallego is avoiding it.
Bedard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bedard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good leg kick by Bedard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bedard is looking to clinch but Gallego is avoiding it.
Bedard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bedard pushes Gallego up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Bedard.
It looks like Tono Gallego has been cut.
Bedard missing with knees to the body.
Gallego avoids a wild elbow strike from Bedard.
Bedard misses with an elbow over the top.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bedard tries to land knees in the clinch but Gallego avoids the damage to the body.
Bedard looking to stall.
Bedard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gallego is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gallego takes an elbow to the temple.
Bedard misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Bedard.
Gallego takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bedard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gallego up against the cage.
Gallego blocks an elbow strike from Bedard.
Bedard lands a damaging elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gallego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bedard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bedard scores with a jab to the head.
Bedard tries to clinch up but Gallego circles away and keeps his distance.
Gallego shoots in and drives through. Bedard sprawls well.
Bedard lands a slapping body shot.
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!
No joy there for Bedard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bedard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gallego takes a step back to recover.
Gallego blocks a head kick by Bedard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bedard. That's going to slow Gallego down.
Bedard scores with a body shot.
Bedard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bedard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bedard lands a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Bedard. No joy for Gallego on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tono Gallego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gallego moves out of range of the body kick from Bedard.
Bedard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bedard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gallego takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bedard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gallego takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallego managing to block the knees to the body from Bedard.
Bedard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bedard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gallego's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bedard.
Bedard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bedard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gallego is keeping busy.
Bedard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bedard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gallego's defenses.
Bedard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bedard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bedard lands a damaging elbow.
Bedard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gallego up against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gallego. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gallego takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bedard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bedard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bedard throws an elbow but misses.
Gallego has Bedard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bedard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bedard leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gallego drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bedard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bedard lands an elbow just above Gallego 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallego is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bedard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bedard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gallego tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gallego on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bedard lands an elbow inside that Gallego shrugs off.
Bedard lands an elbow that stopped Gallego in his tracks for a moment.
Gallego takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bedard looking to throw knees to the head but Gallego is blocking nicely.
Bedard landing knees to the head.
Gallego lands a takedown into guard.
Bedard is controlling Gallego's posture.
Bedard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gallego is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gallego pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bedard is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Bedard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tono Gallego's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gallego avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gallego dives in and grabs Bedard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bedard pushes down on Gallego's head and hops out.
Bedard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tono Gallego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bedard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gallego paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bedard lands a nice looking body shot.
Bedard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gallego is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bedard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bedard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bedard lands a nice looking body kick.
Bedard lands with a right hand.
Gallego stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bedard.
Bedard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bedard has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gallego drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bedard pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tono Gallego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bedard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gallego napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gallego is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bedard decides to stand back up. Bedard steps back and let's Gallego get back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Bedard - just one landing.
Bedard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gallego rather than just go for the knockout.
Bedard tries to clinch there but Gallego circles away.
Bedard tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bedard looks to land a left hand but Gallego moved out of range nicely.
Louis Bedard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gallego misses with a takedown
and Gallego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bedard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gallego avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gallego takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bedard looks to score with a jab to the body but Gallego is just out of range.
Bedard doesn't manage to clinch there - Gallego circles away.
Gallego with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bedard counters with a nice leg kick.
Bedard wants to clinch up but Gallego keeps it at a distance.
Bedard tries to clinch but Gallego is having none of it.
Bedard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gallego was well out of range. Poor timing from Bedard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bedard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallego tries for a takedown but Bedard circles away easily
and Bedard counters with a leg kick.
Gallego takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bedard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bedard wants to clinch.
Gallego walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gallego gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Bedard counter with a right hand.
Gallego misses with a takedown attempt
and Bedard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallego dodges the punch combination from Bedard.
Gallego takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bedard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bedard is looking to clinch but Gallego is avoiding it.
Gallego misses with a takedown attempt
and Bedard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gallego thinking.
Bedard clinches up with Gallego and pushes him back against the cage.
Bedard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gallego blocks it with crossed arms.
Bedard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bedard lands an elbow inside.
Bedard lands an elbow that stopped Gallego in his tracks for a moment.
Bedard landing knees to the head.
Bedard lands a nice elbow.
Bedard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bedard tries to land a knee to the head but Gallego blocks with his arms.
Bedard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gallego has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bedard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bedard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bedard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Louis Bedard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bedard is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Gallego has denied him.
Gallego tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bedard is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gallego is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bedard to the mat. Bedard regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Bedard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tono Gallego's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gallego cracks the inside of Bedard's front leg.
Gallego misses with a takedown attempt
and Bedard counters with a three punch combo that has Gallego backing up. Gallego nods at Bedard to acknowledge the strikes.
Bedard wants to clinch.
Bedard tries to clinch but Gallego is having none of it.
Tono Gallego is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bedard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gallego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gallego has his takedown stuffed
and Bedard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bedard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bedard closes the distance and clinches.
Gallego is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bedard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tono Gallego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gallego goes for a takedown attempt but Bedard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gallego swats away the attempt to clinch by Bedard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gallego.
Gallego misses with a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bedard.
Bedard connects with a right hand. Gallego shakes it off.
Bedard scores with a one two! Gallego had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bedard tries to clinch up.
Bedard lands a nice hook to Gallego's body. Gallego takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bedard has managed to clinch.
Bedard lands an elbow inside.
Bedard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bedard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bedard lands a nice elbow.
Gallego is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bedard tries to stall but Gallego uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bedard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bedard trying to land knees to the body.
Bedard lands an elbow inside that Gallego shrugs off.
Gallego drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A knee to the head by Bedard.
Gallego has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bedard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bedard wants to stall.
Gallego looking for a takedown.
Bedard misses with a knee strike.
Bedard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gallego lands a takedown into guard.
Bedard lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gallego!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bedard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallego sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gallego wants to get back to full guard.
Gallego is controlling Bedard's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bedard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tono Gallego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bedard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gallego tries to get to full guard but Bedard has control of the leg.
Bedard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gallego looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Bedard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bedard 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Bedard!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Mickman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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198 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Mickman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Forrest Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mickman slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Mickman scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Forrest Gracie has been cut.
Mickman lands a left and a right that send Gracie crashing to the mat, dazed. Mickman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mickman lands with a right and another and another! Gracie is in big trouble! Mickman lands again and this time it's lights out for Gracie! A quality knockout there for Mickman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Mickman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Jill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Nieminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nieminen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Raised Fist - Wounds. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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178 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Jill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jari Nieminen!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jill shoots in for a takedown but Nieminen shows good takedown defense.
Jill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nieminen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jill sprawls well initially but Nieminen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jill actively working from the bottom here.
Jill is looking for a sweep. Nieminen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nieminen wants to stand up but Jill is controlling the position.
Jill wants to improve his position but Nieminen is controlling well.
Jill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jill wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nieminen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nieminen feints and as Jill raises his hands in defense, Nieminen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jill is trying to control the position but Nieminen postures up.
Nieminen wants to control from the top but Jill keeps moving.
Jill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nieminen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nieminen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jill looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nieminen has picked Jill up and slammed him! Jill can't keep hold of the triangle and Nieminen manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jill is not content to let Nieminen control the position.
Nieminen looks gassed!
Jill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jill is not content to let Nieminen control the position.
Jill is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nieminen off and has taken his back!
Jill trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jill is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jill is looking for the choke from the back position but Nieminen is controlling his hands well.
Jill is hanging on to Nieminen's back as he tries to escape.
Jill trying to control.
Jill not allowing Nieminen to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jill's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jill 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, Nieminen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nieminen staying busy and making it hard for Jill to control.
Jill throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Nieminen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jill throwing damaging strikes from the back! Nieminen could be in trouble here!
Nieminen trying to control the hands but Jill breaks the grip.
Nieminen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jill's arms.
Nieminen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jill.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Jill dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jill shoots and misses
and Nieminen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nieminen.
Jill can't keep his opponent in guard - Nieminen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nieminen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jill trying to control here.
Jill regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jill wants to sweep but no luck.
Nieminen throwing strikes but missing.
Nieminen is breathing heavily.
Jill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nieminen manages to get himself to full guard.
Jill would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jill looking to pass the guard.
Jill trying to control but Nieminen is working from the bottom.
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.
Jill looking to pass the guard.
Jill passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jill is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nieminen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jill wants to control but Nieminen is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen is trying to improve his position.
Jill works to advance to full mount. Nieminen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jacob Jill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A nice elbow there by Jill.
Jill tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nieminen is squirming around, avoiding Jill's attempts to control the action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jacob Jill just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jill looks to clinch
and Nieminen counters with a single leg into guard. Jill didn't expect that.
Jill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nieminen is controlling him.
Jill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nieminen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nieminen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jill had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nieminen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jill Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nieminen's back instead.
Jill tries to get the hooks in deep but Nieminen pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Nieminen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jill wants to clinch but Nieminen slips to the side
and Nieminen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nieminen.
Nieminen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jill, up you get!
Jacob Jill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jill misses with a takedown
and Nieminen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nieminen.
Jill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nieminen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jill trying to land knees to the body.
Jill is looking to break free of the clinch but Nieminen has double underhooks.
Nieminen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nieminen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jill pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nieminen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jill gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jill has his takedown stuffed
and Nieminen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Jill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jill is not content to let Nieminen control the position.
Jill trying to control here.
Jill gets full guard.
Nieminen wants to control from the top but Jill keeps moving.
Jill wants to sweep here but Nieminen controlling him for the moment.
Jill wants to get back to his feet but Nieminen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jill had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nieminen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jill Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nieminen's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jill is working for a rear naked choke. Nieminen is not defending it well and Jill has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Nieminen refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Nieminen's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jacob Jill!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saint Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saint Assassin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Strong!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strong looks to land a combination but Assassin avoids it well.
Strong swings for the body but Assassin moves out of range.
A combination from Strong does no damage.
Assassin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strong defends it nicely.
Strong throws a jab but it's blocked by Assassin.
A slow jab from Strong misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Strong.
Strong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assassin was well out of range. Poor timing from Strong.
Assassin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Assassin lands in his opponent's guard.
Assassin won't allow Strong to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Assassin stands and throws Strong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Strong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Assassin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strong manages to work his way to half guard, despite Assassin's best efforts.
Assassin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Strong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Assassin.
Assassin throws a strike but Strong avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Strong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Assassin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Assassin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Assassin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Assassin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Assassin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Assassin throwing strikes from guard but Strong blocks nicely.
Assassin thows a big elbow that misses.
Strong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strong wants to stand up but Assassin is controlling him.
Assassin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Assassin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Assassin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strong looks gassed!
Assassin lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin lands a couple of digs.
Assassin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strong working for a triangle but Assassin defends it easily.
Strong looking for a guillotine here but Assassin defends easily.
Assassin is in close to Strong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Strong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Assassin.
Assassin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Assassin lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin throwing strikes but missing.
Assassin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Assassin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Assassin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Assassin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Strong misses with a straight right.
Strong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assassin was well out of range. Poor timing from Strong.
Assassin slips a jab and a cross from Strong.
Strong looks to land a combination but Assassin avoids it well.
Strong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saint Assassin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Strong misses with a series of wild punches.
Strong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Assassin.
Strong looks to land a combination but Assassin avoids it well.
Strong misses with a body shot.
Strong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strong fails to land with a series of punches.
Assassin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assassin fails with the takedown.
Strong misses with an uppercut. Assassin saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strong throws a shot from downtown. Assassin moves away and avoids it.
Oliver Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong just misses with a punch to the body.
Strong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assassin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strong.
Assassin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Strong misses with a double jab.
Strong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assassin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Assassin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saint Assassin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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 looks to score with a jab to the body but Assassin is just out of range.
Assassin slips a jab and a cross from Strong.
Assassin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strong.
Strong waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Assassin.
Strong lands a really nice looking cross but Assassin seems unphased.
Assassin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strong throws out the jab.
Assassin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strong swinging wilding here.
Strong is breathing heavily.
Strong thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong throws a right and a left that Assassin avoids nicely.
Assassin dodges the punch combination from Strong.
Strong swings for the body but Assassin moves out of range.
A slow jab from Strong misses its intended target.
Oliver Strong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Strong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strong throws a right and a left that Assassin avoids nicely.
Assassin scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Assassin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Assassin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Assassin raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin raining down shots from the mount!
Strong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Assassin.
Assassin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Strong has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Strong is looking to get to half guard.
Assassin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Assassin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saint Assassin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
Strong missing with a left hand there. Assassin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strong tests Assassin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Assassin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strong.
Assassin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but Assassin is just out of range.
A punch combination from Strong misses.
Strong misses with a straight right.
Assassin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strong avoids it really well and circles away.
Assassin shoots in looking for a takedown. Strong tries to sprawl out of it but Assassin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strong fails to land with a series of punches.
Strong misses with a two punch combination.
Assassin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Assassin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Assassin thows a huge punch but Strong dodges it nicely.
Assassin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strong defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Strong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strong.
Assassin throwing strikes but missing.
Assassin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Assassin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Strong wants to stand but Assassin is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Assassin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strong.
Strong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Strong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strong thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong throws a lazy right hand but Assassin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strong throws a series of punches but Assassin avoids them all with ease.
Oliver Strong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Assassin dodges the punch combination from Strong.
Strong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strong throws a hook but Assassin avoids it easily.
Strong swinging wilding here.
Strong throws a right and a left that Assassin avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Strong misses its intended target.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oliver Strong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saint Assassin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Strong misses with a body shot.
Assassin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Assassin drops back looking for a leg! Strong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strong manages to kick Assassin off! Assassin jumps back into Strong's guard.
Strong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Assassin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Strong has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Assassin doesn't defend quickly enough and Strong has managed to lock this one up! Can Assassin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Strong on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oliver Strong!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregory House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan whittiker (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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170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gregory House!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jordan whittiker!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
whittiker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
whittiker preventing the sweep.
whittiker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
House working for a triangle but whittiker defends it easily.
House 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.
whittiker wants to stand but House is controlling his posture from full guard.
House is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. whittiker is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
whittiker is posturing up here but House has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! whittiker tries to roll out but it's too tight and whittiker has to tap! Slick submission there by House!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregory House!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bull Terrier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bull Terrier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Floyd Mayweather Jr!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr scores with a jab.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Mayweather Jr knocks Terrier out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Floyd Mayweather Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Cunnigham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cunnigham's choice of entrance music: Jeremy. Jeremy Cunnigham is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeremy Cunnigham!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cunnigham napping and manages to drive through into side control!
James cracks Cunnigham with a big right hand but Cunnigham just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cunnigham on the ground.
Cunnigham can't do much from the bottom here.
James lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cunnigham on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
James taking a breather here.
Cunnigham tries to improve position but can't.
Cunnigham sneaks back into half guard.
James looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cunnigham is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cunnigham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cunnigham is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
James shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cunnigham is looking to control James's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cunnigham avoid being mounted?
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cunnigham looking for submissions off his back.
James prevents Cunnigham from improving his position.
Cunnigham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of James's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take James's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James controlling Cunnigham 's hands.
Cunnigham tightening his grip on James, looking for the choke.
Cunnigham looks gassed!
Cunnigham looking for the choke from the back.
James is really stuck here.
James preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cunnigham.
James is trying to break free.
James looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cunnigham is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Cunnigham avoiding James 's attempts to control his hands.
Cunnigham controlling well, preventing James from escaping the position.
Cunnigham missing with punches from the back.
James is really stuck here.
Cunnigham is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. James is defending well though. Cunnigham let's go of the attempt for now.
James is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.
James wants to control his opponent's hands but Cunnigham gets his hands free.
James is trying to defend against the choke here but Cunnigham has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Cunnigham Tightens the hold and James taps out furiously! Cunnigham displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeremy Cunnigham!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jeff shelley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Coleman looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, jeff shelley!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in shelley's half guard.
shelley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Coleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
shelley wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment.
shelley looking for a guillotine here but Coleman defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
shelley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coleman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coleman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coleman throwing strikes but missing.
Coleman trying to control but shelley is working from the bottom.
shelley working for a triangle but Coleman defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
shelley is looking to sinch up a triangle. Coleman throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to shelley's body to avoid the submission. shelley has instead reached around Coleman's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! shelley arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). jeff shelley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Pilsudski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pilsudski's entrance music is Nile - Black Seeds of Vengeance. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Pilsudski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pilsudski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt - Pilsudski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pilsudski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.
Penn shoots in but no luck this time.
Penn takes a swing at Pilsudski's ribcage but misses.
Penn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pilsudski counters with a three punch combo that has Penn backing up. Penn nods at Pilsudski to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pilsudski digs a good body shot into Penn's ribs.
BJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn looks gassed!
Pilsudski dances in with a quick combination. Penn is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Pilsudski snaps Penn's head back. Penn stumbles backwards against the cage. Pilsudski steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Penn's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Penn just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joey Pilsudski!
Joey Pilsudski retains his heavyweight title!
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