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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Sotiropoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blair Burkitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sotiropoulos's entrance music is Iron Man By Black Sabbath. A fine choice. George Sotiropoulos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Blair Burkitt's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Sotiropoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blair Burkitt!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burkitt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sotiropoulos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sotiropoulos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burkitt is fending him off so far but Sotiropoulos persists. Nope, Burkitt circles away and we're back to standing.
Burkitt misses the jab.
Burkitt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burkitt misses with a series of wild punches.
Sotiropoulos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkitt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sotiropoulos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Burkitt jabs Sotiropoulos right on the nose. Sotiropoulos blinks but takes it well.
Sotiropoulos misses with a double jab
and Sotiropoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burkitt lands with an uppercut that bounces Sotiropoulos off the cage and back into rage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Burkitt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burkitt throws a nice looking combination but Sotiropoulos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sotiropoulos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burkitt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sotiropoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burkitt.
Burkitt throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Burkitt misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burkitt throws a sloppy body shot
and Sotiropoulos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Burkitt wants to get back to full guard but Sotiropoulos has mounted him!
Burkitt is squirming around, avoiding Sotiropoulos's attempts to control the action.
Burkitt wants to get back to his feet.
Burkitt tries to hold on but Sotiropoulos postures up.
Sotiropoulos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Sotiropoulos extends the arm and Burkitt is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Sotiropoulos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan whittiker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Nieminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nieminen has chosen Raised Fist - Wounds as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jordan whittiker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jari Nieminen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jordan whittiker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jari Nieminen!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
whittiker is looking to clinch but Nieminen is avoiding it.
whittiker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nieminen.
whittiker tries a head kick but it misses.
whittiker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nieminen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
whittiker tries to keep at a distance but Nieminen has taken the fight into the clinch.
whittiker is trying to drag Nieminen to the mat but Nieminen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
whittiker lands a nice uppercut.
whittiker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
whittiker lands a nice shot to the body.
whittiker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nieminen.
A body shot lands from whittiker.
whittiker misses with a short punch on the inside.
whittiker tries a body shot but Nieminen blocks it.
Nieminen blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
whittiker digs a right hand underneath Nieminen's ribcage. Nieminen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
whittiker lands a body punch in the clinch.
whittiker tries to throw a body punch but Nieminen avoids it by throwing whittiker back against the cage.
Nieminen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
whittiker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nieminen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. whittiker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jordan whittiker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Nieminen.
Nieminen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. whittiker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
whittiker scores with a hook to the body.
Nieminen looks gassed!
whittiker tries to throw a body punch but Nieminen avoids it by throwing whittiker back against the cage.
whittiker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
whittiker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
whittiker wants a takedown.
whittiker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nieminen regains guard immediately.
whittiker lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
whittiker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nieminen 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.
Nieminen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nieminen has whittiker pulled in close to control his posture.
whittiker passes Nieminen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nieminen wants to sweep but whittiker has passed to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
whittiker is looking to take a break and control but Nieminen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Nieminen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
whittiker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nieminen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nieminen is trying to improve his position.
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.
Nieminen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nieminen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of whittiker.
whittiker misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
whittiker tries to clinch up
and Nieminen counters with a single leg into guard. whittiker didn't expect that.
Nieminen looking to sit in guard and control but whittiker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nieminen is adopting a defensive guard.
whittiker 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan whittiker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
whittiker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nieminen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nieminen.
whittiker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nieminen is controlling him.
Nieminen trying to control the position from guard on top but whittiker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nieminen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
whittiker keeping moving, preventing Nieminen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
whittiker is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nieminen dives into side control.
whittiker is looking to get back to his feet here but Nieminen is keeping cool and he's managed to take whittiker's back.
Nieminen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
whittiker is trying to stand back up.
whittiker is trying to defend against the choke here but Nieminen has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Nieminen Tightens the hold and whittiker taps out furiously! Nieminen displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jari Nieminen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shuno Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ison & Fille - Muevete (Spanska Flugan) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shuno Svensson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shuno Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson stuffs the takedown.
James fails to land the takedown.
Svensson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Svensson has James up against the cage in a clinch.
Svensson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Svensson has double underhooks.
Svensson misses with a body punch.
Svensson tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Svensson is pressed up against the cage. James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Svensson down to the mat. Svensson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
James drops an elbow to the side of Svensson's head.
Svensson is looking to improve his position.
Svensson is trying to control but can't.
Svensson pushes James off looking to stand but James dives back in and keeps control.
James wants to control but Svensson is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson trying to control here.
James working over Svensson with some ground and pound. Svensson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Svensson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Svensson working a defensive guard here.
Svensson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
James connects with a couple of short punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Svensson can do anything to dispel that myth.
James is working Svensson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Svensson is retaining full guard.
Svensson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Svensson is retaining full guard.
Svensson controls James momentarily but James frees himself.
Svensson wriggles free and stands up.
Svensson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Svensson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Svensson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Svensson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Svensson misses with a punch on the inside.
Svensson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but James is keeping busy.
James tries to pull guard but Svensson won't allow it.
Svensson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
Svensson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svensson.
Svensson lands a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Svensson obliges.
James blocking some punches.
A short right from Svensson.
James tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Svensson smiles and moves away.
James shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Svensson is trying to defend but James finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Svensson is looking to escape.
Svensson wants to control but James is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Svensson looks like he's trying to stand up.
James prevents Svensson from improving his position.
James working the head and body with strikes.
Svensson works his way to full guard. Good work.
James preventing the sweep.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James lands a couple of digs.
Svensson 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.
James won't allow Svensson to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike James dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Svensson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
Svensson shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Svensson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James shoots and misses
so Svensson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Svensson gets to his feet - James follows without any prompting.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Svensson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Svensson trying to land knees to the body.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James is working for takedown but Svensson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Svensson stops a takedown attempt from James.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Svensson has double underhooks.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
Svensson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Svensson presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Svensson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Svensson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Svensson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson lands an elbow just above James 's eye.
Svensson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
Svensson is working James over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Svensson landing knees to the head.
Svensson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Svensson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Svensson digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Svensson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Svensson lands with a left to the head.
Svensson looking to slow down the pace here.
Svensson lands with a light punch inside.
Svensson throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Svensson slows down the pace here.
Svensson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Svensson.
James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Svensson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Svensson avoiding damage.
Svensson is looking to control James's arms but James gets an underhook and turns him. Now Svensson has his back to the cage.
A body shot lands from Svensson.
Svensson digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Svensson.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Svensson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Svensson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
Svensson lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Svensson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Svensson stalling in the clinch.
Svensson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Svensson lands a body punch.
Svensson slows down the pace here.
Svensson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
Svensson lands with a left to the head.
James is trying to break the clinch but Svensson is controlling him.
Svensson lands an elbow inside.
Svensson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Svensson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James takes an elbow to the forehead.
Svensson scores with a knee to the head.
Svensson lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Svensson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Svensson lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
Svensson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Svensson misses with the head strike.
Svensson leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Svensson.
James tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Svensson smiles and moves away.
James tries for a takedown but Svensson circles away easily
and Svensson counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Svensson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed James's guard.
Svensson blocks the strikes from James.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Svensson lands a nice short elbow.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Svensson sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Svensson prevents James from improving his position.
Svensson winds up and cracks James with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
James is not content to let Svensson control the position.
Svensson wants to stand but James has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Svensson.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Svensson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Svensson prevents James from improving his position.
James is staying active underneath Svensson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shuno Svensson 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Svensson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Svensson tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for Svensson to work.
Svensson lands a damaging elbow.
James fails to pull guard.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Svensson prevents it.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Svensson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Svensson stalling the fight.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Svensson digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Svensson digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Svensson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Svensson.
Svensson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Svensson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Svensson moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson tries a head kick but it misses.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Svensson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Svensson.
A short uppercut from Svensson.
Svensson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Svensson lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Svensson.
Svensson scores with a hook to the body.
Svensson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Svensson.
A bit of stalling here from Svensson.
Svensson tries to stall but James uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Svensson slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shuno Svensson.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shuno Svensson has got the better of the ground game so far.
James is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Svensson.
Svensson stands up and beckons James to his feet.
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
A nice elbow there by James.
James avoids the attempt from Svensson to control.
Svensson bucks up and throws James to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
James misses with a takedown
and Svensson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Svensson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is holding on to half guard well.
James wants to get back to full guard.
Svensson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
James wants to get back to full guard.
James is staying active underneath Svensson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mike James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James fails with the takedown
and Svensson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Svensson stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Svensson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
James trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Svensson wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Svensson landing some decent shots from guard.
Svensson trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James is trying to control the position but Svensson postures up.
Svensson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Svensson wants to clinch.
Svensson feints and as James raises his hands in defense, Svensson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shuno Svensson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Svensson 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shuno Svensson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bull Terrier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Andre Clark has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Andre Clark seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bull Terrier!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark moves into range and clinches up with Terrier.
Clark controlling the action here for a moment.
Clark lands a body punch.
Clark tries for a takedown but Terrier manages to get underhooks.
Clark drops down looking for an ankle pick but Terrier pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clark throws a series of punches but Terrier avoids them all with ease.
Clark moves in looking to clinch but Terrier pushes him off.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark throws a right hand that Terrier ducks under and follows up with a left that Terrier also avoids with ease.
Terrier darts in trying to clinch
and Clark counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Clark is nestled in close to Terrier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Terrier is looking to escape.
Terrier is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Clark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Terrier is trying to stand up here but Clark is controlling him well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Clark working the head and body with strikes.
Clark wants to control but Terrier is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terrier pushes Clark off and gets back to his feet.
Terrier looks gassed!
Clark takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Clark tries to clinch there but Terrier circles away.
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Terrier gets caught flat footed, as Clark shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Clark lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clark slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Clark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clark passes into half guard.
Clark is trying to work for a kimura but Terrier is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrier is looking to escape.
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. Clark connects with a nice short shot to Terrier's temple.
Clark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Terrier is trying to stand back up but Clark is controlling him
Clark lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Terrier wants to get back to his feet.
Clark looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Terrier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Clark drops an elbow to the side of Terrier's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Terrier is trying to stand up here but Clark is controlling him well.
Clark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terrier keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Terrier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clark darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clark lands a nice short elbow.
Terrier pushes Clark off looking to stand but Clark dives back in and keeps control.
Clark passes to full mount!
Terrier is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Clark working Terrier over with strikes here.
Terrier is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Clark scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Terrier?
Clark with the ground and pound from mount.
Clark has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Terrier's face.
Clark lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Clark scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Clark 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.
Terrier bucks up and throws Clark to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Terrier rushes Clark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Terrier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clark lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clark tries for a takedown but Terrier manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terrier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clark is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Terrier tries a knee to the head but Clark blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark managing to block the knees to the body from Terrier.
Clark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Terrier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Terrier is trying to break the clinch but Clark has him pressed against the cage.
Clark works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Clark is working Terrier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Clark 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.
Terrier misses with a takedown
and Clark counters with a left and a right that stings Terrier.
Clark tries to clinch up.
Clark looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Terrier is looking to stand up but Clark isn't so interested in that idea.
Clark stands and throws Terrier's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Terrier is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Clark asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Clark lands a few punches from side control.
Terrier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clark landing a few strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clark trying to control the position but Terrier is working away.
Clark cracks Terrier with a big right hand but Terrier just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark lands a decent elbow from side control.
Terrier pushes Clark away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Clark gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Terrier takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Terrier taking a bit of punishment here - Clark scoring with strikes.
Clark lands a nice forearm strike.
Clark lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Clark is looking to take a break and control but Terrier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Terrier is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Clark throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Terrier was covering up waiting for the punch and Clark finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Clark won't allow Terrier to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clark's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clark forces his way into half guard.
Clark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Terrier is looking to escape.
Clark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Andre Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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. Clark connects with a nice short shot to Terrier's temple.
Ground and pound from Clark.
Clark has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Clark is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Terrier has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrier wants to get back to his feet.
Clark raining down shots from the mount!
Terrier wants to try and get back to his feet.
Clark with good strikes from the mount here!
Terrier is in a horrible position here. Clark smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Terrier is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Clark landing punches.
Terrier is in a horrible position here. Clark smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Clark with a couple of short strikes.
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.
Terrier wants to try and get back to his feet.
Clark moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Terrier has worked his arm free - good work by Terrier!
Clark is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Terrier looks calm but he's in trouble here. Clark gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Terrier is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Clark lets go of the hold and Terrier can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Clark!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Ficarella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guster Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ficarella's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Helden by Apocolyptica. 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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167 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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, Robert Ficarella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guster Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ficarella wants to clinch up but Spencer keeps it at a distance.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ficarella as he jumps to the side.
Ficarella fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ficarella tries to close the distance and clinch but Spencer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spencer shoots in but no luck this time.
Ficarella tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spencer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spencer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ficarella defends it nicely.
Robert Ficarella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guster Spencer.
Ficarella tries to close the distance and clinch but Spencer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ficarella tries to clinch but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer shoots in but Ficarella avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spencer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ficarella defends it nicely.
Ficarella moves in looking to clinch but Spencer pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ficarella circles away.
Ficarella is looking to clinch but Spencer is avoiding it.
Ficarella tries to clinch but Spencer is having none of it.
Spencer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Spencer wants to pass to mount but Ficarella is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ficarella is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spencer wants to take a breather but Ficarella is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer wants to pass to mount but Ficarella is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Spencer seems content to control.
Ficarella is refusing to be controlled, as Spencer sits in half guard.
Spencer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Spencer tries to pass to full mount but Ficarella defends it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ficarella tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spencer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ficarella tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ficarella wants to clinch up but Spencer keeps it at a distance.
Spencer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ficarella is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ficarella is looking to clinch.
Ficarella wants to clinch.
Ficarella fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Spencer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer looking to secure an arm triangle but Ficarella defends it well.
Ficarella holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Spencer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ficarella is looking to get to half guard.
Spencer controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Let's hope that Spencer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guster Spencer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ficarella wants to clinch up but Spencer keeps it at a distance.
Spencer fails with the takedown.
Ficarella tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spencer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ficarella tries to clinch but Spencer moves out of range.
Ficarella tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spencer has a takedown stuffed.
Spencer gets a takedown into half guard.
Ficarella is looking to escape.
Ficarella is refusing to be controlled, as Spencer sits in half guard.
Well, if Spencer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ficarella wants to get back to his feet.
Ficarella knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spencer on the ground.
Spencer passes to side control.
Spencer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ficarella avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Spencer.
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.
Ficarella tries to buck Spencer off but Spencer is having none of it.
Ficarella prevents Spencer from moving into mount.
Spencer has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ficarella!
Spencer content just to control the position here.
Spencer throws some wild stikes that Ficarella manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer wants to control the pace but Ficarella is squirming around nicely.
Spencer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Spencer wants to finish this one by submission but Ficarella is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Spencer.
Spencer trying to control but Ficarella is having none of it.
Ficarella might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Spencer throwing strikes here but Ficarella is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Spencer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spencer misses with a head shot.
Spencer moves to the back position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guster Spencer 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!
Ficarella tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spencer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spencer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ficarella avoids it really well and circles away.
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ficarella is looking to clinch.
Ficarella tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ficarella as he avoids it easily.
Ficarella is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ficarella wants to clinch up but Spencer keeps it at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Ficarella checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spencer keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ficarella tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spencer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ficarella tries to clinch up.
Spencer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robert Ficarella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guster Spencer.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Spencer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spencer controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer mounts Ficarella! Really nice guard pass there!
Spencer working for a submission but Ficarella is keeping him at bay.
Spencer wants to take Ficarella's back here but Ficarella is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Spencer wants to finish this one by submission but Ficarella is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Spencer.
Ficarella really wants to buck Spencer off and get back to his feet.
Spencer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ficarella tries to hold on but Spencer pushes him away.
Spencer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ficarella is surviving well by controlling Spencer's body position as best he can.
Spencer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robert Ficarella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guster Spencer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Spencer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ficarella throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guster Spencer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spencer 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guster Spencer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Bogard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Bogard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Renzo Gracie !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocky Bogard!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogard misses with a wild combination.
Bogard misses the jab.
Bogard throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bogard's sensitive parts.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bogard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bogard misses with the combination.
Bogard looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Whack! Gracie lands a heavy head kick that drops Bogard. The ref tackles Gracie to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Bogard was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Renzo Gracie !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between River Walken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, River Walken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Floyd Mayweather Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mayweather Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mayweather Jr tries to bum rush Walken with a series of wild strikes but Walken uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walken shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mayweather Jr is trying to defend but Walken finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mayweather Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Walken from advancing position.
Walken wants to pass to mount but Mayweather Jr is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walken wants to take a breather but Mayweather Jr is having none of it.
Mayweather Jr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walken decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mayweather Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like River Walken has been cut.
Walken staying out of range there.
Walken is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mayweather Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Floyd Mayweather Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walken slips a jab and a cross from Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr misses with an uppercut. Walken saw that one coming.
Walken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayweather Jr throws out the jab.
Mayweather Jr blocks a head kick by Walken.
Mayweather Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walken circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Mayweather Jr misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mayweather Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Mayweather Jr misses.
Walken forces Mayweather Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Walken changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mayweather Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Walken shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Walken showed some decent athleticism there.
Mayweather Jr is staying active underneath Walken, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walken tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mayweather Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Walken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayweather Jr keeps working.
Mayweather Jr tries to get to full guard but Walken has control of the leg.
Walken keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mayweather Jr is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mayweather Jr tries to get to full guard but Walken has control of the leg.
Walken looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Walken wants to control but Mayweather Jr is keeping him busy.
Walken is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mayweather Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that River Walken will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on River Walken's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mayweather Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayweather Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Walken instigates a clinch.
Mayweather Jr is pressed up against the cage. Walken has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mayweather Jr down to the mat. Mayweather Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Mayweather Jr blocks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Mayweather Jr. No joy for Walken on that attempt.
Mayweather Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mayweather Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Mayweather Jr misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Mayweather Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mayweather Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Walken, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mayweather Jr throws a body punch but Walken moves out of range.
Walken gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mayweather Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mayweather Jr cracks Walken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Walken is rocked!
Mayweather Jr lands with a big left! Walken is wobbled badly! Mayweather Jr comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Walken to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Floyd Mayweather Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Cunnigham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunnigham's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jeremy. Gregory House will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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160 lbs
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168 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeremy Cunnigham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gregory House!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
House slaps away a takedown attempt from Cunnigham, before circling back to the center of the mat.
House fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cunnigham.
Cunnigham gets the takedown into side control.
Cunnigham throws an elbow but House slips to the side and avoids it well.
House is trying to control Cunnigham's posture but Cunnigham avoids it.
Cunnigham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cunnigham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on House's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
House sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
House has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cunnigham is working away from the top position though.
House actively working from the bottom here.
House actively working from the bottom here.
Cunnigham is working for a submission of some sort.
House actively working from the bottom here.
Cunnigham is looking for a kimura but House is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cunnigham to get the leverage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
House is looking for a sweep. Cunnigham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cunnigham is trying to work for a kimura but House is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cunnigham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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.
House swinging wilding here.
House shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
House is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cunnigham doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time House.
House looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cunnigham looking for submissions off his back.
House is looking to advance position but Cunnigham won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnigham flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cunnigham gets back to full guard.
Cunnigham is looking for a triangle but House pushes his legs off easily.
House thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cunnigham looking for a guillotine here but House defends easily.
House throwing strikes from guard but Cunnigham blocks nicely.
House got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cunnigham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, House has managed to get both his arms back between Cunnigham's legs - danger averted.
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.
Cunnigham keeping moving, preventing House from controlling successfully.
Cunnigham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. House doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. House manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
House is looking to work some ground and pound but Cunnigham has wrist control.
Cunnigham is trying to control the position but House postures up.
House drops back looking for a leg! Cunnigham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cunnigham manages to kick House off! House jumps back into Cunnigham's guard.
Cunnigham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
House trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunnigham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cunnigham looking for subs off his back but House has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Cunnigham dominated that round.
That's time! Cunnigham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
House displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
House gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cunnigham counters with a shoot takedown. House fights it but they end up in guard.
House working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cunnigham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cunnigham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cunnigham trying to control but House is working from the bottom.
House is breathing heavily.
House looking for a guillotine here but Cunnigham defends easily.
Cunnigham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
House tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cunnigham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. House swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cunnigham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
House looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cunnigham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cunnigham passes into half guard.
Cunnigham is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cunnigham passes to full mount!
House slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunnigham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but House sees it coming and defends easily.
Cunnigham is working for a kimura but House is defending it quite comfortably.
Cunnigham is looking for a kimura but House is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cunnigham to get the leverage.
House is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cunnigham pulls his head out easily.
House keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cunnigham prevents House from improving his position.
House gets full guard.
Cunnigham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. House is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cunnigham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
House scores with a shot to the body.
Gregory House is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
House ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cunnigham moves away.
House shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cunnigham counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
House won't allow Cunnigham to pass to mount.
House moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
House looking for subs off his back but Cunnigham has passed one foot through into half guard.
House is defending against the submission attempts here by Cunnigham.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunnigham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so House is just riding it out for now. Cunnigham eventually gives up the hold.
House is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cunnigham pulls his head out easily.
Cunnigham trying to pass the guard but House defending well.
Cunnigham is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, House has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cunnigham is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Cunnigham dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Some wild striking there from House.
Gregory House seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
House misses with a double jab
and Cunnigham counters with a takedown into side control.
House tries to bench press Cunnigham off him but Cunnigham keeps the position.
Cunnigham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cunnigham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
House gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
House is trying to maintain the position but Cunnigham is very close to passing his half guard.
Cunnigham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cunnigham passes the guard and advances to mount!
House tries to lock up and control but Cunnigham gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cunnigham jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… House is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by House and Cunnigham has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
House gets back to half guard.
House looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
House wants to get back to full guard.
Cunnigham is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, House has managed to free his arm - good work.
House is looking to control Cunnigham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can House avoid being mounted?
Cunnigham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
House slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cunnigham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
House keeping moving, preventing Cunnigham from controlling successfully.
House is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
House passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cunnigham is trying desperately to improve position.
House trying to control but Cunnigham is having none of it.
Cunnigham is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
House thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cunnigham sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
House is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cunnigham is just riding it out for now. House eventually gives up the hold.
Cunnigham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of House's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take House's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
House preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cunnigham.
Cunnigham 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, House has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gregory House has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cunnigham working for a choke but House is defending well.
House rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jeremy Cunnigham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
House tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Cunnigham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cunnigham, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Cunnigham!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Leary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louis Brown will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tim Leary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Louis Brown!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Leary.
Brown cracks Leary with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brown checks a leg kick nicely.
Leary shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leary. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leary putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Leary has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brown's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is looking to get to half guard.
Leary cracks Brown with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Leary putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Leary scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Leary cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Leary looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Brown is rocked!
Leary putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brown is still in real trouble! Can Leary finish him?
Leary raining down shots from the mount!
Leary looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Brown covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Leary!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergeant Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slaughter comes into the arena with Ladies and Gentlemen blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergeant Slaughter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Strong!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaughter throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.
Slaughter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strong moves away.
Slaughter looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Strong.
Slaughter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slaughter.
Strong's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Strong duly obliges.
Slaughter digs a good body shot into Strong's ribs.
Strong missing with a left hand there. Slaughter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strong blocks a jab.
Strong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slaughter.
Slaughter punishes Strong's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Slaughter.
Strong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slaughter misses with a hook.
Slaughter tries to clinch up.
Slaughter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaughter.
Slaughter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaughter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaughter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter moves forwards but Strong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slaughter misses with a double jab
and Strong counters with a series of strikes. Slaughter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Slaughter tries to clinch but Strong is having none of it.
Strong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slaughter tries to clinch but Strong moves out of range.
Slaughter throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
Slaughter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strong counters with a two punch combo.
Slaughter is rocked!
Strong feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Slaughter crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oliver Strong!
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