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SFL #22 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mick Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Da mian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Mars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Da mian!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mian is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mars's half guard.
mian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
mian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mars sees it coming and defends easily.
Mars trying to hold on to mian's head to control him but mian postures up.
mian not doing much here.
mian is thwarting Mars's attempts to control the position.
mian is looking for a kimura here.
mian works his way into full mount!
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.
Mars is desperately trying to improve his position but mian has a good base and remains in mount.
mian looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
mian has hold of Mars's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mars manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mars wants to control but mian is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
mian looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
mian works his way to his opponent's back.
mian gets his hands free as Mars looks to control.
Mars fending off the submission attempt from mian.
mian looks gassed!
Mars looking very determined here, making life difficult for mian.
mian doesn't have the hooks in and Mars manages to turn into his guard.
Mars distracts mian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but mian manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mars has mian in his guard.
mian wants to control from the top but Mars keeps moving.
mian tries to free his leg and advance position but Mars is retaining full guard.
Mars looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
mian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and mian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mars lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for mian!
Mars misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
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.
Mars goes for an armbar but mian turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from mian.
mian slips nicely into half guard.
Mars tries to get to full guard but mian has control of the leg.
mian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mars has managed to free his arm - good work.
mian is thwarting Mars's attempts to control the position.
mian blocks the strikes from Mars.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Da mian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mars fakes high and swings low for a body shot but mian manages to avoid it.
mian connects with a single shot there.
Mars gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mars is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and mian defends well.
mian trying to control the position from guard on top but Mars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mars 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.
mian passes Mars's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mars moves into full guard.
mian stays in close to Mars's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that mian 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars is looking for a triangle but mian pushes his legs off easily.
mian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mars controls mian momentarily but mian frees himself.
Mars had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. mian defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
mian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
mian drops back looking for a leg! Mars is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mars manages to kick mian off! mian jumps back into Mars's guard.
mian tries to free his leg and advance position but Mars is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mars gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows mian to score an easy takedown into full guard.
mian drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mars dives on top into guard.
mian keeping moving, preventing Mars from controlling successfully.
mian is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mars has his hands clasped together but mian extends an breaks Mars's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by mian.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Da mian!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). has chosen Journey - Separate Ways as his entrance music. Akuma has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Viktor Kruger's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Viktor Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akuma !
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger misses with an attempted mid kick.
moves out of range of the body kick.
misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruger misses the target.
Kruger avoids a punch combination nicely.
with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruger to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Kruger.
misses with a wild combination.
Viktor Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
Kruger fakes the leg kick and cracks in the body.
Kruger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
passes Kruger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kruger is trying to maintain the position but is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger is looking to improve his position.
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.
tries to pass to full mount but Kruger defends it.
works his way into side control.
Kruger is looking for a sweep.
Kruger is not content to let control the position.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kruger throws a head kick that misses.
circles away from the clinch attempt.
blocks the body kick.
Kruger pivots, looking for a leg kick but is out of range and Kruger settles back down.
closes the distance and clinches.
can't get the takedown.
Kruger wants to get back to striking at distance but won't allow it.
Kruger misses with the head strike.
Kruger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kruger misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
is pushing Kruger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
has Kruger pressed against the cage, preventing Kruger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kruger is trying to break the clinch but is controlling him.
Kruger cracks with a nice body shot.
keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kruger's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kruger can't break the clinch.
lands a takedown into guard.
Kruger manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kruger unloads with some shots from mount but bucks and avoids them well.
Kruger swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and is now in Kruger's guard. A big mistake from Kruger there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kruger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
gets to his feet. Kruger looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A head kick misses from Kruger.
Kruger takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab lands there for Kruger.
takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kruger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kruger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akuma dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kruger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of 's head.
Kruger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
gets a clinch.
tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kruger breaks the clinch.
Kruger tries to clinch
and decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kruger's guard.
Kruger looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! has picked Kruger up and slammed him! Kruger can't keep hold of the triangle and manages to pass to side control!
stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kruger misses with a low kick.
Kruger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Kruger clobbers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kruger wants it to stay on the feet.
is looking to clinch but Kruger is avoiding it.
Kruger wants to clinch
and counters with a head kick. That will keep Kruger thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kruger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akuma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kruger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kruger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Viktor Kruger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruger lands with an overhand left.
Kruger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Kruger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruger closes the distance looking to clinch
and counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by .
distracts Kruger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
wants to pass the guard but Kruger is keeping the position.
Kruger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Akuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger has an active guard here but has managed to pass into half guard.
Kruger has hold of 's hands but slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
trying to control the pace.
is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kruger gets full guard.
Kruger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kruger is tightening it up a little... has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! taps out! nice BJJ there by Kruger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Viktor Kruger!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between edgar lugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Stifler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Stifler has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, edgar lugo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Stifler!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stifler blocks a head kick by lugo.
Stifler misses with a body kick.
Stifler loads up on a big right hand but lugo slips the punch.
lugo lands with a shot to the body.
lugo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - lugo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stifler walks forward, straight into a front kick from lugo.
Stifler throws a right hand that lugo ducks under and follows up with a left that lugo also avoids with ease.
Stifler misses with a combination
and lugo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stifler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from lugo.
lugo delivers a nice body kick.
Stifler looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
lugo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
lugo lands a head kick!
It looks like Steven Stifler has been cut.
lugo throws a head kick that half lands.
lugo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stifler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Left hook, right uppercut from lugo.
Stifler is rocked!
Whack! lugo lands a heavy head kick that drops Stifler. The ref tackles lugo to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Stifler was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). edgar lugo!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Ferraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crazy has chosen Crazy Train as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Ferraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Crazy!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferraz ducks under a wild hook from Crazy.
Ferraz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crazy.
Ferraz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Crazy misses.
Crazy throws the left hand but Ferraz avoids the punch easily.
Ferraz misses with the combination.
Crazy misses with a combination
and Ferraz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ferraz.
Crazy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferraz on the side of the head.
Crazy misses with a body shot
enabling Ferraz to counter with a crisp jab.
Crazy is rocked!
Ferraz lands a jab to Crazy's midsection.
Crazy is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferraz finish him?
Crazy looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferraz connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Crazy to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Ferraz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anderson Ferraz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maik Valua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Agustus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agustus has chosen PrototypeRaptor - C.H.E.E.T.A.H. as his entrance music. The key to victory for Maik Valua has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Maik Valua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Agustus!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valua slips under a jab.
Agustus drives through and clinches with Valua against the cage.
Agustus has Valua pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Agustus pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Valua tumbling to the mat - Agustus dives into Valua's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agustus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valua has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Agustus working some strikes from top position.
Agustus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Agustus won't allow Valua to sweep him here.
Agustus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Agustus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agustus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Agustus postures up in Valua's guard and throws a big left but Valua blocks it.
Agustus scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Agustus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Agustus won't allow Valua to get back to his feet.
Valua looking to control.
Valua has momentary wrist control but Agustus slips an elbow through the middle.
Agustus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Agustus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Agustusis looking to pass into half guard but Valua pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Valua is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agustus has a closed guard, preventing Valua from standing up.
Agustus wants to sweep here but Valua controlling him for the moment.
Agustus working a defensive guard here.
Agustus has his feet on Valua's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Agustus misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valua tries to score a power double leg takedown but Agustus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valua somewhat.
Valua connects with a solid leg kick.
Valua will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Agustus misses with an uppercut.
Agustus wants to clinch up but Valua keeps it at a distance.
Valua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Agustus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valua connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Agustus's hands.
Valua fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Agustus sprawls well initially but Valua persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Agustus throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Agustus gets back to full guard.
Valua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Agustus on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valua sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Agustus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Valua is desperately trying to improve his position but Agustus has a good base and remains in mount.
Valua on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Valua tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Agustus.
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!
Agustus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Agustus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Agustus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valua looks for a takedown but Agustus sprawls well.
Agustus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valua keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice jab there from Valua.
Felix Agustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agustus.
Agustus misses with a takedown
and Valua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Agustus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valua counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valua misses with a few strikes there.
Agustus has his takedown stuffed
and Valua counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maik Valua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Agustus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valua goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Agustus is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valua throws a shot to the body.
Valua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valua works over Agustus's head and body with a nice combination.
Valua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maik Valua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valua scores with a takedown into Agustus's guard.
Agustus is trying to keep Valua in close.
Valua 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.
Valua trying to control but Agustus is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agustus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valua's guard.
Agustus is in close to Valua's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agustus thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agustus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Agustus throwing strikes from guard but Valua blocks nicely.
Valua wants to stand up but Agustus is controlling him.
Agustus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Agustus stands up over Valua, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Agustus prevents Valua from getting back to his feet.
Valua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Agustus.
Agustus thows a big elbow that misses.
Agustus scoring with some ground and pound.
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.
Agustus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valua's head.
Agustus thows a big elbow that misses.
Agustus is in close to Valua's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Agustus postures up and lands a big shot to Valua's brow.
Agustus chips away with some ground and pound.
Valua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Agustus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Agustus prevents Valua from getting back to his feet.
Agustus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maik Valua dominated that second round.
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!
Agustus works Valua's body with a nice hook.
Agustus has his takedown stuffed
and Valua counters with a two punch combo.
Agustus moves out of range of the leg kick from Valua.
Valua is looking to wear down Agustus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Agustus lunges at Valua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valua's hand.
An inside leg kick from Valua misses.
Agustus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Valua counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Agustus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valua's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valua's back!
Valua just trying to survive but Agustus is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Agustus is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Valua up.
Felix Agustus has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agustus cracks Valua with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Valua from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Agustus has Valua flattened out and is raining down punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agustus is working the ground and pound. Can Valua escape?
Agustus is punishing Valua with strikes - can he finish him?!
Agustus has Valua flattened out and is raining down punches.
Valua is taking damage to the body and head.
Valua wants to get back to his feet.
Agustus lands punches and elbows.
Valua is covering up but some of the strikes from Agustus are getting through and doing damage.
Agustus softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Valua grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valua just trying to survive but Agustus is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Agustus is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Valua. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Agustus lands a shot to the head.
Agustus throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Valua!
Valua covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agustus is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Valua. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Agustus connects with a big shot to the side of Valua's head.
Valua trying to control but not successfully.
Valua covers up after that shot from Agustus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agustus landing with strikes.
The referee is taking a good look at Valua as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Agustus!
Valua takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Valua can't escape the position.
Agustus scores with punches and elbows.
Agustus lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Agustus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agustus throwing damaging strikes from the back! Valua could be in trouble here!
Agustus connects with a big shot to the side of Valua's head.
Agustus is punishing Valua with strikes - can he finish him?!
Agustus connects with a big shot to the side of Valua's head.
Valua wants to escape the position.
Agustus is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agustus lands strikes to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Agustus connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Valua to escape the position.
Agustus lands strikes to the head.
Valua holding both Agustus 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Agustus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Agustus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Agustus!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damien James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladameir Fermazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damien James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladameir Fermazi!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries to clinch there but Fermazi circles away.
James misses with a low kick.
James goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
James has a takedown stuffed.
James attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Fermazi as James shoots in.
James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fermazi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fermazi is trying to get back to his feet.
Fermazi is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
James working the head with strikes.
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fermazi has escaped the position, nice work there.
James creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fermazi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fermazi parries the strikes from James easily there. James is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fermazi to escape.
James in side control, throwing shots but Fermazi defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by James.
Fermazi is not content to let James control the position.
Fermazi is trying to get back to his feet.
James working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fermazi circles away from the clinch attempt.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fermazi checks a leg kick.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fermazi tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fermazi to the ground. Fermazi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fermazi misses with a low kick.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Fermazi sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fermazi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
James throws a leg kick
and Fermazi counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fermazi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James is breathing heavily.
James with a poor takedown
and Fermazi counters with a slapping leg kick.
James blocks a head kick by Fermazi.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fermazi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fermazi scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fermazi counters with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fermazi.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fermazi can pounce on him.
Fermazi lands a nice looking kick to the body. James takes a step back to recover.
Fermazi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a takedown
and Fermazi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fermazi pushes James away with a front kick.
Fermazi throws a chopping leg kick but James manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fermazi fakes the leg kick and cracks James in the body.
Fermazi connects with a solid leg kick.
Fermazi thows a body shot but no joy.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fermazi counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Fermazi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fermazi. That's going to slow James down.
Fermazi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on James if he has to take too many more of those.
Fermazi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fermazi tries a head kick but it misses.
James throws a leg kick
and Fermazi counters with a good low kick that James was not able to check.
Fermazi looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
Fermazi throws a body kick that misses.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fermazi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Fermazi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James throws a body kick the misses
and Fermazi counters with a nice body kick.
Fermazi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
Fermazi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladameir Fermazi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
James checks the leg kick nicely there.
James misses with a kick to the body
and Fermazi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fermazi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fermazi wants it to stay on the feet.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Fermazi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fermazi thuds his shin into the meat of James's side.
Fermazi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
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!
Fermazi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vladameir Fermazi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fermazi lands the left hand.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James fails with the takedown
and Fermazi counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Damien James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Fermazi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Fermazi throws an absolute beast of a head kick! James is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vladameir Fermazi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marley Namaste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diogo Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubin has chosen MG as his entrance music. Diogo Rubin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marley Namaste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diogo Rubin!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Namaste dodges the punch combination from Rubin.
Rubin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Namaste slips under a jab from Rubin.
Rubin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Namaste moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Namaste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubin.
Rubin misses with a wild combination.
Rubin throws a series of punches but Namaste avoids them all with ease.
Rubin misses with a looping left.
Rubin looks to land a combination but Namaste avoids it well.
Namaste avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Namaste looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Namaste trying to control the action but Rubin is working from the bottom.
Rubin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namaste tries to pass to full mount but Rubin defends it.
Namaste working over Rubin with some ground and pound. Rubin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Namaste is keen to just control but Rubin is a slippery customer.
Namaste is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Namaste wants to pass to mount but Rubin is defending the position.
Namaste looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rubin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Namaste pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Namaste controlling the action here.
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.
Namaste moves nicely into side control.
Rubin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Namaste's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Namaste wants to control but Rubin is keeping him busy.
Rubin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rubin is defending against the submission attempts here by Namaste.
Rubin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rubin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Namaste passes the guard and advances to mount!
Namaste working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Rubin turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Namaste off and cradles Rubin's limp body as Namaste celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Marley Namaste!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between PaCo Da MaN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krueger has chosen Goblin - Deep Red as his entrance music. PaCo Da MaN has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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266 lbs
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270 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, PaCo Da MaN!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Freddy Krueger!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krueger throws a head kick but Da MaN moves out of range.
Da MaN lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Freddy Krueger has been cut.
Krueger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some wild striking there from Da MaN.
Some wild striking there from Da MaN.
Krueger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Krueger scores with a head kick.
It looks like PaCo Da MaN has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krueger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Krueger looks up at the clock. Bad move! Da MaN lands a right hand from hell, dropping Krueger. Da MaN pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). PaCo Da MaN!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Hampton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vargas comes to the cage accompanied by Alright by Pitbull. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Vargas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Hampton!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Vargas misses.
Vargas tries to bum rush Hampton with a series of wild strikes but Hampton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vargas, as that shot connected.
Hampton is looking to clinch but Vargas is avoiding it.
Vargas swings for the body but Hampton moves out of range.
Vargas throws a series of strikes that have Hampton backpedaling.
Hampton tries to clinch but Vargas is having none of it.
Good exchange - Vargas coming out on top.
Vargas scores with a hook.
Vargas throws a good cross that connects.
Vargas connects with a nice looking jab.
Vargas tries to bum rush Hampton with a series of wild strikes but Hampton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hampton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vargas.
Hampton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hampton misses with a body shot.
Hampton tries to clinch there but Vargas circles away.
Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hampton misses with a wild body shot.
Hampton pushes Vargas up against the cage in a clinch.
Hampton has Vargas pressed against the cage, preventing Vargas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vargas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hampton pushes Vargas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Hampton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hampton.
A right hand to the body from Hampton.
Hampton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vargas tries to circle away but Hampton has him pinned against the cage.
Vargas lands with a light punch inside.
Hampton controlling the action here for a moment.
A body shot lands from Hampton.
Vargas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hampton has a couple of punches blocked by Vargas.
Vargas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hampton has Vargas pressed against the cage, preventing Vargas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hampton misses with the head strike.
Hampton presses Vargas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hampton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hampton lands a right hand.
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hampton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas is trying to break the clinch but Hampton has him pressed against the cage.
Hampton misses with the head strike.
Hampton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hampton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vargas can't break the clinch.
Vargas tries to break the clinch but Hampton is controlling the position.
Hampton lands a body shot.
Hampton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vargas backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hampton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vargas wants to get back to striking at distance but Hampton won't allow it.
Vargas lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Hampton.
Vargas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hampton misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Hampton as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Hampton.
Hampton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vargas backwards.
Vargas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vargas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Hampton.
Hampton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hampton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vargas misses with a punch on the inside.
Hampton effectively controlling the action here.
Hampton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hampton has a couple of punches blocked by Vargas.
Vargas wants to break free but Hampton has control.
Vargas letting Hampton take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vargas.
Vargas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vargas pushes Hampton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hampton.
Vargas can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hampton has a couple of punches blocked by Vargas.
Hampton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hampton slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Hampton's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Vargas working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vargas has had enough of the clinch but Hampton keeps him there for the moment.
Hampton lands a shoulder strike.
Hampton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Hampton dominated that round.
That's time! Vargas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vargas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hampton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vargas misses with a two punch combination.
Hampton clinches up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Hampton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vargas.
Hampton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vargas backwards.
Vargas digs a right hand underneath Hampton's ribcage. Hampton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hampton lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hampton.
Hampton lands a shot to the body.
Hampton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vargas blocks a body shot from Hampton.
Hampton throws a punch but it's blocked by Vargas.
Vargas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vargas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hampton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vargas's efforts to push away.
Hampton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hampton lands a shot to the body.
Vargas misses with the head strike.
Vargas blocking some punches.
Vargas can't break the clinch.
Vargas blocks an uppercut.
Vargas is looking to break free of the clinch but Hampton has double underhooks.
Vargas tries to circle away but Hampton has him pinned against the cage.
Vargas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vargas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vargas swinging wilding here.
Hampton wants to clinch up but Vargas keeps it at a distance.
Hampton tries to clinch but Vargas is having none of it.
Vargas just misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas throws a hook but Hampton blocks it.
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.
A nice combination there by Vargas.
Hampton has managed to clinch.
Vargas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hampton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vargas working hard to break the clinch.
Hampton prevents Vargas from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Vargas.
Hampton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vargas's efforts to push away.
Hampton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vargas is trying to break the clinch but Hampton is controlling him.
Hampton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hampton throws a head punch that misses.
Hampton prevents Vargas from breaking the clinch.
Hampton swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hampton lands a shoulder strike.
George Hampton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vargas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee is keeping an eye on Hampton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hampton working aggressively here.
Hampton lands a left hand.
Vargas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hampton has him pressed against the cage.
Hampton effectively controlling the action here.
A short left from Hampton.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hampton is leaning against Vargas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hampton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vargas is trying to break the clinch but Hampton is controlling him.
Hampton swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hampton slowing the pace effectively.
Hampton presses Vargas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hampton lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hampton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas working hard to break the clinch.
Vargas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vargas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hampton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vargas's efforts to push away.
Vargas is trying to break the clinch but Hampton has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vargas fails to land.
Hampton digs a right hand into Vargas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vargas's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hampton.
Vargas takes a shot to the head.
Vargas tries to circle away but Hampton has him pinned against the cage.
Hampton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vargas being controlled against the cage.
Hampton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vargas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vargas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Vargas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Hampton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hampton tries to clinch but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hampton slips a jab and a cross from Vargas.
Vargas swats away the attempt to clinch by Hampton.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hampton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Hampton moves out of range.
Hampton wants to clinch up but Vargas keeps it at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Vargas scores with a four punch combination!
Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Vargas.
Hampton is looking to clinch but Vargas is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hampton tries to close the distance and clinch but Vargas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vargas looks to land a combination but Hampton avoids it well.
Hampton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hampton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vargas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton ducks right into an uppercut from Vargas.
Hampton is looking to clinch.
Vargas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hampton tries to clinch there but Vargas circles away.
Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hampton tries to clinch but Vargas is having none of it.
Vargas just misses with a punch to the body.
Alex Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hampton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hampton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vargas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hampton misses with a body punch
and Vargas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vargas misses with a double jab.
Vargas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vargas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vargas swinging wilding here.
Vargas scores with a decent looking hook.
Hampton tries to close the distance and clinch but Vargas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hampton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vargas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vargas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hampton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vargas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vargas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hampton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hampton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vargas has his foot on Hampton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hampton works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hampton.
Vargas 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.
Vargas working for a triangle but Hampton defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hampton throwing strikes but missing.
Vargas is trying to keep Hampton in close.
Hampton is stalling in the full guard.
Vargas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vargas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hampton chips away with some ground and pound.
Vargas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hampton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hampton is in close to Vargas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hampton trying to control but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Hampton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vargas has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hampton doesn't defend quickly enough and Vargas has managed to lock this one up! Can Hampton escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Vargas on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alex Vargas!
Alex Vargas is the new bantamweight champion!
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