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Cf.29: Fighter's Heart PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pieter Hoekstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakharo Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoekstra's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Led Zeppelin - 'Kashmir' . The crowd seem to be enjoying Ko's choice of entrance music: Monster. Pieter Hoekstra had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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176 cm
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170 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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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, Pieter Hoekstra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rakharo Ko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoekstra feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hoekstra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoekstra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ko holds on and takes a little breather.
Ko being controlled here, momentarily.
Ko is trying to hold Hoekstra in close to prevent damage but Hoekstra has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoekstra tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ko.
Ko wants to control but Hoekstra is keeping busy.
Hoekstra is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ko trying to hold on to Hoekstra's head to control him but Hoekstra postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoekstra lands strikes from half guard.
Ko trying to control but Hoekstra postures up.
Hoekstra is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hoekstra working the head and body with strikes.
Hoekstra looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoekstra.
Ko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ko wants to get back to full guard.
Hoekstra looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ko is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoekstra winds up and cracks Ko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hoekstra tries to stand and escape but Ko is controlling the position.
Hoekstra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ko defending well though.
Hoekstra with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hoekstra thows a huge punch but Ko dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoekstra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hoekstra missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hoekstra keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ko trying to control but Hoekstra postures up.
Ko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hoekstra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hoekstra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hoekstra wants to get back to his feet.
Hoekstra working Ko over with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hoekstra in particular looking to stall.
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.
Hoekstra is thwarting Ko's attempts to control the position.
Ko is refusing to be controlled, as Hoekstra sits in half guard.
Hoekstra 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.
Hoekstra slips a nice elbow through Ko's hands, connecting with Ko's forehead.
Hoekstra working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hoekstra wants to stand up but Ko has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hoekstra wants to free his trapped foot but Ko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoekstra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoekstra controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pieter Hoekstra dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ko missing with a left hand there. Hoekstra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoekstra.
Nice sprawl there from Ko as Hoekstra shoots in.
Hoekstra shoots in but no luck this time.
Ko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoekstra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ko wants to clinch.
Hoekstra has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pieter Hoekstra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoekstra.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoekstra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoekstra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoekstra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoekstra moves away.
Rakharo Ko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ko wants to clinch up but Hoekstra keeps it at a distance.
Hoekstra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ko is looking to clinch.
Hoekstra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoekstra shoots for a double leg takedown but Ko sprawls well. He's pushed Hoekstra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ko wants to clinch up but Hoekstra keeps it at a distance.
Ko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ko throws a hook but Hoekstra avoids it easily.
Ko doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoekstra circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hoekstra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ko throws out a loose jab but Hoekstra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoekstra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ko lands a nice elbow.
Hoekstra wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hoekstra blocks an elbow strike from Ko.
Hoekstra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hoekstra tries to break the clinch but Ko is controlling the position.
Ko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hoekstra swings wildly with an uppercut but Ko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoekstra tries for a takedown but Ko manages to get underhooks.
Ko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hoekstra looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Ko.
Ko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hoekstra's defenses.
Ko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Pieter Hoekstra has been cut.
Ko stops a takedown attempt from Hoekstra.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hoekstra is trying to maintain a safe position but Ko gets an underhook and turns Hoekstra into the cage.
Ko lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoekstra tries to break the clinch but Ko is controlling the position.
Hoekstra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ko lands an elbow that stopped Hoekstra in his tracks for a moment.
Hoekstra takes an elbow to the temple.
Ko lands a nice elbow.
Hoekstra takes an elbow to the temple.
Hoekstra takes an elbow to the temple.
Ko has Hoekstra pressed against the cage, preventing Hoekstra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hoekstra's defenses.
Hoekstra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hoekstra is trying to drag Ko to the mat but Ko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hoekstra's defenses.
Ko taking a breather.
Ko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hoekstra's efforts to push away.
Ko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hoekstra's defenses.
Ko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hoekstra's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hoekstra takes an elbow to the temple.
Hoekstra tries to score a body lock takedown but Ko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ko lands a damaging elbow.
Hoekstra takes an elbow to the temple.
Ko lands an elbow inside that Hoekstra shrugs off.
Ko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ko lands an elbow that stopped Hoekstra in his tracks for a moment.
Ko is pressed up against the cage. Hoekstra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ko down to the mat. Ko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pieter Hoekstra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoekstra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoekstra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoekstra keeps the fight on the outside.
Ko tries to clinch but Hoekstra moves out of range.
Ko doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoekstra circles away.
Hoekstra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ko avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rakharo Ko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pieter Hoekstra's cut.
That's time! Hoekstra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ko tries to clinch but Hoekstra moves out of range.
Ko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ko wants to clinch.
Hoekstra keeps the fight on the outside.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoekstra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoekstra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ko stuffs the takedown.
Ko rushes Hoekstra and presses him up against the cage.
Ko lands an elbow inside that Hoekstra shrugs off.
Hoekstra wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pieter Hoekstra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoekstra takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko stalling against the cage.
Nice elbow from Ko.
Ko lands an elbow just above Hoekstra 's eye.
Ko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hoekstra's defenses.
Ko lands an elbow inside.
Hoekstra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ko lands an elbow inside that Hoekstra shrugs off.
Hoekstra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ko lands a damaging elbow.
Hoekstra looking for a takedown.
Ko effectively controlling the action here.
Ko lands an elbow inside that Hoekstra shrugs off.
Ko lands a damaging elbow.
Ko lands a nice elbow.
Hoekstra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Hoekstra.
Hoekstra can't break the clinch.
Hoekstra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Ko.
Ko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hoekstra's defenses.
Hoekstra takes an elbow to the temple.
Ko lands an elbow inside.
Ko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hoekstra fails to land.
Ko lands an elbow just above Hoekstra 's eye.
Ko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hoekstra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ko backwards.
Ko lands an elbow just above Hoekstra 's eye.
Ko lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Ko.
Ko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Ko.
Ko lands an elbow inside that Hoekstra shrugs off.
Hoekstra is trying to drag Ko to the mat but Ko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoekstra takes an elbow to the temple.
Ko lands an elbow just above Hoekstra 's eye.
Ko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hoekstra's defenses.
Ko lands an elbow that stopped Hoekstra in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoekstra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ko lands an elbow inside that Hoekstra shrugs off.
Hoekstra tries to circle away but Ko has him pinned against the cage.
Ko lands an elbow inside.
Ko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ko lands an elbow inside that Hoekstra shrugs off.
Hoekstra takes an elbow to the temple.
Hoekstra has Ko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ko is pressed up against the cage. Hoekstra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ko down to the mat. Ko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ko misses with a jab to the body
and Hoekstra counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ko's guard now.
Ko is trying to keep Hoekstra in close.
Hoekstra throwing strikes from guard but Ko blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ko is working an open guard so Hoekstra takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoekstra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoekstra manages to avoid it.
Hoekstra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoekstra shoots in looking for a takedown. Ko tries to sprawl out of it but Hoekstra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rakharo Ko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ko 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rakharo Ko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasper Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Lee had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gary Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jasper Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Gonzales throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonzales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lee lands in his opponent's guard.
Gonzales lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lee!
Lee can't escape the position.
Lee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lee tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gonzales prevents Lee from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzales perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gonzales working over Lee with some ground and pound. Lee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gonzales frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Gonzales seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee wants to control but Gonzales is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee wants to improve his position but Gonzales is controlling well.
Gonzales tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Gonzales trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gonzales misses with a wild body shot.
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.
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Gary Lee has been cut.
Gonzales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzales.
Gonzales misses with a straight left.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Gonzales saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gonzales scores with a nice head shot.
Gonzales lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Gonzales.
Gonzales throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Gonzales has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee working the ground and pound.
Lee working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gonzales sneaks back into half guard.
Lee is nestled in close to Gonzales, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lee lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gonzales wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lee winds up and cracks Gonzales with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gonzales is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonzales taking some punishment here, with Lee in his half guard.
Gonzales tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee winds up and cracks Gonzales with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gonzales is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Lee works to advance to full mount. Gonzales defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Gonzales is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee raining down shots from the mount!
Lee fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gonzales working to try and regain half guard.
Gonzales is in a horrible position here. Lee smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lee avoids the attempt from Gonzales to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gonzales sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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 Gary Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gary Lee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzales sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonzales.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gonzales with shots to the head and body - Lee looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lee taking shots to the head.
Gonzales looking to ground and pound but Lee is blocking nicely.
Gonzales wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Lee can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gary Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzales looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Gonzales is going olschool here, as he tries to force Lee to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lee shrugs it off.
Lee is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee 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.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Lee wants to sweep here but Gonzales controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee controls Gonzales momentarily but Gonzales frees himself.
Gonzales preventing the sweep.
Gonzales trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonzales shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lee.
Gonzales working a defensive guard but Lee passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee drops an elbow to the side of Gonzales's head.
Lee is looking for a kimura but Gonzales is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Lee drops an elbow to the side of Gonzales's head.
Gonzales looking for submissions off his back.
Gonzales makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gonzales.
Gonzales not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Lee cracks Gonzales with a solid left hand.
Gonzales throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee postures up.
Lee thows a big elbow that misses.
Lee won't allow Gonzales to sweep him here.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Gonzales is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee connects with a couple of short punches.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gonzales's head.
Lee is in close to Gonzales's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gonzales manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Gonzales.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gary Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gary Lee's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzales.
Gonzales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jasper Gonzales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzales misses with a wild combination.
Lee clinches up with Gonzales and pushes him back against the cage.
Gonzales breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gonzales was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lee wants to hold on but Gonzales pushes him away.
Lee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gonzales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Gonzales blocks nicely.
Lee won't allow Gonzales to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzales swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzales throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lee uses it to pass to side control.
Check out the look on Lee's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lee working the body and head with strikes.
Gonzales tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Lee stands up and beckons Gonzales to his feet.
Gonzales throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jasper Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Gonzales. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Gonzales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gonzales sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gonzales is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee drops an elbow to the side of Gonzales's head.
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lee prevents Gonzales from improving his position.
Gonzales is not content to let Lee control the position.
Gonzales looking for submissions off his back.
Lee landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee moves into full mount! Gonzales won't be happy about that!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lee cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gonzales is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee working the ground and pound effectively.
Lee is landing with some decent strikes but Gonzales is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gonzales is trying to escape the mount.
Lee postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gonzales looks a forlorn figure.
Gonzales working to try and regain half guard.
Lee lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales regains half guard.
Lee moves into full mount! Gonzales won't be happy about that!
Lee postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gonzales looks a forlorn figure.
Gonzales keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gonzales wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gonzales looks a forlorn figure.
Lee is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gonzales tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Jasper Gonzales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gary Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gonzales is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Lee!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hilajoen Antti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Hoetzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teddy Hoetzer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
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166 lbs
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 Helsinki, Hilajoen Antti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teddy Hoetzer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoetzer looks to score with a jab to the body but Antti is just out of range.
Hoetzer throws a right hand that Antti ducks under and follows up with a left that Antti also avoids with ease.
Antti gets the takedown into side control.
Hoetzer stops Antti from passing to mount.
Antti lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hoetzer is trying to get back to half guard.
Antti working the strikes but Hoetzer uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hoetzer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Antti.
Antti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Antti slips a nice elbow through Hoetzer's hands, connecting with Hoetzer's forehead.
Antti trying to pass the guard but Hoetzer defending well.
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.
Antti passes the guard and advances to mount!
Antti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Antti throwing strikes here but Hoetzer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Antti 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.
Hoetzer is bucking up trying to escape but Antti cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hoetzer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hoetzer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Antti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Poor strikes thrown by Antti there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antti working Hoetzer over with strikes here.
Hoetzer blocking the ground and pound.
Antti lands with some strikes.
Hoetzer can't escape the position.
Antti is landing with some decent strikes but Hoetzer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It looks like Teddy Hoetzer has been cut.
Hoetzer is in a horrible position here. Antti smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hoetzer working to try and regain half guard.
Antti looking to finish Hoetzer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hoetzer!
Antti raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antti working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Hoetzer slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Hoetzer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Antti looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hoetzer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Antti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hoetzer defending well though.
Hoetzer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Antti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Antti 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.
Antti wants to free his trapped foot but Hoetzer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Antti lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Antti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Antti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Antti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Antti works his way into side control.
Antti creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Antti landing strikes.
Antti lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Antti 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hilajoen Antti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teddy Hoetzer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hoetzer throws a series of punches but Antti avoids them all with ease.
Hoetzer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Antti.
Antti looks to throw the jab but Hoetzer is out of range.
Antti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Antti scores a takedown into full mount!
Hoetzer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Antti throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hilajoen Antti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Antti in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Antti has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hoetzer's face.
Antti is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hoetzer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Antti looking to finish Hoetzer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hoetzer!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antti throwing strikes here but Hoetzer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hoetzer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Antti 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.
Hoetzer blocking the ground and pound.
Antti thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Antti lands a heavy elbow.
That has opened up Teddy Hoetzer's cut even more.
Hoetzer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Antti lands a heavy elbow.
Antti throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Antti connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Poor strikes thrown by Antti there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Antti scoring with strikes but Hoetzer is staying in there.
Antti throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hoetzer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A nice elbow there by Antti.
Antti punching from mount but Hoetzer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Antti looking to ground and pound but Hoetzer is blocking nicely.
Antti sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poor strikes thrown by Antti there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antti wants to control the pace but Hoetzer is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antti putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Antti 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.
Antti postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hoetzer looks a forlorn figure.
Antti is landing with some decent strikes but Hoetzer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The cut above Teddy Hoetzer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Antti looking to ground and pound but Hoetzer is blocking nicely.
Antti sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Antti scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Antti punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antti avoids the attempt from Hoetzer to control.
Antti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoetzer can do to turn this around?
Hoetzer is squirming around, avoiding Antti's attempts to control the action.
Antti lands a heavy elbow.
Hoetzer is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antti looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hilajoen Antti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Teddy Hoetzer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hoetzer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antti moves away.
Antti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoetzer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Antti takes a swing at Hoetzer's ribcage but misses.
Antti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoetzer as he avoids it easily.
Antti throws and low kick but Hoetzer moves out of range easily.
Antti looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoetzer is just out of range.
Antti moves out of range of the leg kick from Hoetzer.
Antti lands a right hook to the body.
Hoetzer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hoetzer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoetzer moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoetzer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Antti.
Hoetzer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Antti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoetzer slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Antti.
Antti misses with a straight left.
Hoetzer missing with a left hand there. Antti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Antti misses with a hook. Hoetzer ducked under it nicely.
Teddy Hoetzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Antti missing with a left hand there. Hoetzer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoetzer tries to move into range but Antti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Antti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Antti prevents Hoetzer from improving his position.
Antti wants to pass the guard but Hoetzer is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Antti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Antti thows a huge punch but Hoetzer dodges it nicely.
Antti misses with a head shot. Hoetzer uses the momentum to regain guard.
Antti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoetzer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Antti looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hoetzer misses with a looping right.
Antti throws a hook but Hoetzer blocks it.
Hoetzer staying out of range there.
Antti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoetzer was well out of range. Poor timing from Antti.
Teddy Hoetzer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Antti lands a with a good body shot.
Hilajoen Antti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Antti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoetzer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoetzer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Antti.
Hoetzer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Antti throws out the jab.
Antti lands an overhand right.
Antti scores with a nice right hand.
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.
Hoetzer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antti lands the left hand.
Antti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hoetzer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoetzer throws a looping overhand right but Antti ducks down to avoid it.
Hoetzer misses with a combination
and Antti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Antti throwing strikes from guard but Hoetzer blocks nicely.
Hoetzer keeping moving, preventing Antti from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hilajoen Antti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Antti, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hilajoen Antti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dolla Ballo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Shayle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dolla Ballo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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188 lbs
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200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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, Dolla Ballo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Shayle!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shayle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ballo.
Ballo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shayle looks to land a body kick but Ballo moved away.
Shayle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dan Shayle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballo shoots for a double leg takedown but Shayle sprawls well. He's pushed Ballo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dolla Ballo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shayle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shayle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballo misses with a body shot.
Ballo has a takedown stuffed.
Shayle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shayle drops Ballo with a beautiful combination! Ballo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shayle is looking for the KO!
Ballo is breathing heavily.
Shayle misses with the combination.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ballo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Shayle fails to land with a series of punches.
Ballo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shayle scores with a shot to the body.
Shayle throws a series of punches but Ballo avoids them all with ease.
Shayle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shayle lands a left and a right that send Ballo crashing to the mat, dazed. Shayle thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Shayle connects with a superb combination that knocks Ballo out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Shayle before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Ballo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Shayle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Cafuzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sanchez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cypress Hill - Tequila Sunrise. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carl Cafuzo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cafuzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cafuzo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanchez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cafuzo blocks an elbow strike.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Cafuzo avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Cafuzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez throws a hook but Cafuzo blocks it.
Sanchez scores with a head kick.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cafuzo staying out of range there.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Cafuzo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Cafuzo's head.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cafuzo slips under a jab.
Cafuzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Cafuzo moves out of range easily.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Cafuzo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Cafuzo is controlling well.
Cafuzo trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
Cafuzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Cafuzo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cafuzo.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Cafuzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cafuzo passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cafuzo wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
Cafuzo is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cafuzo to get the leverage.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Cafuzo is controlling well.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cafuzo is working away from the top position though.
Cafuzo is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.
Cafuzo is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Cafuzo moves out of range.
Cafuzo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanchez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cafuzo somewhat.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Cafuzo.
Cafuzo avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Cafuzo slips the punch.
Jesus Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cafuzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Cafuzo tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Cafuzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Cafuzo also avoids with ease.
Jab by Sanchez.
Cafuzo looks for a takedown but Sanchez sprawls well.
Jesus Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Cafuzo.
Cafuzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Sanchez both land. Nice combination.
Cafuzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez swings for the body but Cafuzo moves out of range.
Cafuzo avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez throws a hook but Cafuzo avoids it easily.
Cafuzo forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Cafuzo is controlling him.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Cafuzo won't allow it.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Cafuzo is controlling the position.
Cafuzo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez lands a head kick. Cafuzo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Cafuzo avoids it well.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cafuzo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown.
Cafuzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Sanchez 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.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Cafuzo's head but Cafuzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cafuzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cafuzo.
Cafuzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanchez lands a head kick!
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Cafuzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Cafuzo ducks down to avoid it.
Cafuzo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cafuzo is trying to force a seperation but Sanchez has the dominant position.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Cafuzo won't allow it.
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Cafuzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cafuzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Sanchez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cafuzo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cafuzo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Cafuzo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sanchez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cafuzo is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cafuzo is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cafuzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cafuzo stops Sanchez from standing up.
Cafuzo stands up over Sanchez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cafuzo passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Cafuzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cafuzo wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
Cafuzo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cafuzo is breathing heavily.
Sanchez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cafuzo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sanchez working for a triangle but Cafuzo defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cafuzo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sanchez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sanchez has escaped and now he's on top!
Cafuzo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sanchez is now in half guard.
Sanchez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cafuzo looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cafuzo sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Cafuzo trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cafuzo's head.
Cafuzo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Cafuzo keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jesus Sanchez will probably get the nod.
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!
Cafuzo slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Cafuzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez lands a head shot.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Cafuzo slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Cafuzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Cafuzo blocks a jab.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Cafuzo moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Cafuzo avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Cafuzo ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cafuzo.
Cafuzo needs to keep his hands up - Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Cafuzo moves out of range easily.
Sanchez lands a jab-cross combination.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cafuzo.
Sanchez lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the head.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Cafuzo moves out of range easily.
Cafuzo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanchez's half guard.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Cafuzo sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to kick Cafuzo off but Cafuzo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cafuzo wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position.
Sanchez pushes Cafuzo off and gets back to his feet.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Jesus Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Cafuzo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cafuzo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sanchez is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Cafuzo takes Sanchez's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sanchez is in trouble.
Cafuzo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sanchez is defending well though. Cafuzo let's go of the attempt for now.
Cafuzo is looking for the choke from the back position but Sanchez is controlling his hands well.
Cafuzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to escape the position.
Cafuzo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sanchez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sanchez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sanchez regains half guard.
Cafuzo is looking for a kimura here.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Carl Cafuzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Sanchez is trying to stand.
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.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Cafuzo wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sanchez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cafuzo pushing down on Sanchez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Cafuzo looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cafuzo is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Cafuzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Sanchez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between General Tso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ste Mash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tso comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu Fighting. Mash has chosen Blue Men Group - Time to Start as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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143 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, General Tso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ste Mash!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tso cracks Mash with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mash on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tso scores with a jab to the body.
Mash takes one on the button.
Mash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tso swinging wilding here.
Tso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mash tries to close the distance and clinch but Tso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mash takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tso throws a series of punches but Mash moves out of range.
Mash throws a push kick but Tso slaps the foot to one side.
Mash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tso.
Tso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tso misses with a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tso crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mash - the referee stops the clock and Tso gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mash. Tso manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tso lands a nice looking body shot.
Tso is looking to wear down Mash with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Left hook, right uppercut from Tso.
Tso connects with the punch.
Mash is rocked!
Tso misses the jab.
Tso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mash manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tso looks to score with a jab to the body but Mash is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mash - that will leave a mark!
Tso takes a swing at Mash's ribcage but misses.
Tso fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mash tries a head kick but it misses.
Tso cracks a nice hook into Mash's ribs.
A head kick from Mash lands but Tso takes it in his stride.
Mash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mash slips a jab from Tso.
Tso misses with an uppercut. Mash saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Tso - just one landing.
Mash takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tso scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mash is still on wobbly legs! Can Tso finish him?
Tso cracks Mash with a hook to the temple - Mash is on wobbly legs here! Tso swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Mash falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Tso wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). General Tso!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Riot V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Velnart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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255 lbs
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243 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Riot V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Velnart!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to de liver by Velnart. Beautiful body shot.
Riot V shoots for a takedown but Velnart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Riot V closes the distance and clinches up with Velnart, looking for a takedown. Riot V pushes Velnart against the cage but Velnart circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Riot V fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Riot V. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velnart lands a lovely overhand right.
Velnart misses with a two punch combination.
Riot V shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riot V shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Velnart manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velnart working a defensive guard here.
Riot V wants to control from the top but Velnart keeps moving.
Velnart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riot V wants to control from the top but Velnart keeps moving.
Velnart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riot V 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.
Riot V stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velnart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riot V loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Riot V trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Riot V tries to clinch up.
Velnart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Riot V ducks under a wild hook from Velnart.
Velnart connects with a looping right hand.
Velnart throws a lazy right hand but Riot V sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riot V fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Velnart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riot V has a takedown stuffed.
Velnart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Velnart looks to land a right hand but Riot V moved out of range.
Velnart works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Velnart thuds his right hand into Riot V's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Riot V drives through and clinches with Velnart against the cage.
Riot V lands a nice elbow.
Riot V drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velnart looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Velnart breaks from the clinch.
Velnart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riot V shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Riot V with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Riot V wants to pass the guard but Velnart is defending well.
Velnart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riot V. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riot V stops Velnart from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riot V tries to pass to full mount but Velnart defends it.
Riot V is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Velnart is just riding it out for now. Riot V eventually gives up the hold.
Velnart trying to hold on to Riot V's head to control him but Riot V postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Velnart dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Riot V shoots in for a takedown but Velnart shows good takedown defense.
Max Riot V is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riot V drives through and clinches with Velnart against the cage.
Riot V leaning his opponent against the cage.
Riot V can't get the takedown.
Riot V pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riot V creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riot V keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Velnart's efforts to push away.
Velnart breaks the clinch.
Riot V fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Riot V. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riot V closes this distance looking for a takedown but Velnart circles away.
Velnart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Velnart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riot V shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Riot V showed some decent athleticism there.
Velnart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riot V is working for a submission of some sort.
Riot V missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riot V trying to pass the guard but Velnart defending well.
Riot V is trying to control the action in half guard but Velnart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Velnart is looking to get back to is feet but Riot V passes into side control.
Velnart struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Velnart can do anything to dispel that myth.
Riot V postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Riot V tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velnart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Velnart as Riot V shoots in.
Velnart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riot V moves away.
Alex Velnart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riot V drives through and clinches with Velnart against the cage.
Riot V jumps guard but Velnart stands there with Riot V around his waist. Riot V gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Riot V gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Velnart regains guard.
Riot V throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Riot V throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velnart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riot V tries to free his leg and advance position but Velnart is retaining full guard.
Velnart controls Riot V momentarily but Riot V frees himself.
Riot V trying to control but Velnart is working from the bottom.
Riot V drops back looking for a leg! Velnart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Velnart manages to kick Riot V off! Riot V jumps back into Velnart's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velnart keeping full guard, as Riot V tries to pass.
Velnart is pulling down on Riot V's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Riot V tries to clinch but Velnart is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Riot V dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Velnart stuffs the takedown.
Velnart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riot V.
Riot V changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Velnart tries to avoid it but Riot V manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Velnart to the ground. Velnart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Riot V. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velnart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riot V fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Riot V wants to clinch up but Velnart keeps it at a distance.
Velnart scores with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Velnart as Riot V shoots in.
Riot V is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riot V defending well as Velnart loads up on a big left hand.
Riot V tries to score a power double leg takedown but Velnart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riot V somewhat.
Max Riot V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velnart misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riot V tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velnart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Riot V looks for a takedown but Velnart sprawls well.
Riot V fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Riot V shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velnart defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riot V is defended easily by Velnart.
Velnart throws a right and a left that Riot V avoids nicely.
Riot V tries to move into range but Velnart moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Riot V moves out of range as Velnart strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velnart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riot V moves away.
Alex Velnart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Velnart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Riot V looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riot V fails to land the takedown.
Riot V has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Riot V there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riot V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riot V shoots in for a takedown but Velnart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Riot V uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velnart.
A combination from Velnart does no damage.
Riot V fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Velnart avoids it really well and circles away.
Velnart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Velnart.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velnart lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Riot V can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Velnart and Riot V drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Velnart.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Velnart!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sampsa Pikari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bapit Pradchapet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bapit Pradchapet has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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183 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sampsa Pikari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bapit Pradchapet!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pikari throws a shot from downtown. Pradchapet moves away and avoids it.
Pikari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pradchapet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pradchapet throws a head kick but Pikari moves out of range.
Pradchapet throws a leg kick but Pikari moved away.
Pikari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pikari lands a lovely overhand right.
Pikari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pradchapet moves out of range as Pikari strikes.
Pradchapet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pradchapet throws a sloppy head kick and Pikari moves out of range easily.
Pradchapet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pradchapet throws a sloppy head kick and Pikari moves out of range easily.
Pradchapet throws a jab but it's blocked by Pikari.
Pradchapet is looking to score with low kicks.
Pikari ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pradchapet slips under a jab.
Pikari scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pradchapet tries a head kick but it misses.
Pradchapet tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikari looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pikari works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pikari stops Pradchapet from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pradchapet can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pikari is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pikari is going olschool here, as he tries to force Pradchapet to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pradchapet shrugs it off.
Pradchapet is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Pikari pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You get the feeling that Pradchapet really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pikari has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pradchapet's face.
Pikari 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. Pradchapet turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Pikari off and cradles Pradchapet's limp body as Pikari celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Sampsa Pikari!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Tuhkasaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Apila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuhkasaari comes to the cage accompanied by Proteus - Full Metal Jacket. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!This should be a great matchup!
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20
143 lbs
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147 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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Tuhkasaari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ville Apila!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apila avoids the head kick by Tuhkasaari.
A head kick misses from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari misses with a head kick.
Apila blocks the body kick.
Teppo Tuhkasaari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuhkasaari throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apila.
Tuhkasaari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tuhkasaari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tuhkasaari shoots in for a takedown but Apila shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick but Apila checks it.
Tuhkasaari misses with a body kick.
Tuhkasaari throws and low kick but Apila moves out of range easily.
Tuhkasaari shoots in and drives through. Apila sprawls well.
Tuhkasaari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Tuhkasaari.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tuhkasaari.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Tuhkasaari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Apila misses.
Apila checks a low kick from Tuhkasaari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari throws a sloppy head kick and Apila moves out of range easily.
Tuhkasaari throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Apila was covering up waiting for the punch and Tuhkasaari finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tuhkasaari controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tuhkasaari throws a big right hand that misses.
Tuhkasaari pushes down on Apila's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Apila holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Apila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari seems to be working for a kimura but Apila defends the submission attempt.
Tuhkasaari perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tuhkasaari thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tuhkasaari tries to pass to full mount but Apila defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Apila trying to hold on to Tuhkasaari's head to control him but Tuhkasaari postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Apila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Apila moves out of range as Tuhkasaari throws a body kick.
Horrible takedown by Tuhkasaari or perhaps it was just good defense by Apila which made him look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tuhkasaari is defended easily by Apila.
Tuhkasaari throws and low kick but Apila moves out of range easily.
Tuhkasaari tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tuhkasaari is looking to score with low kicks.
Tuhkasaari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apila.
Apila blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tuhkasaari misses with a body kick.
Tuhkasaari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tuhkasaari is looking to land body kicks.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick which misses Apila's front leg but catches the back leg as Apila tries to avoid it.
Tuhkasaari does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tuhkasaari fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apila is out of range.
Apila moves out of range of the body kick from Tuhkasaari.
Apila avoids the head kick by Tuhkasaari.
Apila defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tuhkasaari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Apila circles away.
A clash of legs there as Apila blocks the low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuhkasaari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tuhkasaari throws a chopping leg kick but Apila manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Apila on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Apila takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Tuhkasaari dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Apila takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tuhkasaari!
Tuhkasaari throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tuhkasaari changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Apila looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tuhkasaari tries to move to mount but Apila blocks the move with his legs.
Tuhkasaari has hold of Apila's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Apila tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tuhkasaari cranks the arm and Apila screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Apila, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Teppo Tuhkasaari!
Teppo Tuhkasaari retains his bantamweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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