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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bishop Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sapini Situu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sapini Situu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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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, Bishop Cole! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sapini Situu! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight stays on the outside here - Situu looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cole forces Situu back against the cage and clinches. Cole lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cole gets underhooks to prevent Situu's takedown attempt.
Cole lands with a short head shot on the inside. Cole scores with a nice hook to the head. Cole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Situu backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Cole.
Situu has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Situu misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
Situu looks gassed! A body shot lands from Cole.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cole lands a body punch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole. Cole stalls. Cole gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Cole lands a body punch in the clinch. Cole lands a body shot. Cole lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. A short left from Cole. Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle. Cole lands a body shot. Nice body punch from Cole. Cole slowing the pace effectively. Situu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Cole lands a nice shot to the body. Cole digs a right hand into Situu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Situu's gas tank. Cole lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Nice body punch from Cole. Situu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Situu seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Situu backwards. Cole's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cole lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cole digs a right hand into Situu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Situu's gas tank. Nice body punch from Cole - that landed with a thud.
Cole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Situu backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Cole.
Nice body punch from Cole. Cole scores with a shot to the side of Situu's head. Situu misses with a hook from the clinch. Cole is leaning against Situu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Cole lands a shoulder strike. Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Situu. Cole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Cole lands a nice shot to the body. Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Situus head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cole. Cole displaying some good clinch control by pressing Situu up against the cage. Cole lands a nice shot to the body. Cole scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Cole gets through Situu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A body shot lands from Cole.
Cole lands with a right to the head. Cole works on Situu's body with a couple of short punches. Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Situus head. Cole pushes Situu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Good body shot from Cole.
A short body shot lands from Cole as the two fighters clinch.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Cole.
Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cole is working Situu over against the cage. Cole lands a body punch in the clinch. Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Cole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Nice body punch from Cole. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cole takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Good body shot from Cole.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Good body shot from Cole.
Cole is stalling here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cole lands a shot to the body. Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Cole.
Cole is struggling to control the position. Cole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Cole scores with a hook to the body. Cole digs a right hand into Situu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Situu's gas tank. Situu tries to stall but Cole uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Situu. Cole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Cole is working Situu over against the cage. Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Nice body punch from Cole. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bishop Cole dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Cole rushes Situu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Situu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole digs a right hand underneath Situu's ribcage. Situu let out a lung full of air as it connected. Situu taking a breather. Cole cracks Situu with a nice body shot. Cole has Situu pressed against the cage.
A short left from Cole. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle. Cole digs a right hand into Situu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Situu's gas tank. A body shot lands from Cole.
The referee calls for Cole to work.
Bishop Cole has scored more points in the clinch so far. A right hand to the body from Cole.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Situu. A short body shot lands from Cole as the two fighters clinch.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Situu can do to turn this around? Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Cole lands a body punch. Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Cole gets through Situu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut. Cole digs a right hand underneath Situu's ribcage. Situu let out a lung full of air as it connected. Cole presses Situu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Cole presses Situu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Cole is leaning against Situu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A right hook to the body lands for Cole.
Cole lands a body shot. Cole lands a nice shot to the body. Cole leaning against his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Cole.
Cole digs a right hand underneath Situu's ribcage. Situu let out a lung full of air as it connected. Cole digs a right hand underneath Situu's ribcage. Situu let out a lung full of air as it connected. Situu looking to slow down the pace here. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cole. Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Situu or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cole lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cole works on Situu's body with a couple of short punches. Cole lands with a light punch inside. A right hand to the body from Cole.
Cole digs a right hand into Situu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Situu's gas tank. Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A right hand to the body from Cole.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Cole.
Cole lands a nice uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Cole. Nice body punch from Cole. Cole is working Situu over against the cage. Cole lands a nice shot to the body. A hook to the body from Cole.
Cole pushes Situu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Cole has Situu pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Cole.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cole.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice right hand lands inside from Cole. A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
Cole lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cole.
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Situu. Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Cole.
Situu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cole avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on Cole - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Cole - that landed with a thud.
Come on Cole - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Situu or not. Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Situu. Good body shot from Cole.
Cole lands a body punch in the clinch. Nice body punch from Cole - that landed with a thud.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cole as Situu tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cole scores with a hook to the body. A hook to the body from Cole.
Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Cole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Cole works on Situu's body with a couple of short punches. Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Situu or not. A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole. Nice body punch from Cole. Good body shot from Cole.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Cole will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Situu up against the cage. Cole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Situu or not. Cole just leaning against Situu, taking a breather. A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole. Situu is trying to maintain a safe position but Cole gets an underhook and turns Situu into the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bishop Cole dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cole blocks a head kick by Situu.
Situu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Cole works Situu's body with a nice hook. Bishop Cole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Situu misses with a head kick.
Situu tries to keep at a distance but Cole has taken the fight into the clinch. Situu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Cole taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Situu tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Situu back against the cage. Situu working aggressively here.
Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Situu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cole lands a body punch. Cole content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Situu or not. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Situu taking a breather. A looping hook to the body misses from Situu. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet. Cole connects with a good right hand that stumbles Situu. Situu circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Danga de danga de dang - Cole scores with a four punch combination! Some wild striking there from Cole.
Cole throws a hook to the side of Situu's head but Situu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Situu wants to clinch but Cole slips to the side and Cole counters by clinching up. A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole. Cole lands a body punch in the clinch. Cole scores with a hook to the body. Cole lands a left hand.
Cole gets through Situu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut. Cole lands a body shot. Cole is leaning against Situu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Cole digs a right hand underneath Situu's ribcage. Situu let out a lung full of air as it connected. Situu stalling in the clinch but Cole improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cole scores with a hook to the body. Cole prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Cole on the inside. Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Situu. A battle for position here, against the cage. Cole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Cole is struggling to control the position. This has been an exciting period of action! Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Cole works on Situu's body with a couple of short punches. A nice left hand lands by Cole.
Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle. Cole cracks Situu with a nice body shot. Cole scores with a shoulder strike. Cole lands a body punch in the clinch. Cole lands a body punch in the clinch. Cole is working Situu over against the cage. Cole stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cole lands a nice uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Cole.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut. Situu takes a shot to the head. Cole presses Situu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Cole digs a right hand into Situu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Situu's gas tank. Cole taking a breather. Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle. Situu swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it. Cole pushes Situu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Situu or not. Cole scores with a hook to the body. Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut. Situu is trying to maintain a safe position but Cole gets an underhook and turns Situu into the cage. Bishop Cole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Situu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole is struggling to control the position. Situu struggles to land a body shot inside as Cole controls his hands.
Sapini Situu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Situu tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
Situu is looking to control Cole's arms but Cole gets an underhook and turns him. Now Situu has his back to the cage. Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Situu fails to land. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Situu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Situu working aggressively here.
Situu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cole prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight! Bishop Cole showed his dominance in that final round. Well Cole has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:24 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:24 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bishop Cole!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chad Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and eL Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chad Vader could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to eL Grande's chin.
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chad Vader! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, eL Grande! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vader throws a head kick that half lands.
Grande tries to keep at a distance but Vader has taken the fight into the clinch. Vader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Grande wants to clinch but Vader slips to the side and Vader counters with a body kick that stops Grande in his tracks momentarily. Vader checks a leg kick. Grande throws a series of punches but Vader avoids them all with ease. Grande takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vader tries to keep at a distance but Grande has taken the fight into the clinch. Grande missing with knees to the body.
Vader landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vader working Grande over with knees to the body. 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! Grande is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Grande tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grande looks gassed! Vader jerks Grande's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Grande drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Vader goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Vader because Grande was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Chad Vader!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raul Mendonza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Lombardi (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 Purple Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raul Mendonza! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giorgio Lombardi! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lombardi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lombardi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Lombardi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lombardi swinging wilding here.
Lombardi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Mendonza throws the left hand but Lombardi avoids the punch easily. Mendonza slips a jab and a cross from Lombardi.
Lombardi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lombardi gets caught flat footed, as Mendonza shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Lombardi wants to stand and escape but Mendonza is having none of it. Mendonza trying to control but Lombardi is working from the bottom. Mendonza wanted to stand there but Lombardi had control of the position. Lombardi being controlled here, momentarily. Lombardi looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mendonza content to stall in guard here. Lombardi wants to stand up but Mendonza is controlling him. Lombardi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. A swing and a miss from Lombardi. Mendonza throws a nice looking combination but Lombardi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Mendonza tries to clinch there but Lombardi circles away.
Lombardi throws a leg kick which misses Mendonza's front leg but catches the back leg as Mendonza tries to avoid it. Lombardi misses with the combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Lombardi scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A right-left combo lands from Lombardi. Mendonza throws the left hand but Lombardi avoids the punch easily. Mendonza wants to clinch. Lombardi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Mendonza is breathing heavily. Lombardi not landing any meaningful shots this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mendonza is looking for a sweep. Lombardi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Mendonza gets full guard. Lombardi wants to control from the top but Mendonza keeps moving. Lombardi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lombardi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Mendonza is trying to control the position but Lombardi postures up. Lombardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendonza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. A jab from Lombardi finds it's way through Mendonza's defenses. Mendonza fails in his attempt to clinch. Mendonza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lombardi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mendonza scores with a nice right hand.
Lombardi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Lombardi tests Mendonza's chin there with a solid looking shot. Lombardi throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Mendonza to counter with a crisp jab. Lombardi circles away from the clinch attempt and Lombardi counters with a three punch combo that has Mendonza backing up. Mendonza nods at Lombardi to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mendonza darts in trying to clinch letting Lombardi counter with a right hand. Lombardi throws a right and a left that both miss. Lombardi swings away with a leg kick that misses. Lombardi circles away from the clinch attempt and Lombardi counters with a one-two to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lombardi has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Mendonza.
Mendonza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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! Mendonza working aggressively here.
Lombardi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Lombardi 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.
Lombardi throws a series of punches but Mendonza avoids them all with ease. Mendonza swings and misses with a shot to the body and Lombardi counters with a single leg into guard. Mendonza didn't expect that. Mendonza is looking to stand up but Lombardi isn't so interested in that idea. Lombardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendonza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lombardi chips away with some ground and pound. Lombardi stands up over Mendonza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Lombardi looking to pass the guard. Lombardi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Mendonza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Lombardi wants to control from the top but Mendonza keeps moving. Mendonza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lombardi is one step ahead there. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendonza is on top in guard.
Lombardi controlling the position. Lombardi keeping full guard, as Mendonza tries to pass. Lombardi wants to get back to his feet but Mendonza is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Lombardi controlling Mendonza's posture. Lombardi looking to control.
Lombardi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Lombardi has control of Mendonza's left arm, preventing Mendonza from doing any damage. Mendonza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lombardi swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lombardi wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Mendonza gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Lombardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendonza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mendonza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendonza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Lombardi chips away with some ground and pound. Mendonza manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lombardi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mendonza content just to control the position here. Mendonza throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lombardi because Mendonza loaded up on that one. Mendonza controlling the pace for now. Lombardi is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Mendonza trying to control but Lombardi is having none of it. Mendonza is really struggling to control Lombardi but he's trying to hold on to the position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lombardi can do anything to dispel that myth. Mendonza controlling the pace for now. Lombardi tries to get back to half guard but can't. Mendonza content just to control the position here. Lombardi is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Lombardi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lombardi misses with a straight left. Lombardi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mendonza did well to prevent Lombardi getting side control. Mendonza tries to roll over but Lombardi keeps him under control. Lombardi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Lombardi wants to control but Mendonza is keeping him busy. Lombardi trying to control the pace. Mendonza is staying active underneath Lombardi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mendonza regains full guard. Nicely done. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lombardi preventing the sweep. Lombardi working some strikes from top position. Lombardi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Lombardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendonza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lombardi thows a big elbow that misses. Lombardi trying to control but Mendonza is working from the bottom. Mendonza lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lombardi! Mendonza is landing with some decent strikes but Lombardi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Mendonza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lombardi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mendonza.
Lombardi wants to control but Mendonza is having none of it. Lombardi tries to buck Mendonza off but he can't manage it. Lombardi tries to reverse the position but Mendonza maintains control. Lombardi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Mendonza prevents Lombardi from getting the reversal. Mendonza looking to control but Lombardi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Lombardi tries to hold on but Mendonza pushes him away. Mendonza controlling from mount. Lombardi is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mendonza looking to control and managing it successfully. Lombardi can't escape the position.
BOOM! Mendonza connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mendonza trying to control but he's not successful this time. Lombardi can't escape the position.
Mendonza controlling the pace for now. Giorgio Lombardi has got the better of the ground game so far. Lombardi is desperately trying to improve his position but Mendonza has a good base and remains in mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Lombardi tries to hold on but Mendonza pushes him away. Mendonza controlling from the full mount. Raul Mendonza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mendonza wants to control the pace but Lombardi is squirming around nicely. Giorgio Lombardi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Lombardi tries to lock up and control but Mendonza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mendonza landing shots from mount. Mendonza takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Lombardi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Giorgio Lombardi. Well Lombardi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgio Lombardi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Unit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Rivera has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Timmy Unit's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timmy Unit! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Rivera! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Unit doesn't manage to clinch there - Rivera circles away.
Unit is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Unit fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rivera sprawls well initially but Unit persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Unit is working for a submission of some sort.
Unit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rivera wants to control but Unit is keeping busy and won't allow it. Rivera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Unit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rivera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Unit has Rivera in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Unit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Rivera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Unit is keeping the position for now. Rivera sitting in guard, not really doing much. Unit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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. Unit working for a triangle but Rivera defends it easily.
Unit is breathing heavily. Unit looking for a guillotine here but Rivera defends easily.
Unit looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rivera has picked Unit up and slammed him! Unit can't keep hold of the triangle and Rivera manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Unit seems a little lost for a moment, as Rivera dominates the positioning. Rivera stands up. Rivera forces Unit back against the cage and clinches. Rivera creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Unit's defenses. Rivera creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Unit's defenses. Rivera lands an elbow inside that Unit shrugs off. Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Unit.
Rivera misses with an elbow strike.
Unit wants to stall.
Unit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rivera smiles and moves away.
Rivera closes the distance and clinches. Rivera lands an elbow inside that Unit shrugs off.
It looks like Timmy Unit has been cut. Unit takes an elbow to the forehead. Rivera misses with an elbow over the top. Rivera lands a nice elbow. Nice elbow from Rivera.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rivera lands an elbow that stopped Unit in his tracks for a moment. Rivera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Nice elbow from Rivera.
Unit is rocked! Rivera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Oh Unit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Unit managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Unit is defending well for now. Rivera lands an elbow inside that Unit shrugs off. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rivera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Unit avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
Rivera lands an elbow just above Unit 's eye. Rivera lands an elbow inside that Unit shrugs off. Rivera unloads a knee to the mid-section. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Unit takes an elbow to the forehead. clinched against the cage, Rivera lands a big elbow that drops Unit! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Unit is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Rivera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pikkuseen Darraa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blane Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blane Rogers has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pikkuseen Darraa's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pikkuseen Darraa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blane Rogers! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Darraa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rogers on the side of the head.
It looks like Blane Rogers has been cut. Rogers looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Rogers shoots in for a double leg but Darraa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Darraa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Darraa clinches. Darraa tries to break the clinch but Rogers is controlling the position. Darraa jumps into guard, dragging Rogers to the mat.
Darraa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rogers manages to get himself to full guard.
Rogers can't keep his opponent in guard - Darraa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Darraa seems to be looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Darraa is looking to take a break and control but Rogers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Darraa has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rogers defend it? Darraa steps over the head and cranks it - Rogers is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Darraa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pikkuseen Darraa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stringer Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Minar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minar has chosen Pijemo ga radi as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stringer Bell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edgar Minar! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Minar misses with a takedown attempt - Bell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Bell rushes Minar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Minar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Minar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Minars head. Minar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bell walks away with a smile on his face. Minar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Stringer Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Minar. Minar closes the distance but Bell moves to the side and Bell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Edgar Minar has been cut. Bell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Bell clinches up with Minar and pushes him back against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Bell.
Bell lands with a light punch inside. Minar looks gassed! Minar tries to circle away but Bell has him pinned against the cage. Minar fails to pull guard.
Minar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Bell lands a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bell digs a right hand underneath Minar's ribcage. Minar let out a lung full of air as it connected. Minar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round. Bell stalling.
Bell lands a nice uppercut.
Minar is rocked! Bell throws a big uppercut that drops Minar! More strikes from Bell and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Minar lies dazed against the cage as Bell celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stringer Bell!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ganja Amsterdam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and renzo Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ganja Amsterdam! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, renzo Hughes! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Amsterdam gets a clinch. Hughes tries to circle away but Amsterdam has him pinned against the cage. Hughes tries to break the clinch but Amsterdam is controlling the position. Hughes manages to pull guard.
Hughes throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hughes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amsterdam's guard. Amsterdam keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. Hughes throwing strikes but missing. Amsterdam is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up. Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Amsterdam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hughes has gone for a leg lock! Amsterdam slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hughes's guard. Amsterdam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hughes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amsterdam has managed to get both his arms back between Hughes's legs - danger averted. Hughes working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Amsterdam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hughes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amsterdam has managed to get both his arms back between Hughes's legs - danger averted. Hughes wants to sweep but no luck. Hughes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amsterdam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Hughes keeping moving, preventing Amsterdam from controlling successfully. Hughes is controlling Amsterdam's posture. Amsterdam controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Hughes has his foot on Amsterdam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amsterdam works his way back into a safe position though. Amsterdam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Hughes looking for a guillotine here but Amsterdam defends easily.
Hughes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amsterdam defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hughes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Amsterdam trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hughes is looking for a triangle but Amsterdam pushes his legs off easily.
Hughes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amsterdam defends it easily. Hughes looks gassed! Amsterdam wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving. Hughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hughes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Amsterdam wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position. Amsterdam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hughes has an active guard here but Amsterdam has managed to pass into half guard.
Hughes is looking for a sweep. Amsterdam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Amsterdam wants to take a breather but Hughes is having none of it. Hughes trying to hold on to Amsterdam's head to control him but Amsterdam postures up.
Hughes is trying to get back to full guard. Amsterdam seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
renzo Hughes dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hughes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amsterdam swivels and escapes. Hughes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Hughes sitting and controlling from the half guard. Hughes is looking for a kimura here.
Amsterdam preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. The fighters are battling for position here. Amsterdam manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Hughes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Hughes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Amsterdam stops Hughes from passing to mount. Amsterdam manages to get back to half guard. Hughes not landing any meaningful shots this time. Hughes 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.
Hughes is breathing heavily. Amsterdam trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hughes misses with a head shot. Amsterdam uses the momentum to regain guard. Hughes throws and elbow that misses. Amsterdam uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hughes's guard. Nice move by Amsterdam! Hughes keeping moving, preventing Amsterdam from controlling successfully. Amsterdam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hughes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hughes has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Amsterdam doesn't defend quickly enough and Hughes has managed to lock this one up! Can Amsterdam escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hughes on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). renzo Hughes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lusu Lina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludwig Manres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manres has chosen Aqualung - Jethro Tull as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lusu Lina! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ludwig Manres! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Manres fails with a takedown attempt. A punch combination from Lina misses. Lina lands a slapping body shot.
Lina wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Lina misses with a double jab.
Manres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lina misses with a wild body shot. Lina stuffs the takedown. Manres shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Lina trying to control but Manres postures up.
Manres thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lina's head. Lina trying to hold on to Manres's head to control him but Manres postures up.
Manres prevents Lina from improving his position. Manres not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Manres trying to mount his opponent but Lina defends it. Lina is not content to let Manres control the position. Manres not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Lina swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lina avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lina lands with an overhand left. Manres shoots in for a takedown but Lina shows good takedown defense. Lusu Lina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Manres. Manres tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lina sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manres somewhat. Lina throws a sloppy head kick and Manres moves out of range easily. Manres tries for a takedown but Lina sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Lina scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Lina lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manres at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A big right from Lina misses. Manres looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Lina lands a nice shot to the body.
Lina is looking to wear down Manres with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Manres closes the distance and clinches up with Lina, looking for a takedown. Manres pushes Lina against the cage but Lina circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. No joy there for Lina, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lina bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manres's head backwards. Lina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manres manages to avoid it. Manres avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice combination there by Lina.
Manres avoids the head kick by Lina.
Manres dodges the punch combination from Lina.
Lina misses with a body shot.
Lina looks to score with a jab to the body but Manres is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Manres misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Lina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manres. Manres fails with the takedown. Lina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manres moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Manres fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Lina leaves Manres with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Lina throws a series of punches but Manres moves out of range. Lina connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Lina comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Manres looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lina is fending him off so far but Manres persists. Nope, Lina circles away and we're back to standing. Manres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lina. Lina connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Manres checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Manres is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lina's half guard. Manres is trying to control the action in half guard but Lina is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Manres looks gassed! Lina is looking to improve his position.
Lina is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manres's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manres's back! Manres turns into Lina and is now in his guard.
Lina is trying to control the position but Manres postures up. Manres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lina has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manres has managed to get both his arms back between Lina's legs - danger averted. Lina 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. Lina preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lusu Lina dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Manres blocks a jab. Lina fails to land with a series of punches.
Manres drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Manres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lina keeps working. Manres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lina is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Lina sneaks back into half guard. Lina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Manres is working for a kimura but Lina is defending it quite comfortably.
Lina is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Manres is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Manres takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Manres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lina defends it well. Lina on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Lina tries to get to full guard but Manres has control of the leg. Lina won't allow Manres to pass to mount. Lina moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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. Lina controls Manres momentarily but Manres frees himself. Manres won't allow Lina to sweep him here. Manres landing with the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Manres has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lina is proving hard to escape from. Lina working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Manres trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Manres drops back looking for a leg! Lina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lina manages to kick Manres off! Manres jumps back into Lina's guard. Manres throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Manres throws a strike but Lina rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Lina thows a big elbow that misses. Manres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Lina throws and elbow that misses. Manres uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lina's guard. Nice move by Manres! Lina escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manres gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Manres scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Lina keeping moving, preventing Manres from controlling successfully. Lina has his foot on Manres's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manres works his way back into a safe position though. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Manres preventing the sweep. Manres wants to pass the guard but Lina is keeping the position. Lina keeping moving, preventing Manres from controlling successfully. Manres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lina works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Manres drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lina looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lina looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lina! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lina goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Manres rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lina's guard! Nice work there by Manres! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Manres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manres moves away. A punch combination from Lina misses. Lina swings for the body but Manres moves out of range.
Manres shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manres showed some decent athleticism there. Lina is staying active underneath Manres, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Manres thows a huge punch but Lina dodges it nicely.
Manres winds up and cracks Lina with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Lina regains full guard. Nicely done. Lina lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Manres! Manres is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lina goes for an armbar but Manres turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Manres. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lina working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manres. Lina is looking for a triangle but Manres pushes his legs off easily.
Manres in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Manres thows a big elbow that misses. Lina keeping moving, preventing Manres from controlling successfully. Lina working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Lina is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manres thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Manres shoots for a double leg takedown but Lina sprawls well. He's pushed Manres's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Manres 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. Manres passes easily into side control. Nice work. Manres grinds an elbow into Lina's temple. Ludwig Manres has got the better of the ground game so far. Lina is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Manres off and has taken his back! Lina is trying to control but Manres is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Manres slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Manres is pressing down on Lina's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Manres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lina is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manres is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manres has escaped and now he's on top! Lina has momentary wrist control but Manres slips an elbow through the middle. Manres working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lina's head. Manres lands a couple of digs. Manres wants to control from the top but Lina keeps moving. Manres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lina is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Manres postures up in Lina's guard and throws a big left but Lina blocks it. Manres gets to his feet. Lina looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Manres takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Manres shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lina's guard. Lina bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manres's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lina is working Manres over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Manres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lina gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Lina loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Lina thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Ludwig Manres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Manres 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludwig Manres!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Hanover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jeremey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanover comes to the cage accompanied by Master Of Puppets. Peter Hanover has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Hanover ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, jeremey Johnson! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hanover is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Hanover . Hanover gets slowly back to his feet. Hanover shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Hanover . That's going to take a lot out of him. Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Hanover really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanover blocks it with crossed arms. Johnson tightens his grip and picks Hanover up, before dumping him to the ground. Hanover manages to land in guard. Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanover is retaining full guard. Hanover is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanover is retaining full guard. Johnson with a nice head shot there. Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanover is retaining full guard. Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Hanover is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Hanover actively working from the bottom here. Hanover is breathing heavily. Hanover is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. Hanover won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson lands strikes from half guard. Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Johnson moves into full mount! Hanover won't be happy about that! Hanover is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Johnson working Hanover over with strikes here. Johnson lands with some strikes. Johnson working Hanover over with strikes here. Johnson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Johnson working away from the top, dropping strikes. Johnson lands a heavy elbow. A nice elbow there by Johnson. Johnson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hanover ?
Hanover is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hanover hang on? Johnson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hanover ?
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson with good strikes from the mount here! BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hanover keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson lands a heavy elbow. Johnson landing shots from mount. Johnson raining down shots from the mount! Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Johnson with a couple of short strikes. Hanover tries to get back to half guard but can't. Johnson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hanover hang on? Hanover is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hanover is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Johnson landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson with good strikes from the mount here! Hanover really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hanover 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. Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanover . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Johnson is pressing down on Hanover 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hanover is holding on for now. Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Hanover actively working from the bottom here. Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Hanover is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. Johnson wants to pass the guard but Hanover is defending well. Hanover looking for submissions off his back. Hanover is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanover . Hanover tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanover somewhat. Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Hanover . Hanover gets slowly back to his feet. Hanover tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanover somewhat. Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanover . And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jeremey Johnson dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hanover changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Hanover manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Hanover shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily. Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hanover throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanover off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Hanover . That's going to take a lot out of him. Johnson throws a head kick that misses. Johnson throws a head kick but Hanover moves out of range.
Hanover dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Hanover 's head and hops out. Johnson throws a head kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hanover shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well. Hanover tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanover somewhat. Johnson lands a jab-cross combination. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hanover is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Hanover is holding on for dear life with his legs. Hanover moves into full guard.
Johnson is working Hanover over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Hanover looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hanover is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Johnson passes Hanover 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Hanover won't allow Johnson to pass to mount. Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Hanover looking for submissions off his back. Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Hanover defends it. Hanover actively working from the bottom here. Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Hanover misses with a takedown attempt and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hanover with a poor takedown and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hanover actively working from the bottom here. Hanover looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Johnson passes to full mount! Hanover is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson with a couple of short strikes. Johnson lands a nice shot to the head. Johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Hanover can't escape the position.
Johnson breaks from Hanover 's wrist control and lands an elbow. Johnson landing strikes, looking to finish!
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. Hanover is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea. Johnson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hanover is trying desperately to improve position. Johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Johnson breaks from Hanover 's wrist control and lands an elbow. Hanover is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Johnson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Johnson landing strikes, looking to finish! Johnson working away from the top, dropping strikes. Hanover takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Hanover is trying desperately to improve position. Johnson looking to finish Hanover with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hanover ! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jeremey Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hanover misses with a takedown and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Hanover takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hanover doesn't succeed with the takedown letting Johnson counter with a right hand. Hanover shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Johnson moves into the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Hanover . That's going to take a lot out of him. Hanover gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hanover avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson is trying to drag Hanover to the mat but Hanover just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Hanover is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Hanover is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hanover down to the mat. Hanover avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Hanover fails with the takedown and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hanover won't be happy with that. Johnson scoring with punches and elbows. Johnson tries to move to mount but Hanover blocks the move with his legs. Hanover tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it. Hanover takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Johnson has knee on belly and moves into mount. Johnson with a couple of short strikes. Hanover can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hanover can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount. Johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hanover manages to regain half guard. Good work. Johnson slips a nice elbow through Hanover 's hands, connecting with Hanover 's forehead. Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount! Hanover is looking to get to half guard. Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Johnson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hanover ?
Hanover taking shots to the head. Johnson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hanover ?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hanover is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hanover regains half guard. Hanover looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Hanover is holding on for dear life with his legs. Hanover avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson. Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Hanover defends it. Hanover is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. Johnson is looking to advance position but Hanover won't allow it. jeremey Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Hanover misses with a takedown attempt and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson. Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Hanover working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Johnson passes Hanover 's left leg - he's now in half guard. Nice strikes from Johnson there. Johnson thows a huge punch but Hanover dodges it nicely.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Hanover dodges it nicely.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Hanover dodges it nicely.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hanover 's head. Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hanover defending well though. Hanover moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Peter Hanover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! jeremey Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hanover looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight! jeremey Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jeremey Johnson!
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