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SFL #24: Unstoppable PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roosevelt Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Ganador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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148 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roosevelt Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Ganador!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Ganador on that attempt.
Ganador fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ganador shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roosevelt Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ganador.
Ganador looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Ganador fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson leaves Ganador with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ganador is defended easily by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ganador on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganador throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ganador off to one side.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ganador.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Ganador looks gassed!
Ganador closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ganador doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson leaves Ganador with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson drops Ganador with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Ganador! Jackson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Roosevelt Jackson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cerventes Bison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Cerventes Bison was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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222 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Wein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cerventes Bison!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Wein.
Bison throws a big shot that misses.
Bison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bison throws out the jab.
Wein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wein throws a head kick that misses.
Bison just misses with a punch to the body.
Bison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
Bison throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bison is countered with a crisp right hand from Wein that sends him to the canvas! Wein follows him to the mat into side control.
Bison is rocked!
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!
Wein throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bison is still in real trouble! Can Wein finish him?
Wein landing strikes.
Bison seems to have recovered his senses.
Bison is trying to control Wein's posture but Wein avoids it.
Wein misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bison parries the strikes from Wein easily there. Wein is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bison to escape.
Wein is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wein working the ground and pound but Bison is defending the strikes.
Wein 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.
Bison avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wein.
Wein postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wein in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bison parries the strikes from Wein easily there. Wein is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bison to escape.
Wein lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bison down.
Bison regains half guard, as Wein was trying to land strikes.
Bison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wein lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bison's head.
Wein drops an elbow to the side of Bison's head.
Wein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bison's head.
Bison is trying to control but can't.
Wein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wein.
Wein with the ground and pound but Bison uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bison controlling the position.
Bison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wein is breathing heavily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bison throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wein throws a nice looking combination but Bison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wein tries a head kick but it misses.
Bison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wein doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Bison misses its intended target.
Wein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bison thuds a left hand into Wein's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bison.
Bison scores with a body shot.
Bison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein takes one to the side of the head.
Cerventes Bison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wein staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bison misses with an uppercut.
Wein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bison.
Wein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bison thows a body shot but no joy.
Wein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wein on the side of the head.
Wein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bison throws a sloppy body shot
and Wein counters with a left to the body.
Bison bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wein slips a straight right by Bison.
Wein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cerventes Bison dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bison.
Bison throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
Wein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wein throws a leg kick but Bison checks it.
Wein closes the distance and pushes Bison back into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Wein.
Wein trying to stall but Bison improves his position.
Bison lands a nice uppercut.
Wein tries to stall but Bison uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bison wants to get back to striking at distance but Wein won't allow it.
Bison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wein stalling in the clinch but Bison improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wein.
Bison blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Bison being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wein with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cerventes Bison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bison scores with a decent looking hook.
A left and a right from Bison both land. Nice combination.
Bison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wein's head.
Bison throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Bison finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Bison misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bison with a jab.
Wein slips under a jab from Bison.
Bison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wein.
Wein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bison throws a shot from downtown. Wein moves away and avoids it.
Bison throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Bison throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bison thuds a left hand into Wein's body.
Bison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bison scores with a jab. Wein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bison lands a lovely overhand right.
Wein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bison finds it's way round the side to connect with Wein's head.
Wein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bison digs a good hook to Wein's body.
Bison misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison lands a nice hook to Wein's body. Wein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bison misses with a wild body shot.
Wein gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wein doesn't seem bothered though.
Bison with a nice cross.
Wein is looking to clinch but Bison is avoiding it.
Bison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bison misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bison misses with a hook.
Bison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Bison.
Bison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bison, as that shot connected.
Bison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bison scores with a nice right hand.
Bison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bison throws a right and a left that Wein avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bison misses with a looping left.
Bison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cerventes Bison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
John Wein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wein misses with a looping right.
Wein throws a big shot that misses.
Bison missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wein.
Bison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bison throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
Bison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wein. Wein obviously looking to wear him down.
Bison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Wein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wein scores with a jab. Bison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A combination from Wein does no damage.
A big left from Wein misses.
A slow jab from Bison misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wein tries a head kick but it misses.
Bison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Bison.
Bison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wein.
Wein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cerventes Bison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wein.
Bison misses the shot to the body.
Bison looks to throw the jab but Wein is out of range.
No joy there for Wein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wein throws a push kick but Bison slaps the foot to one side.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Bison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wein at a distance.
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.
Bison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bison digs a good hook to Wein's body.
Bison bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bison listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bison just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bison throws out the jab.
Bison misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Bison.
Wein misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison looks to throw the jab but Wein is out of range.
Wein loads up on a big right hand but Bison slips the punch.
Bison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Bison misses.
Bison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Bison.
Cerventes Bison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wein is looking to clinch but Bison is avoiding it.
Bison tests Wein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wein misses with a body shot.
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.
Bison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bison to score with a decent uppercut.
Wein defending well as Bison loads up on a big left hand.
Bison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bison sizes up Wein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Bison finds it's way through Wein's defenses.
Wein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bison.
Wein lands a nice looking body shot.
Wein slips a straight right by Bison.
Bison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
John Wein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bison misses with a series of wild punches.
Bison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cerventes Bison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bison winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cerventes Bison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Wallis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: h. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rod Wallis!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
West misses with a straight right.
West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallis.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? West is fending him off so far but Wallis persists. Nope, West circles away and we're back to standing.
West misses with the combination.
A shot to the body from West misses
and Wallis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
West breaks the clinch.
West swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wallis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in West's guard now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
West is trying to control the position but Wallis postures up.
Wallis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallis trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wallis is looking to work some ground and pound but West has wrist control.
Wallis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
West keeping moving, preventing Wallis from controlling successfully.
West can't keep his opponent in guard - Wallis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wallis wants to free his trapped foot but West is holding on for dear life with his legs.
West tries to roll over but Wallis keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wallis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wallis is trying to control the action in half guard but West is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wallis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wallis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but West does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wallis uses his free foot to push down on West's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for West.
Wallis goes for an armbar but he's not got it… West turns into him and now he's in Wallis's guard.
West seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in West's guard.
Wallis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wallis wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
West preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wallis trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
West working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wallis has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wallis.
West gets full guard.
Wallis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as West works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallis won't allow West to sweep him here.
West keeping moving, preventing Wallis from controlling successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Rod Wallis just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wallis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Wallis does a little dance to reset his feet.
West misses with a double jab
and Wallis moves into the clinch.
Wallis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. West just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wallis keeps control of West as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Wallis 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.
Wallis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jonny West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West missing with a left hand there. Wallis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Wallis to counter with a crisp jab.
Wallis misses with a body shot.
Wallis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wallis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wallis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wallis with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallis looking to control and managing it successfully.
West working to try and regain half guard.
West is working hard here to advance position.
Wallis with a couple of short strikes.
Wallis trying to control but West is having none of it.
Wallis raining down shots from the mount!
Wallis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallis scoring with strikes but West is staying in there.
Wallis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wallis raining down shots from the mount!
Wallis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wallis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. West can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
West is trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wallis cracks West with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallis working West over with strikes here.
Wallis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as West is looking to escape.
Wallis controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West wants to get back to his feet.
Wallis scoring with strikes but West is staying in there.
Wallis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wallis with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wallis cracks West with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wallis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish West?
Wallis controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wallis working for a guillotine from mount but West is in no mood to give up.
Wallis looking to finish West with some ground and pound. This is bad for West!
West taking shots to the head.
West is in a horrible position here. Wallis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wallis with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallis breaks from West's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wallis controlling his opponent.
Wallis with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Wallis 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!
West misses with a combination
and Wallis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wallis stands up over West, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wallis connects with a couple of short punches.
Wallis wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Wallis postures up and lands a big shot to West's brow.
Wallis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wallis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wallis trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Wallis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wallis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wallis preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallis stands up over West, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wallis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
West is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rod Wallis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wallis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wallis distracts West with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wallis wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Wallis wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.
Wallis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of West's head.
Wallis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wallis trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
West looking for a sweep. Not yet West, not yet.
Wallis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wallis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wallis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed West's guard.
Wallis working West over with strikes.
West is trying to stand up here but Wallis is controlling him well.
Wallis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. West doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wallis.
Wallis is trying to work for a kimura but West is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West tries to get to full guard but Wallis has control of the leg.
Wallis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wallis working the head and body with strikes.
West is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wallis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wallis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but West sees it coming and defends easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wallis connects with a nice short shot to West's temple.
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.
West manages to get to full guard.
Wallis wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Jonny West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallis forces his way into half guard.
West wants to get back to his feet.
Wallis wants to control but West is keeping him busy.
Wallis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wallis trying to control from half guard but West is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rod Wallis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wallis 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod Wallis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Darby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Freestyler. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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26
164 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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22
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abu Darby!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Darby.
Ryan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Darby looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Darby shoots for a takedown but Ryan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brad Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Darby.
Ryan 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan trying to control but Darby is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ryan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Darby lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ryan!
Ryan is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darby looking for a guillotine from mount but Ryan is having none of it.
Darby looking to control but Ryan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ryan is trying desperately to improve position.
Ryan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Darby prevents Ryan from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Darby has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ryan prevents Darby from taking his back.
Darby is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ryan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ryan!
Ryan being controlled here momentarily.
Darby is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryan is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Darby controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Darby tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Darby trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darby postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ryan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Darby, into his guard.
Darby looking for a sweep. Not yet Darby, not yet.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Darby is on top in guard.
Darby looking to pass the guard.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Darby is one step ahead there.
Darby looking to pass the guard.
Ryan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Ryan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Darby misses with a takedown
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Darby scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Darby wants to control but Ryan is keeping him busy.
Ryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Darby is working away from the top position though.
Ryan moves into full guard.
Ryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Darby is aware though and is defending well.
Darby stands and throws Ryan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ryan is not content to let Darby control the position.
Ryan prevents Darby from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darby is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ryan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ryan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Darby is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ryan!
Ryan is trying desperately to improve position.
Darby wants to finish this one by submission but Ryan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Darby.
Darby goes for an armbar but Ryan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan pushes down on Darby's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Darby is controlling Ryan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ryan 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.
Darby is pressing down on Ryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Darby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryan trying to control but Darby is working from the bottom.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Darby controlling the position.
Darby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Darby wants to hit a switch here but Ryan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Darby there!
Ryan trying to control but Darby is having none of it.
Darby is desperately trying to improve his position but Ryan has a good base and remains in mount.
Ryan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Darby is surviving well by controlling Ryan's body position as best he can.
Darby tries to reverse the position but Ryan maintains control.
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.
Darby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ryan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Darby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Darby is looking to get to half guard.
Ryan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Darby wants to hold on but Ryan pushes him away.
Ryan prevents Darby from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darby gets back to half guard.
Darby is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Darby defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abu Darby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Darby has his takedown stuffed
and Ryan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Darby's guard now.
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Darby has his hands on Ryan's head, controlling the position.
Ryan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Darby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
Darby is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darby is keeping the position for now.
Ryan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Darby dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darby wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Darby might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ryan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Darby drops back looking for a leg! Ryan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryan manages to kick Darby off! Darby jumps back into Ryan's guard.
Darby must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Darby passes Ryan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Darby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ryan sees it coming and defends easily.
Darby is thwarting Ryan's attempts to control the position.
Brad Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Ryan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Darby wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan controls Darby momentarily but Darby frees himself.
Darby passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Darby wants to control but Ryan is keeping him busy.
Darby working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ryan is trying to control Darby's posture but Darby avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darby decides to stand back up.
Ryan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Darby tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Darby postures up.
Darby is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ryan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ryan has escaped and now he's on top!
Ryan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darby gets full guard.
Darby trying to keep a closed guard but Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
Darby is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Darby has his foot on Ryan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ryan works his way back into a safe position though.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Darby blocks nicely.
Ryan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Darby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryan manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abu Darby.
I think Darby 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abu Darby!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John The QFC killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Kashmere (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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23
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John The QFC killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Kashmere!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The QFC killer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kashmere is able to avoid easily.
The QFC killer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The QFC killer rushes Kashmere and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The QFC killer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kashmere.
The QFC killer lands an elbow just above Kashmere 's eye.
It looks like Joey Kashmere has been cut.
The QFC killer throws an elbow but it misses.
Kashmere is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The QFC killer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kashmere backwards.
Kashmere tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kashmere is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
John The QFC killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Kashmere.
The QFC killer digs a right hand into Kashmere's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kashmere's gas tank.
A short right from The QFC killer on the inside.
Kashmere changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The QFC killer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The QFC killer is looking to clinch.
Kashmere tries to keep at a distance but The QFC killer has taken the fight into the clinch.
The QFC killer effectively controlling the action here.
The QFC killer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The QFC killer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The QFC killer lands an elbow that stopped Kashmere in his tracks for a moment.
The QFC killer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kashmere looking for a takedown.
The QFC killer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The QFC killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kashmere avoids it.
The QFC killer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kashmere backwards.
Kashmere wants a takedown.
The QFC killer lands an elbow inside that Kashmere shrugs off.
The QFC killer lands an elbow that stopped Kashmere in his tracks for a moment.
The QFC killer lands a nice elbow.
The QFC killer scores a nice knee to the body.
Kashmere looks gassed!
The QFC killer stalling in the clinch.
The QFC killer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The QFC killer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kashmere's defenses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The QFC killer obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The QFC killer is pushing Kashmere up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice elbow from The QFC killer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The QFC killer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The QFC killer lands an elbow inside.
Kashmere takes an elbow to the temple.
The QFC killer lands an elbow just above Kashmere 's eye.
The QFC killer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kashmere tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The QFC killer just stands there and leans against the cage.
The QFC killer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The QFC killer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The QFC killer with a knee to the head.
The QFC killer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kashmere is defending well for now.
The QFC killer lands a nice uppercut.
The QFC killer scores with a shoulder strike.
The QFC killer lands an elbow inside that Kashmere shrugs off.
Kashmere drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from The QFC killer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The QFC killer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Still in the clinch, The QFC killer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kashmere is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The QFC killer lands an elbow just above Kashmere 's eye.
A bit of stalling here from The QFC killer.
The QFC killer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The QFC killer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kashmere.
The QFC killer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, The QFC killer scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on The QFC killer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The QFC killer lands an elbow inside.
The QFC killer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The QFC killer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kashmere's defenses.
Nice elbow from The QFC killer.
The QFC killer presses Kashmere against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The QFC killer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kashmere backwards.
The QFC killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Kashmere avoids the damage to the body.
The QFC killer lands a damaging elbow.
Kashmere takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from The QFC killer on the inside.
The QFC killer digs a right hand underneath Kashmere's ribcage. Kashmere let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The QFC killer lands a good knee to the midsection. Kashmere won't want to take too many of those.
A bit of stalling here from The QFC killer.
The QFC killer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The QFC killer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The QFC killer lands an elbow just above Kashmere 's eye.
The QFC killer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The QFC killer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The QFC killer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The QFC killer taking a breather.
The QFC killer lands an elbow just above Kashmere 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The QFC killer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Kashmere's cut.
That's time! The QFC killer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The QFC killer moves into range and clinches up with Kashmere.
The QFC killer is struggling to control the position.
The QFC killer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kashmere.
The QFC killer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The QFC killer is pressed up against the cage. Kashmere has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The QFC killer down to the mat. The QFC killer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The QFC killer doesn't manage to clinch there - Kashmere circles away.
The QFC killer drops Kashmere with a beautiful combination! Kashmere stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - The QFC killer is looking for the KO!
Kashmere is rocked!
Kashmere misses the shot to the body.
Kashmere is still on wobbly legs! Can The QFC killer finish him?
The QFC killer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kashmere moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The QFC killer lands with a shot to the body.
Kashmere seems to have recovered his senses.
The QFC killer tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from The QFC killer misses the target.
The QFC killer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kashmere is out of range and The QFC killer settles back down.
The QFC killer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kashmere can do to turn this around?
Kashmere keeps the fight on the outside.
Kashmere throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The QFC killer was covering up waiting for the punch and Kashmere finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kashmere is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kashmere tries to free his leg and advance position but The QFC killer is retaining full guard.
Kashmere postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kashmere tries to free his leg and advance position but The QFC killer is retaining full guard.
Kashmere trying to control the position from guard on top but The QFC killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Kashmere looking to sit in guard and control but The QFC killer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kashmere wants to sweep but no luck.
Kashmere keeping full guard, as The QFC killer tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kashmere fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The QFC killer manages to avoid it.
John The QFC killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The QFC killer pushes Kashmere away with a front kick.
The QFC killer cracks Kashmere with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kashmere looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can The QFC killer finish him?
That has opened up Joey Kashmere's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The QFC killer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The QFC killer pushes Kashmere up against the cage in a clinch.
The QFC killer is pressed up against the cage. Kashmere has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The QFC killer down to the mat. The QFC killer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kashmere swats away the attempt to clinch by The QFC killer.
The QFC killer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kashmere avoids the head kick by The QFC killer.
The QFC killer throws a head kick that misses.
The QFC killer throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from The QFC killer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kashmere is defended easily by The QFC killer.
John The QFC killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Kashmere.
The QFC killer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kashmere paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kashmere feints and as The QFC killer raises his hands in defense, Kashmere changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The QFC killer wants to sweep here but Kashmere controlling him for the moment.
Kashmere postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kashmere tries to free his leg and advance position but The QFC killer is retaining full guard.
Kashmere drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The QFC killer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kashmere has The QFC killer in his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The QFC killer won't allow Kashmere to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The QFC killer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Kashmere's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick from The QFC killer lands but Kashmere takes it in his stride.
Kashmere shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The QFC killer's guard.
The QFC killer trying to keep a closed guard but Kashmere is proving a slippery customer.
The QFC killer keeping moving, preventing Kashmere from controlling successfully.
Kashmere postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The QFC killer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kashmere, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kashmere has his foot on The QFC killer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The QFC killer works his way back into a safe position though.
Kashmere takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The QFC killer preventing the sweep.
Kashmere has an active guard here but The QFC killer has managed to pass into half guard.
The QFC killer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kashmere tries to roll over but The QFC killer keeps him under control.
The QFC killer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kashmere wants to improve his position but The QFC killer is controlling well.
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.
Kashmere wants to get back to full guard but The QFC killer has mounted him!
Kashmere is trying to escape the mount.
Kashmere looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kashmere manages to reverse the position and now he's in The QFC killer's guard. Nice work there by Kashmere.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The QFC killer is on top in guard.
Kashmere throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kashmere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The QFC killer controls the pace.
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.
The QFC killer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kashmere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kashmere throws his legs up looking for a submission but The QFC killer uses it to pass to side control.
John The QFC killer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kashmere is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but The QFC killer is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The QFC killer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kashmere is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
John The QFC killer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The QFC killer 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John The QFC killer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brown might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to AC/DC - Thunderstruck. The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith's choice of entrance music: Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. Dan Smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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161 lbs
3 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bart Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith moves away from the strike by Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Brown tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brown lands the left hand.
Smith misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Brown misses the jab.
Brown connects with a single shot there.
Smith throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
A shot to the body from Brown misses
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Brown slips under a jab.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Brown throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Bart Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith works over Brown's head and body with a nice combination.
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 Bart Brown will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Bart Brown has been cut.
It looks like Dan Smith has been cut.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Brown blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Smith is looking to control Brown's arms but Brown gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith tries to stall but Brown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brown wants to break free but Smith has control.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Brown scores with a decent looking hook.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Brown throws a shot to the body.
Brown cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A big right from Brown misses.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to de liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown throws and low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Dan Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown lands a nice shot 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!
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Brown misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Brown dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Brown throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brown in his tracks.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Brown stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bart Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith slips a straight right by Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Brown punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown lands a jab to the nose.
Brown swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith slips under a jab.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Brown is looking to score with low kicks.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Brown misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Brown tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Brown lands a body shot.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dan Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ralphus Rape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ward's choice of entrance music: Spazz - Campaign For Emo Destruction. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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19
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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19
181 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ralphus Rape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Ward!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Rape is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ward is defended easily by Rape.
Rape showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ward.
Rape lands with a straight right. Ward didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Max Ward has been cut.
Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Rape shows good takedown defense.
Ward will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rape lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Max Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rape paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ward is rocked!
Rape tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Rape finish him?
Ward misses with an uppercut.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.
Rape cracks Ward with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward misses with a series of wild punches.
Rape uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ward.
Ward misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rape lands a big uppercut and Ward crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ward looks OK. Rape waves Ward back to his feet!
Rape thumps Ward with a low kick.
Ward looks gassed!
Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rape circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ward to the canvas! Ward doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Rape keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralphus Rape!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Art Metroman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Ryzhkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Art Metroman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
142 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Metroman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuri Ryzhkov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metroman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ryzhkov's guard.
Metroman preventing the sweep.
Ryzhkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Metroman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Metroman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Metroman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ryzhkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Metroman looking to pass the guard.
Ryzhkov has an active guard here but Metroman has managed to pass into half guard.
Metroman is trying to control. Ryzhkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Metroman works his way into side control.
Metroman gets to mount! Ryzhkov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryzhkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metroman wants to control the pace but Ryzhkov is squirming around nicely.
Metroman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Metroman looking for a guillotine from mount but Ryzhkov is having none of it.
Ryzhkov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ryzhkov has gone for a leg lock! Metroman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ryzhkov's guard.
Metroman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ryzhkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Metroman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ryzhkov looks gassed!
Metroman wants to control from the top but Ryzhkov keeps moving.
Metroman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metroman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ryzhkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Metroman trying to control but Ryzhkov is working from the bottom.
Metroman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Metroman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ryzhkov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Metroman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Metroman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metroman is trying to control the action in half guard but Ryzhkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ryzhkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Metroman is pressing down on Ryzhkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ryzhkov is holding on for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ryzhkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Metroman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ryzhkov is looking for a sweep. Metroman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ryzhkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Metroman pulls his head out easily.
Ryzhkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Metroman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ryzhkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Metroman pulls his head out easily.
Metroman trying to control the pace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metroman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Metroman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ryzhkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Metroman.
Ryzhkov tries to get to full guard but Metroman has control of the leg.
Ryzhkov looking for submissions off his back.
Metroman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryzhkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Art Metroman 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.
Metroman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ryzhkov was covering up waiting for the punch and Metroman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ryzhkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryzhkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Metroman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Metroman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryzhkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryzhkov, not yet.
Metroman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ryzhkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Metroman wants to pass the guard but Ryzhkov is keeping the position.
Ryzhkov is breathing heavily.
Metroman stopping the sweep attempt from Ryzhkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metroman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Metroman misses with the ground and pound.
Metroman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ryzhkov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Metroman staying calm.
Metroman is trying to get an arm triangle but Ryzhkov is defending well.
The referee asks Metroman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Metroman prefers to stall for the moment though.
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.
Metroman is looking to take a break and control but Ryzhkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ryzhkov is looking for a sweep.
Metroman working the ground and pound but Ryzhkov is defending the strikes.
Ryzhkov sneaks back into half guard.
Ryzhkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryzhkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ryzhkov actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ryzhkov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Metroman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Metroman is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metroman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryzhkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryzhkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Metroman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ryzhkov for as long as he can get away with.
Metroman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryzhkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryzhkov keeping moving, preventing Metroman from controlling successfully.
Ryzhkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Metroman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryzhkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Ryzhkov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Metroman escapes and throws Ryzhkov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ryzhkov tries to improve position but can't.
Metroman throws an elbow but Ryzhkov slips to the side and avoids it well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Metroman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ryzhkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Metroman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Metroman advances to half guard.
Art Metroman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Metroman in particular looking to stall.
Ryzhkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Art Metroman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Metroman moves into the clinch successfully.
Metroman manages to pull guard.
Ryzhkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Metroman is keeping the position for now.
Ryzhkov drops back looking for a leg! Metroman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Metroman manages to kick Ryzhkov off! Ryzhkov jumps back into Metroman's guard.
Metroman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryzhkov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Metroman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ryzhkov has Metroman in his guard.
Ryzhkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Metroman defends it easily.
Ryzhkov has an active guard here but Metroman has managed to pass into half guard.
Ryzhkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metroman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Metroman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ryzhkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Metroman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Metroman moves nicely into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ryzhkov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Metroman off and has taken his back!
Metroman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Metroman is looking to control Ryzhkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Metroman avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metroman keeping hold of Ryzhkov's head, controlling as best he can.
Metroman won't allow Ryzhkov to pass to mount.
Ryzhkov looking for a submission but Metroman manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Ryzhkov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Metroman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Metroman has escaped and now he's on top!
Ryzhkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Metroman controls the pace.
Metroman advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metroman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ryzhkov's legs.
Metroman trying to control the action but Ryzhkov is working from the bottom.
Metroman advances to full mount.
Yuri Ryzhkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metroman looking to control but Ryzhkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Metroman prevents Ryzhkov from getting the reversal.
Metroman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Metroman working for a submission but Ryzhkov is keeping him at bay.
Ryzhkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Metroman has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Metroman trying to control but Ryzhkov is having none of it.
Metroman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ryzhkov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ryzhkov tries to reverse the position but Metroman maintains control.
Metroman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ryzhkov is looking to escape.
Metroman looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metroman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ryzhkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Metroman has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Art Metroman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Metroman 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Art Metroman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slick Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane has chosen Gang of Four - I love a Man in Uniform as his entrance music. Tommy Kane told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slick Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Kane!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kane is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Kane circles away and we're back to standing.
Kane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kane throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Kane misses with a looping right.
Kane swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Kane pushes his legs off easily.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Kane defends easily.
Kane wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kane defends well.
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.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson is pressing down on Kane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kane is holding on for now.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson prevents Kane from standing back up.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Kane won't allow it.
Kane wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Kane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Kane is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Kane circles away.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kane circles away.
Kane throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Kane, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Kane against the cage but Kane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Kane keeps it at a distance.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Kane against the cage.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Kane.
Kane using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Kane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kane lands with a short shot to the head.
Kane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kane holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kane working Johnson over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane lands a knee to the body.
Kane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Kane lands a nice elbow.
Kane lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
It looks like Slick Johnson has been cut.
Kane scores with a knee to the head.
Kane gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Kane.
Kane has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Kane manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kane works his way into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Kane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slick Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Kane is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Kane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kane misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Kane on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Kane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Kane counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Kane wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Kane working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
Kane creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Johnson is not content to let Kane control the position.
Kane throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Kane.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kane prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kane's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Kane is keeping the position.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Kane is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Kane looking for a sweep. Not yet Kane, not yet.
Johnson is fighting to break Kane's control of his arms but Kane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kane clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Johnson manages to end up in side control.
Kane looks to move to half guard but instead Johnson has passed into mount! Damn!
Johnson landing punches.
Kane tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kane turns into him and now he's in Johnson's guard.
Tommy Kane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Kane defends easily.
Kane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kane has passed into side control.
An elbow from Kane crashes against the mat.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson is trying to control Kane's posture but Kane avoids it.
Johnson tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kane's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Kane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Slick Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson avoids the body shot from Kane.
Kane is looking to clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Kane circles away easily
letting Kane counter with a right hand.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kane throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Kane finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane with a nice head shot there.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Kane controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Kane. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kane misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Kane swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Kane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kane has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Johnson regains guard immediately.
Kane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kane has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Kane wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kane's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson won't allow Kane to sweep him here.
Johnson won't allow Kane to get back to his feet.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Kane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Kane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kane's guard.
Johnson trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kane's guard.
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.
Kane regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Johnson.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Kane seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kane is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Kane really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slick Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kane counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Kane scores with punches from side control.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kane scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Kane manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson is pushing down on Kane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kane is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Kane defends it.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Kane is defending well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stalling away here and it's allowed Kane to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kane looking for a sweep. Not yet Kane, not yet.
Kane pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
Kane working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Kane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Kane postures up.
Johnson working for a triangle but Kane defends it easily.
Kane connects with a couple of short punches.
Kane trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kane wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Kane moves into the clinch.
Kane has hold of one of Johnson's legs. Johnson is fighting the takedown attempt but Kane gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kane is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Johnson.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Kane tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Johnson wants to control but Kane postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson cracks Kane with a solid left hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kane holds on and takes a little breather.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
Kane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Kane dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Slick Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kane tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Slick Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kane throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kane lands with a shot to the body.
Kane throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Kane counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kane is looking to get to half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kane is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kane regains half guard.
Kane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson uses his free foot to push down on Kane's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kane.
Kane defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Johnson.
Johnson wants to take his opponent's back but Kane doesn't allow it.
Johnson misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kane prevents Johnson from taking his back.
Kane is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
Kane is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Kane avoids a series of strikes thrown by Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Kane is squirming around nicely.
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kane manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Johnson working away.
Johnson in side control, throwing shots but Kane defends.
Kane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kane is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kane connects with the punch.
Johnson tries to clinch but Kane moves away
letting Kane counter with a right hand.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Kane counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kane's back!
Slick Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson doesn't have the hooks in and Kane manages to turn into his guard.
Kane wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Tommy Kane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson misses with a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Kane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kane 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 46:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Kane!
Tommy Kane is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Passthe Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Dettmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bong comes to the cage accompanied by Dopethrone. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dettmann's choice of entrance music: Marcel Dettmann - Kernel. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Passthe Bong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcel Dettmann!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dettmann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bong is fending him off so far but Dettmann persists. Nope, Bong circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bong. Dettmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bong wants it to stay on the feet.
Bong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dettmann finds it's way round the side to connect with Bong's head.
Dettmann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bong.
Dettmann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Passthe Bong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcel Dettmann.
Bong lands a nice uppercut.
Dettmann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bong walks away with a smile on his face. Dettmann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bong misses with an uppercut. Dettmann saw that one coming.
Dettmann shoots in for a double leg but Bong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dettmann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dettmann moves away.
Dettmann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dettmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bong moves away.
Bong throws a jab when Dettmann was well out of range.
Bong misses with an uppercut. Dettmann saw that one coming.
Passthe Bong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dettmann. Bong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dettmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bong.
Bong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dettmann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bong thows a body shot but no joy.
Bong throws an overhand right that lands on Dettmann's shoulder, as Dettmann tries to avoid the shot.
Dettmann moves away from the strike by Bong.
Bong is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dettmann's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dettmann digs a good body shot into Bong's ribs.
Bong connects with a right hand. Dettmann shakes it off.
Bong cracks Dettmann with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Dettmann tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bong pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Dettmann is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Passthe Bong!
Passthe Bong retains his lightweight title!
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