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Sacrifice: Patterson v Velnart PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ariel Ubericles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and De Ezel van de Reuzel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van de Reuzel has chosen For A Few Dollars More as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. De Ezel van de Reuzel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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209 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ariel Ubericles! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, De Ezel van de Reuzel! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! van de Reuzel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ubericles looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Ubericles looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! van de Reuzel wants to control but Ubericles is keeping him busy. van de Reuzel scoring with punches and elbows. van de Reuzel works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. van de Reuzel in side control lands a decent elbow. van de Reuzel landing a few strikes. Ubericles is trying to get back to half guard. van de Reuzel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ubericles to see if he's OK. van de Reuzel cracks Ubericles with a big elbow. Ubericles takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
van de Reuzel is looking to take a break and control but Ubericles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. van de Reuzel lands some shots froms side control. This has been an exciting period of action! Ubericles is working to avoid the ground and pound but van de Reuzel connects with a decent elbow. van de Reuzel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ubericles will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ubericles on the wrong end of some ground and pound. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. van de Reuzel working the head and body with strikes. Check out the look on van de Reuzel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ubericles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. van de Reuzel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ubericles will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. van de Reuzel working the head with strikes. van de Reuzel wants to control but Ubericles is keeping him busy. van de Reuzel in side control, just content to control the action for now. van de Reuzel is chipping away with strikes.
van de Reuzel scores with punches from side control. van de Reuzel scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ubericles takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. van de Reuzel lands some shots froms side control. van de Reuzel is putting a hurting on Ubericles here, landing some big shots from side control. van de Reuzel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. The referee asks van de Reuzel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. van de Reuzel prefers to stall for the moment though. Ubericles taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. van de Reuzel cracks Ubericles with a big elbow. A lull in the action here as van de Reuzel stalls from top position. van de Reuzel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ubericles some visible discomfort.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round. van de Reuzel looks up at the clock and then as Ubericles takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, van de Reuzel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
van de Reuzel working the ground and pound. Ubericles is not content to let van de Reuzel control the position. van de Reuzel working the ground and pound from side control. van de Reuzel is working Ubericles over with some ground and pound from side control. van de Reuzel trying to control the position but Ubericles is working away. van de Reuzel looks up at the clock and then as Ubericles takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, van de Reuzel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
van de Reuzel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ubericles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. van de Reuzel lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Ubericles is looking to reverse the position. Ubericles on the wrong end of some ground and pound. van de Reuzel working the head and body with strikes. van de Reuzel looks up at the clock and then as Ubericles takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, van de Reuzel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round. van de Reuzel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ubericles is rocked! Ubericles on the wrong end of some ground and pound. van de Reuzel cracks Ubericles with a big right hand but Ubericles just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ubericles is working to avoid the ground and pound but van de Reuzel connects with a decent elbow. Ubericles tries to improve position but can't. van de Reuzel is working Ubericles over with some ground and pound from side control. Ubericles is being controlled here. van de Reuzel working the body and head with strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ubericles is working to avoid the ground and pound but van de Reuzel connects with a decent elbow. Check out the look on van de Reuzel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ubericles is not in a great position here, taking some shots. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. van de Reuzel cracks Ubericles with a big elbow. Ubericles is positioning himself to get back to half guard. van de Reuzel works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
De Ezel van de Reuzel 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.
van de Reuzel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. van de Reuzel scoring with punches and elbows. van de Reuzel cracks Ubericles with a big elbow. Ubericles is not content to let van de Reuzel control the position. Ubericles takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. van de Reuzel lands an elbow. van de Reuzel remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. van de Reuzel scoring with punches and elbows. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. van de Reuzel is staying tight to Ubericles's torso, preventing him from escaping. De Ezel van de Reuzel has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. van de Reuzel in side control lands a decent elbow. van de Reuzel wants to control but Ubericles is keeping him busy. van de Reuzel working the ground and pound from side control. Ubericles is trying to get back to half guard. van de Reuzel scores with punches from side control. van de Reuzel wants to control but Ubericles is keeping him busy. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Ubericles taking a bit of punishment here - van de Reuzel scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Check out the look on van de Reuzel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
van de Reuzel looks up at the clock and then as Ubericles takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, van de Reuzel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A lull in the action here. Ubericles is positioning himself to get back to half guard. van de Reuzel working the ground and pound. van de Reuzel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ubericles to see if he's OK. van de Reuzel is looking to take a break and control but Ubericles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. van de Reuzel landing strikes. Ubericles taking a bit of punishment here - van de Reuzel scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. van de Reuzel lands a nice forearm strike. van de Reuzel landing a few strikes. van de Reuzel cracks Ubericles with a big elbow. van de Reuzel is looking to take a break and control but Ubericles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ubericles is being controlled here. van de Reuzel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. van de Reuzel is working Ubericles over with some ground and pound from side control. Ubericles is trying to improve his position. van de Reuzel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. van de Reuzel lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. van de Reuzel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. van de Reuzel is chipping away with strikes.
van de Reuzel landing a few strikes. Oh Ubericles is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Ubericles tries to buck van de Reuzel off but van de Reuzel is having none of it. van de Reuzel is chipping away with strikes.
van de Reuzel scores with punches from side control. van de Reuzel controls the position. Check out the look on van de Reuzel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
van de Reuzel in side control lands a decent elbow. van de Reuzel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. van de Reuzel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. van de Reuzel happy to just control the position for now. Ubericles seems to have got his legs back now. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! van de Reuzel wants to control but Ubericles is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
De Ezel van de Reuzel 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 ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
van de Reuzel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. van de Reuzel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Ubericles is staying active underneath van de Reuzel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. van de Reuzel scoring with strikes to the body and head. van de Reuzel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. van de Reuzel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Ubericles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. van de Reuzel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. van de Reuzel in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
van de Reuzel dominating with strikes here. van de Reuzel lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. A nice elbow there by van de Reuzel. The referee warns Ubericles that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
van de Reuzel controlling his opponent. van de Reuzel landing strikes, looking to finish! Ubericles really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
van de Reuzel scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ubericles?
That's two minutes gone in the round. van de Reuzel lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. van de Reuzel working the ground and pound effectively.
van de Reuzel landing punches. van de Reuzel controlling from mount. Ubericles is desperately trying to improve his position but van de Reuzel has a good base and remains in mount. van de Reuzel has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ubericles's face.
Ubericles tries to hold on but van de Reuzel pushes him away. van de Reuzel controlling the position easily from mount. van de Reuzel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. van de Reuzel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
van de Reuzel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Ubericles is squirming around, avoiding van de Reuzel's attempts to control the action. van de Reuzel landing shots from mount. Ubericles tries to get back to half guard but can't. van de Reuzel putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Ubericles is trying desperately to improve position. Ubericles is in a horrible position here. van de Reuzel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
van de Reuzel is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ubericles can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round. van de Reuzel lands a heavy elbow. van de Reuzel working away from the top, dropping strikes. van de Reuzel looking to finish Ubericles with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ubericles! Ariel Ubericles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A big strike lands for van de Reuzel! That's really hurt Ubericles and he's turned his back - van de Reuzel keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! van de Reuzel Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). De Ezel van de Reuzel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Carraretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claud Van Staaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manuel Carraretto! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Claud Van Staaden! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Carraretto throws a body punch but Van Staaden moves out of range. Carraretto moves in looking to clinch but Van Staaden pushes him off. Carraretto tries to clinch there but Van Staaden circles away.
Carraretto tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Staaden throws a right and a left that both miss. Carraretto throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Van Staaden moves out of range of the body kick from Carraretto.
Carraretto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Staaden throws out the jab. Carraretto fails with a takedown attempt. Van Staaden throws a right and a left that both miss. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carraretto throws a quick inside leg kick. Manuel Carraretto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Carraretto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carraretto with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Carraretto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A thudding body kick lands there by Carraretto!
Van Staaden looks gassed! Van Staaden tries to keep at a distance but Carraretto has taken the fight into the clinch. Carraretto tries to land a knee to the head but Van Staaden blocks with his arms.
Van Staaden tries to break free but Carraretto pushes him back against the ropes. Carraretto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carraretto unloads a knee to the mid-section. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Carraretto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Carraretto tries to land a knee to the head but Van Staaden blocks with his arms.
Carraretto jumps guard but Van Staaden stands there with Carraretto around his waist. Carraretto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Carraretto. That's going to take a lot out of him. Carraretto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Carraretto tries to pull guard but Van Staaden holds him up against the ropes and eventually Carraretto drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carraretto manages to break the clinch.
Van Staaden takes a swing at Carraretto's ribcage but misses. Carraretto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Carraretto wants to clinch. Van Staaden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carraretto can pounce on him.
Van Staaden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carraretto. Van Staaden misses with a two punch combination.
Carraretto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Carraretto lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carraretto scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Carraretto scores with a spinning back kick! That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Staaden crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Carraretto - the referee stops the clock and Van Staaden gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Carraretto. Van Staaden manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Carraretto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carraretto lands a high kick to the side of Van Staaden's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Carraretto dives into guard, looking to finish.
Van Staaden is rocked!
It looks like Claud Van Staaden has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carraretto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Van Staaden is still in real trouble! Can Carraretto finish him? Carraretto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Van Staaden seems to have recovered his senses. Carraretto throws an elbow but Van Staaden slips to the side and avoids it well. Van Staaden parries the strikes from Carraretto easily there. Carraretto is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Van Staaden to escape.
Van Staaden avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Carraretto. Carraretto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Carraretto misses with the ground and pound. Carraretto has knee on belly and moves into mount. Carraretto thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Carraretto there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Carraretto misses with a head shot. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Carraretto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Carraretto there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Carraretto has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Van Staaden's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Carraretto dominated that round. The cut man is working on Claud Van Staaden's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Carraretto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Manuel Carraretto is winning the standup battle so far. Carraretto throws a leg kick which misses Van Staaden's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Staaden tries to avoid it. Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Carraretto throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Van Staaden is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Manuel Carraretto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Gustavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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176 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Gustavo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alheib Al Jurr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gustavo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Gustavo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Alheib Al Jurr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gustavo's waist but Gustavo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alheib Al Jurr off to one side. Gustavo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Alheib Al Jurr shoots for a takedown but Gustavo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Pablo Gustavo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr. Gustavo stuffs the takedown. Gustavo fails in his attempt to clinch. Gustavo tries to clinch up. Gustavo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Alheib Al Jurr paws at him with a jab and circles away. Gustavo doesn't manage to clinch there - Alheib Al Jurr circles away.
Pablo Gustavo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gustavo avoids a low kick by using good footwork. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gustavo throws a series of strikes that have Alheib Al Jurr backpedaling.
Alheib Al Jurr pushes Gustavo up against the ropes in a clinch. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Alheib Al Jurr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Alheib Al Jurr is trying to break the clinch but Gustavo has him pressed against the ropes. Alheib Al Jurr tries for a takedown but Gustavo manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gustavo wants to get back to striking at distance but Alheib Al Jurr won't allow it.
Gustavo tries to pull guard but Alheib Al Jurr won't allow it.
Gustavo is trying to maintain a safe position but Alheib Al Jurr gets an underhook and turns Gustavo into the ropes. Gustavo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alheib Al Jurr's efforts to push away. Alheib Al Jurr effectively controlling the action here. Gustavo can't break the clinch.
Gustavo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Alheib Al Jurr tries for a takedown but Gustavo manages to get underhooks.
Gustavo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alheib Al Jurr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gustavo tries to clinch but fails miserably and Alheib Al Jurr moves into the clinch. Gustavo is pressed up against the ropes. Alheib Al Jurr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gustavo down to the mat. Gustavo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Alheib Al Jurr shoots in for a double leg but Gustavo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Alheib Al Jurr closes the distance and clinches. Gustavo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alheib Al Jurr is keeping busy. Gustavo tries to break free but Alheib Al Jurr pushes him back against the ropes. Gustavo misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alheib Al Jurr wants a takedown.
Gustavo is looking to break free of the clinch but Alheib Al Jurr has double underhooks. Gustavo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alheib Al Jurr wants a takedown.
Gustavo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alheib Al Jurr's efforts to push away. Alheib Al Jurr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Alheib Al Jurr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gustavo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Alheib Al Jurr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gustavo or not. Alheib Al Jurr is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. Gustavo blocks an elbow strike from Alheib Al Jurr.
Gustavo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Alheib Al Jurr tries to score a body lock takedown but Gustavo shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Alheib Al Jurr looks gassed! Alheib Al Jurr has had enough of the clinch but Gustavo keeps him there for the moment. Gustavo is trying to break free. Gustavo working hard to break the clinch. Alheib Al Jurr jumps into guard, dragging Gustavo to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alheib Al Jurr keeping moving, preventing Gustavo from controlling successfully. Alheib Al Jurr keeping full guard, as Gustavo tries to pass. Alheib Al Jurr doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gustavo pushes down on Alheib Al Jurr's leg and manages to get into half guard. Alheib Al Jurr is looking to improve his position.
Alheib Al Jurr is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustavo.
Gustavo is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
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. Alheib Al Jurr is not content to let Gustavo control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Alheib Al Jurr closes the distance and clinches. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Alheib Al Jurr tries for a takedown but Gustavo manages to get underhooks.
Gustavo prevents the takedown attempt.
Gustavo can't break the clinch.
Gustavo looking to slow down the pace here. 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 Pablo Gustavo will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Alheib Al Jurr blocks a head kick by Gustavo.
Gustavo misses with a series of wild punches.
Gustavo has a takedown stuffed. Alheib Al Jurr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gustavo. Alheib Al Jurr shoots in for a takedown but Gustavo shows good takedown defense. The fight moves into the clinch position. Gustavo looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gustavo keeps control of Alheib Al Jurr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Gustavo jumps guard.
Gustavo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alheib Al Jurr 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. Gustavo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Gustavo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Alheib Al Jurr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gustavo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Alheib Al Jurr controlling from the top position. Gustavo is looking to stand up but Alheib Al Jurr isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Alheib Al Jurr looking to pass the guard. Alheib Al Jurr trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustavo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Gustavo wants to clinch and Alheib Al Jurr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Gustavo fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Gustavo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gustavo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alheib Al Jurr's efforts to push away. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Gustavo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alheib Al Jurr tries to pull guard but Gustavo won't allow it.
Alheib Al Jurr ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alheib Al Jurr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Alheib Al Jurr looking for a sweep. Not yet Alheib Al Jurr, not yet. Alheib Al Jurr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustavo is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alheib Al Jurr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustavo is aware though and is defending well. Alheib Al Jurr is breathing heavily. Gustavo works a leg free and moves into half guard. Alheib Al Jurr is not content to let Gustavo control the position. Gustavo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Alheib Al Jurr. Alheib Al Jurr tries to improve position but can't. Alheib Al Jurr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Gustavo gets to mount! Alheib Al Jurr was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Gustavo is working for a guillotine from mount but Alheib Al Jurr frees his head quite easily.
Gustavo stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Alheib Al Jurr avoids the head kick by Gustavo.
Alheib Al Jurr misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gustavo darts in trying to clinch and Alheib Al Jurr counters with a lovely shot to the body. Alheib Al Jurr misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gustavo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gustavo tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Alheib Al Jurr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Alheib Al Jurr. Alheib Al Jurr tries to pull guard but Gustavo won't allow it.
Alheib Al Jurr tries to score a body lock takedown but Gustavo shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Gustavo is trying to force a seperation but Alheib Al Jurr has the dominant position. Alheib Al Jurr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gustavo smiles and moves away.
Pablo Gustavo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr. Alheib Al Jurr shoots in for a double leg but Gustavo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alheib Al Jurr avoids the head kick by Gustavo.
Gustavo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alheib Al Jurr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Gustavo trying to control but Alheib Al Jurr is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alheib Al Jurr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gustavo defends well. Alheib Al Jurr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gustavo trying to control the position from guard on top but Alheib Al Jurr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gustavo won't allow Alheib Al Jurr to sweep him here. Gustavo trying to control the position from guard on top but Alheib Al Jurr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Alheib Al Jurr looking for a sweep. Not yet Alheib Al Jurr, not yet.
That's two 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. Alheib Al Jurr is looking for a triangle but Gustavo pushes his legs off easily.
Gustavo stands up and waves to Alheib Al Jurr to follow him. Alheib Al Jurr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gustavo misses with a jab to the body
and Alheib Al Jurr counters with a left to the body. Gustavo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alheib Al Jurr. That did some damage! Gustavo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alheib Al Jurr defends it nicely. Gustavo looks to clinch and Alheib Al Jurr counters with a left to the body. Alheib Al Jurr fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alheib Al Jurr misses with a takedown attempt - Gustavo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Gustavo closes the distance looking to clinch and Alheib Al Jurr counters by moving into the clinch. Gustavo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Alheib Al Jurr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alheib Al Jurr pressing his opponent against the ropes. Alheib Al Jurr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gustavo avoids it. Alheib Al Jurr fails to pull guard.
Alheib Al Jurr can't get the takedown.
Gustavo tries to pull guard but Alheib Al Jurr won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alheib Al Jurr. Gustavo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Gustavo looking to stall.
Gustavo prevents the takedown attempt.
Gustavo fails to pull guard.
Alheib Al Jurr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alheib Al Jurr can do anything to dispel that myth. Alheib Al Jurr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Gustavo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Alheib Al Jurr wants to sweep here but Gustavo controlling him for the moment. Gustavo trying to control the position from guard on top but Alheib Al Jurr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr. I think Alheib Al Jurr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quesemesube Elcolesterol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Winnicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winnicki has chosen Kid Rock Bawitdaba as his entrance music. Quesemesube Elcolesterol has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quesemesube Elcolesterol! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Winnicki! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Elcolesterol closes the distance and clinches up with Winnicki, looking for a takedown. Elcolesterol pushes Winnicki against the ropes but Winnicki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Elcolesterol throws a big shot that misses. Winnicki lands a head kick!
Winnicki scores with a kick to the body.
Elcolesterol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winnicki. Elcolesterol takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Winnicki throws a good cross that connects.
Winnicki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winnicki misses with a two punch combination.
Elcolesterol takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Winnicki throws a push kick but Elcolesterol slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round. Winnicki throws a body kick that misses. Winnicki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Winnicki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Elcolesterol blocks a head kick by Winnicki.
Winnicki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Winnicki looks to land a body kick but Elcolesterol moved away. A head kick by Elcolesterol misses and Winnicki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Elcolesterol is breathing heavily. Winnicki throws a nice head kick!
Winnicki misses with a wild body shot. Winnicki connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Winnicki throws a nice head kick!
Elcolesterol is rocked! Jan Winnicki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Winnicki throws a half hearted mid kick. A head kick by Winnicki misses and Elcolesterol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Winnicki thows a body kick. Elcolesterol tries to catch it but that hurt him. Winnicki lands a front kick. Winnicki connects with a high kick. Oh Elcolesterol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Elcolesterol takes a kick to the side of the head. Winnicki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Elcolesterol seems to have got his legs back now. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Winnicki.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Winnicki lands a big head kick that sends Elcolesterol tumbling to the mat! Winnicki takes a step backwards and waves Elcolesterol back to his feet - he wants the finish! Whack! Winnicki lands a heavy head kick that drops Elcolesterol. The ref tackles Winnicki to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Elcolesterol was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jan Winnicki!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Marcurius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Hawthorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Marcurius could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jackson Hawthorn's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Marcurius! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Hawthorn! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hawthorn shoots for a double leg takedown but Marcurius sprawls well. He's pushed Hawthorn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Hawthorn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marcurius avoids it really well and circles away. No luck with that takedown attempt from Hawthorn. Alexander Marcurius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hawthorn. Hawthorn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hawthorn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Marcurius is bucking up trying to escape but Hawthorn cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Hawthorn breaks from Marcurius's wrist control and lands an elbow. Marcurius working to try and regain half guard.
Hawthorn lands a big shot there that rocks Marcurius but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hawthorn loads up with a big shot that hurts Marcurius! He's pulled Hawthorn in close but Hawthorn has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Marcurius survive? More strikes from Hawthorn and Marcurius is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jackson Hawthorn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiis DeKuyt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeKuyt comes to the ring accompanied by Wynona's Big Brown Beaver. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jiis DeKuyt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Couture! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Couture tries for a takedown but DeKuyt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Couture shoots for a takedown but DeKuyt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Couture shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Couture was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Couture trying to control but DeKuyt is having none of it. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Couture looking to control and managing it successfully. DeKuyt is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round. DeKuyt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DeKuyt tries to get out of the position. Couture misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Couture wants to control the pace but DeKuyt is squirming around nicely. DeKuyt is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Couture raining down shots from the mount! DeKuyt is trying to stand up.
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. DeKuyt is desperately trying to improve his position but Couture has a good base and remains in mount. Couture controlling the pace for now. Couture thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Couture tries to control but DeKuyt wriggling away.
Despite being in the dominant position, Randy Couture just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. DeKuyt lands the left hand. Jiis DeKuyt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. DeKuyt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Couture doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Couture walks into a jab. Couture blocks a jab. DeKuyt sizes up Couture with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Randy Couture has been cut. DeKuyt scores with a nice head shot. 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! Couture avoids the body shot from DeKuyt.
Good exchange - DeKuyt coming out on top.
Couture is rocked! DeKuyt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. DeKuyt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. DeKuyt throws out a loose jab but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it. DeKuyt misses with a hook. Some wild striking there from DeKuyt.
No luck for Couture with that takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiis DeKuyt dominated that round. The cut man is working on Randy Couture's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DeKuyt with a body punch. A glancing blow. Couture takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. DeKuyt looks to land a left hand but Couture moved out of range nicely. A right-left combo lands from DeKuyt. Couture is still on wobbly legs! Can DeKuyt finish him? DeKuyt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Couture slips under a jab from DeKuyt. DeKuyt misses with the combination.
Couture seems to have recovered his senses. DeKuyt tries to bum rush Couture with a series of wild strikes but Couture uses good footwork to avoid the assault. DeKuyt scores with the left hand. Couture knows he should have avoided that one. DeKuyt throws a monster overhand right that drops Couture! DeKuyt follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jiis DeKuyt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Van Hannegem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rampage!!. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinton Jackson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Van Hannegem! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson scores with a takedown into Van Hannegem's guard. Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Jackson thows a big elbow that misses. Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Hannegem works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Van Hannegem trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Van Hannegem striking off his back but it's not causing Jackson any problems. Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Van Hannegem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Van Hannegem drops Jackson with a beautiful combination! Jackson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Van Hannegem is looking for the KO!
It looks like Quinton Jackson has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jackson throws a combination that misses and Van Hannegem counters with a right hand from hell and Jackson is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Van Hannegem!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takayoshi Asano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corey Andrews is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takayoshi Asano! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Corey Andrews! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Asano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrews.
Asano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asano lands a body shot.
Andrews blocks a low kick nicely. Asano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrews manages to avoid it. Asano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrews was well out of range. Poor timing from Asano. Asano scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Corey Andrews has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Asano throws a right and a left that both miss. Andrews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asano.
Andrews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asano.
Andrews fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Andrews takes a body punch but keeps moving. Andrews looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round. Asano misses with a body shot.
Asano is looking to score with low kicks. A looping hook to the body misses from Asano. Andrews does a little dance to reset his feet. Asano is looking to chop away at Andrews's legs. A shot to the body from Asano misses and Andrews counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andrews. Asano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Asano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Asano digs a good hook to Andrews's body.
This has been an exciting period of action! A looping hook to the body misses from Asano. Andrews does a little dance to reset his feet. Andrews avoids the body shot from Asano.
Asano throws a leg kick but Andrews sees it coming and checks it nicely. Takayoshi Asano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Asano just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Asano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Asano misses with a body shot.
Asano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asano throws out a leg kick but Andrews moves out of range and Asano only half commits. Andrews fails with a takedown attempt. Asano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrews bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Andrews thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Asano is trying to control Andrews's posture but Andrews avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Asano prevents Andrews from moving into mount. Andrews looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Andrews tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Asano has one of Andrews's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Asano is looking for a sweep. Asano stops Andrews from passing to mount.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Asano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrews moves away. Asano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Andrews slips a straight right by Asano. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Asano misses with a body shot.
Asano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrews.
Asano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takayoshi Asano dominated that round. The cut man is working on Corey Andrews's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Asano connects with the punch. Asano throws a series of punches but Andrews moves out of range. Asano avoids the head kick by Andrews.
Andrews needs to keep his hands up - Asano had a free shot at his head there. Asano misses with a jab to the body
and Andrews counters with a single leg into guard. Asano didn't expect that. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Andrews is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Asano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Asano has escaped and now he's on top! Asano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andrews on the ground. This has been an exciting period of action! Andrews avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Asano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Asano distracts Andrews with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Asano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrews works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Andrews escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Asano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Andrews is breathing heavily. Andrews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asano is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Andrews avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Andrews bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Asano's guard. Asano keeping full guard, as Andrews tries to pass. Andrews is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Andrews sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Asano's guard. Asano preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
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. Andrews is trying to work for a kimura but Asano is defending well.
Andrews is working for a submission of some sort.
Asano wants to improve his position but Andrews is controlling well.
Andrews is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Asano regains full guard. Nicely done. Andrews is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Asano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Asano has escaped and now he's on top! Asano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrews works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Andrews has his foot on Asano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Asano works his way back into a safe position though. Andrews preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Asano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrews works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Asano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Andrews is looking for a triangle but Asano pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Andrews working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Asano. Asano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Asano looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrews is just out of range. Andrews moves in looking to clinch but Asano pushes him off. Andrews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asano.
Asano takes a swing at Andrews's ribcage but misses. Asano lands with an uppercut that bounces Andrews off the ropes and back into rage. Asano dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Asano is looking to wear down Andrews with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Asano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takayoshi Asano dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Corey Andrews's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Asano lands a two punch combo.
Asano lands the left hand.
That has opened up Corey Andrews's cut even more. Asano misses the shot to the body. Asano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Asano misses with a kick to the body and Andrews counters with a single leg into guard. Asano didn't expect that. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Andrews is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Asano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Asano has escaped and now he's on top! Asano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrews works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Asano wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Andrews is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Asano defends well. Asano passes into half guard. Corey Andrews has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Asano working over Andrews with some ground and pound. Andrews looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Asano thows a huge punch but Andrews dodges it nicely.
Asano drops an elbow to the side of Andrews's head. Asano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andrews's head. Andrews is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asano pulls his head out easily. Asano trying to control from half guard but Andrews is working away. Asano missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Andrews is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asano pulls his head out easily. Asano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A shot to de liver by Asano. Beautiful body shot. Takayoshi Asano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A leg kick checked by Andrews. Asano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Andrews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asano is looking to score with low kicks. Asano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrews moves away. Asano takes a swing at Andrews's ribcage but misses. Andrews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrews.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Asano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Andrews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asano but Asano pushes him off and we're back to square one. A left lands for Asano. Asano tests Andrews's chin there with a solid looking shot. Asano catches Andrews with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The cut above Corey Andrews's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Andrews on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Takayoshi Asano is winning the standup battle so far. Asano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Asano misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Asano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrews was well out of range. Poor timing from Asano. Asano just misses with a punch to the body.
Asano misses with a wild body shot. Andrews finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takayoshi Asano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Asano throws a nice looking combination but Andrews bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Asano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrews was well out of range. Poor timing from Asano. Asano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Asano digs a good hook to Andrews's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Asano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrews.
Asano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corey Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Asano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Andrews backs up against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight! Takayoshi Asano showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asano, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takayoshi Asano!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boobba Weed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Motumba Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boobba Weed! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Motumba Zulu! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Weed shoots in for a takedown but Zulu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Zulu cracks Weed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Boobba Weed has been cut. Weed tries to clinch but Zulu is having none of it. Weed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weed. Zulu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zulu wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boobba Weed. That's going to take a lot out of him. Weed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zulu as he avoids it easily. Zulu just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Weed lands a high kick!
Weed slips a jab and a cross from Zulu.
Boobba Weed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Weed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Zulu slaps away a takedown attempt from Weed, before circling back to the center of the mat. Zulu scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zulu scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action! Weed throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zulu's waist but Zulu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weed off to one side. Weed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zulu swivels and escapes. Weed shoots in but no luck this time. Zulu stuffs the takedown. Weed is breathing heavily. Zulu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Nice takedown defense from Zulu. No joy for Weed on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zulu throws an overhand right that lands on Weed's shoulder, as Weed tries to avoid the shot. Weed fails to land the takedown. Weed shoots in but Zulu avoids the takedown attempt easily. Zulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Weed is just out of range. Weed fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Zulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Weed is just out of range. Weed shoots in looking for a takedown. Zulu tries to sprawl out of it but Weed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Zulu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Weed tries for a takedown but Zulu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zulu missing with a left hand there. Weed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Motumba Zulu dominated that round. The cut man is working on Boobba Weed's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weed. Weed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Weed throws a leg kick which misses Zulu's front leg but catches the back leg as Zulu tries to avoid it. Weed scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Zulu is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Weed misses with a looping left. Motumba Zulu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Weed looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Weed shoots in but Zulu avoids the takedown attempt easily. Motumba Zulu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Zulu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Weed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zulu as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boobba Weed. That's going to take a lot out of him. Weed will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. A combination from Zulu does no damage. Weed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zulu tries to avoid it but Weed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zulu to the ground. Zulu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Weed throws a head kick that half lands.
Weed lands a head kick. Zulu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Motumba Zulu has been cut. Weed misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Weed. Weed throws a right hand that Zulu ducks under and follows up with a left that Zulu also avoids with ease. Zulu misses with a double jab
and Weed counters with a takedown into side control. Weed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zulu keeps working. Weed in side control, throwing shots but Zulu defends. Weed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zulu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Weed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Weed trying to control the position but Zulu is working away. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Zulu tries to bench press Weed off him but Weed keeps the position. Weed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zulu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Weed creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zulu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boobba Weed dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Weed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zulu throws a hook but Weed blocks it. Weed dives in and grabs Zulu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zulu pushes down on Weed's head and hops out. A punch combination from Zulu misses. Zulu throws a series of strikes that have Weed backpedaling.
Weed throws a head kick that misses. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Weed is defended easily by Zulu. Boobba Weed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Zulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weed.
That's one minute gone in the round. Weed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boobba Weed. That's going to take a lot out of him. Weed shoots in and drives through. Zulu sprawls well. Weed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zulu.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Weed is defended easily by Zulu. Weed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zulu swivels and escapes. Weed fails with the takedown. Zulu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Weed.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zulu with a body punch. A glancing blow. Weed throws a head kick that half lands.
Weed tries to close the distance and clinch but Zulu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Weed shoots in for a double leg but Zulu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Weed misses the body punch and Zulu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weed thinking. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Weed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Zulu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weed doesn't succeed with the takedown and Zulu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zulu swats away the attempt to clinch by Weed.
And that's the end of the fight! Motumba Zulu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Zulu 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Motumba Zulu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Velnart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patterson comes to the ring accompanied by "I'm Too Sexy". Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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243 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pete Patterson! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Velnart! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Patterson misses with a head kick.
Patterson moves away from the strike by Velnart. Patterson walks into a left hand.
It looks like Pete Patterson has been cut. Velnart throws a hook but Patterson blocks it. Velnart digs a good hook to Patterson's body.
Velnart misses with a looping right. I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Velnart has cracked Patterson with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Velnart lands another huge swinging hook and Patterson tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Patterson, before Velnart can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Velnart! Alex Velnart is the new heavyweight champion!
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