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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Klitschko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rolando Mann's chin.
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183 cm
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200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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173 cm
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Klitschko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rolando Mann! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Klitschko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Matt Klitschko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mann with a lazy takedown attempt and Klitschko counters by moving into the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Klitschko.
Klitschko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Oooooh!!! Klitschko has knocked Mann down with a huge combo! Klitschko steps away and waves a wobbly Mann back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mann is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Klitschko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mann. Mann is still on wobbly legs! Can Klitschko finish him? Klitschko moves into the clinch successfully.
Mann seems to have recovered his senses. Klitschko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Mann wants to break the clinch but can't.
Klitschko stalls. Klitschko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klitschko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Mann gets a takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klitschko keeps working. Mann wants to stand up but Klitschko is controlling the position.
Klitschko is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Mann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rolando Mann. Klitschko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Klitschko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mann closes the distance looking to clinch and Klitschko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Klitschko. Mann looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Klitschko.
Klitschko is trying to break free. Klitschko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Mann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mann turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mann manages to end up in side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mann stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Klitschko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Klitschko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mann was covering up waiting for the punch and Klitschko finishes the takedown easily into guard. Klitschko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mann is proving hard to escape from. Klitschko wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position. Mann working for a triangle but Klitschko defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mann wants to stand up but Klitschko is controlling him. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mann is on top in guard.
Mann won't allow Klitschko to get back to his feet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Klitschko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Klitschko dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Klitschko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mann. Mann throws a sloppy head kick and Klitschko moves out of range easily. Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klitschko paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mann closes the distance and clinches. Klitschko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mann or not. Mann pulls Klitschko into guard.
Mann working a defensive guard here.
Klitschko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mann, up you get! Mann is looking to clinch but Klitschko is avoiding it.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Mann avoids them all with ease. Mann shoots in for a double leg but Klitschko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Klitschko is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Mann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Klitschko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mann backwards. Klitschko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Klitschko is looking to clinch. Klitschko jabs at Mann's body. Klitschko misses with a few strikes there.
Mann looks to clinch and Mann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mann doesn't succeed with the takedown and Klitschko counters with a one-two to the body. Klitschko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mann is trying to defend but Klitschko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mann trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mann looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Mann is trying to maintain the position but Klitschko is very close to passing his half guard. Klitschko wants to pass to mount but Mann is defending the position. Mann gets back to full guard.
Mann is trying to keep Klitschko in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mann might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Klitschko kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Mann has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Klitschko has passed into side control.
Klitschko stands up and we're back to a striking position. Mann is looking to clinch but Klitschko is avoiding it.
Mann has his takedown stuffed and Klitschko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Matt Klitschko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolando Mann. Mann tries to clinch up and Klitschko counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Klitschko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mann shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mann showed some decent athleticism there. Mann wants to control but Klitschko is keeping him busy. Mann stalling. Mann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Klitschko sees it coming and defends easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Klitschko dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mann tries to clinch up. Some wild striking there from Klitschko.
Mann with a lazy takedown attempt and Klitschko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Matt Klitschko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Klitschko throws a series of punches but Mann moves out of range. Klitschko circles away from the clinch attempt and Klitschko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Klitschko. Klitschko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klitschko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Klitschko swats away the attempt to clinch by Mann. Mann throws a leg kick that is checked and Klitschko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Klitschko. Klitschko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mann gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A right hand to the body from Klitschko.
Klitschko jumps guard but Mann stands there with Klitschko around his waist. Klitschko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Klitschko wants to break free but Mann has control.
Come on Mann - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round. Klitschko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mann shoots in looking for a takedown. Klitschko tries to sprawl out of it but Mann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Klitschko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Klitschko is looking to clinch. Mann misses with a takedown letting Klitschko counter with a right hand. Matt Klitschko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolando Mann. Klitschko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Mann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klitschko moves away. Mann tries for a takedown but Klitschko circles away easily and Klitschko counters with a stiff right hand. Mann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mann fails with the takedown and Klitschko counters with a lovely straight right hand! Klitschko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Klitschko darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Klitschko tries to clinch there but Mann circles away.
Mann with a lazy takedown attempt and Klitschko counters by clinching up. Klitschko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Klitschko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mann to score an easy takedown into full guard. Mann trying to control but Klitschko is working from the bottom. Klitschko scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mann shoots in for a double leg but Klitschko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Mann misses with a takedown and Klitschko counters with a body kick. Klitschko fails in his attempt to clinch. Klitschko throws a nice head kick!
Mann tries to grapple but his opponent circles letting Klitschko counter with a right hand. Klitschko lands with a good body shot. Mann with a lazy takedown attempt and Klitschko counters with a series of strikes. Mann will be more careful next time no doubt. Mann fails with the takedown and Klitschko counters with a body kick that stops Mann in his tracks momentarily. Klitschko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A right-left combo lands from Klitschko. Klitschko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Mann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Klitschko clinches with his opponent.
Mann is trying to stall.
Mann tries to pull guard but Klitschko won't allow it.
Mann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Klitschko gets through Mann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Klitschko. Mann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Klitschko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Klitschko can't break the clinch.
Rolando Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Matt Klitschko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Klitschko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mann tries for a takedown but Klitschko circles away easily and Klitschko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight! Matt Klitschko showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Klitschko, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Klitschko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ty Talor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Dex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jay Dex enters the cage!
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ty Talor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Dex! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dex clinches up with Talor and pushes him back against the cage. Talor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dex smiles and moves away.
Dex misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dex throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Talor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dex is in Talor's guard. Talor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dex defends it easily. Talor looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dex is defending well. Talor quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dex has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Talor celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ty Talor!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lertphong Thongoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Grabovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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255 lbs
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252 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lertphong Thongoon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damien Grabovski! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Thongoon looks for the body kick but Grabovski saw that one coming. Thongoon misses the shot to the body. Nice defenses there by Grabovski. Thongoon throws a leg kick enabling Grabovski to counter with a crisp jab. Thongoon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grabovski paws at him with a jab and circles away. Thongoon throws a nice outside leg kick. Lertphong Thongoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thongoon forces Grabovski back against the cage and clinches. Grabovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thongoon misses with a body shot
and Grabovski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice sprawl there from Thongoon as Grabovski shoots in. Thongoon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thongoon.
Grabovski looks gassed! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thongoon loads up on a big right hand but Grabovski slips the punch. Thongoon throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Grabovski dives in and grabs Thongoon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thongoon pushes down on Grabovski's head and hops out. Thongoon cracks Grabovski with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Grabovski looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thongoon finish him?
It looks like Damien Grabovski has been cut. Thongoon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Thongoon wants to clinch. Grabovski keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grabovski blocks the body kick.
Thongoon wants to clinch up but Grabovski keeps it at a distance. Thongoon lands a big head kick that sends Grabovski tumbling to the mat! Thongoon takes a step backwards and waves Grabovski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Grabovski is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thongoon moves into the clinch. Thongoon lands a damaging elbow. Thongoon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grabovski.
Grabovski takes a knee to the side of the body. Thongoon digs a right hand underneath Grabovski's ribcage. Grabovski let out a lung full of air as it connected. Thongoon lands an elbow inside that Grabovski shrugs off.
That has opened up Damien Grabovski's cut even more. Grabovski managing to block the knees to the body from Thongoon.
Thongoon scores with a knee to the head.
Thongoon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grabovski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Grabovski takes a knee to the side of the body. A short right from Thongoon on the inside. Thongoon lands an elbow that stopped Grabovski in his tracks for a moment. Thongoon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Grabovski avoids the elbow strike from Thongoon, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thongoon lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Grabovski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Grabovski takes a shot to the head. Thongoon looking to throw knees to the head but Grabovski is blocking nicely.
Thongoon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Thongoon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Thongoon lands a knee to the head.
The cut above Damien Grabovski's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Thongoon working Grabovski over with knees to the body. Thongoon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Grabovski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lertphong Thongoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Grabovski. Thongoon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Thongoon scores a nice knee to the body.
Thongoon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Thongoon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thongoon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grabovski is working for takedown but Thongoon is calmly controlling the position for now. Grabovski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thongoon walks away with a smile on his face. Grabovski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Thongoon scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thongoon throws a head kick but Grabovski moves out of range.
Thongoon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Thongoon throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Grabovski to counter with a crisp jab. Grabovski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thongoon throws a poor cross that misses
and Grabovski counters with a shoot takedown. Thongoon fights it but they end up in guard. Thongoon wants to sweep here but Grabovski controlling him for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Grabovski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Grabovski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thongoon dives on top into guard. Thongoon thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Thongoon throws a big right hand that misses. Thongoon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Thongoon chips away with some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thongoon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Grabovski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Thongoon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Grabovski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thongoon stacks Grabovski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Thongoon! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lertphong Thongoon dominated that round. The cut man is working on Damien Grabovski's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thongoon doesn't manage to clinch there - Grabovski circles away.
Grabovski takes one to the chin there. Thongoon drops Grabovski with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Grabovski looks back up at him and smiles so Thongoon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thongoon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grabovski to score an easy takedown into full guard. Thongoon wants to get back to his feet but Grabovski is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Grabovski preventing the sweep. Grabovski throwing strikes from guard but Thongoon blocks nicely. Grabovski is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grabovski stands up from guard. Let's bang! A chopping leg kick lands by Thongoon. Grabovski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thongoon. Grabovski avoids the head kick by Thongoon.
Thongoon looks to land a right hand but Grabovski moved out of range. Thongoon clinches up against the cage. Thongoon lands an elbow that stopped Grabovski in his tracks for a moment. A short uppercut from Thongoon. Thongoon has Grabovski pushed against the cage. Grabovski tries to pull guard but Thongoon holds him up against the cage and eventually Grabovski drops back down to his feet.
Thongoon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thongoon just leaning against Grabovski, taking a breather. Grabovski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thongoon just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thongoon tries a knee to the head but Grabovski blocks it.
Grabovski avoiding damage as Thongoon throws knees to the body.
Grabovski is trying to push Thongoon away but Thongoon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Thongoon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Grabovski is trying to force a seperation but Thongoon has the dominant position. Thongoon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Thongoon.
Grabovski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thongoon smiles and moves away.
Lertphong Thongoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Grabovski. Thongoon throws a leg kick but Grabovski checks it. No luck for Grabovski with that takedown attempt. Lertphong Thongoon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Grabovski misses with a takedown and Thongoon counters with a head kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Thongoon looks for the body kick but Grabovski saw that one coming. Thongoon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grabovski. Thongoon moves in looking to clinch but Grabovski pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A punch combination from Thongoon misses. Thongoon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grabovski can do to turn this around? Grabovski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thongoon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Grabovski is looking to take a break and control but Thongoon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Thongoon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Thongoon punching from the bottom.
Grabovski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Thongoon is defending against the submission attempts here by Grabovski.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Grabovski wants to control but Thongoon is keeping him busy. Thongoon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Grabovski is looking to take a break and control but Thongoon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Grabovski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thongoon kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lertphong Thongoon dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Damien Grabovski's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Thongoon looks to land a right hand but Grabovski moved out of range. A shot to the body from Thongoon misses and Grabovski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thongoon's guard now. Thongoon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Grabovski throws a big right hand that misses. Grabovski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Grabovski controls from within his opponent's guard. Grabovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Thongoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Grabovski preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Grabovski wants to pass the guard but Thongoon is keeping the position. Grabovski looking to sit in guard and control but Thongoon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Thongoon trying to control but Grabovski is working from the bottom. Thongoon with a flurry of punches that miss. Lertphong Thongoon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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. Thongoon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grabovski is defended easily by Thongoon. Thongoon scores with a kick to the midsection. Thongoon rushes Grabovski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Grabovski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thongoon lands a knee to the body.
Grabovski working hard to break the clinch. Grabovski takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grabovski has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thongoon is trying to keep an underhook but Grabovski manages to get the takedown into half guard. Thongoon manages to escape and get back to his feet! Thongoon clinches. Grabovski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Grabovski tries to pull guard but Thongoon won't allow it.
Thongoon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grabovski's defenses.
Damien Grabovski's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Damien Grabovski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lertphong Thongoon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Dee Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Schutte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Schutte will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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150 lbs
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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
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Dee Penn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Schutte! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Schutte darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Penn is trying to get back to full guard. Penn punching from the bottom.
Schutte blocks the strikes from Penn.
Penn misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Schutte working Penn over with strikes. Schutte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Penn tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. The fighters are battling for position here. Penn manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Penn keeping moving, preventing Schutte from controlling successfully. Penn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Schutte stands up from Penn's guard - Schutte perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Penn closes the distance looking to clinch and Schutte counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Penn! Penn can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Penn is working hard here to advance position. Schutte lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Penn hang on? Schutte blocks Penn's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Penn throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Penn throwing hammer fists to the chest of Schutte. What's that going to do exactly? Penn flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Schutte with good strikes from the mount here! Schutte content just to control the position here. Penn throwing hammer fists to the chest of Schutte. What's that going to do exactly? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Schutte get's back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Penn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Penn throwing shots but Schutte is blocking nicely. Schutte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Penn 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. Schutte wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
Penn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Schutte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penn is working away from the top position though. Penn thows a huge punch but Schutte dodges it nicely.
Schutte looking for submissions off his back. Penn thows a huge punch but Schutte dodges it nicely.
Penn 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 three minutes gone in the round. Penn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Penn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Schutte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Penn. Schutte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Penn missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Schutte is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Penn scores with a couple of good hammerfists. 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. Penn connects with a nice short shot to Schutte's temple. Schutte is looking to control Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schutte avoid being mounted? Penn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Schutte keeping hold of Penn's head, controlling as best he can. Penn working over Schutte with some ground and pound. Schutte looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Schutte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Schutte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Penn. Schutte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Penn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Schutte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penn is working away from the top position though. Penn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Penn looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Schutte won't allow Penn to pass to mount. Schutte wants to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Schutte dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Schutte rushes Penn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Penn looking for a takedown. Schutte jumps guard.
Penn lands a couple of elbows. Schutte keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully. Penn throwing strikes from guard but Schutte blocks nicely. Penn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Schutte keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully. Schutte lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Penn! Penn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Schutte pulls Penn in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Penn postures up.
Schutte throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Schutte holds on and takes a little breather. Schutte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Schutte working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Schutte is breathing heavily. Schutte looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
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. Penn advances to half guard. Penn not landing any meaningful shots this time. Schutte is looking to improve his position.
Penn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Penn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Penn working over Schutte with some ground and pound. Schutte looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Schutte is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Schutte wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Penn. Penn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schutte's head. Penn prevents Schutte from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Penn thows a huge punch but Schutte dodges it nicely.
Schutte wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
Penn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Penn lands a nice short elbow. Schutte wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
Penn working over Schutte with some ground and pound. Schutte looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Penn looks to land a strike but Schutte avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Penn wants to control from the top but Schutte keeps moving. Schutte is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penn is aware though and is defending well. Penn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Penn scoring with some ground and pound. Penn throwing strikes from guard but Schutte blocks nicely. Penn chips away with some ground and pound. Mike Schutte has got the better of the ground game so far. Schutte pulls Penn in close to his closed guard and prevents Penn from doing any damage or advancing position. Schutte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penn. Penn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Penn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Penn scoring with some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Penn's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Schutte working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Penn passes Schutte's right leg, so he's now in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Dee Penn dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Penn tries for a takedown but Schutte circles away easily and Schutte decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Penn's guard. Penn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schutte passes into half guard.
Schutte blocks the strikes from Penn.
Schutte is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Penn tries to kick Schutte off but Schutte keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Schutte working Penn over with strikes. Schutte performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Schutte postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Penn to stand up. Schutte gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schutte is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Schutte pulls Penn in close to prevent any damage. Schutte is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn preventing the sweep. Schutte is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Schutte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Penn scoring with punches to the head and body. Penn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Schutte pushes Penn off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Schutte dodges the punch combination from Penn.
Penn with a poor takedown and Schutte counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Penn is lucky that one didn't land flush. Schutte lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Penn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Schutte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Schutte darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Penn is pressing down on Schutte's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Penn wants to sweep but no luck. Penn is striking off his back. Schutte thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. Penn missing with punches from the bottom.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Schutte has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Penn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schutte scores with a couple of nice shots. Schutte working over Penn with some ground and pound. Penn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Schutte.
Penn missing with punches from the bottom.
Penn is looking to control Schutte's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted? Schutte lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Schutte wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position. Penn trying to control here.
Schutte blocks the strikes from Penn.
Schutte wants to stand but Penn has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Schutte looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Penn is trying to stand back up but Schutte is controlling him
Penn wants to improve his position but Schutte is controlling well.
Schutte blocks the strikes from Penn.
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Schutte sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Mike Schutte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Schutte 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Schutte!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Marcolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Kincaid has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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259 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Solid 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Kincaid! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Marcolini! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Marcolini swings widly with a right hand
and Kincaid counters with a nice uppercut. Kincaid feints and then cracks Marcolini's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marcolini down. Marcolini closes the distance but Kincaid moves to the side and Kincaid decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marcolini's guard. Kincaid will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. 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! Marcolini keeping full guard, as Kincaid tries to pass. Kincaid working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Marcolini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kincaid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Kincaid throws a big right hand that misses. Marcolini looking to control.
Kincaid throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kincaid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kincaid trying to control but Marcolini is working from the bottom. Kincaid loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kincaid accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kincaid scoring with punches to the head and body. Kincaid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kincaid stands up and waves to Marcolini to follow him. Kincaid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marcolini at a distance.
Marcolini looks gassed! Kincaid lands with a good body shot. Kincaid drives through with a takedown into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Marcolini keeping moving, preventing Kincaid from controlling successfully. Marcolini has momentary wrist control but Kincaid slips an elbow through the middle. Kincaid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kincaid with a flurry of punches that miss. Kincaid thows a big elbow that misses. Kincaid postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marcolini is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kincaid, into his guard. Kincaid is pulling down on Marcolini's head. It's preventing any offense from Marcolini, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kincaid keeping full guard, as Marcolini tries to pass. Kincaid wants to stand but Marcolini is controlling the position. Kincaid is pulling down on Marcolini's head to control his posture. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Billy Kincaid just wasn't active enough. Kincaid shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marcolini is desperately trying to improve his position but Kincaid has a good base and remains in mount. Kincaid lands a big elbow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kincaid controlling the pace for now. Kincaid tries to control but Marcolini wriggling away. Kincaid working the ground and pound effectively.
Kincaid scoring with strikes but Marcolini is staying in there. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kincaid cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kincaid working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kincaid looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Marcolini working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kincaid with the ground and pound from mount. Kincaid with the ground and pound from mount. Kincaid looking to finish Marcolini with some ground and pound. This is bad for Marcolini! Kincaid lands a big elbow. Kincaid is landing with some decent strikes but Marcolini is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. A nice elbow there by Kincaid. Kincaid is in the full mount, landing strikes. Kincaid is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marcolini can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kincaid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marcolini on the ground. Kincaid is in the full mount, landing strikes. Marcolini tries to hold on but Kincaid postures up. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kincaid cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kincaid with a couple of short strikes. Marcolini in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Kincaid scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Kincaid dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Kincaid drives through with a takedown into guard. Marcolini has momentary wrist control but Kincaid slips an elbow through the middle. Kincaid stands up over Marcolini, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Kincaid is looking to work some ground and pound but Marcolini has wrist control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kincaid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kincaid landing with the ground and pound. Kincaid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kincaid accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Marcolini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kincaid throwing strikes but missing. Kincaid lands a couple of digs. Marcolini seems keen to control Kincaid's posture. Marcolini is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kincaid is controlling him. Marcolini is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kincaid lands a couple of digs. Kincaid scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Kincaid working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marcolini's head. Kincaid trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcolini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Marcolini wants to stand and escape but Kincaid is having none of it. Kincaid postures up in Marcolini's guard and throws a big left but Marcolini blocks it. Kincaid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcolini can do to turn this around? Marcolini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kincaid is one step ahead there. Kincaid stands up from Marcolini's guard - Kincaid perhaps looking for a knockout. A momentary lapse in concentration from Marcolini enables Kincaid to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Marcolini manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Marcolini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kincaid. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kincaid's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Kincaid stands up from guard. Let's bang! Marcolini tries to clinch and Kincaid counters with a shoot takedown. Marcolini fights it but they end up in guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kincaid working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marcolini's head. Kincaid working some strikes from top position. Marcolini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kincaid working some strikes from top position. Kincaid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marcolini works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kincaid distracts Marcolini with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kincaid won't allow Marcolini to sweep him here. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kincaid's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Kincaid chips away with some ground and pound. Kincaid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kincaid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Marcolini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Billy Kincaid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kincaid trying to control but Marcolini is working from the bottom. Kincaid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kincaid postures up.
Kincaid trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcolini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kincaid thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Marcolini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Kincaid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marcolini works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kincaid postures up in Marcolini's guard and throws a big left but Marcolini blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kincaid trying to control but Marcolini is working from the bottom. Kincaid keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marcolini's head. Kincaid throws a strike but Marcolini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Kincaid pulls Marcolini in close to his closed guard and prevents Marcolini from doing any damage or advancing position. Marcolini prevents Kincaid from getting back to his feet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Marcolini passes Kincaid's left leg - he's now in half guard. Marcolini is looking to advance position but Kincaid won't allow it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Kincaid dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Marcolini fails with the takedown and Kincaid counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Kincaid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Marcolini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kincaid. Marcolini on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Kincaid is nestled in close to Marcolini, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Marcolini taking some punishment here, with Kincaid in his half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Marcolini manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Kincaid throwing strikes from guard but Marcolini blocks nicely. Kincaid thows a big elbow that misses. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kincaid advances to half guard. Kincaid lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Marcolini keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marcolini gets back to full guard.
Kincaid looking to pass the guard. Kincaid pushing down on Marcolini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Kincaid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marcolini keeps working. Kincaid seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Kincaid missing with the ground and pound from half guard. 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. Kincaid connects with a nice short shot to Marcolini's temple. Kincaid wants to control but Marcolini is keeping him busy. Marcolini is looking to control Kincaid's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marcolini avoid being mounted? Kincaid working over Marcolini with some ground and pound. Marcolini looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kincaid lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kincaid lands a nice short elbow. Marcolini tries to get to full guard but Kincaid has control of the leg. Marcolini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kincaid. Marcolini wants to control but Kincaid is keeping busy and won't allow it. Kincaid slips a nice elbow through Marcolini's hands, connecting with Marcolini's forehead. Marcolini tries to get to full guard but Kincaid has control of the leg. Kincaid winds up and cracks Marcolini with a swinging punch to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kincaid working over Marcolini with some ground and pound. Marcolini looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Kincaid takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Kincaid has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Marcolini working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marcolini is in a horrible position here. Kincaid smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Marcolini takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Kincaid with a couple of short strikes. Kincaid in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kincaid with good strikes from the mount here! Kincaid fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kincaid scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Marcolini?
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! Marcolini is in a horrible position here. Kincaid smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kincaid landing strikes from the mount.
Marcolini is rocked! Kincaid scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Marcolini?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kincaid lands with some strikes. The referee warns Marcolini that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Marcolini working to try and regain half guard.
Kincaid looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kincaid tries to control but Marcolini wriggling away. Kincaid fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Marco Marcolini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kincaid has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Marcolini's face.
Kincaid landing shots from mount. Billy Kincaid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A nice elbow there by Kincaid. Kincaid lands a big elbow. Kincaid lands a big shot there that rocks Marcolini but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kincaid landing shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Billy Kincaid showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kincaid 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:25 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Kincaid!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shante Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson has chosen Shurik'n - Samourai as his entrance music. 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shante Franklin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Fredriksson! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Franklin misses with a double jab.
Fredriksson throws a push kick but Franklin slaps the foot to one side. Fredriksson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Franklin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fredriksson scrambles back to his feet. Franklin throws a series of punches but Fredriksson avoids them all with ease. Fredriksson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Franklin misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Franklin does it's job there. Fredriksson tries to clinch but Franklin moves out of range. Franklin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fredriksson scores with a takedown into Franklin's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fredriksson throws and elbow that misses. Franklin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fredriksson's guard. Nice move by Franklin! Fredriksson is looking to stand up but Franklin isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fredriksson wants to control the position but Franklin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Fredriksson trying to control from the bottom.
Fredriksson is trying to get back to full guard. Franklin content to control rather than advance. Fredriksson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Franklin manages to pass to mount!
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. Franklin controlling his opponent. Fredriksson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Franklin controlling his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fredriksson tries to hold on but Franklin postures up.
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. Fredriksson has given up his back here.
Fredriksson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shante Franklin dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Franklin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Fredriksson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franklin throws a series of punches but Fredriksson moves out of range. Franklin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fredriksson. Franklin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Franklin throws a nice looking combination but Fredriksson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Franklin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franklin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fredriksson throws a body punch but Franklin moves out of range. Franklin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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! Franklin throws a series of punches but Fredriksson avoids them all with ease. Fredriksson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Franklin dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Franklin misses with a wild combination.
Fredriksson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franklin pinned against the cage. Franklin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Franklin misses with a double jab.
Fredriksson is looking to clinch but Franklin is avoiding it.
Shante Franklin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Franklin feints a jab promting Fredriksson to slip. Franklin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fredriksson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Fredriksson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Shante Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Franklin lands a jab-cross combination. Franklin stuffs the takedown attempt from Fredriksson. Fredriksson gets slowly back to his feet. Shante Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Fredriksson. Franklin throws a right and a left that Fredriksson avoids nicely. Fredriksson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fredriksson lands in his opponent's guard. Franklin is controlling Fredriksson's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Franklin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Fredriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lucas Fredriksson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Franklin misses with a wild combination.
Franklin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Fredriksson tries a head kick but it misses.
Franklin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Fredriksson moves in looking to clinch but Franklin pushes him off. Franklin drops Fredriksson with a beautiful combination! Fredriksson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Franklin is looking for the KO! Franklin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Franklin. No joy for Fredriksson on that attempt. Franklin tries to bum rush Fredriksson with a series of wild strikes but Fredriksson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Shante Franklin is winning the standup battle so far. Franklin misses with the combination.
Franklin looks to land a combination. Fredriksson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. This has been an exciting period of action! Fredriksson slips a jab and a cross from Franklin.
Franklin sizes up Fredriksson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Fredriksson throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Franklin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredriksson moves away. Fredriksson fails with a takedown attempt. Fredriksson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Franklin finds it's way round the side to connect with Fredriksson's head. Fredriksson shoots in but no luck this time. Franklin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Franklin throws a one two combo.
Franklin looks to land a combination but Fredriksson avoids it well. Franklin scores with a sloppy right hand. Fredriksson should have avoided that one. Fredriksson closes the distance and clinches up with Franklin, looking for a takedown. Fredriksson pushes Franklin against the cage but Franklin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Franklin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Franklin scores to the head and body with a nice combination! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! No joy there for Franklin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Franklin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franklin looks to land a combination but Fredriksson avoids it well. Fredriksson closes the distance and clinches up with Franklin, looking for a takedown. Fredriksson pushes Franklin against the cage but Franklin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shante Franklin dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Franklin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franklin lands a lovely overhand right. A punch combination from Franklin misses. Franklin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Fredriksson scores with a takedown into Franklin's guard. Franklin keeping moving, preventing Fredriksson from controlling successfully. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Fredriksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franklin is keeping the position for now. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Franklin wants to sweep here but Fredriksson controlling him for the moment.
Lucas Fredriksson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Fredriksson tries for a takedown but Franklin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Fredriksson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Oooooh!!! Franklin has knocked Fredriksson down with a huge combo! Franklin steps away and waves a wobbly Fredriksson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fredriksson is rocked! Franklin lands with a big right hook that stumbles Fredriksson - he's out on his feet here! Franklin follows up with another monster hook that separates Fredriksson from consciousness! Fredriksson falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Franklin stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shante Franklin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Edgar (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Parker! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frankie Edgar! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Parker scores with a takedown into Edgar's guard. Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Edgar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Edgar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Edgar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Edgar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Parker thows a big elbow that misses. Parker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edgar works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Parker throws a big right hand that misses. Parker throws a big right hand that misses. Parker trying to control but Edgar is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Edgar wants to sweep but no luck. Parker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Edgar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Parker wants to pass the guard but Edgar is keeping the position. Parker controlling from the top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Frank Parker wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Parker misses with a double jab
and Edgar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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. Parker cracks Edgar with a right hand to the side of the head. Edgar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Edgar swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Parker cracks Edgar with a good jab. Edgar scores with a takedown into Parker's guard. Edgar is pushing down on Parker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Parker is fighting to maintain full guard but Edgar has managed to sneak the leg through. Parker wants to improve his position but Edgar is controlling well.
Edgar sitting and controlling from the half guard. It looks like Edgar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Edgar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Parker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Parker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Frankie Edgar has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Parker with a lazy takedown attempt and Edgar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Edgar. Parker pulls Edgar in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Edgar 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. Edgar looking to pass the guard. Parker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Parker misses with a takedown attempt and Edgar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Edgar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Parker wants to control but Edgar is keeping busy.
Edgar stalling. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Parker slips under a jab from Edgar. Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Edgar tries to roll over but Parker keeps him under control. Parker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Edgar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Parker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Parker's back! Edgar avoiding Parker 's attempts to control his hands. Edgar keeps control of the position as Parker tries to break free.
Edgar trying to control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Parker wants to escape the position.
Edgar trying to control. Edgar controlling from the back. Edgar gets his hands free as Parker looks to control. Edgar controls the position. Edgar trying to control momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Frankie Edgar has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Parker scores with a takedown into Edgar's guard. Parker throws and elbow that misses. Edgar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Parker's guard. Nice move by Edgar! Frankie Edgar has got the better of the ground game so far. Edgar wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Edgar is stalling in the full guard. Edgar trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Frankie Edgar. A telegraphed right hand from Parker misses the target. Parker misses with a takedown attempt and Edgar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Parker tries to get to full guard but Edgar has control of the leg. Parker keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Edgar content to control rather than advance. Parker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Parker. Parker looking for a sweep. Not yet Parker, not yet. Parker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frankie Edgar will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Edgar avoids the body shot from Parker.
Edgar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parker swivels and escapes. Parker jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Frankie Edgar has been cut. Parker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Parker keeping full guard, as Edgar tries to pass. Edgar stopping the sweep attempt from Parker. Parker is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Edgar trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Edgar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Parker kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Frankie Edgar hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Parker with a lazy takedown attempt and Edgar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Parker! Edgar content just to control the position here. Parker tries to hold on but Edgar pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Edgar tries to control but Parker wriggling away. Parker blocking the ground and pound. Edgar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Edgar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Parker is surviving well by controlling Edgar's body position as best he can. Edgar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Parker is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Parker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Parker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Parker tries to get out of the position. Parker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Edgar trying to control but Parker is having none of it. Parker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Edgar controlling from the full mount.
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. Edgar looking to control but Parker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Frank Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Frankie Edgar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Frankie Edgar. Parker shoots and misses and Edgar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Parker's guard now. Edgar looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Frankie Edgar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Edgar 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Edgar! Frankie Edgar is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lance Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Bonney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lance Jackson! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Bonney! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bonney shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Jackson counters with a straight right hand. Bonney misses with a takedown and Jackson counters with a straight right hand. Jackson feints and as Bonney raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Bonney is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Jackson throws a big right hand that misses. Bonney wants to sweep but no luck. Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonney has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Bonney's legs - danger averted. Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bonney throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bonney is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well. Jackson wants to pass the guard but Bonney is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bonney works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Jackson thows a big elbow that misses. Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonney swivels though and keeps the full guard. Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonney has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Bonney's legs - danger averted. Bonney wants to control but Jackson passes easily into half guard.
Bonney wants to get back to full guard. Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Jackson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Jackson controlling the position easily from mount. Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bonney is looking to escape. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bonney has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Jackson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Jackson with shots to the head and body - Bonney looks very uncomfortable down there. Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bonney is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bonney is looking to escape. Jackson prevents Bonney from getting the reversal. Bonney is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action. Jackson with shots to the head and body - Bonney looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. BOOM! Jackson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bonney is rocked! Jackson looking to control but Bonney is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Bonney is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him? Bonney working to try and regain half guard.
Bonney looks gassed! Jackson landing strikes from the mount and Bonney is in trouble! Jackson raining down hammerfists from mount. Bonney keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bonney hang on? Bonney in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Oooooh, big shot lands for Jackson! Bonney is hurt baaadly! Jackson is firing away with more strikes - Bonney is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Jackson! Lance Jackson retains his bantamweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renzo Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead- Undead. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Renzo Gracie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Gracie! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Max Gracie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Renzo Gracie in his tracks. Renzo Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard. Renzo Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Renzo Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Renzo Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Renzo Gracie postures up in Max Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Max Gracie blocks it. Renzo Gracie stands and throws Max Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Renzo Gracie has an Americana. Max Gracie didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Renzo Gracie is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Renzo Gracie hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Renzo Gracie!
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