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APFC 33: Hendricks Vs Bisping PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Sheffield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheffield is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by New Model Army - Vagabonds. The key to victory for Anderson Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Sheffield!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheffield throws a head kick that misses.
Sheffield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sheffield has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Sheffield misses.
Sheffield works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Sheffield as he checks the leg kick.
Silva wants to clinch
and Sheffield counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheffield lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sheffield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sheffield.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sheffield tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Sheffield misses its intended target.
Sheffield lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sheffield.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Sheffield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheffield throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sheffield counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sheffield's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silva has Sheffield pressed against the ropes, preventing Sheffield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
Sheffield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sheffield takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheffield.
Sheffield pulls Silva into guard.
Sheffield kicks Silva off and gets to his feet.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sheffield looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sheffield's calf.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Silva feints and then cracks Sheffield's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sheffield down.
Sheffield gets tackled into the ropes by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheffield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva has Sheffield pressed against the ropes, preventing Sheffield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sheffield's efforts to push away.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Sheffield.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sheffield has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sheffield's efforts to push away.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sheffield backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Sheffield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheffield tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheffield.
Silva breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Sheffield down.
Sheffield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sheffield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sheffield. That did some damage!
Sheffield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Sheffield down.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sheffield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sheffield tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva clinches up with Sheffield and pushes him back against the ropes.
Sheffield's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Sheffield is controlling him.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Sheffield backwards.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sheffield backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva works on Sheffield's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sheffield.
Sheffield shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Silva eats them both and turns towards Sheffield to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sheffield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Sheffield takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva avoids the head kick by Sheffield.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sheffield moves into the clinch.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheffield tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sheffield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sheffield misses with a head kick.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Sheffield swinging wildly here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Anderson Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Sheffield works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Silva cracks the inside of Sheffield's front leg.
Silva lands the left hand.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sheffield. Sheffield circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sheffield has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sheffield and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sheffield misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Sheffield - just one landing.
Sheffield is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Sheffield misses
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Silva is looking to slow Sheffield down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheffield throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Anderson Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheffield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sheffield thows a leg kick but Silva checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brian Sheffield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sheffield.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva tries to clinch up but Sheffield circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva is looking to clinch but Sheffield is avoiding it.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Silva as he connects with a hook.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sheffield tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheffield on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab from Silva.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sheffield doesn't seem phased though.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sheffield has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silva cracks the inside of Sheffield's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sheffield walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silva has Sheffield up against the ropes in a clinch.
Silva lands an uppercut.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sheffield backwards.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva works on Sheffield's body with a couple of short punches.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Sheffield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheffield.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Sheffield blocking some punches.
Sheffield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sheffield checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sheffield shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sheffield.
Sheffield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sheffield misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sheffield shoots in but no luck this time.
Sheffield takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Sheffield swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva thumps Sheffield with a low kick.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A head kick by Sheffield misses
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Sheffield backing up. Sheffield nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sheffield momentarily.
Sheffield takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Silva.
Sheffield works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Sheffield shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sheffield misses the shot to the body.
Silva scores with a one two! Sheffield had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some bone on bone action there as Sheffield checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Sheffield is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Silva slips a jab from Sheffield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheffield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sheffield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sheffield misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sheffield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sheffield's knee momentarily.
Silva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Silva leaves Sheffield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sheffield has time to react.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheffield can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Sheffield misses with a kick to the body
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Sheffield 's knee.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Sheffield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva feints and then cracks Sheffield's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sheffield down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sheffield's calf.
Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sheffields jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sheffield's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sheffield.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Sheffield off balance momentarily.
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sheffield backs up against the ropes.
Silva feints and then cracks Sheffield's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sheffield down.
Silva is looking to clinch but Sheffield is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Sheffield throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
That kick from Silva tenderised Sheffield's leg. Sheffield is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva clinches up with Sheffield and pushes him back against the ropes.
Sheffield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva avoids the body shot from Sheffield.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sheffield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sheffield has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheffield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brian Sheffield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sheffield misses with a combination
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sheffield.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Anderson Silva!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Anderson Silva!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Anderson Silva!
Anderson Silva wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis drives through with a takedown into Lesnar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Davis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lesnar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davis defends it easily.
Davis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Davis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Davis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesnar is keeping the position for now.
Davis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davis throws a big right hand that misses.
Davis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lesnar working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
Lesnar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davis's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis wants to stand and escape but Lesnar is having none of it.
Lesnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lesnar passes Davis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Davis wants to get back to his feet.
Lesnar wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lesnar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Davis pushes Lesnar off looking to stand but Lesnar dives back in and keeps control.
Lesnar wants to take a breather but Davis is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Davis won't allow Lesnar to pass to mount.
Lesnar looks gassed!
Davis wants to get back to his feet.
Lesnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lesnar is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davis is trying to stand back up but Lesnar is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar slows the pace down in half guard.
Lesnar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Davis!
Davis taking shots to the head.
Davis tries to buck Lesnar off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar landing shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Lesnar.
Davis is trying to stand.
Davis wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lesnar.
Lesnar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Davis looks a forlorn figure.
Lesnar has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Davis's face.
Davis really wants to buck Lesnar off and get back to his feet.
Lesnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lesnar thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lesnar tries to sprawl but Davis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lesnar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lesnar is pressing down on Davis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lesnar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davis defends well.
Davis throwing strikes from guard but Lesnar blocks nicely.
Davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lesnar on the ground.
Lesnar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davis defends well.
Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davis stands up over Lesnar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Davis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Davis postures up in Lesnar's guard and throws a big left but Lesnar blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Davis works over Lesnar with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Davis thows a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
Lesnar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Davis landing with the ground and pound.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Davis connects with a couple of short punches.
Davis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lesnar 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.
Davis postures up in Lesnar's guard and throws a big left but Lesnar blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davis is looking to work some ground and pound but Lesnar has wrist control.
Davis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lesnar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davis defends well.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Davis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davis postures up in Lesnar's guard and throws a big left but Lesnar blocks it.
Davis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Davis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Lesnar is retaining full guard.
Lesnar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lesnar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Davis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lesnar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davis throwing strikes from guard but Lesnar blocks nicely.
Lesnar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davis defends it easily.
Davis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Davis is working Lesnar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Davis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Davis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davis lands a couple of digs.
Lesnar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesnar is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to work some ground and pound but Lesnar has wrist control.
Davis postures up in Lesnar's guard and throws a big left but Lesnar blocks it.
Lesnar can't keep his opponent in guard - Davis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Davis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Davis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Davis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Davis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Davis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar is looking to control Davis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lesnar avoid being mounted?
Davis lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Davis dominated that second round.
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!
Lesnar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Davis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Davis wants to pass to mount but Lesnar is defending the position.
Davis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lesnar's head.
Lesnar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davis.
Lesnar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Davis throwing shots but Lesnar is blocking nicely.
Lesnar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davis.
Davis lands with a punch from half guard.
Lesnar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Davis looks to land a strike but Lesnar avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Davis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Davis postures up in Lesnar's guard and throws a big left but Lesnar blocks it.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesnar is keeping the position for now.
Davis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lesnar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davis has managed to get both his arms back between Lesnar's legs - danger averted.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Lesnar is retaining full guard.
Lesnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davis.
Davis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lesnar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Davis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lesnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davis.
Lesnar has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lesnar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
Lesnar trying to keep a closed guard but Davis is proving a slippery customer.
Phil Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Lesnar is keeping the position.
Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesnar working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
Davis is looking to work some ground and pound but Lesnar has wrist control.
Davis is in close to Lesnar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis connects with a couple of short punches.
Davis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Davis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davis scoring with some ground and pound.
Davis postures up in Lesnar's guard and throws a big left but Lesnar blocks it.
Lesnar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lesnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis lands a couple of elbows.
Lesnar is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Lesnar is keeping the position.
Davis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lesnar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davis has managed to get both his arms back between Lesnar's legs - danger averted.
Davis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Davis with a nice head shot there.
Lesnar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lesnar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Davis chips away with some ground and pound.
Davis landing with the ground and pound.
Davis throwing strikes but missing.
Davis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Davis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Phil Davis!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Phil Davis!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Phil Davis!
Phil Davis wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Alberto Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luis Alberto Perez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luis Alberto Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Fernandes!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fernandes, pushing him back against the ropes.
Fernandes tries to pull guard but Perez holds him up against the ropes and eventually Fernandes drops back down to his feet.
Fernandes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perez lands an elbow inside that Fernandes shrugs off.
It looks like Alexander Fernandes has been cut.
Fernandes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Perez smiles and moves away.
Fernandes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Perez moves into the clinch.
Perez looking to throw knees to the head but Fernandes is blocking nicely.
Perez blocks a body shot from Fernandes.
Fernandes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Perez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Luis Alberto Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Fernandes.
Fernandes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perez prevents Fernandes from breaking the clinch.
Perez with a knee to the head.
Perez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fernandes fails to pull guard.
Perez landing knees to the head.
Perez scores a nice knee to the body.
Perez looking to throw knees to the head but Fernandes is blocking nicely.
Fernandes tries a body shot but Perez blocks it.
Perez lands a damaging elbow.
Fernandes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Perez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fernandes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Perez scores with a knee to the head.
Fernandes fails to pull guard.
A knee to the head by Perez.
Fernandes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Perez walks away with a smile on his face. Fernandes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fernandes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Perez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Perez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fernandes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perez's elbow.
Perez lands a big knee to the head and Fernandes goes down! Perez pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Alberto Perez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbie Lawler is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robbie Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawler misses with a two punch combination.
Sergei Kharitonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawler misses with a two punch combination.
Lawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kharitonov.
Lawler throws a series of punches but Kharitonov moves out of range.
Lawler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kharitonov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kharitonov slips a jab and a cross from Lawler.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lawler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kharitonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawler throws a right and a left that Kharitonov avoids nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lawler.
Lawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kharitonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawler.
Kharitonov throws a poor cross that misses
and Lawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kharitonov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kharitonov misses with a hook
and Lawler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kharitonov misses with a left hand
and Lawler counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lawler stalks Kharitonov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kharitonov's face. Kharitonov staggers backwards, shaken.
Some wild striking there from Lawler.
Kharitonov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kharitonov misses with a left hand
and Lawler counters with a two punch combo.
Kharitonov is rocked!
Kharitonov misses with a lunging right hand
and Lawler counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Kharitonov to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Lawler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Robbie Lawler!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frankie Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Jackson gets tackled into the ropes by Barnes. Barnes maintains the clinch.
Barnes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barnes works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Barnes scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Barnes lands with a light punch inside.
Barnes lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
It looks like Quinton Jackson has been cut.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
A short right from Barnes.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Barnes.
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Barnes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the ropes.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson letting Barnes take a breather here.
Barnes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Barnes.
A right hand to the body from Barnes.
Barnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jackson with a big uppercut! Jackson tries to clinch up but Barnes pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Jackson to the mat! Jackson covers up and Barnes unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frankie Barnes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitor Belfort has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Miller!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belfort shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Belfort is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Belfort has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Miller defend it? Belfort steps over the head and cranks it - Miller is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Belfort!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vitor Belfort!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brett Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hector Lombard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brett Rodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers misses with a combination
and Lombard counters with an inside leg kick.
Rodgers throws a lazy uppercut
and Lombard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lombard loads up on a big right hand but Rodgers slips the punch.
Lombard throws a leg kick
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lombard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodgers's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers misses with a hook
and Lombard counters with a low kick, right behind Rodgers 's knee.
Rodgers swings widly with a right hand
and Lombard counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but Lombard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
enabling Lombard to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodgers is breathing heavily.
Lombard swings widly with a right hand
and Rodgers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lombard takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard cracks Rodgers on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rodgers falls backwards against the ropes. Lombard follows up with more strikes that drop Rodgers to his knees. Lombard keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rodgers! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Lombard!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Frey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mick Frey has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Paulo Thiago's chin.
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170 lbs
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171 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paulo Thiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Frey!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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.
Thiago is trying to control but can't.
Thiago tries to get to full guard but Frey has control of the leg.
Frey working Thiago over with strikes.
Frey wants to free his trapped foot but Thiago is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thiago actively working from the bottom here.
Thiago keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Frey stalling away here and it's allowed Thiago to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Frey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thiago's guard.
Thiago has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Frey is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Thiago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Thiago's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thiago is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Frey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Frey looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Thiago tries to improve position but can't.
Thiago can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Frey decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Frey scores with a takedown into Thiago's guard.
Thiago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thiago has a closed guard, preventing Frey from standing up.
Frey looks gassed!
Thiago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thiago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thiago keeping moving, preventing Frey from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Thiago is tightening it up a little... Frey has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Frey reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Frey taps out! nice BJJ there by Thiago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paulo Thiago!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bisping is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lpd Three years in the making. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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21
185 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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25
185 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks dives in and scores a takedown into Bisping's guard.
Bisping utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hendricks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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.
Bisping has momentary wrist control but Hendricks slips an elbow through the middle.
Bisping is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hendricks is controlling him.
Hendricks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bisping works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hendricks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hendricks pushing down on Bisping's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bisping is trying to stand up here but Hendricks is controlling him well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hendricks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hendricks is trying to control the action in half guard but Bisping is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hendricks working Bisping over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendricks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bisping is trying to stand up here but Hendricks is controlling him well.
Hendricks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bisping taking some punishment here, with Hendricks in his half guard.
Hendricks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hendricks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hendricks is keen to just control but Bisping is a slippery customer.
Bisping wants to control but Hendricks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hendricks wants to free his trapped foot but Bisping is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bisping really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hendricks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hendricks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hendricks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hendricks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hendricks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hendricks trying to control from half guard but Bisping is working away.
Bisping tries to roll over but Hendricks keeps him under control.
Bisping is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hendricks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hendricks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hendricks lands with a punch from half guard.
Bisping wants to control but Hendricks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hendricks is nestled in close to Bisping, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks lands with a punch from half guard.
Bisping is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bisping keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bisping trying to hold on to Hendricks's head to control him but Hendricks postures up.
Hendricks working the head and body with strikes.
Bisping is still in real trouble! Can Hendricks finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bisping can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bisping looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bisping is staying active underneath Hendricks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bisping seems to have recovered his senses.
Ground and pound from Hendricks.
Hendricks is keen to just control but Bisping is a slippery customer.
Hendricks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bisping with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hendricks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hendricks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bisping's head.
Hendricks working over Bisping with some ground and pound. Bisping looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hendricks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bisping has hold of Hendricks's hands but Hendricks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hendricks lands a nice short elbow.
Bisping taking some punishment here, with Hendricks in his half guard.
Hendricks is looking to advance position but Bisping won't allow it.
Hendricks 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.
Hendricks is controlling the pace.
Bisping has hold of Hendricks's hands but Hendricks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bisping has hold of Hendricks's hands but Hendricks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hendricks lands strikes from half guard.
Hendricks slips a nice elbow through Bisping's hands, connecting with Bisping's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hendricks lands a nice short elbow.
Bisping is trying to stand.
Hendricks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hendricks uses his free foot to push down on Bisping's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bisping.
Hendricks is landing with some decent strikes but Bisping is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hendricks raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendricks softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Bisping is out cold! Hendricks jumps to his feet and celebrates on the ropes with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Hendricks!
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