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FWI-77 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Saeng Arthit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jono Moody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moody has chosen Shaggy - Boombastic as his entrance music. Jono Moody looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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147 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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147 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saeng Arthit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jono Moody!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arthit is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Arthit lands an elbow inside that Moody shrugs off.
Arthit lands an elbow that stopped Moody in his tracks for a moment.
Arthit is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knees in the clinch landing for Arthit.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arthit.
Arthit lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Jono Moody has been cut.
Moody gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arthit.
Moody tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arthit smiles and moves away.
Arthit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moody paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick by Moody misses
and Arthit counters by moving into the clinch.
Arthit comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Arthit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moody missing with knees to the body.
Arthit lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moody wants to break free but Arthit has control.
Moody is trying to push Arthit away but Arthit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moody lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthit jumps guard.
Arthit has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Moody off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Moody looks gassed!
Arthit pushes Moody up against the cage in a clinch.
Arthit lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Arthit looking to throw knees to the head but Moody is blocking nicely.
Arthit will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moody up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Moody using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arthit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arthit lands an elbow inside.
Arthit scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Arthit.
Arthit lands a nice knee to the body.
Arthit lands a nice elbow.
Arthit working Moody over with knees to the body.
Arthit scores with a knee to the head.
Arthit creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moody's defenses.
Arthit lands a damaging elbow.
Arthit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arthit turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Arthit manages to end up in side control.
Arthit has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arthit closes the distance and pushes Moody back into the cage.
Arthit lands a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Arthit takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Arthit comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moody takes an elbow to the forehead.
Arthit lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Arthit.
Arthit gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Moody regains guard.
Arthit trying to control but Moody is working from the bottom.
Moody trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arthit wants to pass the guard but Moody is keeping the position.
Moody is trying to keep Arthit in close.
Arthit stays in close to Moody's body and controls the position.
Moody looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arthit is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Saeng Arthit wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Moody takes the fight into the clinch.
Arthit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moody avoids the elbow strike from Arthit, against the cage.
Moody successfully pulls guard.
Moody is working an open guard so Arthit takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Arthit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moody takes an elbow to the forehead.
Arthit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arthit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arthit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moody blocks it with crossed arms.
Arthit looking to throw knees to the head but Moody is blocking nicely.
Moody tries to pull guard but Arthit holds him up against the cage and eventually Moody drops back down to his feet.
Moody looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saeng Arthit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jono Moody's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Moody moves into range and clinches up with Arthit.
Arthit stalling.
Arthit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moody pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Arthit jumps guard.
Moody must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moody stands and throws Arthit's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Moody is trying to get an arm triangle but Arthit is defending well.
Arthit is not content to let Moody control the position.
Arthit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthit kicks Moody off and gets back to his feet.
Arthit throws a head kick that misses.
Arthit has Moody up against the cage in a clinch.
Arthit keeps control of Moody as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moody being controlled against the cage.
Arthit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arthit lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Moody's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moody tries to break the clinch but Arthit is controlling the position.
Arthit misses with an elbow strike.
Arthit taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Arthit with a knee to the head.
Moody lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moody blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arthit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arthit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moody wants to break free but Arthit has control.
Arthit looking to throw knees to the head but Moody is blocking nicely.
Moody jumps guard.
Arthit trying to control but Moody is working from the bottom.
Moody tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moody preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moody has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Arthit has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arthit decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arthit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moody throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arthit gets a clinch.
Moody on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arthit misses with a knee to the head.
Moody is trying to break the clinch but Arthit is controlling him.
Moody tries to pull guard but Arthit won't allow it.
Moody is trying to break free.
Moody takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Arthit.
Arthit takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moody using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arthit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Arthit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arthit lands a damaging elbow.
Moody is trying to break free.
Arthit lands an elbow that stopped Moody in his tracks for a moment.
Arthit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moody has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arthit misses with an elbow over the top.
Arthit missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Moody.
Moody blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arthit.
Arthit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moody just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arthit tries to land knees in the clinch but Moody avoids the damage to the body.
Arthit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moody blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moody avoids the elbow strike from Arthit, against the cage.
Arthit prevents Moody from breaking the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arthit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saeng Arthit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moody avoiding damage as Arthit throws knees to the body.
Saeng Arthit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moody is trying to force a seperation but Arthit has the dominant position.
Moody misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arthit.
Arthit has Moody pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saeng Arthit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jono Moody's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Arthit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saeng Arthit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arthit wants to clinch.
Arthit moves into range and clinches up with Moody.
Arthit lands an elbow that stopped Moody in his tracks for a moment.
Arthit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moody looking for a takedown.
Arthit connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moody's face.
Moody prevents the takedown attempt.
Moody takes a knee right on the jaw!
Arthit landing knees to the head.
Arthit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arthit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moody looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moody has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arthit comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Arthit tries a knee to the head but Moody blocks it.
Moody is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saeng Arthit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arthit stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Arthit is fighting off a takedown attempt but Moody is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Arthit to the mat. Arthit regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Arthit kicks Moody off and gets to his feet.
Arthit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moody throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arthit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moody throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moody takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arthit blocks a head kick by Moody.
Arthit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Arthit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moody. That did some damage!
Moody circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moody forces Arthit back against the cage and clinches.
Moody dodges an elbow strike from Arthit.
Moody tries to land a knee to the head but Arthit blocks with his arms.
Moody takes a knee right on the jaw!
Arthit lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arthit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moody is trying to break the clinch but Arthit is controlling him.
Moody takes an elbow to the temple.
Arthit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moody wants to break free but Arthit has control.
Arthit lands an elbow that stopped Moody in his tracks for a moment.
Arthit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arthit misses with an elbow strike.
Moody connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arthit's face.
Arthit lands an elbow inside that Moody shrugs off.
Arthit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moody has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arthit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moody blocks it with crossed arms.
Arthit fails to pull guard.
Arthit throws an elbow but it misses.
Arthit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moody manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Saeng Arthit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arthit controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moody keeping full guard, as Arthit tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moody being controlled here, momentarily.
Moody pulls Arthit in close to his closed guard and prevents Arthit from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jono Moody has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Saeng Arthit just wasn't active enough.
Moody fails with the takedown
and Arthit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee calls for Arthit to work.
Arthit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moody in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Arthit lands an elbow that stopped Moody in his tracks for a moment.
Moody lands an uppercut.
Arthit lands an elbow inside.
Arthit pulls Moody into guard.
Arthit pushes Moody off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arthit, right into the meat.
Saeng Arthit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arthit forces Moody back against the cage and clinches.
Moody takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saeng Arthit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arthit 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saeng Arthit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davis Paul Marcus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Starr (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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26
205 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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27
210 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Davis Paul Marcus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Starr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Starr.
Marcus thuds his right hand into Starr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Tommy Starr has been cut.
Starr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marcus.
Starr misses with a double jab.
Marcus misses with a low kick.
Starr throws an overhand right that lands on Marcus's shoulder, as Marcus tries to avoid the shot.
Starr misses with a wild combination.
Starr throws a shot from downtown. Marcus moves away and avoids it.
Marcus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marcus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Starr shoots in and gets a takedown into Marcus's guard.
Starr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marcus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Starr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marcus trying to keep a closed guard but Starr is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus is looking to stand up but Starr isn't so interested in that idea.
Starr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marcus working a defensive guard here.
Starr stops Marcus from standing up.
Marcus looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Starr drops back looking for a leg! Marcus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marcus manages to kick Starr off! Starr jumps back into Marcus's guard.
Starr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Starr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Starr looks gassed!
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.
Marcus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marcus controls Starr momentarily but Starr frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Davis Paul Marcus.
Starr checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marcus.
Starr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marcus defends it nicely.
Starr misses with a combination
and Marcus counters with an outside leg kick.
Marcus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus connects with a body shot that sends Starr's belly button to the back.
Marcus stuns Starr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Starr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marcus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marcus.
Starr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marcus can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marcus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Davis Paul Marcus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marcus looks to land a combination but Starr avoids it well.
Starr throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marcus feints and then cracks Starr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Starr down.
Starr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marcus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Starr's calf.
Tommy Starr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marcus throws a leg kick which misses Starr's front leg but catches the back leg as Starr tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Marcus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus lands a two punch combo.
Starr misses with a combination
and Marcus counters with a good low kick that Starr was not able to check.
Marcus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Starr's calf.
Marcus misses with a two punch combination.
Starr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That kick from Marcus tenderised Starr's leg. Starr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marcus throws a one two combo.
Marcus jabs Starr right on the nose. Starr blinks but takes it well.
Marcus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marcus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That has opened up Tommy Starr's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marcus scores with a decent looking hook.
Starr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marcus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Marcus throws a right and a left that Starr avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Paul Marcus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Starr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marcus lands a leg kick that knocks Starr off balance momentarily.
Starr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marcus is defending against the submission attempts here by Starr.
Marcus is doing well to control the position and prevent Starr from advancing to side control.
Marcus trying to control here.
Marcus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marcus moves into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Starr drops back looking for a leg! Marcus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marcus manages to kick Starr off! Starr jumps back into Marcus's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starr drops back looking for a leg! Marcus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marcus manages to kick Starr off! Starr jumps back into Marcus's guard.
Starr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marcus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Starr manages to get himself to full guard.
Marcus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starr is keeping the position for now.
Starr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marcus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Starr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marcus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marcus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Starr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marcus defends well.
Marcus drops back looking for a leg! Starr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Starr manages to kick Marcus off! Marcus jumps back into Starr's guard.
Marcus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starr is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Starr looking for a guillotine here but Marcus defends easily.
Marcus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Starr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Starr has escaped and now he's on top!
Starr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Starr wants to pass the guard but Marcus is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Starr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Starr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Starr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Starr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marcus is keeping the position for now.
Starr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Starr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Starr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcus controls Starr momentarily but Starr frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Starr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Starr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Starr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Starr throws a right and a left that Marcus avoids nicely.
Starr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marcus is fending him off so far but Starr persists. Nope, Marcus circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marcus. That's going to slow Starr down.
Marcus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marcus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marcus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marcus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Starr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marcus scores with a hook to the body. Starr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marcus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Starr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marcus misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Marcus tenderised Starr's leg. Starr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Starr tries to move into range but Marcus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marcus jabs Starr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Davis Paul Marcus is winning the standup battle so far.
Starr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Marcus tenderised Starr's leg. Starr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marcus's corner calls for a 1-2. Marcus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marcus scores with a jab to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Marcus.
Marcus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starr can do to turn this around?
Marcus feints and then cracks Starr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Starr down.
No joy there for Marcus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marcus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Starr misses with a left hand
and Marcus counters with a left and a right that stings Starr.
Starr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marcus circles away.
Marcus misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Marcus. No joy for Starr on that attempt.
Davis Paul Marcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Starr.
Starr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marcus.
Marcus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Starr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marcus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Starr's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A left and a right from Marcus both land. Nice combination.
Starr 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.
Marcus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Starr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marcus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Starr scrambles back to his feet.
Marcus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Starr back to the cage. Marcus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marcus.
Starr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marcus did well to prevent Starr getting side control.
Marcus gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marcus holds on and takes a little breather.
Starr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Starr looking to pass the guard.
Starr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Starr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Starr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Starr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Marcus wants to sweep here but Starr controlling him for the moment.
Starr drops back looking for a leg! Marcus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marcus manages to kick Starr off! Starr jumps back into Marcus's guard.
Marcus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marcus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Starr's guard.
Marcus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Starr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marcus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marcus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marcus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starr is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Starr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marcus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis Paul Marcus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marcus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davis Paul Marcus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dirt Magurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Dekkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dekkers is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Horsey Noises by Venetian Snares. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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26
168 lbs
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25
160 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dirt Magurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ramon Dekkers!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magurt wants to clinch but Dekkers slips to the side
enabling Dekkers to counter with a crisp jab.
Magurt darts in trying to clinch
and Dekkers counters with a nice uppercut.
Dekkers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Dekkers.
A head kick misses from Dekkers.
Magurt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dekkers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Magurt darts in trying to clinch
and Dekkers counters with an inside leg kick.
Magurt tries to clinch
and Dekkers counters with a nice uppercut.
Magurt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dekkers makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Magurt really felt that one!
Dekkers darts in and clinches Magurt up against the cage.
Dekkers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magurt.
Magurt leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magurt is looking to control Dekkers's arms but Dekkers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Magurt has his back to the cage.
Dekkers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magurt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dekkers is stalling here.
Magurt is pushing Dekkers up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dirt Magurt.
Dekkers misses with a double jab.
Magurt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dekkers counters with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Dekkers. Those never looked like landing.
Dirt Magurt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magurt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dekkers. Dekkers obviously looking to wear him down.
Dekkers lands with a nice body punch.
Magurt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dekkers counters with a thumping low kick.
Dekkers darts in and clinches Magurt up against the cage.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magurt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dekkers is keeping busy.
Dekkers is struggling to control the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Dekkers.
Dekkers taking a breather.
Magurt swings wildly with an uppercut but Dekkers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dekkers pushes Magurt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magurt is defending well for now.
Magurt has Dekkers pressed against the cage.
Dekkers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magurt managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers tries to stall but Magurt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dekkers digs a right hand underneath Magurt's ribcage. Magurt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magurt is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Dekkers.
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!
Dekkers digs a right hand underneath Magurt's ribcage. Magurt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dekkers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dekkers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers tries to throw a body punch but Magurt avoids it by throwing Dekkers back against the cage.
Dekkers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magurt backwards.
Dekkers goes for a takedown attempt but Magurt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dekkers thows a body kick. Magurt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Magurt avoids the head kick by Dekkers.
Dekkers catches Magurt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dekkers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dekkers.
Dekkers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dekkers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dekkers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magurt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Magurt tries to clinch up
and Dekkers counters with a stiff right hand.
Magurt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dekkers. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers lands a nice shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dekkers, right into the meat.
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!
Dekkers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dekkers lands a leg kick that knocks Magurt off balance momentarily.
Dekkers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dekkers lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dekkers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magurt.
Dekkers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dekkers. Magurt shrugs it off though.
Magurt wants to clinch but Dekkers slips to the side
and Dekkers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Magurt's knee momentarily.
Dekkers tries a head kick but it misses.
Magurt blocks a head kick by Dekkers.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dekkers misses with a wild combination.
Magurt looks to clinch
and Dekkers moves into the clinch.
Dekkers throws a punch but it's blocked by Magurt.
A hook to the body from Dekkers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Dekkers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dekkers moves into range and clinches up with Magurt.
Dekkers working aggressively here.
Dekkers tries to throw a body punch but Magurt avoids it by throwing Dekkers back against the cage.
Dekkers pressing his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Dekkers.
Dekkers cracks Magurt with a nice body shot.
Dekkers misses with a punch on the inside.
Dekkers has a couple of punches blocked by Magurt.
Magurt lands a left hand.
Dekkers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Dekkers.
Magurt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magurt as Dekkers tries to tie him up.
Magurt tries to work over Dekkers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magurt trying to stall but Dekkers improves his position.
Dekkers lands a hook that snaps the head of Magurt backwards.
Magurt is pressed up against the cage. Dekkers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Magurt down to the mat. Magurt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Magurt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dekkers pushes Magurt up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dekkers has Magurt pressed against the cage.
Dekkers tries to throw a body punch but Magurt avoids it by throwing Dekkers back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dekkers fails to land.
Magurt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dekkers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Dirt Magurt has been cut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Magurt scores with a shot to the side of Dekkers's head.
Magurt slowing the pace effectively.
Magurt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Magurt looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Dekkers.
Dekkers tries to stall but Magurt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dekkers lands a hook that snaps the head of Magurt backwards.
Dekkers looking to throw knees to the head but Magurt is blocking nicely.
Dekkers scores a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dekkers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ramon Dekkers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Dekkers.
Magurt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magurt is defending well for now.
Dekkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Magurt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers looking to throw knees to the head but Magurt is blocking nicely.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but Magurt avoids the damage to the body.
Dekkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers throws a punch but it's blocked by Magurt.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but Magurt avoids the damage to the body.
Dekkers has Magurt pressed against the cage.
Dekkers throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Dekkers.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dekkers scores a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dirt Magurt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Dekkers.
Magurt taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Magurt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards.
Magurt is trying to stall.
Dekkers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dekkers scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dekkers.
Magurt misses with the head strike.
Dekkers looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dekkers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magurt blocks it with crossed arms.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dekkers trying to stall but Magurt improves his position.
Magurt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dekkers up against the cage.
Magurt avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
Magurt avoiding damage.
Dekkers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magurt blocks it with crossed arms.
Dekkers missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magurt is pressed up against the cage. Dekkers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Magurt down to the mat. Magurt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Magurt misses the target.
Magurt looks to score with a jab to the body but Dekkers is just out of range.
Magurt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magurt looks to clinch
and Dekkers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dekkers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dekkers misses with a punch to the body.
Magurt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dekkers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dekkers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magurt blocks it with crossed arms.
Dekkers tries to work over Magurt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magurt controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Magurt for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Dekkers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dirt Magurt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Magurt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dekkers counters with a low kick, right behind Magurt 's knee.
Dekkers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dekkers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dekkers cracks Magurt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magurt tries to clinch up
and Dekkers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Magurt prevents the takedown attempt.
Magurt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dekkers up against the cage.
Dekkers has Magurt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Magurt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dekkers takes a shot to the head.
Magurt trying to control the position but instead, Dekkers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magurt into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dekkers wants a takedown but no success here.
Dirt Magurt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Dekkers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Magurt.
Dekkers stalling against the cage.
Magurt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magurt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Magurt is trying to maintain a safe position but Dekkers gets an underhook and turns Magurt into the cage.
Dekkers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dekkers stalling in the clinch but Magurt improves position.
Dekkers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Magurt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magurt is defending well for now.
Dekkers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magurt's elbow.
Dekkers lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dekkers is trying to maintain a safe position but Magurt gets an underhook and turns Dekkers into the cage.
Magurt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Magurt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magurt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dekkers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Magurt slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dirt Magurt.
Magurt wants to clinch but Dekkers slips to the side
and Dekkers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Magurt controlling the action here for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Dekkers.
Magurt prevents a body shot from Dekkers.
Dekkers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Magurt lands a nice uppercut.
Dekkers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magurts head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers lands a good knee to the midsection. Magurt won't want to take too many of those.
Dekkers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dekkers works on Magurt's body with a couple of short punches.
Magurt avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
Dekkers struggles to land a body shot inside as Magurt controls his hands.
Magurt just leaning against Dekkers, taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Magurt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dekkers digs a right hand underneath Magurt's ribcage. Magurt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dekkers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Magurt is keeping busy.
Magurt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dekkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers drags the fight down to the ground.
Dekkers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dekkers is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Magurt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dekkers counters with a low kick, right behind Magurt 's knee.
Dekkers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dekkers is looking to slow Magurt down with leg kicks.
Magurt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dekkers counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dirt Magurt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramon Dekkers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magurt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Dekkers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dekkers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Dekkers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Gerbe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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27
162 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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25
143 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyler Gerbe!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray shoots in and gets a takedown into Gerbe's guard.
Gerbe being controlled here, momentarily.
Murray wants to pass the guard but Gerbe is keeping the position.
Murray sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gerbe's guard.
Gerbe wants to get back to full guard.
Gerbe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Murray not doing much here.
Gerbe won't allow Murray to pass to mount.
Murray is keen to just control but Gerbe is a slippery customer.
Murray trying to mount his opponent but Gerbe defends it.
Murray seems to be working for a kimura but Gerbe defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbe working to try and regain half guard.
Murray is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gerbe has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gerbe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Tyler Gerbe has been cut.
Murray is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gerbe has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Murray with shots to the head and body - Gerbe looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tyler Gerbe'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 Tyler Gerbe's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dan Murray!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolas Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
270 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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23
280 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nikolas Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Davies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davies tries to clinch up
letting Romanov counter with a right hand.
Romanov looks to land a combination but Davies avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies moves forwards but Romanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Romanov misses the target.
Romanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Davies moves out of range.
Good exchange - Romanov coming out on top.
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.
Romanov misses with a wild body shot.
Davies darts in trying to clinch
and Romanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romanov swings for the body but Davies moves out of range.
Romanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Davies moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Romanov.
It looks like Don Davies has been cut.
Davies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romanov misses with a body punch.
Davies is working for takedown but Romanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Davies throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romanovs head.
Romanov stops a takedown attempt from Davies.
Romanov breaks the clinch.
Romanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davies.
Davies slips a jab from Romanov.
Romanov throws a hook but Davies blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Romanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Romanov.
Romanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikolas Romanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Davies takes one to the side of the head.
Davies tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Romanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davies wants to clinch but Romanov slips to the side
enabling Romanov to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nikolas Romanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Davies's cut.
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.
Davies closes the distance looking to clinch
and Romanov counters with a series of strikes. Davies will be more careful next time no doubt.
Davies moves to clinch but Romanov breaks away
and Romanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Romanov misses with a combination
so Davies counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davies accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davies throwing strikes from guard but Romanov blocks nicely.
Davies got a little sloppy there for a moment and Romanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davies has managed to get both his arms back between Romanov's legs - danger averted.
Davies postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Romanov wants to sweep here but Davies controlling him for the moment.
Davies throws and elbow that misses. Romanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Davies's guard. Nice move by Romanov!
Romanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romanov manages to get himself to full guard.
Davies trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Romanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romanov has momentary wrist control but Davies slips an elbow through the middle.
Davies with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Davies stands up over Romanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Romanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Romanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davies postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davies throwing strikes from guard but Romanov blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davies postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Davies scoring with punches to the head and body.
Davies thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davies slips nicely into half guard.
Davies misses with a head shot. Romanov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Romanov keeping moving, preventing Davies from controlling successfully.
Davies trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davies accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davies preventing the sweep.
Davies wants to control from the top but Romanov keeps moving.
Davies throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davies landing with the ground and pound.
Davies is pushing down on Romanov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Romanov is fighting to maintain full guard but Davies has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davies throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Davies throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Don Davies overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davies thows a huge punch but Romanov dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Davies dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Davies's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Davies blocks a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Romanov. No joy for Davies on that attempt.
Romanov misses with a body shot
and Davies counters with a shoot takedown. Romanov fights it but they end up in guard.
Davies advances to half guard.
Romanov trying to hold on to Davies's head to control him but Davies postures up.
Davies prevents Romanov from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romanov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Romanov taking some punishment here, with Davies in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davies.
Davies lands with a punch from half guard.
Romanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Davies is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Romanov sees it coming and defends easily.
Davies is trying to control. Romanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Davies scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Davies passes to full mount!
Davies with the ground and pound from mount.
Romanov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Davies scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Romanov?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov is trying to escape the mount.
Davies scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Romanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davies connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Davies cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Davies with good strikes from the mount here!
Davies cracks Romanov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Romanov is rocked!
Davies postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Romanov bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Davies and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Davies!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Melbrooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassius Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Melbrooks might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Motorhead - Smiling like a killer. Cassius Penn has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Melbrooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cassius Penn!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melbrooks misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Penn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Penn checks a leg kick.
Melbrooks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Melbrooks misses with the combination.
Melbrooks throws a head kick that misses.
Melbrooks throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
Melbrooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Melbrooks throws a leg kick but Penn checks it.
Melbrooks tries to land a leg kick but Penn saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melbrooks misses with a low kick.
Penn lands a right hook to the body.
Melbrooks looks for the body kick but Penn saw that one coming.
Penn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melbrooks was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melbrooks throws a head kick that misses.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melbrooks was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Melbrooks moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Penn.
Penn prevents a body shot from Melbrooks.
Melbrooks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Melbrooks throws an elbow but misses.
Penn is working Melbrooks over against the cage.
Melbrooks throws an elbow but it misses.
Melbrooks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Melbrooks.
Melbrooks pushes off an throws an elbow but Penn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Penn managing to block the knees to the body from Melbrooks.
Melbrooks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Penn looks gassed!
Melbrooks breaks from the clinch.
Melbrooks lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Melbrooks throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Melbrooks.
Melbrooks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melbrooks keeps Penn at a distance using the push kick.
Penn drops his hands momentarily and Melbrooks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Penn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Melbrooks lands an elbow inside.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Melbrooks avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Penn takes an elbow to the temple.
Melbrooks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Melbrooks lands an elbow inside.
Penn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Melbrooks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Penn avoids it.
Penn is working for takedown but Melbrooks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Melbrooks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Penn.
Melbrooks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Melbrooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Penn lands a shoulder strike.
Melbrooks missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Melbrooks.
A head punch on the inside from Melbrooks fails to land.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melbrooks lands a damaging elbow.
Melbrooks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Penn blocks the elbow strike.
Penn misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melbrooks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Melbrooks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Penn avoids it.
Melbrooks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Melbrooks missing with knees to the body.
Melbrooks wants to get back to striking at distance but Penn won't allow it.
Melbrooks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Melbrooks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Penn.
A hook to the body from Penn.
Penn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters up against the cage, Melbrooks throws an elbow but misses.
Penn lands a takedown into guard.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melbrooks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melbrooks is trying to control the position but Penn postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Melbrooks.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Melbrooks is retaining full guard.
Penn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Melbrooks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Melbrooks has escaped and now he's on top!
Melbrooks trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Melbrooks 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.
Melbrooks rushes Penn and presses him up against the cage.
Penn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Penn lands with a left to the head.
Melbrooks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Penn.
Penn dodges an elbow strike from Melbrooks.
A short right from Penn on the inside.
Melbrooks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Penn scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Melbrooks throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Melbrooks throws an elbow but misses.
Melbrooks lands an elbow inside that Penn shrugs off.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Melbrooks misses with an elbow strike.
Penn avoids the elbow strike from Melbrooks, against the cage.
Melbrooks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn avoids the elbow strike from Melbrooks, against the cage.
Penn digs a right hand into Melbrooks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Melbrooks's gas tank.
Melbrooks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Penn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Penn is leaning against Melbrooks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Penn presses Melbrooks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Penn.
Penn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Penn.
Penn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Melbrooks is trying to keep an underhook but Penn manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Penn trying to mount his opponent but Melbrooks defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melbrooks is staying active underneath Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Penn seems content to control.
Melbrooks won't allow Penn to pass to mount.
Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Penn trying to mount his opponent but Melbrooks defends it.
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.
Melbrooks wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
Melbrooks gets full guard.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melbrooks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penn trying to control but Melbrooks is working from the bottom.
Melbrooks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Melbrooks keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melbrooks trying to control the position.
Melbrooks 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.
Penn slips nicely into half guard.
Melbrooks trying to control but Penn postures up.
Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Melbrooks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Melbrooks is defending well.
Penn works his way into side control.
Melbrooks has one of Penn's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Penn tries to advance to mount but Melbrooks denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassius Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Penn throws a shot to the body.
Melbrooks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Penn.
Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Penn misses with a body shot.
Penn lands a nice shot to the body.
Melbrooks has managed to clinch.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penn digs a right hand underneath Melbrooks's ribcage. Melbrooks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Penn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Penn.
A nice left hand lands by Penn.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Penn.
Good body shot from Penn.
Penn avoids the elbow strike from Melbrooks, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Melbrooks lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Melbrooks.
A short left from Penn.
Melbrooks pushes off an throws an elbow but Penn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Penn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Penn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Melbrooks lands a damaging elbow.
Melbrooks lands a good knee to the midsection. Penn won't want to take too many of those.
Penn lands a left hand.
Penn avoids a wild elbow strike from Melbrooks.
Penn blocking some punches.
Melbrooks misses with an elbow strike.
Penn is leaning against Melbrooks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Melbrooks lands a nice elbow.
Penn takes an elbow to the temple.
Melbrooks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Penn takes an elbow to the temple.
Penn avoids the elbow strike from Melbrooks, against the cage.
Penn avoids a wild elbow strike from Melbrooks.
Melbrooks missing with knees to the body.
Melbrooks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Melbrooks throws an elbow but misses.
Penn blocking some punches.
Penn avoids a wild elbow strike from Melbrooks.
Melbrooks tries to land knees in the clinch but Penn avoids the damage to the body.
A short body shot lands from Penn as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Melbrooks throws an elbow but misses.
Penn avoids the elbow strike from Melbrooks, against the cage.
Penn digs a right hand into Melbrooks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Melbrooks's gas tank.
Penn blocks an elbow strike.
Penn blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Melbrooks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Penn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Melbrooks misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Penn.
A short body shot lands from Penn as the two fighters clinch.
Penn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Melbrooks.
Penn avoiding damage as Melbrooks throws knees to the body.
Penn pushes Melbrooks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Melbrooks.
Penn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Penn has Melbrooks pressed against the cage.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassius Penn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Penn scores with a shot to the side of Melbrooks's head.
Melbrooks misses with some punches.
Penn is working Melbrooks over against the cage.
Penn pushes Melbrooks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Penn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Melbrooks tries to land knees in the clinch but Penn avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Penn.
Penn managing to block the knees to the body from Melbrooks.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Melbrooks backwards.
Penn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Penn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Penn stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melbrooks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Penn presses Melbrooks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Penn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penn lands a body punch.
Penn digs a right hand into Melbrooks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Melbrooks's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Penn.
Penn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Penn.
Still in the clinch, Penn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Penn is working Melbrooks over against the cage.
Penn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Melbrooks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Melbrooks throws an off balance right hand
and Penn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Melbrooks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Penn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Melbrooks rather than just go for the knockout.
Penn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Penn scores with a punch to the head.
Penn scores with a body shot.
Melbrooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Melbrooks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
John Melbrooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cassius Penn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Penn. Beautiful body shot.
Penn lands a jab.
Penn moves out of range of the body kick from Melbrooks.
Melbrooks throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn misses with a hook. Melbrooks ducked under it nicely.
Penn scores with a shot to the body.
Melbrooks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Penn blocks a head kick by Melbrooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn works Melbrooks's body with a nice hook.
Melbrooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cassius Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Penn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassius Penn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Crocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Chris Crocker has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chris Crocker seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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196 lbs
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28
191 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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World class 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Crocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Per Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crocker lands a glancing blow to the side of Svensson's head.
It looks like Per Svensson has been cut.
Crocker misses with an uppercut. Svensson saw that one coming.
Crocker throws a body punch but Svensson moves out of range.
Crocker keeps the fight on the outside.
Crocker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Per Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crocker throws out a powerful jab.
Svensson throws a leg kick
and Crocker counters with a nice leg kick.
Svensson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Svensson is trying to control. Crocker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Svensson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Crocker reverses the position - he's now on top in Svensson's guard.
Crocker wants to stand but Svensson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Svensson wants to improve his position but instead Crocker has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Crocker is going to stand back up.
Crocker moves into full mount! Svensson won't be happy about that!
Crocker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Svensson is looking to improve his position but Crocker isn't that keen on the idea.
Crocker wants to control the pace but Svensson is squirming around nicely.
Crocker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crocker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crocker looking to control but Svensson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Crocker wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A clash of legs there as Crocker blocks the low kick.
Svensson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Svensson is trying to control the action in half guard but Crocker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Svensson tries to pass to full mount but Crocker defends it.
Crocker is defending against the submission attempts here by Svensson.
Svensson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crocker defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocker trying to control but Svensson postures up.
Svensson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Svensson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crocker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Svensson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Svensson is looking to advance position but Crocker won't allow it.
Svensson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crocker keeps working.
Crocker wants to control but Svensson is keeping busy.
Svensson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crocker trying to control from the bottom.
Svensson is pressing down on Crocker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crocker is holding on for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses.
Svensson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Svensson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crocker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Svensson scrambles back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Svensson.
Svensson closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Crocker to counter with a crisp jab.
Svensson throws a chopping leg kick but Crocker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Svensson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crocker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Crocker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Per Svensson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Svensson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Crocker to counter with a crisp jab.
Crocker sizes up Svensson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Svensson.
Svensson takes one to the chin there.
Crocker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Svensson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crocker tries to avoid it but Svensson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crocker to the ground. Crocker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Svensson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Svensson slips under a jab.
A low kick from Svensson misses
and Crocker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Svensson throws a leg kick which misses Crocker's front leg but catches the back leg as Crocker tries to avoid it.
Svensson tries to land a front kick but Crocker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crocker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Svensson.
Svensson throws a push kick but Crocker slaps the foot to one side.
Crocker looks to score with a jab to the body but Svensson is just out of range.
Svensson throws a combination that misses
and Crocker counters with a nice uppercut.
Svensson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crocker misses the body punch
and Svensson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Svensson.
Crocker keeping moving, preventing Svensson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Svensson is one step ahead there.
Svensson wants to control from the top but Crocker keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Svensson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Svensson is fighting to break Crocker's control of his arms but Crocker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Per Svensson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Svensson moves to clinch but Crocker breaks away
and Crocker counters with a left to the body.
Crocker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Svensson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson trying to control but Crocker is working from the bottom.
Crocker trying to control the position.
Svensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Crocker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crocker has momentary wrist control but Svensson slips an elbow through the middle.
Svensson wants to control from the top but Crocker keeps moving.
Svensson postures up and lands a big shot to Crocker's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Svensson wants to control from the top but Crocker keeps moving.
Crocker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Svensson looking to sit in guard and control but Crocker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crocker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Svensson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Crocker 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 Svensson.
Svensson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crocker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Svensson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crocker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Crocker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Per Svensson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Svensson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Svensson misses with a leg kick
enabling Crocker to counter with a crisp jab.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses.
Per Svensson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Svensson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crocker.
Crocker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Svensson throws an off balance right hand
and Crocker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crocker is looking to clinch but Svensson is avoiding it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Svensson.
Svensson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crocker's sensitive parts.
Crocker scores with a jab. Svensson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Svensson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Crocker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Svensson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crocker counters with a nice body shot.
Crocker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Svensson throws a sloppy head kick
and Crocker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Svensson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crocker jabs at Svensson's body.
Crocker scores with the left hand. Svensson knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Svensson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crocker.
Crocker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crocker lands a nice hook to Svensson's body. Svensson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice jab there from Crocker.
Crocker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Svensson takes one on the button.
Crocker takes a swing at Svensson's ribcage but misses.
Crocker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Svensson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Svensson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Svensson thows a leg kick but Crocker checks it
and Crocker counters with a nice uppercut.
Crocker looks to land a combination. Svensson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Svensson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crocker drops Svensson with a big left hand! Svensson is injured, injured bad! Crocker jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Crocker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Kilimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Voskresensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilimov comes to the cage accompanied by Holy Diver by Killswitch Engage. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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25
279 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Kilimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felix Voskresensky!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilimov shoots in but Voskresensky avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Voskresensky throws a head kick but Kilimov moves out of range.
Kilimov throws a big shot that misses.
Kilimov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kilimov connects with the punch.
It looks like Felix Voskresensky has been cut.
Kilimov misses with a combination
and Voskresensky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kilimov leaves Voskresensky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Voskresensky misses with an uppercut.
Voskresensky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kilimov.
Kilimov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kilimov takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilimov misses with the body kick
and Voskresensky counters with a head kick that drops Kilimov!
Voskresensky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Voskresensky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kilimov is wriggling around but Voskresensky manages to pass to half guard.
Kilimov is refusing to be controlled, as Voskresensky sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voskresensky prevents Kilimov from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilimov trying to control but Voskresensky postures up.
Voskresensky drops an elbow to the side of Kilimov's head.
Kilimov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Voskresensky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kilimov has an active guard here but Voskresensky has managed to pass into half guard.
Kilimov is looking for a sweep. Voskresensky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kilimov is working hard here to advance position.
Voskresensky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Voskresensky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kilimov's head.
Kilimov is defending against the submission attempts here by Voskresensky.
Voskresensky is looking to take a break and control but Kilimov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voskresensky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kilimov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Voskresensky throws a sloppy head kick
and Kilimov counters with a nice body shot.
Kilimov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Voskresensky.
Voskresensky looks gassed!
Voskresensky tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilimov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Voskresensky cracks Kilimov with an open hand slap.
Kilimov knocks Voskresensky to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Kilimov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Voskresensky keeps working.
Voskresensky is looking for a sweep.
Kilimov lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Voskresensky tries to bench press Kilimov off him but Kilimov keeps the position.
Kilimov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Voskresensky has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kilimov but great work by Voskresensky.
Kilimov is trying to buck Voskresensky off.
Voskresensky has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kilimov!
Kilimov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kilimov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Voskresensky pulls his head out easily.
Voskresensky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kilimov is defending against the submission attempts here by Voskresensky.
Voskresensky trying to mount his opponent but Kilimov defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voskresensky is trying to control the action in half guard but Kilimov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kilimov is looking to get back to is feet but Voskresensky passes into side control.
Kilimov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kilimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Voskresensky throws a sloppy head kick and Kilimov moves out of range easily.
Kilimov misses the body punch
and Voskresensky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Voskresensky trying to control from Kilimov's half guard. Kilimov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Voskresensky controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kilimov looking to control.
Voskresensky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kilimov pushes Voskresensky off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilimov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Voskresensky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Felix Voskresensky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Felix Voskresensky's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kilimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilimov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab lands there for Kilimov.
A shot to the body from Kilimov misses
and Voskresensky counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kilimov!
Voskresensky lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kilimov hang on?
Kilimov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Voskresensky with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Voskresensky controlling from the full mount.
Kilimov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Voskresensky lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilimov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voskresensky tries to control but Kilimov wriggling away.
Kilimov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Voskresensky trying to control but Kilimov is having none of it.
Kilimov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Voskresensky wants to sweep but no luck.
Kilimov distracts Voskresensky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Voskresensky throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kilimov escapes and throws Voskresensky's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kilimov working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilimov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Voskresensky's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kilimov working the ground and pound.
Kilimov grinds an elbow into Voskresensky's temple.
Voskresensky is not content to let Kilimov control the position.
Kilimov landing a few strikes.
That has opened up Felix Voskresensky's cut even more.
The referee asks Kilimov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kilimov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kilimov tries for a kimura but Voskresensky is defending well.
Voskresensky is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The cut above Felix Voskresensky's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voskresensky gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Voskresensky is not content to let Kilimov control the position.
Voskresensky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kilimov is pressing down on Voskresensky's thigh, looking to free his foot. Voskresensky is holding on for now.
Kilimov wants to control but Voskresensky is keeping him busy.
Kilimov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Voskresensky is just riding it out for now. Kilimov eventually gives up the hold.
Voskresensky is looking for a sweep. Kilimov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kilimov drops an elbow to the side of Voskresensky's head.
Voskresensky is trying to control but can't.
Voskresensky wants to improve his position but Kilimov is controlling well.
Voskresensky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kilimov scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voskresensky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kilimov is working away from the top position though.
Kilimov is trying to control the action in half guard but Voskresensky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kilimov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felix Voskresensky's cut.
That's time! Kilimov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kilimov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Voskresensky.
Igor Kilimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilimov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Voskresensky is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kilimov with a couple of short strikes.
Felix Voskresensky'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 Felix Voskresensky's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Igor Kilimov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Starks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trace Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley has chosen Beautiful Music For You to Die Too-Necro as his entrance music. Tony Starks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
264 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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221 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Starks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trace Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Starks defends it nicely.
Bradley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Starks in his tracks.
Bradley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bradley shoots in for a double leg but Starks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Starks drives through and clinches with Bradley against the cage.
A hook to the body from Starks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Starks.
Starks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Starks as the two fighters clinch.
Bradley looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Starks.
Starks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Trace Bradley has been cut.
Bradley wants to get back to striking at distance but Starks won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Starks lands a right hand.
Bradley is rocked!
Starks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bradley is still on wobbly legs! Can Starks finish him?
Starks pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Bradley! Starks unloads with more strikes and Bradley sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Starks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Rand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - All Eyes On Me. Rand has chosen The Last Dragon as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Forrest Ortiz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Rand!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Rand is predictable there
and Ortiz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ortiz.
Rand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ortiz.
Rand scores with a sloppy right hand. Ortiz should have avoided that one.
Ortiz cracks the inside of Rand's front leg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ortiz. That's going to slow Rand down.
Rand shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rand scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A low kick from Ortiz is predictable there
and Rand counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortiz throws out the jab.
Ortiz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ortiz defending well as Rand loads up on a big left hand.
Ortiz misses with a low kick.
Ortiz throws a right hand that misses
and Rand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Rand does it's job there.
Rand has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ortiz throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ortiz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rand misses with an uppercut. Ortiz saw that one coming.
Ortiz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rand lands with a slapping head kick.
Rand thows a leg kick but Ortiz checks it
and Ortiz counters with a leg kick.
Rand checks a leg kick.
Rand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortiz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a poor cross that misses
and Rand counters with a nice body kick.
Ortiz avoids the body shot from Rand.
Ortiz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ortiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rand throws out the jab.
Rand has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ortiz.
Rand is looking to score with low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Ortiz. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ortiz scores with a nice body kick.
Rand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a front kick that sends Rand stumbling back into the cage.
Rand looks gassed!
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!
Rand on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ortiz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz's corner calls for a 1-2. Ortiz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rand throws a leg kick
and Ortiz counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Ortiz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ortiz misses with a left hand
and Rand counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ortiz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rand looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortiz is just out of range.
Ortiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rand.
Ortiz throws a leg kick but Rand sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ortiz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ortiz throws a jab but it's blocked by Rand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rand throws out a leg kick but Ortiz moves out of range and Rand only half commits.
Ortiz throws out a leg kick but Rand moves out of range and Ortiz only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortiz misses the target.
Rand throws a poor cross that misses
and Ortiz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ortiz throws a body kick that misses.
Rand fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ortiz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Rand blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz thows a body shot but no joy.
Ortiz throws a good cross that connects.
Ortiz throws a sloppy head kick
and Rand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ortiz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rand's head.
Rand throws a leg kick
and Ortiz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ortiz throws a wild body kick that Rand sees coming a mile off.
Rand misses with a leg kick
and Ortiz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ortiz connects with a solid leg kick.
Rand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ortiz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rand moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rand misses with a left hand
and Ortiz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A leg kick checked by Rand.
Rand takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ortiz throws an off balance right hand
and Rand counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ortiz blocks the body kick.
Ortiz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ortiz scores with a head kick.
Rand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ortiz.
Rand avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Ortiz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from Ortiz.
Ortiz misses with a body shot.
A head kick by Ortiz misses
and Rand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ortiz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ortiz throws a push kick but Rand slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ortiz.
Rand works Ortiz's body with a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rand throws a hook but Ortiz blocks it.
Rand throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses.
Rand lands a really nice looking cross but Ortiz seems unphased.
Rand misses with a body shot
and Ortiz counters with an outside leg kick.
Rand tests Ortiz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Rand. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rand.
Rand with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Rand blocks the leg kick.
Ortiz checks a leg kick nicely.
Ortiz scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ortiz misses with a wild body shot.
Ortiz throws a good cross that connects.
Rand defending well as Ortiz loads up on a big left hand.
Ortiz looks to land a left hand but Rand moved out of range nicely.
Ortiz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortiz moves away.
Ortiz looks to land a body kick but Rand moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ortiz throws the kick towards the body but Rand avoids it.
Ortiz throws a poor cross that misses
and Rand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rand. Ortiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortiz missing with a left hand there. Rand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rand missing with a left hand there. Ortiz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ortiz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rand throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Forrest Ortiz did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Ortiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rand misses with a left hand
and Ortiz counters with a big head kick but Rand shrugs it off.
Ortiz cracks Rand with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rand throws a front kick that sends Ortiz stumbling back into the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Ortiz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rand connects with a body shot.
Ortiz throws a lazy head kick
and Rand counters with a straight right hand.
Rand looks to throw the jab but Ortiz is out of range.
Ortiz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ortiz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rand counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ortiz thinking.
Rand tries to land a leg kick but Ortiz saw it coming and moves away.
Rand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ortiz misses with an uppercut
and Rand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rand lands with a straight right. Ortiz didn't see that one coming.
Ortiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rand just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Rand throws a shot to the body.
Ortiz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rand.
Rand is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Some bone on bone action there as Ortiz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rand avoids the head kick by Ortiz.
Rand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Rand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rand misses with an uppercut. Ortiz saw that one coming.
Rand checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rand cracks the inside of Ortiz's front leg.
Rand just misses with a punch to the body.
Forrest Ortiz is winning the standup battle so far.
Rand steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ortiz. That one must have hurt.
The fighters circling - Rand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rand has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ortiz.
Ortiz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rand swings widly with a right hand
and Ortiz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ortiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Ortiz throws a lazy head kick
and Rand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rand takes one to the side of the head.
Ortiz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rand is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rand avoids a kick to the body.
Ortiz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rand doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Ortiz had his way with Daniel Rand in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rand avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ortiz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick by Ortiz misses
and Rand counters with a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Rand.
A head kick misses from Ortiz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortiz is just out of range.
Rand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ortiz.
Ortiz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rand fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ortiz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ortiz throws a leg kick
and Rand counters with a leg kick.
Ortiz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ortiz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rand.
Rand throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ortiz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ortiz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rand thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Ortiz misses.
Ortiz misses with a hook
and Rand counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ortiz's knee momentarily.
Ortiz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rand cracks a nice hook into Ortiz's ribs.
A head kick by Ortiz misses
and Rand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daniel Rand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rand ducks under a wild hook from Ortiz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ortiz. That's going to slow Rand down.
Ortiz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rand.
Rand swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ortiz.
Rand throws a right and a left that Ortiz avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Ortiz. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz misses the shot to the body.
Rand's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rand throws a lazy uppercut
and Ortiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Ortiz finds it's way through Rand's defenses.
Rand moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Ortiz is predictable there
and Rand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ortiz misses with a leg kick
and Rand counters with a thumping low kick.
Rand misses with a body shot
and Ortiz counters with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Rand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ortiz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:47
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:47
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Ortiz!
Forrest Ortiz retains his welterweight title!
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