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TTF 2 - The Road To The Title PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hong Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Hay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hay has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Hong Lee has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hong Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Hay!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.
Hay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hay throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Hay scores with a jab.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hay lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Hay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hong Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Hay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hay closes the distance and clinches.
Hay ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hay no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lee postures up in Hay's guard and throws a big left but Hay blocks it.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hay wants to stand but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee gets to his feet - Hay follows without any prompting.
Hay lands a two punch combo.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hay's sensitive parts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Hay misses with a leg kick
and Lee counters with a big head kick but Hay shrugs it off.
Hay rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hay manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hay looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee has Hay pressed against the cage, preventing Hay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hay swivels and escapes.
Hay throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hay.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hay punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Hay clinches with his opponent.
Hay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Hay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hay avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hay forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Lee prevents Hay from breaking the clinch.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Hay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lee tries to clinch but Hay is having none of it.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee darts in trying to clinch
letting Hay counter with a right hand.
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.
Hay wants to clinch
and Lee counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Hay has double underhooks.
Hay is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Hay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Dirk Hay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Hay dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hay lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hong Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hay tries to clinch up
and Lee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hay managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Hay jumps guard but Lee stands there with Hay around his waist. Hay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee effectively controlling the action here.
Hay tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Hay drops back down to his feet.
Lee is trying to drag Hay to the mat but Hay just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hay leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hay pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hay being controlled here, momentarily.
Hay has a closed guard, preventing Lee from standing up.
Lee trying to control but Hay is working from the bottom.
Lee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hay manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lee has Hay in his guard.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hay puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hay decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Hay misses with a few strikes there.
Hay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee gets the takedown into side control.
Hay bucks up and tries to throw Lee off but instead Lee has got his back!
Hay controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Hay is trying to stand back up.
Lee controlling the position well here. Hay rolled but Lee kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lee has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Can Hay hold on?! Lee is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Hay is trying to get back to his feet but Lee has full control of the position and if anything, Hay has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lee is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hay has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lee has Hay flattened out and is raining down punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hay is trying to get back to his feet but Lee has full control of the position and if anything, Hay has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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 Hong Lee will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee prevents Hay from getting back to his feet.
Lee stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hay clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
Hay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lee trying to control the position but instead, Hay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lee into the cage.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hay is defending well for now.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hay tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lee counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hay circles away.
Hay wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee tries to clinch
and Hay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hay takes the fight into the clinch.
Hay looking to stall.
Lee pulls guard successfully.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing Hay from standing up.
Hay stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hay is looking to clinch.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hong Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Hay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hay scores with a nice strike.
Hay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a head kick.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hay is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hay swivels and escapes.
Hay slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hay darts in trying to clinch
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Hay will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lee misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hay pulls guard effortlessly.
Lee trying to control but Hay is working from the bottom.
Hay wants to stand and escape but Lee is having none of it.
Hay pushes Lee off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lee dives in and grabs Hay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hay pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Hay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hay is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a leg kick.
Lee wants to clinch up but Hay keeps it at a distance.
Hay looks to throw a body kick
and Lee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hay is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick by Hay misses
and Lee counters with a head kick.
Hay scores with a one two! Lee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hay as he jumps to the side.
Lee clinches up with Hay and pushes him back against the cage.
Hay can't get the takedown.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hay throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hay clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hong Lee.
I think Lee 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hong Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Greenwich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Haamelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damien Greenwich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Haamelmann!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenwich gets the takedown into side control.
Greenwich looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Haamelmann is trying to control Greenwich's posture but Greenwich avoids it.
Greenwich decides to stand up, so the ref orders Haamelmann to his feet.
Haamelmann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haamelmann tries for a takedown but Greenwich circles away easily
and Greenwich counters with a head kick. That will keep Haamelmann thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Greenwich scores a takedown into full mount!
Haamelmann tries to lock up and control but Greenwich gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Greenwich trying to control but Haamelmann is having none of it.
Greenwich thowing shots but they're missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haamelmann can't escape the position.
Haamelmann is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Haamelmann is looking to get to half guard.
Haamelmann throwing hammer fists to the chest of Greenwich. What's that going to do exactly?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Greenwich prevents Haamelmann from getting the reversal.
Greenwich landing shots from mount.
Greenwich is landing with some decent strikes but Haamelmann is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Haamelmann is looking to get to half guard.
Greenwich controlling the position easily from mount.
Greenwich with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwich cracks Haamelmann with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Haamelmann is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Haamelmann is bucking up trying to escape but Greenwich cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Greenwich controlling from mount.
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.
Greenwich trying to control but Haamelmann is having none of it.
Greenwich avoids the attempt from Haamelmann to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greenwich lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Haamelmann hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Greenwich dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Greenwich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haamelmann circles away quickly and effectively.
Haamelmann shoots and misses
and Greenwich counters with a shoot takedown. Haamelmann fights it but they end up in guard.
Greenwich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greenwich stands up from Haamelmann's guard - Greenwich perhaps looking for a knockout.
Damien Greenwich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenwich decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Greenwich content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Greenwich tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Haamelmann.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greenwich is trying to control. Haamelmann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenwich tries to stand but can't do so whilst Haamelmann controls his leg.
Greenwich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Haamelmann knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Greenwich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haamelmann defends it well.
Haamelmann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Greenwich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greenwich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Haamelmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Greenwich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greenwich throws a sloppy head kick and Haamelmann moves out of range easily.
Greenwich shoots for a double leg takedown but Haamelmann sprawls well. He's pushed Greenwich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Greenwich stuffs the takedown.
Greenwich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Haamelmann napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Damien Greenwich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greenwich tries to move to mount but Haamelmann blocks the move with his legs.
Haamelmann seems a little lost for a moment, as Greenwich dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haamelmann sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Haamelmann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greenwich is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Greenwich.
Greenwich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Haamelmann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greenwich is working away from the top position though.
Greenwich escapes and gets back to his feet.
Greenwich decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenwich works his way into side control.
Greenwich stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Greenwich throws a push kick but Haamelmann slaps the foot to one side.
Haamelmann misses with a takedown
and Greenwich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Damien Greenwich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Haamelmann.
Haamelmann clinches with his opponent.
Greenwich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haamelmann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greenwich is fending him off so far but Haamelmann persists. Nope, Greenwich circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haamelmann takes a kick to the side of the head.
Haamelmann wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Greenwich dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Greenwich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haamelmann has his takedown stuffed
and Greenwich counters by clinching up.
Greenwich jumps guard but Haamelmann stands there with Greenwich around his waist. Greenwich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Haamelmann is stalling here.
Greenwich wants to get back to striking at distance but Haamelmann won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haamelmann breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haamelmann checks a leg kick.
Haamelmann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greenwich swivels and escapes.
Haamelmann doesn't manage to clinch there - Greenwich circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haamelmann shoots in looking for a takedown. Greenwich tries to sprawl out of it but Haamelmann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Greenwich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Damien Greenwich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Haamelmann.
A head kick misses from Greenwich.
Haamelmann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greenwich decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haamelmann's guard.
Greenwich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Haamelmann is working an open guard so Greenwich takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Haamelmann misses with a takedown attempt
and Greenwich counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haamelmann misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenwich trying to control the action but Haamelmann is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haamelmann wants to control but Greenwich postures up.
Greenwich gets to mount! Haamelmann was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Greenwich is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Haamelmann can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Greenwich working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haamelmann is in a horrible position here. Greenwich smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Greenwich scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Greenwich wants to control the pace but Haamelmann is squirming around nicely.
Greenwich controlling from mount.
Haamelmann is in a horrible position here. Greenwich smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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.
Greenwich lands a big elbow.
Greenwich unloading with bombs!
Greenwich working the ground and pound effectively.
Greenwich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haamelmann is looking to escape.
Haamelmann bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dirk Haamelmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damien Greenwich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Greenwich is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Greenwich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Greenwich, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Greenwich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gus Bombardier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gus Bombardier looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gus Bombardier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mats Nilsson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bombardier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nilsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nilsson stands up from Bombardier's guard - Nilsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nilsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bombardier is trying to escape the position but Nilsson is controlling the position.
Nilsson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bombardier down.
Bombardier tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nilsson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bombardier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nilsson on the ground.
Bombardier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nilsson content just to control the position here.
Nilsson landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bombardier is trying desperately to improve position.
Nilsson is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Bombardier is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Bombardier flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Nilsson anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Bombardier and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Nilsson slips an arm under Bombardier chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Nilsson has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Nilsson is squeezing on Bombardier like an anaconda would it's prey. Bombardier fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mats Nilsson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyrus The Virus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Virus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica - Fuel. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cyrus The Virus!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Virus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown by The Virus or perhaps it was just good defense by Da Silva which made him look bad.
The Virus closes the distance and clinches.
The Virus controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from The Virus.
The Virus pulls guard.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but The Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Virus wants to stand but Da Silva is controlling the position.
The Virus uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Virus rushes Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Virus lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Andre Da Silva has been cut.
Da Silva trying to stall but The Virus improves his position.
The Virus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Da Silva tries to break free but The Virus pushes him back against the cage.
The Virus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but The Virus holds him up against the cage and eventually Da Silva drops back down to his feet.
Da Silva 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 Andre Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Virus manages to break the clinch.
Da Silva closes the distance but The Virus moves to the side
and The Virus counters with a nice body kick.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Da Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from The Virus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Virus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Da Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Virus misses with an elbow over the top.
The Virus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Virus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Virus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The Virus kicks Da Silva off and gets to his feet.
The Virus ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Virus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Da Silva counters with a single leg into guard. The Virus didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Virus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but The Virus keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Virus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Da Silva is looking to improve his position.
Da Silva strikes from the bottom but The Virus uses the opportunity to move to side control.
The Virus stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The Virus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva looks to clinch
and The Virus counters with a nice body kick.
The Virus is looking to clinch.
The Virus moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva.
The Virus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Da Silva smiles and moves away.
Da Silva misses with the combination.
The Virus fails to land the takedown.
Da Silva feints and as The Virus raises his hands in defense, Da Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus The Virus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Da Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Da Silva misses with a leg kick
and The Virus counters with a two punch combo.
Andre Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Virus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Da Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Virus counters by moving into the clinch.
Da Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Virus breaks from the clinch.
The Virus moves in looking to clinch but Da Silva pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva dives in and grabs The Virus's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Virus pushes down on Da Silva's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Virus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The Virus throws a head kick that misses.
The Virus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Da Silva!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva tries to hold on but The Virus postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Virus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Da Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Da Silva wants to hold on but The Virus pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Virus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Da Silva wants to hold on but The Virus pushes him away.
The Virus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that The Virus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is looking to get to half guard.
The Virus controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Virus is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Da Silva has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Da Silva!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Virus is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Virus distracts Da Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard.
The Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Virus wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Da Silva has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but The Virus has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus The Virus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andre Da Silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Da Silva looks to clinch
and The Virus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Virus.
The Virus throws an elbow that misses.
Da Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
The Virus breaks from the clinch.
Da Silva throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and The Virus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Da Silva has dropped down and is working for a takedown. The Virus is trying to keep an underhook but Da Silva manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The Virus manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Da Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Virus counters by moving into the clinch.
The Virus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Da Silva.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Virus pulls guard effortlessly.
Da Silva wants to stand and escape but instead The Virus has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Da Silva controls The Virus momentarily but The Virus frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Virus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The Virus landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The Virus decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Da Silva shoots in for a double leg but The Virus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Da Silva wants to clinch but The Virus slips to the side
and The Virus counters with a nice body kick.
The Virus throws a sloppy head kick and Da Silva moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da Silva is defended easily by The Virus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Virus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Andre Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by The Virus.
The Virus tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Da Silva is trying to break the clinch but The Virus is controlling him.
Da Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Virus lands a nice elbow.
Da Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Da Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Virus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Da Silva stops a takedown attempt from The Virus.
The Virus breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Virus shoots for a double leg takedown but Da Silva sprawls well. He's pushed The Virus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Virus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Virus as he jumps to the side.
The Virus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Da Silva takes a step back to recover.
Da Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Virus.
The Virus lands a right hook to the body.
Da Silva with a poor takedown
and The Virus counters with a head kick. That will keep Da Silva thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A head kick by The Virus misses
and Da Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. The Virus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Da Silva looks for a takedown but The Virus sprawls well.
Cyrus The Virus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Da Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Da Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Virus counters with a big head kick but Da Silva shrugs it off.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Virus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The Virus is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Da Silva asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Da Silva wants to stand but The Virus has his arm trapped.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrus The Virus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Virus 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus The Virus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Ziccardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milosz Pawlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauro Ziccardo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Milosz Pawlowski's chin.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mauro Ziccardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Milosz Pawlowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Pawlowski.
It looks like Mauro Ziccardo has been cut.
Pawlowski throws a hook to the side of Ziccardo's head but Ziccardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ziccardo shoots in but no luck this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziccardo shoots in for a takedown but Pawlowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ziccardo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pawlowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ziccardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pawlowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pawlowski throws a sloppy strike and Ziccardo has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Pawlowski is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Ziccardo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mauro Ziccardo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aras Szlesz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Lindell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aras Szlesz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Lindell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindell throws the kick towards the body but Szlesz avoids it.
Lindell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Szlesz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Szlesz tries to clinch up but Lindell circles away and keeps his distance.
Szlesz looks to clinch
and Lindell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Szlesz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lindell defends well.
Szlesz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lindell with a nice head shot there.
Lindell thows a big elbow that misses.
Lindell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Szlesz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lindell has managed to get both his arms back between Szlesz's legs - danger averted.
Lindell thows a big elbow that misses.
Szlesz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lindell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Szlesz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Szlesz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Szlesz!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szlesz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lindell has escaped the position, nice work there.
What's Lindell going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Szlesz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lindell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Szlesz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Szlesz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lindell defends it well.
Szlesz is breathing heavily.
Szlesz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lindell moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lindell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Szlesz has Lindell in his guard.
Szlesz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lindell is aware though and is defending well.
Szlesz keeping moving, preventing Lindell from controlling successfully.
Szlesz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lindell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lindell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Szlesz has his foot on Lindell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lindell works his way back into a safe position though.
Szlesz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lindell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lindell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Szlesz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lindell defends it easily.
Lindell is pushing down on Szlesz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Szlesz is fighting to maintain full guard but Lindell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Szlesz is looking to improve his position.
Szlesz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Szlesz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Szlesz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Lindell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lindell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Szlesz if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice combination there by Szlesz.
Lindell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Szlesz regains half guard.
Szlesz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lindell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Szlesz sees it coming and defends easily.
Szlesz actively working from the bottom here.
Szlesz is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szlesz actively working from the bottom here.
Lindell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Szlesz is just riding it out for now. Lindell eventually gives up the hold.
Lindell is working for a kimura but Szlesz is defending it quite comfortably.
Lindell is trying to control the action in half guard but Szlesz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Szlesz throws a series of punches but Lindell moves out of range.
Szlesz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lindell at a distance.
Aras Szlesz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Szlesz clobbers Lindell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Szlesz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Szlesz.
Lindell is rocked!
Aras Szlesz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Szlesz is looking to clinch.
Aras Szlesz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Szlesz throws a series of punches but Lindell moves out of range.
Szlesz tries to close the distance and clinch but Lindell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Szlesz wants to clinch up but Lindell keeps it at a distance.
Lindell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Szlesz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lindell counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Szlesz!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz is working to get back to half guard.
Lindell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Szlesz is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Szlesz gets back to half guard.
Lindell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Szlesz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Szlesz looking for submissions off his back.
Lindell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Szlesz actively working from the bottom here.
Szlesz actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szlesz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lindell pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aras Szlesz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lindell fails to land the takedown.
Szlesz doesn't manage to clinch there - Lindell circles away.
Lindell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Szlesz drops Lindell with a left right combo! Szlesz follows him down to the ground into side control.
Lindell is still in real trouble! Can Szlesz finish him?
Szlesz tries for a kimura but Lindell is defending well.
Lindell seems to have recovered his senses.
Lindell can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Szlesz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szlesz has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lindell is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Szlesz yanks on the arm and Lindell is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Szlesz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aras Szlesz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angello Di Natale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Couture has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Angello Di Natale!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Di Natale.
Di Natale looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Di Natale fails in his attempt to clinch.
Di Natale shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense.
Di Natale tries to clinch up.
Di Natale keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Couture is defended easily by Di Natale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture is trying hard to land a takedown here. Di Natale sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture misses the shot to the body.
Couture shoots in and bounces Di Natale off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Couture chips away with some ground and pound.
Couture postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Di Natale really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Couture. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Couture throwing strikes from guard but Di Natale blocks nicely.
Couture is looking to work some ground and pound but Di Natale has wrist control.
Couture forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture thows a huge punch but Di Natale dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Di Natale taking some punishment here, with Couture in his half guard.
Couture wants to take a breather but Di Natale is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Couture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Di Natale can do anything to dispel that myth.
Couture landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Couture is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Couture working Di Natale over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture wants to take a breather but Di Natale is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Couture connects with a nice short shot to Di Natale's temple.
Couture drops an elbow to the side of Di Natale's head.
Couture looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Di Natale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Couture lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Couture connects with a nice short shot to Di Natale's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Couture is working for a submission of some sort.
Couture seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Couture seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Couture connects with a nice short shot to Di Natale's temple.
Di Natale wants to control but Couture is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Couture working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Couture is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Couture with a lazy takedown attempt
and Di Natale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Di Natale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Di Natale fails to land with a series of punches.
Couture looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Couture is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Di Natale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Di Natale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture with a nice head shot there.
Di Natale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Couture postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Couture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Couture throwing strikes from guard but Di Natale blocks nicely.
Couture stands up over Di Natale, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Couture has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Couture works over Di Natale with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Couture wants to control from the top but Di Natale keeps moving.
Couture landing some decent shots from guard.
Couture lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Di Natale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Couture throws a big right hand that misses.
Di Natale trying to keep a closed guard but Couture is proving a slippery customer.
Couture preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Couture has a takedown stuffed.
Di Natale clinches.
Couture drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture drops down looking for an ankle pick but Di Natale pulls his leg out and moves away.
Di Natale cracks Couture with a right hand to the side of the head.
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.
Di Natale fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Di Natale. No joy for Couture on that attempt.
Di Natale shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Couture counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Di Natale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Couture tries to score a power double leg takedown but Di Natale sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Couture somewhat.
Di Natale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Angello Di Natale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Couture avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Natale tries to clinch there but Couture circles away.
Di Natale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Di Natale fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Natale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Di Natale as he avoids it easily.
Di Natale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Couture paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Di Natale stuffs the takedown attempt from Couture. Couture gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture misses with a takedown attempt
and Di Natale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Couture takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Di Natale doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Couture counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Di Natale's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Di Natale working a defensive guard here.
Couture with a nice head shot there.
Couture trying to control but Di Natale is working from the bottom.
Di Natale looking for a sweep. Not yet Di Natale, not yet.
Couture distracts Di Natale with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Couture cracks Di Natale with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture thows a big elbow that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Di Natale!
Di Natale keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Di Natale doesn't manage to clinch there - Couture circles away.
Randy Couture is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Di Natale wants to clinch but Couture slips to the side
and Couture counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Couture is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Natale wants to sweep here but Couture controlling him for the moment.
Couture passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Di Natale trying to hold on to Couture's head to control him but Couture postures up.
Nice strikes from Couture there.
Angello Di Natale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Di Natale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Couture, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Couture!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Truck The Icepick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Truck The Icepick's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Truck The Icepick!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Icepick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Anderson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The Icepick's corner calls for a 1-2. The Icepick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by The Icepick.
The Icepick lands an overhand right.
It looks like Chuck Anderson has been cut.
The Icepick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from The Icepick.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson loses concentration momentarily and The Icepick pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Anderson crashes face first to the mat, out cold! The Icepick finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Truck The Icepick!
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