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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Salamanca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruud Gullit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gullit is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: We Will Rock You!. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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267 lbs
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230 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Salamanca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruud Gullit!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salamanca scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Ruud Gullit has been cut.
Gullit shoots in and bounces Salamanca off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Salamanca holds on and takes a little breather.
Gullit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salamanca is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Salamanca throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gullit trying to hold on to Salamanca's head to control him but Salamanca postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salamanca throwing shots but Gullit is blocking nicely.
Gullit wants to get back to his feet.
Salamanca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gullit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salamanca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salamanca is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gullit pushes Salamanca off looking to stand but Salamanca dives back in and keeps control.
Salamanca passes the guard and advances to mount!
Salamanca wants to finish this one by submission but Gullit is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Salamanca.
Salamanca throws a wild left hand from mount and Gullit manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salamanca passes to side control.
Salamanca is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gullit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Salamanca is looking to take a break and control but Gullit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salamanca looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gullit is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salamanca is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gullit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Salamanca tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Salamanca thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Salamanca has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Gullit is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Salamanca yanks on the arm and Gullit is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Salamanca.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marco Salamanca!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between North Saxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Tulirinta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tulirinta has chosen Aphrodite - Ganja Man as his entrance music. Marcus Tulirinta has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with North Saxon's chin.
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185 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, North Saxon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Tulirinta!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saxon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saxon loads up on a big right hand but Tulirinta slips the punch.
Tulirinta tries to clinch up but Saxon circles away and keeps his distance.
Tulirinta tries to clinch up.
Tulirinta ducks under a wild hook from Saxon.
Marcus Tulirinta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Saxon there.
It looks like Marcus Tulirinta has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Saxon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tulirinta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tulirinta closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Saxon's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulirinta stays in close to Saxon's body and controls the position.
Saxon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tulirinta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saxon's guard.
Tulirinta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Saxon pushes Tulirinta off looking to stand but Tulirinta dives back in and keeps control.
Tulirinta works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tulirinta takes Saxon's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Saxon is in trouble.
Tulirinta really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Saxon.
Saxon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tulirinta on the ground.
Saxon looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Well, with Tulirinta on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Saxon is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulirinta has good solid back control here.
Tulirinta working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Saxon is doing well to defend. Tulirinta seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Saxon is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Tulirinta!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Baron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craylow Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marko Baron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Craylow Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baron blocks a head kick by Matthews.
Matthews rushes Baron and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matthews tries to stall but Baron uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Baron.
Baron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Baron avoids them all with ease.
Matthews clinches.
Baron cracks Matthews with a nice body shot.
Baron is leaning against Matthews and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matthews has had enough of the clinch but Baron keeps him there for the moment.
Matthews wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baron.
Baron has Matthews pressed against the cage.
Baron is working Matthews over against the cage.
Matthews looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baron lands a body punch.
Baron stalling in the clinch.
Baron lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baron makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baron scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baron cracks Matthews with a nice body shot.
Baron lands a shot to the body.
Baron is working Matthews over against the cage.
Baron lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Baron.
Baron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baron drives through and clinches with Matthews against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baron working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baron breaks from the clinch.
Matthews walks into a left hand.
Matthews walks into a stiff left hand from Baron.
Matthews walks into a straight right hand from Baron.
Matthews swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baron holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Baron.
A body shot lands from Baron.
Matthews throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Baron.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Baron.
Baron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baron shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Baron showed some decent athleticism there.
Baron moves nicely into side control.
Baron working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baron is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Matthews looks calm but he's in trouble here. Baron gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Matthews is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Baron lets go of the hold and Matthews can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marko Baron!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Hood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glad Rosebush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hood might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Carlos - The Silmarillia. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
3 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raymond Hood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glad Rosebush!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hood circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hood counters with a nice body kick.
Rosebush circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rosebush circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rosebush fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rosebush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rosebush gets a clinch.
Hood utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hood creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rosebush's defenses.
Rosebush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rosebush can't get the takedown.
Hood lands a nice elbow.
Rosebush tries for a takedown. No joy.
Raymond Hood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glad Rosebush.
Hood prevents a body shot from Rosebush.
Rosebush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rosebush has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rosebush managing to block the knees to the body from Hood.
Rosebush goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hood prevents it.
Rosebush looks gassed!
Nice elbow from Hood.
Hood lands an elbow inside.
Hood connects with a knee to the head.
Rosebush is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rosebush can't find room to land a body shot as Hood controls the action.
Hood with a knee to the head.
Hood blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosebush misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hood has Rosebush pressed against the cage.
Rosebush wants a takedown but no success here.
Rosebush takes an elbow to the temple.
Rosebush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rosebush takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hood connects with a knee to the head.
Rosebush takes an elbow to the temple.
Hood lands an elbow that stopped Rosebush in his tracks for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hood - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rosebush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hood looking to slow down the pace here.
Hood lands an elbow inside that Rosebush shrugs off.
Rosebush wants a takedown but no success here.
Rosebush misses with a punch to the body.
Hood lands a damaging elbow.
Rosebush drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hood pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rosebush tries to keep at a distance but Hood has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hood lands an elbow that stopped Rosebush in his tracks for a moment.
Hood landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hood with a knee to the head.
Hood landing knees to the head.
Hood landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hood lands an elbow inside.
Hood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Hood.
Hood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hood landing knees to the body.
Hood landing knees to the head.
Hood content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hood lands a knee to the body.
Hood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hood lands an elbow that stopped Rosebush in his tracks for a moment.
Hood lands an elbow just above Rosebush 's eye.
Rosebush wants a takedown but no success here.
Hood trying to stall but Rosebush improves his position.
Hood lands a nice elbow.
Rosebush takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Hood.
Hood stalling in the clinch but Rosebush improves position.
Rosebush managing to block the knees to the body from Hood.
Hood creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rosebush's defenses.
Hood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hood.
Rosebush is trying to drag Hood to the mat but Hood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hood landing knees to the head.
Hood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rosebush blocks it with crossed arms.
Hood gets underhooks to prevent Rosebush's takedown attempt.
Hood leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hood lands an elbow that stopped Rosebush in his tracks for a moment.
Hood blocks an uppercut.
Hood with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hood lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rosebush struggles to land a body shot inside as Hood controls his hands.
Hood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hood.
Hood controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Rosebush's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hood blocking some punches.
Rosebush has picked Hood up - he's going for a ride! Rosebush dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hood kicks off Rosebush and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rosebush swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rosebush shoots in looking for a takedown. Hood tries to sprawl out of it but Rosebush keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hood tries to clinch but Rosebush is having none of it.
Hood rushes Rosebush and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hood lands an elbow inside that Rosebush shrugs off.
Rosebush struggles to land a body shot inside as Hood controls his hands.
Rosebush has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hood.
Hood is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rosebush takes an elbow to the temple.
Hood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rosebush takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rosebush drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hood lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hood lands a nice elbow.
Rosebush swings wildly with an uppercut but Hood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosebush struggles to land a body shot inside as Hood controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Hood dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rosebush shoots in for a takedown but Hood shows good takedown defense.
Rosebush takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hood rushes Rosebush and presses him up against the cage.
Hood creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rosebush's defenses.
Hood gets underhooks to prevent Rosebush's takedown attempt.
Hood lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Hood.
Rosebush takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hood unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rosebush lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hood connects with a knee to the head.
Rosebush takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hood slows down the pace here.
Hood prevents a body shot from Rosebush.
Hood lands a nice elbow.
Rosebush has Hood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Raymond Hood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glad Rosebush.
Hood crunches a lovely knee into Rosebush's ribcage.
Hood misses with a knee strike.
Hood lands an elbow that stopped Rosebush in his tracks for a moment.
Hood lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice elbow from Hood.
Hood is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hood.
Hood utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hood lands an elbow inside.
Hood lands a nice elbow.
Hood lands an elbow inside.
Hood lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hood prevents a body shot from Rosebush.
Rosebush lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hood.
Rosebush drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hood lands a damaging elbow.
Hood blocks a body shot from Rosebush.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hood using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rosebush takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rosebush's face.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hood lands a nice knee to the body.
Rosebush changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hood thuds his shin into the meat of Rosebush's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosebush gets tackled into the cage by Hood. Hood maintains the clinch.
Hood prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Hood.
Hood unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hood scores with a knee to the head.
Hood lands an elbow inside that Rosebush shrugs off.
Rosebush drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rosebush misses with a punch to the body.
Hood landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hood scores with a knee to the head.
Hood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rosebush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Hood.
Hood lands a nice elbow.
Rosebush tries to break free but Hood pushes him back against the cage.
Raymond Hood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hood lands a damaging elbow.
Rosebush is working for takedown but Hood is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Hood.
Hood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hood lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hood lands a nice knee to the body.
Rosebush has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosebush takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rosebush wants to get back to striking at distance but Hood won't allow it.
Hood landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hood with a knee to the head.
Hood connects with a knee to the head.
Hood crunches a lovely knee into Rosebush's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hood obliges.
Rosebush digs a right hand into Hood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hood's gas tank.
Hood blocking some punches.
Rosebush can't find room to land a body shot as Hood controls the action.
Hood trying to stall but Rosebush improves his position.
Rosebush goes for a takedown attempt but Hood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Glad Rosebush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rosebush tries for a takedown but Hood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hood. Rosebush shrugs it off though.
Hood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rosebush fails with a takedown attempt.
Hood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rosebush swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Hood moves in looking to clinch but Rosebush pushes him off.
Rosebush circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rosebush manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hood tries to close the distance and clinch but Rosebush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hood misses with a body shot.
Hood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rosebush manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rosebush circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rosebush moves into the clinch.
Hood throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hood looking to slow down the pace here.
Rosebush is trying to drag Hood to the mat but Hood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rosebush has had enough of the clinch but Hood keeps him there for the moment.
Hood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hood using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rosebush is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Hood dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rosebush looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rosebush shoots in for a double leg but Hood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rosebush tries to clinch but Hood is having none of it.
Hood wants to clinch.
Hood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rosebush.
Rosebush shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hood is not content to let Rosebush control the position.
Rosebush is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rosebush trying to mount his opponent but Hood defends it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hood pushes Rosebush off looking to stand but Rosebush dives back in and keeps control.
Hood is refusing to be controlled, as Rosebush sits in half guard.
Hood is trying to stand.
Rosebush is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rosebush trying to pass the guard but Hood defending well.
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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hood manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rosebush moves into the clinch successfully.
Hood unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hood misses with an elbow over the top.
Rosebush throws a punch but it's blocked by Hood.
Hood lands an elbow inside.
Rosebush avoiding damage as Hood throws knees to the body.
Hood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rosebush breaks from the clinch.
Rosebush throws a low kick, looking for Hood's leg but Hood calmly moves out of range.
Hood tries to clinch up.
Rosebush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hood tries to clinch there but Rosebush circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosebush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hood tries to clinch but Rosebush is having none of it.
Rosebush misses with a takedown attempt
and Hood counters with a body kick that stops Rosebush in his tracks momentarily.
Hood is looking to clinch.
Hood leaves Rosebush with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Raymond Hood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glad Rosebush.
Hood tries to clinch up.
Hood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hood is looking to clinch but Rosebush is avoiding it.
Raymond Hood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rosebush closes the distance and clinches up with Hood, looking for a takedown. Rosebush pushes Hood against the cage but Hood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rosebush takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hood tries to clinch but Rosebush is having none of it.
Hood is looking to clinch but Rosebush is avoiding it.
Rosebush keeps the fight on the outside.
Hood darts in trying to clinch
and Rosebush counters with a right hand to the body.
Rosebush misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosebush misses with a hook
and Hood counters with a good, hard body kick but Rosebush shrugs it off.
Hood wants to clinch.
Rosebush takes a swing at Hood's ribcage but misses.
Hood tries to clinch but Rosebush moves out of range.
No luck for Rosebush with that takedown attempt.
Rosebush on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hood clinches up against the cage.
Rosebush misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rosebush tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee calls for Hood to work.
Hood connects with a knee to the head.
Rosebush is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hood pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rosebush drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Glad Rosebush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hood is stalling here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Hood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hood, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Hood!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyuzo Mifune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Webb is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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168 lbs
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26
157 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyuzo Mifune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Webb!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mifune looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Webb!
Webb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mifune moves to back control.
Mifune is looking to control Webb but Webb is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mifune is not going to allow Webb to sit and survive in this position.
Mifune has got one arm under Webb's chin. This could be trouble... Webb trying to control the other hand but Mifune gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Webb has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyuzo Mifune!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Jason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes to the cage accompanied by Muse - Time Is Running Out. Jason has chosen Kryptonite as his entrance music. 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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220 lbs
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205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Good 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaron Jason!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jason doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robinson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Robinson is looking for a kimura here.
Jason wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Robinson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Robinson wants to control but Jason is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Jason is defending well.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Jason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Billy Robinson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Robinson works the jab nicely.
Robinson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Robinson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jason actively working from the bottom here.
Robinson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jason prevents Robinson from taking his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jason is looking to escape.
Robinson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jason is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jason and Robinson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Robinson in side control, throwing shots but Jason defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Robinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Robinson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jason!
Robinson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Robinson mounts Jason! Really nice guard pass there!
Jason is trying to escape the mount but Robinson keeps good control and instead manages to take Jason's back.
Jason is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Robinson 's hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Robinson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Robinson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jason on his heels. He'll look to pass Jason's guard now, I'm sure.
Robinson throws a strike but Jason rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Jason controlling him for the moment.
Robinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Robinson uses his free foot to push down on Jason's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jason.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Robinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jason regains half guard.
Robinson is working for a kimura but Jason is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Well, if Robinson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Robinson seems to be working for a kimura but Jason defends the submission attempt.
Robinson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jason?
Robinson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jason has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jason!
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking to control.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Jason controlling him for the moment.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Billy Robinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jason content to stall in guard here.
Billy Robinson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jason attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Robinson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Robinson shoots in and bounces Jason off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson passes Jason's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robinson throwing shots but Jason is blocking nicely.
Robinson is looking for a kimura but Jason is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robinson to get the leverage.
Jason is looking to improve his position.
Robinson wants to take a breather but Jason is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jason regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Robinson.
Robinson throws a big right hand that misses.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson is pushing down on Jason's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jason is fighting to maintain full guard but Robinson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jason blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robinson.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jason does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jason looking for submissions off his back.
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 few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robinson is looking to stall here but Jason recovers full guard.
Jason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jason working for a triangle but Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Jason is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking to sit in guard and control but Jason gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Robinson tries to get out of the position.
Robinson is working hard here to advance 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.
Robinson working for a triangle but Jason defends it easily.
Jason stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Billy Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robinson 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Robinson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Madden Averick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Serr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Averick might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Undead. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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25
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Madden Averick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Serr!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Averick tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Serr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Serr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Serr tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Averick.
Averick is pressing down on Serr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Averick keeping moving, preventing Serr from controlling successfully.
Serr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Averick is proving hard to escape from.
Serr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Averick dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Serr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Averick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Serr trying to keep a closed guard but Averick is proving a slippery customer.
Averick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Serr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Averick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Averick sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Serr's guard.
Averick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Serr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Averick trying to control the position from guard on top but Serr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Averick 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.
Serr has an active guard here but Averick has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serr looks gassed!
Averick wants to stand but Serr has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serr is not content to let Averick control the position.
Averick is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Serr is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Madden Averick!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutu Kalio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture comes to the cage accompanied by Puff Daddy - Come With Me. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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26
300 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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22
285 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brutu Kalio!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalio drives through with a takedown into Couture's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Couture wants to sweep here but Kalio controlling him for the moment.
Couture working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kalio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Couture is tightening it up a little... Kalio has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kalio reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kalio taps out! nice BJJ there by Couture!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Couture!
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