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MMA 59 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shom Harnick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shom Harnick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harnick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harnick wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harnick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harnick lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harnick wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Harnick isn't that keen on the idea.
Harnick content just to control the position here.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to hold on but Harnick pushes him away.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harnick unloading with bombs!
Gracie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Harnick wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie covering up well and avoiding damage.
Harnick keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
Harnick is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gracie is keeping busy.
Harnick is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Harnick keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Harnick to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shom Harnick dominated that round.
That's time! Harnick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harnick scores with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harnick.
Shom Harnick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harnick looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harnick is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
Harnick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harnick wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harnick seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harnick wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shom Harnick wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Harnick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Harnick wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Harnick scores a takedown into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harnick stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Harnick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees to the body from Harnick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harnick is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Harnick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Harnick turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Harnick stands up.
Harnick darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Harnick postures up.
Harnick is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Harnick trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Harnick not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harnick decides to return to a standing position.
Harnick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shom Harnick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harnick pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harnick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harnick closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shom Harnick dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Harnick wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Harnick throws a body kick that misses.
Harnick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harnick stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Harnick is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Harnick has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harnick is working away from the top position though.
Harnick works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harnick moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracie has worked his arm free - good work by Gracie!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harnick is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
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.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harnick stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Harnick clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Harnick manages to break the clinch.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harnick.
Harnick tries to clinch up.
Harnick tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harnick's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harnick has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Harnick keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harnick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ronaldo Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Harnick, up you get!
Harnick changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Harnick has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Harnick. Harnick maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harnick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harnick doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Harnick feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Harnick shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Harnick decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harnick tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Harnick doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Harnick wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shom Harnick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harnick trying to control here.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harnick sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shom Harnick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harnick 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shom Harnick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Haminall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob McCaig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haminall comes into the arena with The Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkle blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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211 lbs
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210 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Haminall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rob McCaig!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haminall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCaig counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCaig.
Haminall managing to control the position.
McCaig drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCaig jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCaig passes into half guard.
Haminall controlling the position well.
McCaig is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haminall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCaig.
Haminall is pressing down on McCaig's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Haminall holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCaig drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCaig jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCaig thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Haminall has his hands on McCaig's head, controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Haminall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Matt Haminall just wasn't active enough.
Haminall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCaig looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Haminall happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCaig gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Haminall controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haminall's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Matt Haminall just wasn't active enough.
Haminall tries for a takedown but McCaig circles away easily
and McCaig counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from McCaig misses.
McCaig leaves Haminall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Haminall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haminall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McCaig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haminall is breathing heavily.
Haminall misses with a takedown
and McCaig counters with a two punch combo.
McCaig throws a series of punches but Haminall moves out of range.
Haminall tries for a takedown but McCaig sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCaig misses with a double jab.
McCaig slaps away a takedown attempt from Haminall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Haminall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCaig counters with a left and a right that stings Haminall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haminall fails with the takedown
and McCaig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCaig slaps away a takedown attempt from Haminall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob McCaig dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McCaig throws a nice looking combination but Haminall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matt Haminall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haminall tries for a takedown but McCaig circles away easily
and McCaig counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Matt Haminall has been cut.
No joy there for McCaig, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCaig gets caught flat footed, as Haminall shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Haminall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Matt Haminall wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Haminall feints and as McCaig raises his hands in defense, Haminall changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Haminall controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matt Haminall has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Haminall is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCaig sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McCaig stuffs the takedown attempt from Haminall. Haminall gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Haminall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haminall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCaig counters with a left and a right that stings Haminall.
A punch combination from McCaig misses.
McCaig slaps away a takedown attempt from Haminall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCaig tries to bum rush Haminall with a series of wild strikes but Haminall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haminall shoots in but McCaig avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCaig throws a right and a left that Haminall avoids nicely.
McCaig misses with a series of wild punches.
Haminall shoots in and gets a takedown into McCaig's guard.
Haminall seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Matt Haminall.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Haminall.
Haminall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
McCaig is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haminall controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Haminall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Haminall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Haminall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCaig pinned against the cage. McCaig gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Haminall misses with a takedown
and McCaig counters with a series of strikes. Haminall will be more careful next time no doubt.
McCaig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haminall gets the takedown into side control.
Haminall is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Matt Haminall has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Haminall shoots for a takedown but McCaig saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Haminall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haminall shoots and misses
and McCaig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haminall has his takedown stuffed
and McCaig counters with a series of strikes. Haminall will be more careful next time no doubt.
Haminall shoots and misses
and McCaig counters with a three punch combo that has Haminall backing up. Haminall nods at McCaig to acknowledge the strikes.
McCaig drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Haminall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McCaig drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCaig jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haminall controlling McCaig's posture.
McCaig preventing the sweep.
Haminall is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Matt Haminall just wasn't active enough.
Haminall misses with a takedown attempt
and McCaig counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Haminall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McCaig!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haminall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Haminall wants to control the pace but McCaig is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haminall controlling from mount.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Haminall wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Haminall decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Haminall seems content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Haminall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Haminall 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Haminall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jens Wankerzich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and De Ezel van de Reuzel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying van de Reuzel's choice of entrance music: For A Few Dollars More. De Ezel van de Reuzel is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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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, Jens Wankerzich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, De Ezel van de Reuzel!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wankerzich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but van de Reuzel swivels and escapes.
Wankerzich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab lands there for van de Reuzel.
Wankerzich slips a straight right by van de Reuzel.
Wankerzich avoids the body shot from van de Reuzel.
van de Reuzel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
van de Reuzel scores with a jab to the body.
van de Reuzel lands a jab.
van de Reuzel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wankerzich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
van de Reuzel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
van de Reuzel connects with a nice looking jab.
Wankerzich is breathing heavily.
van de Reuzel lands a nice shot that snaps Wankerzich's head back.
van de Reuzel lunges at Wankerzich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wankerzich's hand.
A clash of legs there as Wankerzich blocks the low kick.
van de Reuzel moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Wankerzich goes down! Can van de Reuzel finish him!?
van de Reuzel cracks Wankerzich with a solid left hand.
van de Reuzel postures up in Wankerzich's guard and throws a big left but Wankerzich blocks it.
van de Reuzel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
van de Reuzel throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van de Reuzel throwing strikes but missing.
van de Reuzel wants to control from the top but Wankerzich keeps moving.
van de Reuzel throwing strikes but missing.
Wankerzich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wankerzich tries to get out of the position.
van de Reuzel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
van de Reuzel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wankerzich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
van de Reuzel landing some decent shots from guard.
van de Reuzel is working Wankerzich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
van de Reuzel trying to control the position from guard on top but Wankerzich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
van de Reuzel tries to free his leg and advance position but Wankerzich is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells van de Reuzel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
van de Reuzel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
van de Reuzel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wankerzich keeping moving, preventing van de Reuzel from controlling successfully.
van de Reuzel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wankerzich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for van de Reuzel on the ground.
van de Reuzel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
van de Reuzel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
van de Reuzel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wankerzich's head.
van de Reuzel cracks Wankerzich with a solid left hand.
Wankerzich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
van de Reuzel throwing strikes but missing.
van de Reuzel connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van de Reuzel stays in close to Wankerzich's body and controls the position.
van de Reuzel is in close to Wankerzich's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wankerzich looking to hit a scissor sweep but van de Reuzel is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wankerzich is trying to control the position but van de Reuzel postures up.
van de Reuzel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
van de Reuzel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
van de Reuzel with a nice head shot there.
van de Reuzel distracts Wankerzich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
van de Reuzel landing some decent shots from guard.
Wankerzich keeping moving, preventing van de Reuzel from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells van de Reuzel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
van de Reuzel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
van de Reuzel scoring with punches to the head and body.
van de Reuzel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wankerzich's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
van de Reuzel landing with the ground and pound.
van de Reuzel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
van de Reuzel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
van de Reuzel stands up over Wankerzich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wankerzich looking to hit a scissor sweep but van de Reuzel is one step ahead there.
van de Reuzel trying to control but Wankerzich is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
De Ezel van de Reuzel 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.
A lazy left from van de Reuzel finds it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wankerzich is defended easily by van de Reuzel.
Wankerzich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wankerzich there as he acknowledges the shot.
An inside leg kick from van de Reuzel misses.
van de Reuzel tried to score with a low kick but Wankerzich checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wankerzich checks a leg kick.
van de Reuzel scoring well with a low kick there.
van de Reuzel connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wankerzich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
van de Reuzel digs a good hook to Wankerzich's body.
van de Reuzel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
van de Reuzel connects with a right hand. Wankerzich shakes it off.
Wankerzich is rocked!
van de Reuzel connects with a stiff jab that staggers Wankerzich - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). De Ezel van de Reuzel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spar Sparman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Steel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
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272 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spar Sparman!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel avoids the body shot from Sparman.
Sparman jabs Steel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sparman is fending him off so far but Steel persists. Nope, Sparman circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sparman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sparman tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steel wants to clinch.
Sparman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparman swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
Steel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Sparman. Those never looked like landing.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but Sparman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel has closed the distance and engaged Sparman in a clinch.
Steel lands a hook that snaps the head of Sparman backwards.
Sparman struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Steel keeps control of Sparman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Sparman swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sparman working aggressively here.
Steel lands with a light punch inside.
Steel is working Sparman over against the cage.
Steel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sparman is trying to stall.
Steel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sparmans head.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Sparman struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Sparman works on Steel's body with a couple of short punches.
Sparman working aggressively here.
Steel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sparman up against the cage.
Steel landing knees to the body.
Sparman looks gassed!
Sparman takes a shot to the head.
Steel lands a damaging elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sparman working aggressively here.
Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sparman backwards.
Sparman wants to get back to striking at distance but Steel won't allow it.
Sparman is trying to break the clinch but Steel is controlling him.
Sparman throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel scores with a shot to the side of Sparman's head.
Steel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel lands with a left to the head.
Steel lands a body punch.
Steel gets through Sparman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steel gets through Sparman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Steel.
Steel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Steel.
Steel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sparman backwards.
Steel gets through Sparman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steel digs a right hand into Sparman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sparman's gas tank.
Steel lands a nice knee to the body.
Steel lands a body punch.
Steel lands a damaging elbow.
Steel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steel.
Come on Steel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sparman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Steel.
Steel lands an elbow inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel.
Sparman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sparman misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steel obliges.
A bit of stalling here from Steel.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Steel.
Sparman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Steel.
Steel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Steel.
Sparman working aggressively here.
Steel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Steel.
Steel lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sparman backwards.
Steel lands with a left to the head.
Steel lands with a right to the head.
Steel scores with a knee to the head.
Sparman misses with a punch to the body.
Steel keeps control of Sparman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sparman misses with a punch to the body.
Steel with a knee to the head.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Steel scores with a knee to the head.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel pushes Sparman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel digs a right hand into Sparman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sparman's gas tank.
Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sparman backwards.
Sparman taking a breather.
Sparman misses with the head strike.
Steel prevents a body shot from Sparman.
Steel with a knee to the head.
Steel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Steel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sparman's efforts to push away.
Steel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sparman backwards.
Sparman has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steel obliges.
Steel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sparman backwards.
Sparman can't break the clinch.
Steel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steel connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steel.
Steel pushes Sparman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sparman misses with a punch on the inside.
Sparman swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Steel dominated that round.
That's time! Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sparman connects with a body shot that sends Steel's belly button to the back.
Steel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sparman counters with a left and a right that stings Steel.
Steel is looking to clinch but Sparman is avoiding it.
A shot to the body from Steel misses
and Sparman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Sparman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sparman.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sparman.
A left and a right from Sparman both land. Nice combination.
Steel misses with the combination.
Sparman works Steel's body with a nice hook.
Steel dodges the punch combination from Sparman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel closes the distance and clinches up with Sparman, looking for a takedown. Steel pushes Sparman against the cage but Sparman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
John Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sparman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steel is looking to clinch but Sparman is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sparman lands with a shot to the body.
Sparman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sparman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steel looks to land a combination but Sparman avoids it well.
Steel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Steel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheers as Sparman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steel doesn't seem phased though.
Sparman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sparman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Steel eats them both and turns towards Sparman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Steel is rocked!
Sparman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Sparman.
Oh Steel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparman swinging wildly here.
Sparman swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparman throws a right and a left that Steel avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Sparman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sparman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sparman looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Steel closes the distance but Sparman moves to the side
and Sparman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steel thinking.
Sparman misses with a double jab.
Sparman misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel moves out of range as Sparman strikes.
Sparman fails to land with a series of punches.
Sparman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel tries to clinch but Sparman moves away
and Sparman counters with a big left hand that crumples Steel! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Spar Sparman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny The Nanny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Hearst Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan has chosen The Game as his entrance music. Manny The Nanny has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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214 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manny The Nanny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hunter Hearst Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan misses with a takedown
and The Nanny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Nanny lands a jab to Hogan's midsection.
Hogan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Nanny lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Hunter Hearst Hogan has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Nanny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hogan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hogan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Nanny counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hogan looks gassed!
Hogan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Nanny.
The Nanny thuds his right hand into Hogan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hogan takes one to the side of the head.
The Nanny connects with a single shot there.
Hogan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hogan is countered with a crisp right hand from The Nanny that sends him to the canvas! The Nanny follows him to the mat into side control.
Hogan is rocked!
Manny The Nanny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Hearst Hogan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Nanny takes a little break here. Hogan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hogan is still in real trouble! Can The Nanny finish him?
The Nanny has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hogan seems to have recovered his senses.
The Nanny stands up.
The Nanny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Nanny misses with a two punch combination.
The Nanny throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Nanny fails to land with a series of punches.
The Nanny fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manny The Nanny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by The Nanny as he connects with a hook.
The Nanny throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from The Nanny finds it's way through Hogan's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Nanny swinging wildly here.
Hogan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hogan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Nanny scores with a shot to the body.
The Nanny lands with a good body shot.
Manny The Nanny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A lazy left from The Nanny finds it's target.
The Nanny connects with the punch.
Nice straight punches there by The Nanny. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Nanny.
Oooh a lovely combination from The Nanny sends Hogan down but not out. The Nanny dives into side control looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Nanny working the body and head with strikes.
The Nanny decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The Nanny cracks Hogan with a good jab.
The Nanny lands a jab to the head.
The Nanny jabs Hogan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Nanny is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Nanny throws a shot to the body.
The Nanny lands a lovely overhand right.
Hogan misses with a takedown
and The Nanny counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Nanny lands with a straight right. Hogan didn't see that one coming.
Hogan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Nanny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Nanny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Nanny stalks Hogan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hogan's face. Hogan staggers backwards, shaken.
The Nanny cracks Hogan with a good jab.
Hogan gets a double leg takedown into The Nanny's guard.
The Nanny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogan is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Nanny is trying to control the position but Hogan postures up.
The Nanny is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hogan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The Nanny pulls Hogan in close to his closed guard and prevents Hogan from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny The Nanny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Hearst Hogan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hogan shoots and misses
and The Nanny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hogan walks into a straight right hand from The Nanny.
Hogan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Nanny feints a jab promting Hogan to slip. The Nanny then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hogan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The Nanny throws a shot to the body.
Manny The Nanny is winning the standup battle so far.
The Nanny is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hogan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Nanny wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Nanny moves into the clinch successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Nanny lands a hook that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
The Nanny gets underhooks to prevent Hogan's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manny The Nanny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Hearst Hogan.
Hogan is breathing heavily.
The Nanny is struggling to control the position.
The Nanny digs a right hand into Hogan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hogan's gas tank.
The Nanny's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hogan has The Nanny pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Nanny manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Come on The Nanny - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The Nanny manages to break the clinch.
Hogan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hogan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from The Nanny misses its intended target.
Hogan throws a sloppy head kick
and The Nanny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by The Nanny there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Nanny catches Hogan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Nanny lands a lovely overhand right.
The Nanny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Nanny lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hogan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The Nanny connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt
and The Nanny counters with a left to the body.
The Nanny lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The Nanny scores with a hook.
Hogan ducks right into an uppercut from The Nanny.
The Nanny scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The Nanny is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The Nanny is working the combinations to good effect here.
The Nanny digs a good body shot into Hogan's ribs.
Hogan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hogan tries to work over The Nanny's front leg with a kick but The Nanny checks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Nanny, as that shot connected.
Hogan has his takedown stuffed
and The Nanny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Nanny moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hogan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Nanny wants to clinch.
The Nanny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Nanny misses with a few strikes there.
Hogan misses with a takedown
and The Nanny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hogan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The Nanny works the jab nicely.
The Nanny fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Nanny throws a hook to the side of Hogan's head but Hogan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Nanny fails to land with a series of punches.
The Nanny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hogan can do to turn this around?
No luck for Hogan with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny The Nanny dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Hearst Hogan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The Nanny ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hogan needs to keep his hands up - The Nanny had a free shot at his head there.
Hogan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hogan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Nanny makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from The Nanny finds it's way through Hogan's defenses.
The Nanny connects with a right hand. Hogan shakes it off.
The Nanny throws out a powerful jab.
Hogan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Nanny, as that shot connected.
The Nanny fails to land with a series of punches.
Hogan has his takedown stuffed
and The Nanny makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hogan there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Nanny's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hogan under the eye.
Donk. The Nanny catches Hogan right on the button with a cross.
The Nanny connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hogan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Nanny stuns Hogan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Nanny lands with a good body shot.
The Nanny lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hogan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good standup being displayed there by The Nanny as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Nanny rushes Hogan and presses him up against the cage.
The Nanny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Nanny cracks Hogan with a good jab.
The Nanny lands with a straight right. Hogan didn't see that one coming.
Hogan ducks right into an uppercut from The Nanny.
The Nanny misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from The Nanny misses.
Hogan fails with the takedown
and The Nanny counters with a stiff right hand.
Manny The Nanny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Hearst Hogan.
Hogan misses with a takedown
and The Nanny counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Nanny connects with a nice looking jab.
The Nanny lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Nanny.
Hogan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Nanny.
Hogan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Nanny to score with a decent uppercut.
The Nanny comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hogan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donk. The Nanny catches Hogan right on the button with a cross.
BOOM! The Nanny lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hogan. Hogan tries to recover but The Nanny is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hogan lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny The Nanny!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rankka Ankka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bones Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ankka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Milk - The Knife Song. Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gimme back my bullets. Rankka Ankka could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bones Jones's chin.
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rankka Ankka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bones Jones!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ankka blocks the body kick.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ankka manages to avoid it.
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ankka was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Ankka is keeping the position.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Ankka has wrist control.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones wants to control from the top but Ankka keeps moving.
Ankka pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Ankka wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ankka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ankka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
Ankka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ankka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ankka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ankka is now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones wants to improve his position but Ankka is controlling well.
Jones tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ankka manages to move to mount!
Ankka fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ankka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to control but Ankka is keeping busy.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Ankka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankka blocks the strikes from Jones.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ankka is working away from the top position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ankka is staying active.
Ankka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones is pressing down on Ankka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ankka wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ankka doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Ankka as Jones shoots in.
Ankka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid body kick from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Ankka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ankka tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankka throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ankka!
Jones thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ankka's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones with good strikes from the mount here!
Ankka is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ankka wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones unloads with some shots from mount but Ankka bucks and avoids them well.
Ankka is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ankka can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ankka is on top in guard.
Ankka preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bones Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Ankka sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ankka is defended easily by Jones.
Jones blocks a head kick by Ankka.
Ankka darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ankka.
Ankka lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones just leaning against Ankka, taking a breather.
Ankka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Ankka pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones lands a body punch.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones blocking some punches.
Ankka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Ankka improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ankka.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Ankka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ankka misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Ankka throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankka scores with a shoulder strike.
Ankka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Ankka misses with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Ankka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ankka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ankka is working Jones over against the cage.
Ankka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones digs a right hand into Ankka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ankka's gas tank.
Jones has Ankka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ankka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones tries a body shot but Ankka blocks it.
Jones is pushing Ankka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ankka cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ankka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rankka Ankka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bones Jones.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Jones misses with a body kick.
A head kick by Jones misses
and Ankka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ankka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Ankka controls his hands.
Ankka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ankka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ankka.
It looks like Bones Jones has been cut.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ankkas head.
Ankka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Ankka pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Ankka.
Ankka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Ankka blocks a body shot from Jones.
Ankka is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones trying to stall but Ankka improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ankka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ankka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ankka lands a nice uppercut.
Jones taking a breather.
Ankka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ankka with a knee to the head.
Ankka lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ankka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankka blocks the elbow strike.
Ankka scores with a hook to the body.
Ankka blocking some punches.
Ankka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ankka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Ankka blocks with his arms.
Ankka presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ankka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ankka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ankka has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Ankka gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Ankka presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Ankka.
Jones landing knees to the head.
Rankka Ankka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ankka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Ankka lands a left hand.
Ankka pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Ankka on the inside.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Ankka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ankka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ankka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Ankka.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Jones.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ankka lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ankka.
Ankka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ankka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ankka scores with a knee to the head.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ankka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Ankka.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A lazy body kick from Jones
and Ankka counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Ankka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rankka Ankka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bones Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones takes a swing at Ankka's ribcage but misses.
A head kick by Jones misses
and Ankka counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ankka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ankka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ankka passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Ankka is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Ankka has control of the leg.
Ankka wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones has a hand on Ankka's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ankka takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jones is looking to improve his position but Ankka isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankka looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ankka lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
Ankka connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Jones tries to hold on but Ankka pushes him away.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ankka cracks Jones with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Ankka looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Ankka putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rankka Ankka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ankka lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Ankka isn't that keen on the idea.
Ankka content just to control the position here.
Ankka with the ground and pound from mount.
Ankka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Ankka controlling from the full mount.
Jones squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
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.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones can't escape the position.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ankka lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
Ankka is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ankka unloading with bombs!
Ankka looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ankka is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ankka lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ankka wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rankka Ankka clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bones Jones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Ankka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ankka blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ankka misses with a head kick.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ankka scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Ankka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jones is rocked!
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ankka rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Ankka finish him?
Ankka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ankka pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is looking to control Ankka's arms but Ankka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jones tries a body shot but Ankka blocks it.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ankka blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Ankka controls his hands.
Jones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ankka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ankka keeping control of the position.
Jones is looking to advance position but Ankka won't allow it.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ankka to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ankka pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ankka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Ankka blocks nicely.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ankka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is working Ankka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Ankka blocks nicely.
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.
Ankka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones passes Ankka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ankka defends it well.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Ankka defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bones Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bones Jones's cut.
That's time! Ankka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ankka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Ankka misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
Ankka regains half guard, as Jones was trying to land strikes.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Ankka's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ankka.
Ankka is working to get back to half guard.
Jones throws a wild left hand from mount and Ankka manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots but Ankka is blocking nicely.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones thows a huge punch but Ankka dodges it nicely.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ankka defending well though.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ankka defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Ankka's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ankka.
Jones thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jones misses with a head shot.
Ankka is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jones with shots to the head and body - Ankka looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ankka is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oh Ankka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ankka seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones working Ankka over with strikes here.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ankka blocking the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bones Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:46
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rankka Ankka!
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