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Fightworld PTG 18 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brett Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rambo comes into the arena with The Rocketeer blaring out of the sound system. Miles Perry has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brett Rambo's chin.
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182 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brett Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miles Perry!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo misses with a combination
and Perry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rambo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Perry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rambo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Perry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perry throws a shot from downtown. Rambo moves away and avoids it.
Perry doesn't manage to clinch there - Rambo circles away.
Rambo misses the jab.
Rambo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Perry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rambo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Perry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rambo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Perry counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
Rambo misses with a body punch
and Perry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Good shot there by Perry.
Rambo misses with an uppercut
and Perry counters with a stiff right hand.
Rambo is rocked!
Perry lunges at Rambo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rambo's hand.
Oh Rambo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rambo misses with a hook to the body
and Perry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rambo is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Perry doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Rambo crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Rambo's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miles Perry!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jelle Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torino Vucko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jelle Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Torino Vucko!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem tries a head kick but it misses.
Vucko lands a left and a right that send Overeem crashing to the mat, dazed. Vucko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Jelle Overeem has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Overeem.
Vucko throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Overeem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Torino Vucko has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overeem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vucko counters with a crisp one two that drops Overeem! Vucko thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Overeem to his feet! Overeem is in big trouble!
Overeem is rocked!
Vucko throws a series of punches but Overeem avoids them all with ease.
Oh Overeem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Overeem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overeem seems to have got his legs back now.
Vucko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Overeem circles away quickly and effectively.
Overeem fails with the takedown.
Vucko misses with a kick to the body
and Overeem counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vucko won't be happy with that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vucko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vucko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vucko looks gassed!
Overeem tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Overeem tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem decides to stand back up. Overeem steps back and let's Vucko get back to his feet.
Overeem slips a jab and a cross from Vucko.
Overeem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vucko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Overeem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jelle Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem fails with the takedown.
Overeem fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vucko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overeem throws a nice looking combination but Vucko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Overeem is looking to score with low kicks.
Vucko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vucko wants it to stay on the feet.
Vucko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vucko misses with a head kick.
Overeem misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Some wild striking there from Vucko.
Vucko leaves Overeem with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vucko misses with a kick to the body.
Overeem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vucko is fending him off so far but Overeem persists. Nope, Vucko circles away and we're back to standing.
Vucko throws a one two combo.
Vucko misses with the combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vucko.
Overeem bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Overeem is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vucko's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vucko tries to escape but Overeem is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Overeem stalls from top position.
Overeem has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overeem landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Overeem prevents Vucko from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Torino Vucko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vucko gets tackled into the cage by Overeem. Overeem maintains the clinch.
Overeem keeps control of Vucko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Overeem is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vucko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Overeem.
Overeem successfully pulls guard.
Overeem trying to control the position here.
Vucko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Overeem. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vucko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Overeem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Overeem bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vucko's guard.
Overeem won't allow Vucko to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vucko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Overeem controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jelle Overeem has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Vucko leaves Overeem with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vucko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Overeem.
Torino Vucko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vucko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Overeem counters with a single leg into guard. Vucko didn't expect that.
Overeem showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Overeem seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vucko for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem prevents Vucko from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Overeem is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jelle Overeem.
Overeem tries to land a front kick but Vucko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vucko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Overeem lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vucko's waist but Vucko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Overeem off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jelle Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Overeem.
Overeem shoots for a double leg takedown but Vucko sprawls well. He's pushed Overeem's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vucko swinging wildly here.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torino Vucko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vucko misses with a double jab
and Overeem counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Overeem pulls guard.
Vucko wants to pass the guard but Overeem is keeping the position.
Vucko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Overeem is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vucko, into his guard.
Vucko is looking to stand back up but Overeem counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vucko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem slows the pace down in half guard.
Overeem stops Vucko from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jelle Overeem dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Overeem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vucko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Overeem counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Overeem.
Overeem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vucko wants to stand but Overeem is controlling the position.
Overeem slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Overeem controlling from side mount.
Overeem scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vucko to see if he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem slows the pace down.
Overeem creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Overeem decides to stand back up.
Overeem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Overeem lands a nice shot to the body.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vucko as he jumps to the side.
Vucko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vucko is fending him off so far but Overeem persists. Nope, Vucko circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jelle Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vucko throws a combination that misses
and Overeem holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vucko wants to get back to striking at distance but Overeem won't allow it.
Overeem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vucko is trying to break the clinch but Overeem is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Vucko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vucko is trying to break the clinch but Overeem is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Overeem pushes Vucko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Overeem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vucko fails to land with a series of punches.
Jelle Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Overeem blocks the body kick.
Overeem moves into range and clinches up with Vucko.
Vucko can't break the clinch.
Overeem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem avoids a kick to the body.
Vucko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vucko misses with a combination
and Overeem counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vucko is trying to push Overeem away but Overeem has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Overeem manages to pull guard.
Vucko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Overeem manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vucko has Overeem in his guard.
Overeem is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Overeem 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem slips nicely into half guard.
Overeem keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vucko is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jelle Overeem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Overeem has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jelle Overeem!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Barlog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mehmet Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirovica has chosen last mohacian as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronald Barlog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mehmet Sirovica!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barlog fails with the takedown
and Sirovica connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Ronald Barlog has been cut.
Barlog tries for a takedown but Sirovica circles away easily
and Sirovica counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barlog tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sirovica is in Barlog's guard.
Sirovica drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barlog manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sirovica has Barlog in his guard.
Barlog stopping the sweep attempt from Sirovica.
Sirovica is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sirovica frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sirovica raining down shots from the mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poor strikes thrown by Sirovica there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sirovica punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ronald Barlog's cut is getting worse.
Sirovica putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sirovica pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Barlog is rocked!
Jeez, Ronald Barlog's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ronald Barlog's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mehmet Sirovica!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schim Fairbain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Thorne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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218 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Schim Fairbain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Thorne!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fairbain counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Dan Thorne has been cut.
Fairbain jabs Thorne right on the nose. Thorne blinks but takes it well.
Fairbain lands a leg kick that knocks Thorne off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Thorne with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Fairbain. Beautiful body shot.
Thorne looks gassed!
Thorne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fairbain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fairbain cracks the inside of Thorne's front leg.
Fairbain lands with an uppercut that bounces Thorne off the cage and back into rage.
Fairbain clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fairbain.
Fairbain lands a shoulder strike.
Fairbain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Fairbain.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fairbain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairbain lands a body punch.
Fairbain cracks Thorne with a nice body shot.
Fairbain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fairbain digs a right hand into Thorne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thorne's gas tank.
Fairbain lands a left hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fairbain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fairbain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fairbain lands a left hand.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Thorne has eaten all the pies!
Fairbain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thorne or not.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fairbain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fairbain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Fairbain as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fairbain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thorne.
Fairbain is leaning against Thorne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Fairbain.
Fairbain stalling.
Fairbain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fairbain is pushing Thorne up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fairbain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thorne or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorne takes a shot to the head.
Fairbain lands with a short shot to the head.
That has opened up Dan Thorne's cut even more.
Fairbain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Fairbain.
The referee calls for Fairbain to work.
Fairbain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairbain lands a nice shot to the body.
Thorne takes a shot to the head.
Fairbain is working Thorne over against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fairbain digs a right hand into Thorne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thorne's gas tank.
Fairbain lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fairbain.
Fairbain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schim Fairbain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Thorne's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fairbain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thorne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Donk. Fairbain catches Thorne right on the button with a cross.
Fairbain with a hook.
Fairbain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thorne under the eye.
Fairbain lands with a cross.
Fairbain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorne manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbain scores with a sloppy right hand. Thorne should have avoided that one.
Thorne is breathing heavily.
Fairbain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thorne slips a jab and a cross from Fairbain.
Thorne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fairbain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fairbain lands a nice shot that snaps Thorne's head back.
The cut above Dan Thorne's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fairbain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairbain scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairbain pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thorne back to the cage. Fairbain follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fairbain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fairbain lands a nice hook to Thorne's body. Thorne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schim Fairbain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fairbain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dan Thorne's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Thorne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fairbain can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorne takes one on the button.
Fairbain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thorne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fairbain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fairbain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thorne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fairbain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thorne at a distance.
Fairbain is looking to wear down Thorne with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fairbain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairbain works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dan Thorne's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Schim Fairbain!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jude Cotterell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Efrain Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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26
195 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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199 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jude Cotterell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Efrain Vera!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotterell scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vera. Cotterell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cotterell connects with a crisp jab.
Cotterell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cotterell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Efrain Vera has been cut.
Cotterell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotterell cracks Vera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cotterell cracks a nice hook into Vera's ribs.
Cotterell misses with a two punch combination.
Vera finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Cotterell's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Vera falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jude Cotterell!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Knox Yodsenklai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeroen Slaerop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yodsenklai comes to the cage accompanied by Traditional Wai Kru. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
15 - 12 - 1 |
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155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Knox Yodsenklai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeroen Slaerop!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yodsenklai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slaerop.
Slaerop swings for the body but Yodsenklai moves out of range.
Slaerop swings for the body but Yodsenklai moves out of range.
Yodsenklai throws a right hand that misses
and Slaerop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slaerop staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Slaerop.
Yodsenklai throws a looping overhand right but Slaerop ducks down to avoid it.
Yodsenklai throws a poor cross that misses
and Slaerop counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slaerop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yodsenklai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaerop was well out of range. Poor timing from Yodsenklai.
Yodsenklai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slaerop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yodsenklai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slaerop somewhat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yodsenklai. Slaerop does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaerop takes a swing at Yodsenklai's ribcage but misses.
Yodsenklai throws a lazy uppercut
and Slaerop counters with a left to the body.
Slaerop throws a hook to the side of Yodsenklai's head but Yodsenklai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yodsenklai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yodsenklai doesn't manage to clinch there - Slaerop circles away.
Yodsenklai tries to close the distance and clinch but Slaerop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yodsenklai throws a head kick but Slaerop moves out of range.
Yodsenklai slips under a jab.
Slaerop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yodsenklai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yodsenklai misses with a right hand
and Slaerop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yodsenklai stalks Slaerop and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Slaerop's face. Slaerop staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yodsenklai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slaerop's head backwards.
Slaerop misses with a kick to the body
letting Yodsenklai counter with a right hand.
Slaerop cracks Yodsenklai with a big right hand and Yodsenklai goes down!
Yodsenklai is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yodsenklai is looking to sweep but instead, Slaerop has passed into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Slaerop in particular looking to stall.
Slaerop tries to stand but can't do so whilst Yodsenklai controls his leg.
Slaerop is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yodsenklai defends it well.
Slaerop trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodsenklai has his hands clasped together around Slaerop's back. He's all about the action.
Yodsenklai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slaerop.
Slaerop is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Yodsenklai still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Yodsenklai has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Yodsenklai scores with punches from side control.
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.
Yodsenklai stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Yodsenklai misses with a combination
and Slaerop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slaerop.
Slaerop is looking to clinch but Yodsenklai is avoiding it.
Yodsenklai throws a nice head kick!
Knox Yodsenklai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yodsenklai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slaerop.
Yodsenklai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yodsenklai throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeroen Slaerop dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yodsenklai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slaerop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yodsenklai throws out the jab.
Yodsenklai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slaerop throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yodsenklai's waist but Yodsenklai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slaerop off to one side.
Slaerop throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yodsenklai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yodsenklai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yodsenklai tries to clinch there but Slaerop circles away.
Yodsenklai scores with a jab. Slaerop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yodsenklai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slaerop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knox Yodsenklai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yodsenklai throws a leg kick which misses Slaerop's front leg but catches the back leg as Slaerop tries to avoid it.
Slaerop misses with an uppercut
and Yodsenklai counters with a big head kick but Slaerop shrugs it off.
Slaerop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yodsenklai.
Slaerop is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsenklai cracks the inside of Slaerop's front leg.
Yodsenklai lands a really nice looking cross but Slaerop seems unphased.
Slaerop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yodsenklai clinches up with Slaerop and pushes him back against the cage.
Yodsenklai lands an elbow inside.
Yodsenklai looking to throw knees to the head but Slaerop is blocking nicely.
Yodsenklai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Slaerop is trying to push Yodsenklai away but Yodsenklai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Slaerop can't get the takedown.
Yodsenklai scores with a knee to the head.
Slaerop wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yodsenklai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slaerop's defenses.
Yodsenklai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Slaerop takes a knee right on the jaw!
Slaerop has had enough of the clinch but Yodsenklai keeps him there for the moment.
Slaerop takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yodsenklai connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yodsenklai scores with a knee to the head.
Yodsenklai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yodsenklai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slaerop has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slaerop breaks from the clinch.
Slaerop misses with a lunging right hand
and Yodsenklai counters with a straight right hand.
Yodsenklai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slaerop.
Knox Yodsenklai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeroen Slaerop.
Slaerop keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Yodsenklai.
Slaerop swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yodsenklai counters with a right hand to the body.
Yodsenklai lands with an overhand left.
Yodsenklai cracks the inside of Slaerop's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodsenklai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yodsenklai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slaerop manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yodsenklai on his heels. He'll look to pass Yodsenklai's guard now, I'm sure.
Yodsenklai has his feet on Slaerop's thighs here. He's pushed Slaerop off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Slaerop screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Knox Yodsenklai!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jin Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Chapman II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazama comes into the arena with Mamma said Knock you out blaring out of the sound system. Jin Kazama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
148 lbs
10 - 6 - 1 |
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27
145 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jin Kazama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Floyd Chapman II!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kazama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chapman II is one step ahead there.
Kazama pulls Chapman II in to control the position.
Chapman II trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chapman II with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chapman II throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chapman II looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chapman II postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chapman II is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kazama's half guard.
Kazama tries to get to full guard but Chapman II has control of the leg.
Chapman II not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kazama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chapman II is working away from the top position though.
Kazama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chapman II trying to control from half guard but Kazama is working away.
Kazama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chapman II is working away from the top position though.
Chapman II missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chapman II scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chapman II lands with a punch from half guard.
Kazama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chapman II content to control rather than advance.
Kazama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chapman II is just content to waste time from the top position. Kazama takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kazama working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman II trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazama trying to control the position.
Chapman II working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chapman II throwing strikes but missing.
Chapman II throws and elbow that misses. Kazama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chapman II's guard. Nice move by Kazama!
Chapman II keeping moving, preventing Kazama from controlling successfully.
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.
Kazama tries to free his leg and advance position but Chapman II is retaining full guard.
Kazama won't allow Chapman II to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jin Kazama just wasn't active enough.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kazama.
Kazama lands a lovely overhand right.
Chapman II gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kazama makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chapman II really felt that one!
Chapman II looks gassed!
A punch lands to the side of Chapman II 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kazama dominated that round.
That's time! Kazama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kazama sends Chapman II crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kazama is motioning to the referee to let Chapman II up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Chapman II is rocked!
Kazama connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Chapman II covering up! Kazama comes in with a big uppercut and Chapman II goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jin Kazama!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Milo Papi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Velcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papi comes to the cage accompanied by IZ ON. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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25
152 lbs
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Milo Papi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Davor Velcic!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papi throws a head kick but Velcic moves out of range.
Papi throws a leg kick but Velcic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Velcic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Papi. Papi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Papi throws a push kick but Velcic slaps the foot to one side.
Velcic scores with a punch to the head.
Velcic looks to land a combination. Papi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Velcic throws a looping overhand right but Papi ducks down to avoid it.
Velcic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Velcic scores with a jab to the head.
Velcic throws a poor cross that misses
and Papi counters with a left and a right that stings Velcic.
Velcic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Papi tries to land a leg kick but Velcic saw it coming and moves away.
Velcic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Velcic showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velcic is keen to just control but Papi is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papi moves into full guard.
Papi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Papi thowing shots but they're missing.
Papi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Velcic working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papi misses with a head shot.
Velcic wants to hold on but Papi pushes him away.
Velcic working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Papi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Papi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Velcic is looking to escape.
Velcic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Papi controlling the pace for now.
Papi looking to control but Velcic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Velcic wants to get back to his feet.
Papi raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic wants to hold on but Papi pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velcic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Papi with the ground and pound from mount.
Papi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Papi working Velcic over with strikes here.
Papi looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papi misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Papi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Velcic throws a sloppy body shot
and Papi counters with a solid body kick.
Velcic moves out of range as Papi throws a body kick.
Velcic checks a leg kick.
Velcic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Papi on his heels. He'll look to pass Papi's guard now, I'm sure.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Velcic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Papi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Velcic manages to get himself to full guard.
Papi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Papi is working Velcic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Papi lands a couple of elbows.
Papi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Papi trying to control but Velcic is working from the bottom.
Milo Papi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Papi.
Velcic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Papi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Papi trying to control the position from guard on top but Velcic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velcic is trying to keep Papi in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Velcic can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
Papi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Velcic's head.
Velcic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Papi is looking to work some ground and pound but Velcic has wrist control.
Velcic keeping moving, preventing Papi from controlling successfully.
Papi chips away with some ground and pound.
Papi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Papi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Velcic controls Papi momentarily but Papi frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velcic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Papi.
Papi throws a big right hand that misses.
Velcic keeping moving, preventing Papi from controlling successfully.
Papi forces his way into half guard.
Papi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Velcic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Papi.
Papi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Papi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Velcic defending well though.
Papi prevents Velcic from standing back up.
Papi is keen to just control but Velcic is a slippery customer.
Velcic is looking to control Papi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Velcic avoid being mounted?
Papi is trying to control the action in half guard but Velcic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Velcic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Velcic trying to control from the bottom.
Papi drops an elbow to the side of Velcic's head.
Velcic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Papi scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Papi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Papi throws a sloppy head kick and Velcic moves out of range easily.
Velcic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papi.
Papi blocks a jab.
Velcic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Papi shoots in but no luck this time.
Velcic throws a right hand that misses
and Papi counters with an inside leg kick.
Velcic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Papi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Papi throws a head kick that misses.
Velcic moves out of range as Papi throws a body kick.
Papi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Velcic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Papi controls Velcic momentarily but Velcic frees himself.
Velcic throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papi working a defensive guard here.
Velcic trying to control but Papi is working from the bottom.
Velcic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Papi working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Papi keeping moving, preventing Velcic from controlling successfully.
Velcic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Velcic forces his way into half guard.
Velcic is trying to control. Papi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Papi is pressing down on Velcic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Velcic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Papi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Velcic throws and elbow that misses. Papi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Velcic's guard. Nice move by Papi!
Velcic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velcic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Papi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Papi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Velcic being controlled here, momentarily.
Papi postures up in Velcic's guard and throws a big left but Velcic blocks it.
Papi works over Velcic with some ground and pound from guard.
Velcic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Milo Papi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Papi 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.
Papi looking to sit in guard and control but Velcic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Velcic manages to get himself to full guard.
Papi 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.
Papi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Davor Velcic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Papi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velcic is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Papi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Papi 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 Patrick Alders 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... Milo Papi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Laaksonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandar Ostojic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ostojic has chosen Wild Boys as his entrance music. Aleksandar Ostojic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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223 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Laaksonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksandar Ostojic!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostojic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laaksonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Laaksonen.
Laaksonen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ostojic some visible discomfort.
Ostojic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ostojic avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Laaksonen.
Ostojic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Laaksonen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Laaksonen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Laaksonen taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostojic tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ostojic is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Laaksonen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ostojic because Laaksonen loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laaksonen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ostojic looks a forlorn figure.
Laaksonen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laaksonen content just to control the position here.
Ostojic is trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laaksonen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laaksonen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ostojic is rocked!
Laaksonen with good strikes from the mount here!
Ostojic is still in real trouble! Can Laaksonen finish him?
Laaksonen is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Ostojic goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Laaksonen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Antti Laaksonen!
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FIGHT
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