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LOP25 Krantz vs Morales 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Drummond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dana Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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138 lbs
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145 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnold Drummond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dana Hodges!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodges has his takedown stuffed
and Drummond counters with a low kick, right behind Hodges 's knee.
Drummond scores with a nice right hand.
Drummond scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Drummond lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hodges takes a step back to recover.
Hodges closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drummond to the mat! Drummond manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drummond is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Drummond is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hodges wants to control from the top but Drummond keeps moving.
Hodges stopping the sweep attempt from Drummond.
Hodges must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drummond is trying to control the position but Hodges postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hodges trying to control the position from guard on top but Drummond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Arnold Drummond just wasn't active enough.
Hodges throws a body kick the misses
and Drummond counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hodges's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hodges tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Drummond counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hodges's knee momentarily.
Hodges with a poor takedown
and Drummond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Drummond looks to land a combination. Hodges sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hodges doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Arnold Drummond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dana Hodges.
Hodges closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drummond counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges with a poor takedown
and Drummond counters with a series of strikes. Hodges will be more careful next time no doubt.
Drummond misses with a few strikes there.
Drummond cracks a nice hook into Hodges's ribs.
Drummond swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hodges counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drummond is pressing down on Hodges's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Drummond has control of Hodges's left arm, preventing Hodges from doing any damage.
Drummond wants to get back to his feet but Hodges is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drummond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hodges is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Drummond holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drummond tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Drummond dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hodges tries to clinch but Drummond moves away
and Drummond counters with a nice uppercut.
Hodges thows a leg kick but Drummond checks it
and Drummond counters with a series of strikes. Hodges will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hodges gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drummond counters with a good low kick that Hodges was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodges fails with a takedown attempt.
Drummond punishes Hodges's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Drummond connects with a leg kick. Hodges looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hodges misses with a takedown attempt
and Drummond counters with a solid body kick.
Arnold Drummond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dana Hodges.
Hodges on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Drummond. Drummond obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodges fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Drummond sprawls well initially but Hodges persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hodges not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Drummond is trying to stand.
Drummond regains full guard. Nicely done.
Drummond keeping moving, preventing Hodges from controlling successfully.
Hodges working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges works over Drummond with some ground and pound from guard.
Hodges trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hodges looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hodges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drummond is keeping the position for now.
Hodges throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drummond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hodges darts in trying to clinch
and Drummond counters with an outside leg kick.
Dana Hodges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hodges gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drummond counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Drummond 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. 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.
Hodges throws a lazy head kick
and Drummond counters with a thumping low kick.
Hodges shoots and misses
and Drummond counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hodges with a poor takedown
and Drummond counters with a leg kick.
Drummond feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hodges's calf.
Good leg kick by Drummond there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hodges misses with a takedown
and Hodges takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arnold Drummond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dana Hodges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges tries to clinch up
and Drummond counters with a body kick that stops Hodges in his tracks momentarily.
Arnold Drummond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hodges takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drummond lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drummond lands with a right hand.
Drummond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hodges was well out of range. Poor timing from Drummond.
Hodges doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drummond counters with a straight right hand.
Drummond scores with a sloppy right hand. Hodges should have avoided that one.
Hodges takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drummond is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges darts in trying to clinch
and Drummond counters with a low kick, right behind Hodges 's knee.
An inside leg kick lands from Drummond.
Drummond lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodges uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drummond.
Hodges shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drummond counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hodges closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hodges lands in his opponent's guard.
Drummond is looking to stand up but Hodges isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnold Drummond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drummond, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Drummond!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamsha Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirin Ichiban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ichiban comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tokyo Street Rapper - Gangsta Rap kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kirin Ichiban has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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136 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
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26
145 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamsha Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kirin Ichiban!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ichiban connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gonzales's hands.
Gonzales keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzales really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gonzales tries to bum rush Ichiban with a series of wild strikes but Ichiban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonzales swinging wildly here.
Ichiban moves into the clinch successfully.
Gonzales is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ichiban.
Ichiban lands a damaging elbow.
Ichiban lands a damaging elbow.
Ichiban lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ichiban lands an elbow that stopped Gonzales in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ichiban.
Gonzales takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gonzales changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ichiban fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Ichiban fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ichiban tries to clinch but Gonzales is having none of it.
Ichiban has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ichiban lands an elbow that stopped Gonzales in his tracks for a moment.
Gonzales takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gonzales takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ichiban lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ichiban creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gonzales's defenses.
Ichiban lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Ichiban.
Gonzales takes an elbow to the temple.
Ichiban lands an elbow inside that Gonzales shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ichiban.
Gonzales is rocked!
Gonzales takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Gonzales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ichiban lands an elbow that stopped Gonzales in his tracks for a moment.
Ichiban lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ichiban lands an elbow inside that Gonzales shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ichiban.
Ichiban lands an elbow inside that Gonzales shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Ichiban.
Gonzales is pressed against the cage. Ichiban pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Gonzales! Two more big strikes from Ichiban and Gonzales crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kirin Ichiban!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amali Yeboah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolino Visnjic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Amali Yeboah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikolino Visnjic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeboah gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yeboah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Visnjic scores with a body shot.
Yeboah is breathing heavily.
Visnjic scores with the left hand. Yeboah knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Visnjic.
Visnjic measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Yeboah! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Nikolino Visnjic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mathijsen Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Neder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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264 lbs
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277 lbs
4 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mathijsen Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derek Neder!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neder moves away from the strike by Overeem.
Neder drives through with a takedown into guard.
Neder wants to pass the guard but Overeem is keeping the position.
Neder trying to control but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Neder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neder trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neder is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Derek Neder.
No joy there for Overeem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Overeem misses with a head kick.
Overeem misses with a wild combination.
Overeem lands a head kick!
It looks like Derek Neder has been cut.
Neder fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Overeem to the ground. Neder is now in Overeem's guard.
Neder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Neder is working Overeem over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neder wants to control from the top but Overeem keeps moving.
Overeem keeping full guard, as Neder tries to pass.
Neder trying to control but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Neder wants to pass the guard but Overeem is keeping the position.
Neder won't allow Overeem to get back to his feet.
Neder wants to control from the top but Overeem keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Derek Neder was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Overeem wants to clinch but Neder slips to the side
and Neder counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem keeping full guard, as Neder tries to pass.
Neder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Neder trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Derek Neder has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Overeem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Neder counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Overeem's guard now.
Neder throws and elbow that misses. Overeem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Neder's guard. Nice move by Overeem!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Overeem's guard.
Neder 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.
Overeem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Neder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Neder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Neder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derek Neder's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Neder instigates a clinch.
Overeem wants to get back to striking at distance but Neder won't allow it.
Overeem is trying to break the clinch but Neder is controlling him.
Neder decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neder wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neder controls Overeem momentarily but Overeem frees himself.
Overeem being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Derek Neder was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Neder is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Overeem's half guard.
Neder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Overeem knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Derek Neder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neder trying to mount his opponent but Overeem defends it.
Neder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neder content to control rather than advance.
Neder trying to mount his opponent but Overeem defends it.
Overeem is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Neder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Overeem's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neder not doing much here.
Neder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Overeem keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Overeem knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neder slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derek Neder has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Overeem throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Neder decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Overeem's guard.
Neder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Neder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neder tries to free his leg and advance position but Overeem is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Neder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Derek Neder's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Overeem tries to clinch
and Neder counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Overeem!
Neder with a couple of short strikes.
Neder tries to control but Overeem wriggling away.
Overeem squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Neder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Neder cracks Overeem with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neder controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Neder connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It looks like Mathijsen Overeem has been cut.
Neder putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neder looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Overeem covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Neder!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mork Hemsko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Renton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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Powerful |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mork Hemsko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Renton!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemsko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hemsko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hemsko landing shots from mount.
Hemsko breaks from Renton's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Renton is rocked!
It looks like Mark Renton has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renton wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Renton is still in real trouble! Can Hemsko finish him?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Hemsko! Renton is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mork Hemsko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Owen Silva II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Nobis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Owen Silva II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Nobis!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nobis fails with the takedown
and Silva II counters with a crisp one two that drops Nobis! Silva II thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nobis to his feet! Nobis is in big trouble!
Silva II scores with a jab.
Nobis is rocked!
Silva II misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nobis.
Silva II tries to close the distance and clinch but Nobis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nobis misses with a right hand
and Silva II cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva II throws a looping overhand right but Nobis ducks down to avoid it.
Nobis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nobis fails with the takedown
and Silva II cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Owen Silva II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Nobis.
Horrible takedown by Nobis or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva II which made him look bad.
Silva II throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nobis.
Silva II darts in and clinches Nobis up against the cage.
Nobis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva II smiles and moves away.
Silva II ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva II scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva II slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Peter Nobis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nobis misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva II cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nobis walks into a jab.
Nobis is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva II finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva II clinches.
Nobis seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva II prevents the takedown attempt.
Nobis looks gassed!
Silva II breaks the clinch.
Nobis misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva II counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nobis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silva II dips to his left and cracks Nobis with an uppercut!
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva II.
Silva II lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silva II fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nobis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva II scores with a three punch combo!
Owen Silva II is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva II closes the distance and pushes Nobis back into the cage.
Nobis wants a takedown.
Silva II's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nobis shoots and misses
and Silva II counters by clinching up.
Silva II breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva II dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva II lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab from Silva II.
Silva II jabs at Nobis's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nobis shoots and misses
and Silva II counters with a straight right hand.
Silva II misses with a few strikes there.
Nobis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silva II fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nobis, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva II breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice combination there by Silva II.
Silva II throws a lazy right hand but Nobis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nobis shoots in and drives through. Silva II sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nobis is defended easily by Silva II.
Nobis has his takedown stuffed
and Silva II moves into the clinch.
Silva II breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nobis shoots and misses
and Silva II counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nobis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva II pinned against the cage. Silva II gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nobis has his takedown stuffed
and Silva II counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva II breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Silva II misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nobis fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva II will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva II tries to clinch up but Nobis circles away and keeps his distance.
Nobis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nobis tries for a takedown but Silva II sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nobis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva II is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nobis has a takedown stuffed.
Silva II throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nobis jabs at Silva II's body.
Nobis fails to land the takedown.
Silva II closes the distance and clinches.
Nobis tries to break the clinch but Silva II is controlling the position.
Nobis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva II gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nobis is working for takedown but Silva II is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nobis works on Silva II's body with a couple of short punches.
Nobis jumps guard but Silva II stands there with Nobis around his waist. Nobis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva II breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nobis shoots in and drives through. Silva II sprawls well.
Silva II gets a clinch.
Silva II wants to break free but Nobis has control.
Nobis working hard to break the clinch.
Nobis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva II gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva II manages to break the clinch.
Silva II stuffs the takedown attempt from Nobis. Nobis gets slowly back to his feet.
Nobis tries for a takedown but Silva II circles away easily
and Silva II counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva II.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva II breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva II misses with a double jab
and Nobis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nobis.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva II avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Silva II 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.
No luck for Nobis with that takedown attempt.
Nobis fails with the takedown
and Silva II counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silva II closes the distance and pushes Nobis back into the cage.
Silva II pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Nobis with that takedown attempt.
Owen Silva II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Nobis.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva II, as that shot connected.
Nobis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva II throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva II stuffs the takedown.
Nobis dodges the punch combination from Silva II.
A left lands for Nobis.
Nobis avoids the body shot from Silva II.
Nobis shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva II manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nobis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva II scores with a punch to the head.
Silva II displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nobis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Owen Silva II is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva II leaves Nobis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Silva II there.
Nice sprawl there from Silva II as Nobis shoots in.
Nobis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva II tries to avoid it but Nobis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva II to the ground. Silva II escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nobis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nobis with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Silva II counter with a right hand.
Nobis fails with the takedown
and Silva II counters with a nice body shot.
Silva II misses with the combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Danga de danga de dang - Nobis scores with a four punch combination!
Nobis with a poor takedown
and Silva II connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nobis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Silva II does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva II misses with a two punch combination.
Nobis shoots in but Silva II avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva II clinches.
Silva II pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nobis.
Silva II throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva II defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nobis.
Silva II misses with a double jab.
Nobis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva II closes the distance and clinches.
Silva II's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nobis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva II sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nobis somewhat.
Nobis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva II darts in and clinches Nobis up against the cage.
Nobis tries to pull guard but Silva II holds him up against the cage and eventually Nobis drops back down to his feet.
Nobis wants a takedown.
Nobis can't get the takedown.
Silva II breaks from the clinch.
Nobis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva II on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva II's guard now, I'm sure.
Nobis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nobis trying to control the action but Silva II is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva II wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nobis is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Silva II is trying to escape and Nobis transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Silva II is forced to tap! Nice work there by Nobis! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Nobis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Dibiasse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dibiasse comes into the arena with Cant tell me nuttin blaring out of the sound system. Fred Liddel acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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219 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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205 lbs
5 - 5 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ted Dibiasse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fred Liddel!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddel has closed the distance and engaged Dibiasse in a clinch.
Dibiasse lands with a short shot to the head.
Dibiasse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dibiasse fails to land.
Liddel has Dibiasse pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Liddel pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dibiasse tumbling to the mat - Liddel dives into Dibiasse's guard.
Dibiasse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dibiasse is looking to sinch up a triangle. Liddel throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dibiasse's body to avoid the submission. Dibiasse has instead reached around Liddel's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dibiasse arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ted Dibiasse!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Victor Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saeng Arthit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Solid chin |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saeng Arthit!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arthit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Arthit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Victor Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arthit closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arthit doesn't seem bothered though.
Arthit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arthit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arthit wants to clinch but Hawk slips to the side
and Hawk counters with a one-two to the body.
Arthit slips under a jab from Hawk.
Arthit moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Arthit clinches with his opponent.
Hawk can't get the takedown.
Arthit landing knees to the body.
Arthit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hawk avoids it.
Hawk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Arthit prevents it.
Hawk has picked Arthit up - he's going for a ride! Hawk dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hawk wants to stand but Arthit has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Arthit pushes Hawk off looking to stand but Hawk dives back in and keeps control.
Hawk decides to stand up.
Arthit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arthit darts in trying to clinch
and Hawk counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arthit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arthit tries to clinch but Hawk moves away
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arthit wants to clinch up but Hawk keeps it at a distance.
Hawk misses with a left hand
and Arthit moves into the clinch.
Arthit trying to stall but Hawk improves his position.
Arthit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hawk avoids it.
Hawk stalling in the clinch but Arthit improves position.
Hawk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hawk managing to block the knees to the body from Arthit.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hawk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Arthit prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arthit is trying to maintain a safe position but Hawk gets an underhook and turns Arthit into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arthit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hawk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hawk wants to get back to striking at distance but Arthit won't allow it.
Arthit looking to stall.
Arthit lands an elbow inside.
Hawk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arthit trying to control the position but instead, Hawk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arthit into the cage.
Arthit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hawk avoids it.
Hawk is trying to break the clinch but Arthit is controlling him.
Arthit pressing his opponent against the cage.
Arthit trying to land knees to the body.
Hawk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arthit walks away with a smile on his face. Hawk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arthit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hawk misses.
Hawk misses with a hook.
Arthit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arthit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hawk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hawk misses with a left hand
and Arthit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Arthit tries a knee to the head but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk is trying to break the clinch but Arthit is controlling him.
Arthit is stalling here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk avoiding damage as Arthit throws knees to the body.
Hawk takes a knee to the side of the body.
Arthit working Hawk over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Hawk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hawk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arthit counters by moving into the clinch.
Arthit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hawk.
Hawk dodges an elbow strike from Arthit.
Hawk goes for a takedown attempt but Arthit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hawk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arthit counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arthit.
Arthit is struggling to control the position.
Arthit prevents Hawk from breaking the clinch.
Hawk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arthit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Arthit holds him up against the cage and eventually Hawk drops back down to his feet.
Hawk gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hawk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Arthit's guard.
Arthit kicks Hawk off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Arthit back to the cage. Hawk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Arthit tries to clinch but Hawk moves out of range.
Arthit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arthit rushes Hawk and presses him up against the cage.
Hawk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hawk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arthit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Arthit throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hawk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arthit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arthit looking to throw knees to the head but Hawk is blocking nicely.
Arthit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawk.
Hawk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arthit is trying to maintain a safe position but Hawk gets an underhook and turns Arthit into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arthit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawk.
Arthit will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hawk up against the cage.
Arthit looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Saeng Arthit.
Hawk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hawk catches Arthit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arthit tries to clinch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arthit moves into the clinch.
Arthit lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Arthit stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arthit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hawk is trying to drag Arthit to the mat but Arthit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hawk is trying to break free.
Arthit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hawk can't break the clinch.
Arthit pressing his opponent against the cage.
Arthit lands a knee to the head.
Hawk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arthit walks away with a smile on his face. Hawk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arthit moves out of range of the strikes.
Arthit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawk misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arthit moves forwards but Hawk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Arthit counters by clinching up.
Hawk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arthit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Arthit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hawk dodges an elbow strike from Arthit.
Arthit missing with knees to the body.
Hawk is trying to break the clinch but Arthit has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arthit.
Arthit trying to stall but Hawk improves his position.
Arthit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawk.
Hawk takes an elbow to the temple.
Arthit prevents the takedown attempt.
Arthit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hawk is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Saeng Arthit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hawk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arthit moves into the clinch.
Arthit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hawk avoids it.
Hawk avoiding damage as Arthit throws knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Arthit lands a knee to the body.
Arthit with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Arthit trying to land knees to the body.
Arthit tries to land a knee to the head but Hawk blocks with his arms.
Arthit stalling in the clinch but Hawk improves position.
Hawk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arthit stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk managing to block the knees to the body from Arthit.
Arthit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hawk blocks it with crossed arms.
Hawk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawk wants to get back to striking at distance but Arthit won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arthit is pressed up against the cage. Hawk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arthit down to the mat. Arthit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hawk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arthit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Arthit misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arthit.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hawk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hawk avoids the elbow strike from Arthit, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Arthit.
Hawk is trying to force a seperation but Arthit has the dominant position.
Hawk is trying to break free.
Hawk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hawk is leaning against Arthit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hawk looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arthit misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hawk looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arthit pressing his opponent against the cage.
Arthit is trying to maintain a safe position but Hawk gets an underhook and turns Arthit into the cage.
Hawk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arthit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hawk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arthit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hawk swinging wildly here.
Arthit closes the distance but Hawk moves to the side
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Victor Hawk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawk throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Hawk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arthit counters by clinching up.
Arthit controlling the action here for a moment.
Hawk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arthit trying to control the position but instead, Hawk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arthit into the cage.
Hawk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hawk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arthit missing with knees to the body.
Arthit has Hawk pressed against the cage.
Hawk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arthit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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.
Hawk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arthit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arthit is trying to maintain a safe position but Hawk gets an underhook and turns Arthit into the cage.
Hawk takes an elbow to the forehead.
Arthit is looking to control Hawk's arms but Hawk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arthit has his back to the cage.
Arthit is pressed up against the cage. Hawk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arthit down to the mat. Arthit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arthit tries to clinch but Hawk moves out of range.
Arthit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Arthit darts in trying to clinch
and Arthit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arthit counters by moving into the clinch.
Hawk takes an elbow to the temple.
Arthit is trying to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saeng Arthit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arthit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saeng Arthit!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sephiroth Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chi Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
205 lbs
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210 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sephiroth Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chi Li!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooper is looking to take a break and control but Li is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cooper is really struggling to control Li but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cooper uses his free foot to push down on Li's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Li.
Li keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cooper trying to control but Li is having none of it.
Cooper looking to secure an arm triangle but Li defends it well.
Li is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cooper wants to take Li's back but he can't do it this time.
Cooper tries to control but Li wriggling away.
Cooper has hold of Li's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Li manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cooper tries to control but Li wriggling away.
Cooper prevents Li from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper controlling the pace for now.
Li has given up his back. Will we see Cooper going for some submissions?
I would not like to be Li right now.
Li really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cooper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Even with his hooks in, Cooper manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Li looks gassed!
Li showing good submission defense here.
What can Li do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cooper.
Cooper is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cooper wants to control but Li is keeping busy.
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.
You can see the frustration on Li's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li won't enjoy being in this position. Cooper looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Li is tapping - it's over boys! Cooper picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sephiroth Cooper!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zachary Krantz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvaro Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morales has chosen Bad Romance! as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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274 lbs
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255 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Zachary Krantz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alvaro Morales!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales lands an overhand right.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morales.
Krantz controls the position for a moment.
Krantz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Krantz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Morales!
Morales working to try and regain half guard.
Morales is trying to stand.
Krantz wants to control the pace but Morales is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales wants to control but Krantz is having none of it.
Morales looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Morales looking very determined here, making life difficult for Krantz.
Morales can't escape the position.
Krantz is looking to control Morales but Morales is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Krantz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Krantz gets his hands free as Morales looks to control.
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.
Morales tries to escape the position.
Morales is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morales looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Morales fending off the submission attempt from Krantz.
Morales staying busy and making it hard for Krantz to control.
Morales turns into Krantz and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales trying to control but Krantz is working from the bottom.
Morales avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morales throws a strike but Krantz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Krantz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morales is keeping the position for now.
Krantz is working hard here to advance position.
Morales is looking to stand up but Krantz isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Krantz looking to pass the guard.
Morales wants to hit a switch here but Krantz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Morales there!
Krantz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Morales has worked his arm free - good work by Morales!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krantz wants to take a breather but Morales manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Krantz.
Krantz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morales is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Krantz dominated that round.
That's time! Krantz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morales keeps the fight on the outside.
Morales throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Krantz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Morales is in Krantz's guard.
Morales tries to free his leg and advance position but Krantz is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morales's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morales wants to control from the top but Krantz keeps moving.
Krantz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krantz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krantz is adopting a defensive guard.
Morales wants to control from the top but Krantz keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales 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.
Morales drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Krantz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Morales has Krantz in his guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Morales wants to stand but Krantz is controlling the position.
Krantz looking to pass the guard.
Morales wants to sweep here but Krantz controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Morales is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Morales can't break the clinch.
Krantz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Morales gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Morales is trying to push Krantz away but Krantz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Krantz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Morales avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Krantz lands a body shot.
Morales is breathing heavily.
Krantz can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachary Krantz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krantz misses with a shot to the body
and Morales decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Krantz's guard.
Krantz is looking for a triangle but Morales pushes his legs off easily.
Morales throwing strikes from guard but Krantz blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Krantz has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Morales manages to get his head free but now Krantz has transitioned to an armbar! Morales grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Krantz! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zachary Krantz!
Zachary Krantz retains his heavyweight title!
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