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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Lontrame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galron Taggart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lontrame comes to the cage accompanied by Have A Cigar by Pink Floyd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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24
180 lbs
9 - 12 - 1 |
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187 cm
22
202 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
9 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vincent Lontrame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Galron Taggart!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Lontrame misses.
Vincent Lontrame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lontrame misses with a series of wild punches.
Lontrame lands a nice shot that snaps Taggart's head back.
Taggart tries to close the distance and clinch but Lontrame swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lontrame throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taggart.
Lontrame leaves Taggart with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taggart misses with a few strikes there.
A leg kick checked by Taggart.
A head kick misses from Lontrame.
Taggart moves out of range of the strikes.
Lontrame shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taggart as he avoids it easily.
Lontrame misses with a double jab
and Taggart counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taggart.
Taggart controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lontrame is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lontrame throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taggart stays in close to Lontrame's body and controls the position.
Lontrame might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Taggart gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Taggart shoots in and drives through. Lontrame sprawls well.
Taggart takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Taggart doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lontrame counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vincent Lontrame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galron Taggart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame misses with a kick to the body.
Taggart tries to clinch there but Lontrame circles away.
Lontrame throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lontrame misses with a series of wild punches.
Lontrame throws a chopping leg kick but Taggart manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice sprawl there from Lontrame as Taggart shoots in.
Lontrame keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taggart looks gassed!
Lontrame slaps away a takedown attempt from Taggart, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taggart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lontrame moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lontrame scores with a decent looking hook.
Lontrame throws a low kick but Taggart moves out of range easily.
Lontrame misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lontrame lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lontrame tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lontrame has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taggart tries to improve position but can't.
Lontrame looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taggart wants to get back to his feet.
Taggart is looking for a sweep.
Lontrame tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Taggart is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taggart is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taggart pushes Lontrame away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lontrame gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Taggart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lontrame advances nicely into full mount.
The referee warns Taggart that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taggart stops Lontrame from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lontrame postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Taggart looks a forlorn figure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lontrame stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Lontrame misses the jab.
Lontrame scores with a head kick. Taggart tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Lontrame dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Taggart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lontrame lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taggart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lontrame. Lontrame obviously looking to wear him down.
Taggart manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lontrame on his heels. He'll look to pass Lontrame's guard now, I'm sure.
Lontrame working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taggart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taggart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taggart wants to stand and escape but instead Lontrame has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lontrame has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taggart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lontrame looking to pass the guard.
Taggart is breathing heavily.
Lontrame drops back looking for a leg! Taggart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taggart manages to kick Lontrame off! Lontrame jumps back into Taggart's guard.
Taggart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lontrame wants to pass the guard but Taggart is keeping the position.
Lontrame trying to control but Taggart is working from the bottom.
Lontrame pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taggart is keeping the position for now.
Lontrame sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Taggart's guard.
Lontrame wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taggart keeps working.
Taggart is controlling Lontrame's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Taggart looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taggart has his hands clasped together around Lontrame's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taggart manages to get to full guard.
Lontrame postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Taggart is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lontrame, into his guard.
Lontrame throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Taggart looking to sit in guard and control but Lontrame gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taggart is keeping the position for now.
Taggart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lontrame defends it easily.
Lontrame lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lontrame trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lontrame drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taggart dives on top into guard.
Lontrame tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taggart has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lontrame is proving hard to escape from.
Lontrame looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taggart passes Lontrame's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Taggart tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lontrame controls his leg.
Lontrame wants to improve his position but Taggart is controlling well.
Taggart stalling away here and it's allowed Lontrame to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Taggart trying to control the position from guard on top but Lontrame is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lontrame working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taggart.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lontrame looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taggart wants to pass the guard but Lontrame is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Galron Taggart 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lontrame avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lontrame wants to land a leg kick but Taggart is out of range.
Taggart closes the distance and clinches up with Lontrame, looking for a takedown. Taggart pushes Lontrame against the cage but Lontrame circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lontrame scores with a jab to the body.
Taggart shoots in but Lontrame avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lontrame lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taggart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lontrame lands a leg kick that knocks Taggart off balance momentarily.
Taggart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vincent Lontrame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galron Taggart.
Lontrame thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lontrame throws a leg kick but Taggart moved away.
Taggart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lontrame scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lontrame moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lontrame tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taggart shoots in for a double leg but Lontrame sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lontrame wants to slow Taggart down by chopping away at his legs.
Vincent Lontrame is winning the standup battle so far.
Lontrame throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lontrame attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Lontrame - just one landing.
Lontrame misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Lontrame misses.
Taggart shoots in looking for a takedown. Lontrame tries to sprawl out of it but Taggart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lontrame manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lontrame feints and then cracks Taggart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taggart down.
Lontrame throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lontrame throws a head kick that misses.
Lontrame throws a solid leg kick but Taggart takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lontrame.
Lontrame throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taggart.
A low kick from Lontrame is predictable there
and Taggart decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lontrame's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lontrame looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lontrame looking to control.
Taggart tries to stand but Lontrame is controlling from the bottom.
Galron Taggart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taggart stopping the sweep attempt from Lontrame.
Taggart wants to control from the top but Lontrame keeps moving.
Lontrame escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taggart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taggart controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taggart chips away with some ground and pound.
Taggart stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lontrame throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taggart shoots in looking for a takedown but Lontrame manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taggart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lontrame lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taggart tries to clinch there but Lontrame circles away.
A combination from Lontrame does no damage.
Lontrame stuns Taggart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lontrame throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vincent Lontrame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lontrame lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Taggart looks for a takedown but Lontrame sprawls well.
A combination from Lontrame does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Lontrame misses.
Lontrame throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lontrame lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lontrame fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lontrame misses with a straight right.
Taggart checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lontrame throws a chopping leg kick but Taggart manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Lontrame misses.
Taggart's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lontrame finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lontrame lands a head kick!
Lontrame lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Lontrame showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lontrame 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Lontrame!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Bertnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Mollestad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximo Bertnar has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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188 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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24
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maximo Bertnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcos Mollestad!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mollestad wants to clinch up but Bertnar keeps it at a distance.
Mollestad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mollestad throws a series of punches but Bertnar moves out of range.
Bertnar tries to clinch but Mollestad moves out of range.
Bertnar slips a jab and a cross from Mollestad.
A head kick misses from Mollestad.
Bertnar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mollestad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bertnar somewhat.
Marcos Mollestad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mollestad throws a sloppy head kick and Bertnar moves out of range easily.
Mollestad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mollestad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mollestad wants it to stay on the feet.
Mollestad tries to close the distance and clinch but Bertnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bertnar shoots in looking for a takedown. Mollestad tries to sprawl out of it but Bertnar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mollestad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Bertnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bertnar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mollestad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bertnar drives through and clinches with Mollestad against the cage.
Mollestad stops a takedown attempt from Bertnar.
Mollestad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bertnar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mollestad gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mollestad prevents the takedown attempt.
Mollestad lands with a light punch inside.
Mollestad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bertnar's efforts to push away.
Mollestad lands a nice elbow.
Mollestad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bertnar has picked Mollestad up - he's going for a ride! Bertnar dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bertnar trying to control from half guard but Mollestad is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mollestad makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mollestad misses with a head kick.
Bertnar blocks a head kick by Mollestad.
Mollestad moves into the clinch.
Mollestad lands a hook that snaps the head of Bertnar backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bertnar as Mollestad tries to tie him up.
Bertnar takes an elbow to the temple.
Mollestad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bertnar wants to stall.
Bertnar fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mollestad is trying to maintain a safe position but Bertnar gets an underhook and turns Mollestad into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Bertnar.
Mollestad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bertnar jumps guard but Mollestad stands there with Bertnar around his waist. Bertnar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mollestad lands an elbow inside that Bertnar shrugs off.
Mollestad connects with a knee to the head.
Bertnar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mollestad just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mollestad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bertnar's efforts to push away.
Mollestad landing knees to the head.
Bertnar is breathing heavily.
Bertnar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mollestad.
Mollestad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bertnar backwards.
Mollestad lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mollestad looking to stall.
Bertnar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mollestad lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Maximo Bertnar has been cut.
Mollestad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mollestad lands with a left to the head.
Mollestad tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bertnar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mollestad keeps control of Bertnar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mollestad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mollestad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bertnar's defenses.
Mollestad trying to stall but Bertnar improves his position.
Mollestad lands a shoulder strike.
Mollestad misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Mollestad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximo Bertnar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mollestad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mollestad throws a sloppy head kick and Bertnar moves out of range easily.
Mollestad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mollestad misses with a head kick.
Bertnar shoots in for a double leg but Mollestad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mollestad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bertnar fails to land the takedown.
Bertnar tries to clinch but Mollestad is having none of it.
Mollestad tries to clinch but Bertnar moves away
and Bertnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mollestad won't be happy with that.
Bertnar throws an elbow but Mollestad slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bertnar is trying to ground and pound but Mollestad uses the momentary lack of control by Bertnar to regain half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bertnar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mollestad keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bertnar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mollestad is looking to control Bertnar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mollestad avoid being mounted?
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.
Bertnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mollestad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bertnar throwing shots but Mollestad is blocking nicely.
Mollestad is pressing down on Bertnar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bertnar wants to control from the top but Mollestad keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mollestad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bertnar works over Mollestad with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertnar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bertnar throws and elbow that misses. Mollestad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bertnar's guard. Nice move by Mollestad!
Mollestad won't allow Bertnar to sweep him here.
Bertnar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mollestad prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Bertnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bertnar as Mollestad tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mollestad throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Mollestad on the inside.
Mollestad with a knee to the head.
Mollestad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mollestad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mollestad lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bertnar looking for a takedown.
Mollestad lands a shoulder strike.
Mollestad wants to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mollestad looking to throw knees to the head but Bertnar is blocking nicely.
Marcos Mollestad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mollestad misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Bertnar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximo Bertnar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mollestad lands with an uppercut that bounces Bertnar off the cage and back into rage.
Mollestad throws a head kick that misses.
Mollestad tries to clinch but Bertnar is having none of it.
Bertnar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bertnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mollestad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bertnar winds up and cracks Mollestad with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bertnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertnar wants to take a breather but Mollestad is having none of it.
Bertnar with the ground and pound but Mollestad uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mollestad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mollestad has momentary wrist control but Bertnar slips an elbow through the middle.
Bertnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bertnar trying to control but Mollestad is working from the bottom.
Bertnar is looking to work some ground and pound but Mollestad has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mollestad pulls Bertnar in close to prevent any damage.
Bertnar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mollestad is keeping the position for now.
Mollestad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Maximo Bertnar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bertnar takes a swing at Mollestad's ribcage but misses.
Mollestad throws a head kick but Bertnar moves out of range.
Bertnar shoots in for a takedown but Mollestad shows good takedown defense.
Bertnar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mollestad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mollestad throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mollestad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mollestad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mollestad lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mollestad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mollestad lands with a slapping head kick.
Bertnar blocks a head kick by Mollestad.
Bertnar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mollestad pinned against the cage. Mollestad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Bertnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mollestad enables Bertnar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mollestad manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bertnar controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bertnar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mollestad manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bertnar has Mollestad in his guard.
Bertnar looking for a guillotine here but Mollestad defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maximo Bertnar.
I think Bertnar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximo Bertnar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Grimsrud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Zaharov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Zaharov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 lbs
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27
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Grimsrud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Zaharov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaharov misses with the combination.
Igor Zaharov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimsrud gets the takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zaharov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zaharov struggling a bit here.
Zaharov parries the strikes from Grimsrud easily there. Grimsrud is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zaharov to escape.
Grimsrud throwing strikes but Zaharov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Grimsrud gets back to half guard.
Grimsrud works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grimsrud 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.
Zaharov throws and elbow that misses. Grimsrud uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zaharov's guard. Nice move by Grimsrud!
Grimsrud loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grimsrud scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grimsrud lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimsrud working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zaharov's head.
Zaharov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grimsrud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimsrud throws and elbow that misses. Zaharov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grimsrud's guard. Nice move by Zaharov!
Grimsrud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zaharov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zaharov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grimsrud works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grimsrud is looking to stand up but Zaharov isn't so interested in that idea.
Grimsrud pulls Zaharov in close to prevent any damage.
Zaharov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaharov wants to pass the guard but Grimsrud is keeping the position.
Zaharov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grimsrud controlling Zaharov's posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaharov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grimsrud works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grimsrud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaharov.
Zaharov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grimsrud. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grimsrud avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zaharov throwing strikes from guard but Grimsrud blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaharov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grimsrud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaharov.
Zaharov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zaharov is looking to stand up but Grimsrud won't let him.
Grimsrud is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zaharov is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimsrud pulls Zaharov in close to his closed guard and prevents Zaharov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Grimsrud utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grimsrud wants to sweep here but Zaharov controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimsrud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaharov.
Zaharov won't allow Grimsrud to sweep him here.
Zaharov prevents Grimsrud from getting back to his feet.
Grimsrud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zaharov throws a sloppy head kick and Grimsrud moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zaharov, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaharov tries to bum rush Grimsrud with a series of wild strikes but Grimsrud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimsrud dodges the punch combination from Zaharov.
Zaharov throws a series of punches but Grimsrud moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaharov tries to clinch but Grimsrud is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Zaharov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Igor Zaharov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grimsrud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaharov.
Grimsrud closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zaharov's guard.
Grimsrud lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grimsrud is in close to Zaharov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grimsrud working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zaharov's head.
Grimsrud scoring with some ground and pound.
Grimsrud postures up and lands a big shot to Zaharov's brow.
Grimsrud cracks Zaharov with a solid left hand.
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!
Grimsrud working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grimsrud's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grimsrud postures up in Zaharov's guard and throws a big left but Zaharov blocks it.
Zaharov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Grimsrud might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaharov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grimsrud thows a big elbow that misses.
Zaharov wants to sweep but no luck.
Zaharov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grimsrud is in close to Zaharov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grimsrud working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grimsrud lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zaharov has momentary wrist control but Grimsrud slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grimsrud's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zaharov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grimsrud scoring with some ground and pound.
Christian Grimsrud overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimsrud is working Zaharov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimsrud cracks Zaharov with a solid left hand.
Zaharov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grimsrud is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zaharov trying to control the position.
Zaharov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Grimsrud working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grimsrud stands up over Zaharov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grimsrud scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grimsrud scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grimsrud throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimsrud lands a couple of digs.
Zaharov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grimsrud keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zaharov's head.
Grimsrud throws and elbow that misses. Zaharov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grimsrud's guard. Nice move by Zaharov!
Grimsrud looking for a guillotine here but Zaharov defends easily.
Grimsrud looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zaharov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimsrud has his feet on Zaharov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Grimsrud scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zaharov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimsrud working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Zaharov tries to improve position but can't.
Zaharov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Grimsrud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaharov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Grimsrud.
Grimsrud scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zaharov to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Grimsrud dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Zaharov fails to land with a series of punches.
Zaharov looks to land a combination but Grimsrud avoids it well.
Grimsrud checks a leg kick.
Zaharov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zaharov works over Grimsrud's head and body with a nice combination.
Crunch! Zaharov slams his shin into Grimsrud's torso.
Grimsrud has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Christian Grimsrud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Zaharov tries to clinch but Grimsrud moves away
and Grimsrud counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zaharov won't be happy with that.
Grimsrud scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zaharov to see if he's OK.
Grimsrud throws a strike aimed at the side of Zaharov's head but Zaharov avoids it well.
Grimsrud is chipping away with strikes.
Grimsrud working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Grimsrud throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Zaharov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimsrud misses with a head shot. Zaharov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Grimsrud scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grimsrud thows a big elbow that misses.
Grimsrud postures up and lands a big shot to Zaharov's brow.
Grimsrud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zaharov has momentary wrist control but Grimsrud slips an elbow through the middle.
Grimsrud thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimsrud lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grimsrud is looking to work some ground and pound but Zaharov has wrist control.
Zaharov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Grimsrud throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zaharov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grimsrud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grimsrud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zaharov working a defensive guard here.
Zaharov wants to stand up but Grimsrud is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimsrud postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grimsrud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaharov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grimsrud loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grimsrud landing some decent shots from guard.
Grimsrud stands up over Zaharov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zaharov trying to keep a closed guard but Grimsrud is proving a slippery customer.
Grimsrud lands a couple of digs.
Grimsrud is looking to work some ground and pound but Zaharov has wrist control.
Grimsrud throwing strikes but missing.
Grimsrud in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimsrud postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zaharov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grimsrud with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grimsrud loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grimsrud throws a strike but Zaharov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimsrud scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grimsrud blocks a head kick by Zaharov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Grimsrud showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grimsrud 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Grimsrud!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josep Kolaric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rene Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Josep Kolaric has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Josep Kolaric seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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177 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josep Kolaric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rene Perez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolaric shoots in for a takedown but Perez shows good takedown defense.
Kolaric shoots in but Perez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kolaric shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Perez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josep Kolaric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Perez working the head and body with strikes.
Perez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Perez unloading with bombs!
Perez content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolaric taking shots to the head.
Perez prevents Kolaric from getting the reversal.
Perez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kolaric tries to lock up and control but Perez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Perez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kolaric looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Perez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez landing shots from mount.
Perez lands a heavy elbow.
Kolaric in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kolaric knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perez on the ground.
Kolaric is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Perez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kolaric tries to hold on but Perez pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kolaric is bucking up trying to escape but Perez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kolaric is rocked!
Perez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Kolaric is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Perez looking to finish Kolaric with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kolaric!
Perez lands with some strikes.
Kolaric takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Perez's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rene Perez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Sputnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Tosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tosh is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stepping Razor. 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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181 lbs
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183 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Sputnik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Tosh!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tosh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sputnik.
Vladimir Sputnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Sputnik.
Tosh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sputnik moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tosh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sputnik throws an overhand right that lands on Tosh's shoulder, as Tosh tries to avoid the shot.
Tosh just misses with a punch to the body.
Sputnik throws a jab when Tosh was well out of range.
Tosh ducks under a wild hook from Sputnik.
Tosh slips a straight right by Sputnik.
Sputnik misses with a body shot.
Sputnik takes a swing at Tosh's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tosh.
Tosh jabs Sputnik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sputnik lands a slapping body shot.
Sputnik lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from Sputnik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sputnik, as that shot connected.
Tosh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tosh is looking for a kimura but Sputnik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tosh to get the leverage.
Tosh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sputnik is just riding it out for now. Tosh eventually gives up the hold.
Sputnik wants to control but Tosh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tosh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tosh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sputnik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tosh connects with a nice short shot to Sputnik's temple.
Tosh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Tosh seems content to control.
Tosh is keen to just control but Sputnik is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sputnik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tosh.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tosh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sputnik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Peter Tosh wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sputnik loads up on a big right hand but Tosh slips the punch.
Sputnik misses with a double jab
and Tosh moves into the clinch.
Sputnik working hard to break the clinch.
Tosh has hold of one of Sputnik's legs. Sputnik is fighting the takedown attempt but Tosh gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Sputnik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tosh might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sputnik kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tosh wants to pass the guard but Sputnik is keeping the position.
Tosh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Peter Tosh has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tosh closes the distance and pushes Sputnik back into the cage.
Tosh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tosh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sputnik's guard.
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!
Tosh wants to control from the top but Sputnik keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sputnik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tosh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Tosh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sputnik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sputnik throws a jab when Tosh was well out of range.
Tosh instigates a clinch.
Sputnik tries to stall but Tosh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sputnik tries to break free but Tosh pushes him back against the cage.
Tosh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tosh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sputnik on the side of the head.
Tosh looks to land a body kick but Sputnik moved away.
Tosh drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tosh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sputnik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tosh thows a big elbow that misses.
Tosh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sputnik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosh passes Sputnik's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tosh is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sputnik!
Tosh goes for an armbar but Sputnik turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sputnik.
Tosh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tosh thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tosh has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sputnik is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tosh.
Tosh tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sputnik presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tosh controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tosh is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tosh wants to improve his position but Sputnik is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from Sputnik does no damage.
Tosh closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Tosh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sputnik looks to throw the jab but Tosh is out of range.
A big right from Tosh misses.
Tosh closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sputnik did well to prevent Tosh getting side control.
Sputnik is refusing to be controlled, as Tosh sits in half guard.
Tosh is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sputnik reverses the position - he's now on top in Tosh's guard.
Tosh 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tosh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tosh controlling Sputnik's posture.
Tosh wants to sweep but no luck.
Vladimir Sputnik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sputnik misses with a looping right.
Tosh thuds his right hand into Sputnik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tosh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sputnik's half guard.
Tosh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tosh passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tosh misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosh working the ground and pound effectively.
Sputnik is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tosh looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tosh fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tosh goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sputnik is on top in guard.
Tosh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tosh looking for a sweep. Not yet Tosh, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Tosh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tosh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Tosh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Milicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigoriy Slipchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Milicz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fort Minor - Remember the Name. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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24
201 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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25
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Counter striker
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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 Amsterdam, Curtis Milicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grigoriy Slipchenko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slipchenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Milicz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Milicz.
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.
Milicz throwing strikes but missing.
Slipchenko is looking to stand up but Milicz isn't so interested in that idea.
Milicz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slipchenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slipchenko keeping full guard, as Milicz tries to pass.
Milicz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slipchenko keeping moving, preventing Milicz from controlling successfully.
Milicz stops Slipchenko from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milicz wants to control from the top but Slipchenko keeps moving.
Milicz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slipchenko is looking to stand up but Milicz isn't so interested in that idea.
Milicz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Milicz trying to control but Slipchenko is working from the bottom.
Milicz stops Slipchenko from standing up.
Milicz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slipchenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Milicz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slipchenko wants to stand and escape but Milicz is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milicz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slipchenko wants to stand and escape but Milicz is having none of it.
Milicz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Milicz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slipchenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slipchenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Milicz.
Milicz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Milicz thows a big elbow that misses.
Milicz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Milicz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Slipchenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Slipchenko has escaped and now he's on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slipchenko pushes down on Milicz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slipchenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Milicz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Slipchenko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Milicz is working to get back to half guard.
Milicz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Milicz is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slipchenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Slipchenko wants to control but Milicz is keeping him busy.
Slipchenko prevents Milicz from improving his position.
Slipchenko controlling the action here.
Slipchenko stands up from half guard.
Slipchenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Milicz but Milicz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Milicz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Slipchenko looks for a takedown but Milicz sprawls well.
Milicz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Milicz showed some decent athleticism there.
Milicz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milicz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Milicz prevents Slipchenko from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Milicz connects with a nice short shot to Slipchenko's temple.
Slipchenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Milicz seems to be looking for submissions.
Milicz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slipchenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Milicz is looking for a kimura but Slipchenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Milicz to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Milicz lands with a punch from half guard.
Milicz misses with a head shot. Slipchenko uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slipchenko wants to stand and escape but Milicz is having none of it.
Curtis Milicz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slipchenko wriggles free and stands up.
Slipchenko fails with the takedown
and Milicz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Slipchenko won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milicz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Slipchenko defending against the ground and pound.
Slipchenko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slipchenko prevents Milicz from improving position.
Slipchenko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Milicz.
Milicz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Milicz looks up at the clock and then as Slipchenko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Milicz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Slipchenko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Milicz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slipchenko takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Slipchenko pushes Milicz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Milicz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Milicz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Milicz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Slipchenko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slipchenko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Milicz.
Milicz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Slipchenko is trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Milicz working the strikes but Slipchenko uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Slipchenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Milicz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Milicz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Milicz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Milicz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Slipchenko's guard.
Slipchenko wants to stand and escape but Milicz is having none of it.
Slipchenko keeping moving, preventing Milicz from controlling successfully.
Slipchenko scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Slipchenko fails to land the takedown.
Slipchenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slipchenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Milicz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Slipchenko's guard now.
Milicz postures up in Slipchenko's guard and throws a big left but Slipchenko blocks it.
Slipchenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Milicz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slipchenko's head.
Milicz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Milicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Slipchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milicz throws a big right hand that misses.
Milicz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Milicz with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milicz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slipchenko uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Milicz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Slipchenko to the ground. Milicz is now in Slipchenko's guard.
Slipchenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Milicz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Milicz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Milicz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Milicz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milicz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Milicz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Milicz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Slipchenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Slipchenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Milicz.
Milicz throws a big right hand that misses.
Milicz tries to free his leg and advance position but Slipchenko is retaining full guard.
Milicz looking to sit in guard and control but Slipchenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Milicz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slipchenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Milicz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slipchenko has managed to get both his arms back between Milicz's legs - danger averted.
Milicz keeping moving, preventing Slipchenko from controlling successfully.
Milicz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Milicz is looking for a triangle here but Slipchenko uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Slipchenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Milicz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grigoriy Slipchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis Milicz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slipchenko cracks Milicz with a big right hand but Milicz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Milicz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Milicz, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Milicz!
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Undercard bout
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ovaltrades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Morrison is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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28
130 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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28
142 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Very quick |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Ovaltrades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison instigates a clinch.
Ovaltrades fails to pull guard.
Ovaltrades tries to pull guard but Morrison holds him up against the cage and eventually Ovaltrades drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Morrison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morrison manages to pull guard.
Ovaltrades 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.
Ovaltrades stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison.
Ovaltrades wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
Ovaltrades passes Morrison's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morrison wants to control but Ovaltrades is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ovaltrades is working for a kimura but Morrison is defending it quite comfortably.
Morrison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ovaltrades is working away from the top position though.
Ovaltrades is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ovaltrades prevents Morrison from improving his position.
Ovaltrades wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison keeps working.
Ovaltrades has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Morrison defend it? Ovaltrades steps over the head and cranks it - Morrison is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ovaltrades!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Ovaltrades!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Artukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crispin Mathias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crispin Mathias has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
210 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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27
205 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Artukovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Crispin Mathias!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathias looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Artukovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mathias.
Mathias loads up on a big right hand but Artukovic slips the punch.
Artukovic shoots in for a takedown but Mathias shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Artukovic slips a straight right by Mathias.
Artukovic stuns Mathias with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Artukovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mathias cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mathias throws a series of strikes that have Artukovic backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooh!!! Mathias has knocked Artukovic down with a huge combo! Mathias steps away and waves a wobbly Artukovic back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Artukovic is rocked!
Artukovic walks straight into a right hand from Mathias - that's dropped him! Mathias jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Artukovic from any more punishment! Artukovic complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Crispin Mathias!
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