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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karma Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasgen Umarov (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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225 lbs
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228 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karma Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasgen Umarov!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umarov stuffs the takedown.
Umarov throws an off balance right hand
and Burns decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Umarov's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Umarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Umarov, not yet.
Burns working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Umarov's head.
Umarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns wants to control from the top but Umarov keeps moving.
Burns would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Umarov wants to stand but Burns is controlling the position.
Burns wants to control from the top but Umarov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umarov is working an open guard so Burns takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Burns clinches.
Umarov looking for a takedown.
Umarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns shoots in but no luck this time.
Umarov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Umarov breaks the clinch.
Burns slaps away a takedown attempt from Umarov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burns shoots in for a double leg but Umarov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karma Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umarov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Burns avoids the head kick by Umarov.
Burns tries for a takedown but Umarov circles away easily
and Umarov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burns is defended easily by Umarov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Umarov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Umarov gets a takedown into half guard.
Umarov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burns keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Umarov is looking for a kimura here.
Burns is looking to control Umarov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burns avoid being mounted?
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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Umarov lands a nice short elbow.
Umarov is trying to control. Burns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Umarov pulls his head out easily.
Umarov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Umarov looks gassed!
Burns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Umarov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burns defending well though.
Umarov working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vasgen Umarov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Burns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Umarov clinches up with Burns and pushes him back against the cage.
Umarov misses with a knee to the head.
Burns is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Umarov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Umarov clinches.
Umarov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasgen Umarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umarov takes the fight into the clinch.
Umarov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Burns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Umarov lands a couple of elbows.
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burns is pulling down on Umarov's head. It's preventing any offense from Umarov, at least for the moment.
Burns working for a triangle but Umarov defends it easily.
Umarov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Umarov lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umarov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umarov postures up and lands a big shot to Burns's brow.
Umarov cracks Burns with a solid left hand.
Burns punching from the bottom.
Umarov thows a big elbow that misses.
Umarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Umarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vasgen Umarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Umarov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Burns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Umarov.
Umarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Umarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Burns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Umarov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umarov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Umarov has managed to get both his arms back between Burns's legs - danger averted.
Burns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Umarov scoring with some ground and pound.
Umarov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umarov postures up and lands a big shot to Burns's brow.
Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Umarov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Umarov scoring with some ground and pound.
Umarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Umarov chips away with some ground and pound.
Umarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burns works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns has momentary wrist control but Umarov slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Umarov pushing down on Burns's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Umarov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Umarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burns throws a strike from the bottom but Umarov passes into side control!
Umarov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burns knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Umarov is trying to ground and pound but Burns uses the momentary lack of control by Umarov to regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burns is looking to control Umarov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burns avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasgen Umarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Umarov.
Burns shoots in but no luck this time.
Umarov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Umarov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burns sprawls well initially but Umarov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Umarov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Burns is looking to escape.
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Umarov is working for a kimura here but Burns manages to reverse the position and he's now in Umarov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns wants to control from the top but Umarov keeps moving.
Umarov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Burns is trying to stand back up but Umarov is controlling him
Umarov throwing shots but Burns is blocking nicely.
Umarov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Umarov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umarov working the head and body with strikes.
Umarov wants to free his trapped foot but Burns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Umarov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Umarov is working away from the top position though.
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Umarov pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Umarov lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umarov trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Umarov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vasgen Umarov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Umarov trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Burns actively working from the bottom here.
Umarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Umarov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Umarov is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burns wants to control but Umarov is keeping busy.
Umarov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasgen Umarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Umarov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasgen Umarov!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between mujo Haso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sihar Dawid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sihar Dawid will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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275 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, mujo Haso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sihar Dawid!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haso closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dawid did well to prevent Haso getting side control.
Haso could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Haso lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dawid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haso not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haso drops an elbow to the side of Dawid's head.
Haso lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dawid wants to control the action here but instead Haso manages to pass to full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haso lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dawid hang on?
Haso looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Haso working Dawid over with strikes here.
Dawid looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haso connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Haso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dawid takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Haso's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). mujo Haso!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montoya is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by X Gonna Give to Ya. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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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
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya scores with a body shot.
Montoya avoids the head kick by Silva.
Montoya keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Anderson Silva has been cut.
Montoya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silva is rocked!
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Montoya sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva tries to clinch up
and Montoya counters with a big left hand that crumples Silva! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Montoya!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joop Den Uyl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Den Uyl might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Chemical Brothers - Swoon (xKore Dubstep Remix). Billy Holmes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joop Den Uyl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes shoots in for a takedown but Den Uyl shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Den Uyl slaps away a takedown attempt from Holmes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Holmes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Den Uyl sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joop Den Uyl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Holmes.
Holmes shoots in but Den Uyl avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Den Uyl gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Holmes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Den Uyl!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Holmes looking to finish with strikes here!
Holmes content just to control the position here.
Poor strikes thrown by Holmes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes throwing strikes here but Den Uyl is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Den Uyl is squirming around, avoiding Holmes's attempts to control the action.
Holmes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Den Uyl wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Holmes.
Holmes throws some wild stikes that Den Uyl manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes misses with a head shot.
Den Uyl is trying to escape the mount.
Holmes sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Den Uyl wants to hold on but Holmes pushes him away.
Holmes looking to control but Den Uyl is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Holmes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Den Uyl is squirming around, avoiding Holmes's attempts to control the action.
Holmes punching from mount but Den Uyl doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Den Uyl avoids a series of strikes thrown by Holmes.
Holmes breaks from Den Uyl's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Holmes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Holmes is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Den Uyl because Holmes loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Holmes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Den Uyl hang on?
Holmes looking to finish with strikes here!
Holmes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Holmes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Holmes cracks Den Uyl with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Holmes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Holmes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holmes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Den Uyl counters with a shoot takedown. Holmes fights it but they end up in guard.
Holmes is trying to control the position but Den Uyl postures up.
Den Uyl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holmes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Den Uyl postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
Billy Holmes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Den Uyl landing some decent shots from guard.
Den Uyl loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holmes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Den Uyl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes working a defensive guard here.
Holmes is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Billy Holmes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Den Uyl looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holmes is fending him off so far but Den Uyl persists. Nope, Holmes circles away and we're back to standing.
Holmes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Holmes trying to control the position but Den Uyl is working away.
Den Uyl is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes moves into full mount!
Holmes working the ground and pound effectively.
Holmes punching from mount but Den Uyl doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The referee warns Den Uyl that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes throwing strikes here but Den Uyl is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Holmes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Den Uyl working to try and regain half guard.
Holmes lands a nice shot to the head.
Den Uyl wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Holmes.
Den Uyl tries to reverse the position but Holmes maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes punching from mount but Den Uyl doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Den Uyl on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Den Uyl tries to get out of the position.
Holmes throwing strikes here but Den Uyl is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Holmes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holmes working Den Uyl over with strikes here.
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!
Holmes throwing strikes here but Den Uyl is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Holmes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Den Uyl is writhing around 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.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Holmes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like Joop Den Uyl has been cut.
Den Uyl is in a horrible position here. Holmes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Holmes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joop Den Uyl'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. This is the final round!
Holmes tries for a takedown but Den Uyl sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holmes fails with a takedown attempt.
Holmes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Den Uyl avoids it really well and circles away.
Joop Den Uyl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Holmes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Den Uyl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Den Uyl are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Holmes throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Den Uyl scores with punches from side control.
Den Uyl landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes sneaks back into half guard.
Den Uyl working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Den Uyl thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Den Uyl working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Den Uyl scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Den Uyl working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes gets back to full guard.
Den Uyl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Den Uyl stands up over Holmes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Den Uyl loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Den Uyl throwing strikes but missing.
Den Uyl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holmes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holmes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holmes is looking to stand up but Den Uyl isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Den Uyl advances to half guard.
Den Uyl missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Holmes is looking to improve his position.
Den Uyl missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Den Uyl thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holmes's head.
Den Uyl moves into full mount! Holmes won't be happy about that!
Den Uyl throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Den Uyl with a couple of short strikes.
Den Uyl punching from mount but Holmes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Billy Holmes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Den Uyl throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Den Uyl throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Holmes wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Den Uyl punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Den Uyl lands with some strikes.
Den Uyl connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmes is in a horrible position here. Den Uyl smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Den Uyl dominating with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joop Den Uyl showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holmes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Holmes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Milicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiruzen Sarutobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milicz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fort Minor - Remember the Name. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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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
4 - 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hiruzen Sarutobi!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarutobi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sarutobi has closed the distance and engaged Milicz in a clinch.
Sarutobi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Milicz is working for takedown but Sarutobi is calmly controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sarutobi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Milicz goes for a takedown attempt but Sarutobi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarutobi throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Milicz. No joy for Sarutobi on that attempt.
Sarutobi stuffs the takedown attempt from Milicz. Milicz gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Milicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarutobi clinches with his opponent.
Sarutobi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Milicz backwards.
Sarutobi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarutobi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Milicz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sarutobi won't be happy with that.
Milicz is looking to take a break and control but Sarutobi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Milicz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sarutobi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Milicz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Milicz misses with the ground and pound.
Milicz working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milicz landing strikes.
Milicz trying to control the position but Sarutobi is working away.
Milicz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Milicz trying to control the position but Sarutobi is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milicz is trying to get an arm triangle but Sarutobi is defending well.
Milicz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milicz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Milicz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Milicz 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.
Milicz landing strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Milicz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarutobi taking punishment in the form of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Milicz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sarutobi!
Poor strikes thrown by Milicz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Milicz landing strikes from the mount and Sarutobi is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Milicz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sarutobi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Milicz but Milicz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Milicz.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sarutobi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miliczs head.
Sarutobi scores with a shot to the side of Milicz's head.
Sarutobi prevents the takedown attempt.
Sarutobi digs a right hand into Milicz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Milicz's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarutobi lands with a light punch inside.
Sarutobi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Milicz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Milicz wants to control his opponent's hands but Sarutobi gets his hands free.
Milicz is really stuck here.
Milicz trying to control the action but Sarutobi just sinks the hooks in.
Sarutobi is trying to stick to Milicz's back but Milicz is turning into Sarutobi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sarutobi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Milicz.
Sarutobi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Milicz.
Milicz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sarutobi's head.
Sarutobi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Milicz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milicz trying to control but Sarutobi is working from the bottom.
Milicz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Milicz advances to half guard.
Milicz drops an elbow to the side of Sarutobi's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Milicz.
Milicz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sarutobi's head.
Milicz winds up and cracks Sarutobi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Milicz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milicz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sarutobi defending well though.
Milicz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Milicz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Milicz working over Sarutobi with some ground and pound. Sarutobi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Milicz wants to take a breather but Sarutobi is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sarutobi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Milicz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sarutobi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Milicz.
Milicz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sarutobi is breathing heavily.
Milicz lands a big elbow.
Curtis Milicz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milicz looking to finish with strikes here!
Milicz lands a big shot there that rocks Sarutobi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milicz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Milicz unloads with some shots from mount but Sarutobi bucks and avoids them well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Milicz scoring with strikes but Sarutobi is staying in there.
BOOM! Milicz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Milicz dominated that second round.
That's time! Milicz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sarutobi lands a jab-cross combination.
Sarutobi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Milicz in his tracks.
Sarutobi swings for the body but Milicz moves out of range.
Sarutobi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Milicz ducks right into an uppercut from Sarutobi.
Milicz checks a leg kick.
Sarutobi misses the jab.
Sarutobi fails with a takedown attempt.
Milicz shoots in and drives through. Sarutobi sprawls well.
Sarutobi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milicz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sarutobi tries to clinch there but Milicz circles away.
Sarutobi tries to clinch but Milicz is having none of it.
Hiruzen Sarutobi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sarutobi scores with a nice strike.
Sarutobi is looking to clinch.
Sarutobi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sarutobi scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarutobi gets through Milicz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Sarutobi.
Sarutobi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sarutobi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sarutobi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sarutobi breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarutobi cracks Milicz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Milicz fails with the takedown.
Milicz tries to sprawl but Sarutobi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milicz tries to get to full guard but Sarutobi has control of the leg.
Milicz is pressing down on Sarutobi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Milicz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sarutobi is aware though and is defending well.
Milicz is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sarutobi has his hands clasped together but Milicz extends an breaks Sarutobi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Milicz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Curtis Milicz!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yujiro Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergiou Figu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yujiro Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergiou Figu!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Hanma.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Figu slips the punch.
Hanma rushes Figu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Figu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hanma just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hanma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hanma gets through Figu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hanma misses with some punches.
Figu is looking to break free of the clinch but Hanma has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hanma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Sergiou Figu has been cut.
Hanma lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma looking to throw knees to the head but Figu is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Hanma scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figu jumps guard but Hanma stands there with Figu around his waist. Figu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Figu is trying to drag Hanma to the mat but Hanma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yujiro Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergiou Figu.
Figu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hanma prevents it.
Hanma lands a hook that snaps the head of Figu backwards.
Hanma using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Figu looks gassed!
A short body shot lands from Hanma as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Hanma drops Figu with a big knee straight up the middle! Figu is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Figu is rocked!
Figu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanma lands a big uppercut and Figu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Figu looks OK. Hanma waves Figu back to his feet!
Figu is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanma finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Figu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Figu seems to have recovered his senses.
Hanma scores with a jab to the body.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma lands a nice looking body shot.
Hanma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Figu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hanma catches Figu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That has opened up Sergiou Figu's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma thows a body shot but no joy.
Figu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hanma counters with a nice right hand that sends Figu toppling to the canvas! Figu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hanma finish him?!
Figu is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanma. Figu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanma lands a big uppercut and Figu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Figu looks OK. Hanma waves Figu back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma throws a body punch but Figu moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Figu or perhaps it was just good defense by Hanma which made him look bad.
Hanma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hanma lands a nice shot that snaps Figu's head back.
The cut above Sergiou Figu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hanma.
Hanma is looking to wear down Figu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hanma jabs at Figu's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yujiro Hanma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergiou Figu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hanma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Figu slips a straight right by Hanma.
Hanma cracks Figu with a good jab.
Hanma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Hanma lands a big head kick that sends Figu tumbling to the mat! Hanma takes a step backwards and waves Figu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Figu is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanma finish him?
Figu is breathing heavily.
Figu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Figu has his takedown stuffed
and Hanma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Figu seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma feints and then cracks Figu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Figu down.
Hanma has Figu up against the cage in a clinch.
Hanma lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanma.
Sergiou Figu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hanma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hanma.
Good body shot from Hanma.
Hanma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Hanma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma tries a knee to the head but Figu blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Hanma.
A short right from Hanma on the inside.
Yujiro Hanma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hanma scores with a hook to the body.
Hanma lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hanma.
Hanma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hanma is stalling here.
Hanma scores with a hook to the body.
Hanma scores with a hook to the body.
Hanma lands a knee to the body.
Hanma cracks Figu with a nice body shot.
Hanma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sergiou Figu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yujiro Hanma!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Artukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Math Rastafari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Math Rastafari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Artukovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Math Rastafari!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rastafari missing with a left hand there. Artukovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Artukovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Artukovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rastafari.
Rastafari throws a low kick but it's checked well by Artukovic.
Rastafari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Artukovic counters with a takedown into side control.
Rastafari pushes Artukovic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Artukovic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Artukovic trying to control the position but Rastafari is working away.
Artukovic has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rastafari trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rastafari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Artukovic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rastafari is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rastafari manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Artukovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rastafari's head.
Artukovic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rastafari is just riding it out for now. Artukovic eventually gives up the hold.
Artukovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rastafari has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastafari kicks Artukovic off and gets back to his feet.
Rastafari cracks Artukovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rastafari looks to land a right hand but Artukovic moved out of range.
Rastafari throws a nice looking combination but Artukovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Math Rastafari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rastafari's corner calls for a 1-2. Rastafari obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rastafari misses with a low kick.
Artukovic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Artukovic duly obliges.
Artukovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artukovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rastafari swivels and escapes.
Artukovic misses with a takedown attempt - Rastafari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Artukovic slips a straight right by Rastafari.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rastafari lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Artukovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Artukovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Rastafari misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Rastafari.
Nice takedown defense from Rastafari. No joy for Artukovic on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Artukovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rastafari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Artukovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Artukovic fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastafari misses with a straight right.
Artukovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Rastafari sprawls well. He's pushed Artukovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A combination from Artukovic does no damage.
A jab from Rastafari does it's job there.
Rastafari works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Artukovic feints and as Rastafari raises his hands in defense, Artukovic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rastafari is looking to stand up but Artukovic isn't so interested in that idea.
Artukovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rastafari wants to stand and escape but Artukovic is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artukovic looking to pass the guard.
Artukovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rastafari is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rastafari has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artukovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rastafari wants to stand and escape but instead Artukovic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Artukovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rastafari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artukovic stops Rastafari from standing up.
Rastafari kicks Artukovic off and gets to his feet.
Artukovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rastafari.
Artukovic moves away from the strike by Rastafari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Math Rastafari dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rastafari misses with a body shot.
Rastafari throws a lazy uppercut
and Artukovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Artukovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rastafari avoids it really well and circles away.
Artukovic has his takedown stuffed
letting Rastafari counter with a right hand.
Artukovic misses with an uppercut
and Rastafari counters with a thumping low kick.
Rastafari misses with a lunging right hand
and Artukovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rastafari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rastafari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Artukovic.
Rastafari thuds a left hand into Artukovic's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rastafari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastafari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rastafari throws out a loose jab but Artukovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rastafari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Artukovic throws out the jab.
Artukovic shoots in and drives through. Rastafari sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Artukovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rastafari connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rastafari stuffs the takedown attempt from Artukovic. Artukovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Rastafari takes a swing at Artukovic's ribcage but misses.
Rastafari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rastafari throws a lazy uppercut
and Artukovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Rastafari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Artukovic manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rastafari tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Artukovic is able to avoid easily.
Artukovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rastafari lands a glancing blow to the side of Artukovic's head.
Artukovic slips under a jab from Rastafari.
Rastafari looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Artukovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rastafari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Artukovic.
Artukovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Artukovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Rastafari circles away.
Horrible takedown by Artukovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Rastafari which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastafari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Artukovic as he checks the leg kick.
Rastafari throws an off balance right hand
and Artukovic counters with a takedown into side control.
Rastafari is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Artukovic asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Artukovic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Artukovic throws an elbow but Rastafari slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rastafari pushes Artukovic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Artukovic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Artukovic trying to control the position but Rastafari is working away.
Rastafari pushes Artukovic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Artukovic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artukovic postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Artukovic has hold of Rastafari's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Rastafari seems comfortable defending it but Artukovic has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Rastafari is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Rastafari is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Artukovic couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Artukovic!
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