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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry Smoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brittany Bonez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Larry Smoker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brittany Bonez!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoker shoots for a double leg takedown but Bonez sprawls well. He's pushed Smoker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smoker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bonez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bonez regains half guard.
Bonez is trying to stand up here but Smoker is controlling him well.
Smoker is looking to stall here but Bonez recovers full guard.
Bonez is looking to stand up but Smoker isn't so interested in that idea.
Bonez managing to control the position.
Smoker wanted to stand there but Bonez had control of the position.
Smoker trying to control but Bonez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smoker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smoker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smoker has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Smoker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Bonez. No joy for Smoker on that attempt.
Smoker is breathing heavily.
Smoker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bonez is fending him off so far but Smoker persists. Nope, Bonez circles away and we're back to standing.
Smoker could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smoker fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonez shoots in and bounces Smoker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smoker being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonez chips away with some ground and pound.
Bonez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bonez gets to his feet - Smoker follows without any prompting.
Bonez moves in looking to clinch but Smoker pushes him off.
Smoker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bonez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smoker's half guard.
Bonez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smoker won't allow Bonez to pass to mount.
Smoker is looking to improve his position.
Smoker trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoker is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Smoker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bonez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smoker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bonez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonez tries to buck Smoker off but Smoker is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smoker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brittany Bonez dominated that 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.
Smoker misses with a takedown attempt
and Bonez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bonez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Bonez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bonez won't allow Smoker to sweep him here.
Smoker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bonez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Smoker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bonez.
Smoker wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smoker is trying to control but can't.
Smoker is staying active underneath Bonez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smoker misses with a takedown attempt
and Bonez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bonez.
Smoker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smoker wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bonez is now in half guard.
Smoker is trying to stand up here but Bonez is controlling him well.
Smoker taking some punishment here, with Bonez in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonez trying to control the action but Smoker is working from the bottom.
Smoker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bonez.
Smoker trying to control but Bonez postures up.
Bonez is working for a kimura but Smoker is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smoker fails with the takedown
and Bonez counters with a single leg into guard. Smoker didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Smoker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonez sitting in guard here, content to control.
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!
Bonez stopping the sweep attempt from Smoker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonez wants to control from the top but Smoker keeps moving.
Bonez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smoker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smoker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonez defends well.
Smoker controls Bonez momentarily but Bonez frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bonez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brittany Bonez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smoker working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smoker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bonez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smoker's guard.
Bonez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smoker is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brittany Bonez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Smoker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bonez counters with a big head kick but Smoker shrugs it off.
Smoker fails with the takedown
and Bonez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smoker wants to get back to his feet.
Smoker pushes Bonez off but Bonez dives into side control.
Bonez slows the pace down.
Smoker is trying to control Bonez's posture but Bonez avoids it.
Bonez is working to tighten is grip on Smoker's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Smoker has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bonez is really squeezing tight and eventually Smoker passes out! Bonez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brittany Bonez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Wanderlei Silva Theme. 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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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wanderlei 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, Big Bird!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bird.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Bird tries to clinch up
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bird is defending well for now.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva lands an elbow just above Bird 's eye.
Silva has Bird pushed against the cage.
Bird wants a takedown.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Bird tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bird has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva stalls.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bird.
Bird on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bird takes an elbow to the temple.
Bird presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bird.
Bird lands a body shot.
Bird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Bird avoids the damage to the body.
Bird avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Bird wants a takedown.
Wanderlei Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bird.
Bird wants to break free but Silva has control.
Bird fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bird tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Bird avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Bird blocks it.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bird blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bird wants a takedown.
Bird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva stalling the fight.
Bird takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva stalling the fight.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Bird avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bird's brow.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bird is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
A frustrated look appears on Bird's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bird tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bird's brow.
Bird blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Bird blocks it.
Bird drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bird shoots and misses
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Bird goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working Bird over with knees to the body.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Bird wants a takedown.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bird jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Bird gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Bird counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Bird leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bird can't get the takedown.
Silva stalling the fight.
Bird is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bird tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Silva stalling against the cage.
Bird on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva has Bird pushed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bird takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Bird in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Bird tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Bird blocks the elbow strike.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Bird is blocking nicely.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bird misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Bird is blocking nicely.
Bird looking to slow down the pace here.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bird has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bird wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bird blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bird has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Bird in his tracks for a moment.
Bird blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Bird tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bird blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bird blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bird avoids it.
Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bird blocks it with crossed arms.
Bird trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
Bird is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Bird tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Wanderlei Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bird.
Bird swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wanderlei Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva wants to clinch but Bird slips to the side
and Bird counters with a one-two to the body.
Big Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva tries to clinch up but Bird circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bird moves into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bird's defenses.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Bird's ribcage.
Bird on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Bird won't want to take too many of those.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Bird blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Bird trying to land knees to the body.
Bird tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Bird blocks it.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bird avoids it.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Bird in his tracks for a moment.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Bird shrugs off.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bird avoids it.
Bird managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Bird stalling the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bird is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bird.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Bird blocks it.
Bird tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Bird is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bird fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Bird tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wanderlei Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva has Bird pressed against the cage.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bird is defending well for now.
Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Silva.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Bird won't want to take too many of those.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Bird is blocking nicely.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Bird blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Silva dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from Bird.
Bird doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bird fails to pull guard.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bird misses with the head strike.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Bird is blocking nicely.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Bird blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bird avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Bird can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Bird.
Bird managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Bird goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wanderlei Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bird.
Bird tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bird has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva wants to stall.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bird has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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.
Bird takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Bird leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bird tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bird.
Bird avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bird on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Bird shrugs off.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Bird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bird has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bird dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Bird is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bird avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Bird avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bird blocks it with crossed arms.
Bird avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bird with a poor takedown
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Bird avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Bird stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bird on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Bird blocks it.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bird avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bird.
Bird dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Bird tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bird's efforts to push away.
Bird tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Bird avoids the damage to the body.
Bird goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Bird blocks it.
Bird working hard to break the clinch.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bird has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bird dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bird avoids it.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bird is keeping busy.
Bird working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Big Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wanderlei Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A hook to the body from Bird.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderlei Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderlei Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mergen Kalyaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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, Mergen Kalyaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wayne Brown!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Kalyaev looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kalyaev's waist but Kalyaev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kalyaev's waist but Kalyaev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Mergen Kalyaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Brown.
Kalyaev tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kalyaev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Kalyaev slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kalyaev but Kalyaev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalyaev tries to clinch up.
Kalyaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalyaev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kalyaev is landing with some decent strikes but Brown is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kalyaev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brown's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalyaev putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kalyaev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalyaev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brown can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kalyaev cracks Brown with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown gets back to half guard.
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown pushes a forearm under Kalyaev's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kalyaev is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wayne Brown!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davis Kelley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miles has chosen Stronger- Kanye West as his entrance music. 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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205 lbs
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205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Davis Kelley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Desmond Miles!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles looks to land a combination but Kelley avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miles's corner calls for a 1-2. Miles obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Davis Kelley has been cut.
Kelley avoids the head kick by Miles.
Kelley tries to clinch but Miles moves out of range.
Kelley dodges the punch combination from Miles.
Kelley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miles swivels and escapes.
Miles scores with a one two! Kelley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kelley is trying to defend but Miles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Miles is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kelley defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kelley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miles working Kelley over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Miles there.
Kelley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miles is working away from the top position though.
Miles slips a nice elbow through Kelley's hands, connecting with Kelley's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles trying to control from half guard but Kelley is working away.
Miles wants to get back to his feet.
Miles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miles is looking to advance position but Kelley won't allow it.
Kelley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kelley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kelley is breathing heavily.
Miles trying to control but Kelley is working from the bottom.
Miles lands a couple of digs.
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.
Miles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Miles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miles trying to control but Kelley is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kelley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miles connects with a couple of short punches.
Kelley is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Miles has his hands clasped together but Kelley extends an breaks Miles's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kelley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davis Kelley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Mcferon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trin Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia has chosen Adios Amor as his entrance music. Trin Garcia is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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201 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Mcferon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trin Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcferon's corner calls for a 1-2. Mcferon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garcia looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mcferon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garcia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mcferon connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcferon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mcferon lands an elbow.
Mcferon stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice body punch from Mcferon.
Mcferon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mcferon feints and as Garcia raises his hands in defense, Mcferon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcferon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mcferon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Garcia, up you get!
Mcferon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mcferon is trying to trip Garcia. He has hold of a leg but Garcia is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mcferon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mcferon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garcia on the ground.
Mcferon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mcferon prevents Garcia from getting back to his feet.
Mcferon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcferon gets to his feet. Garcia looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Garcia looks to clinch
and Mcferon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcferon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Garcia is trying to defend but Mcferon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcferon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mcferon tries to stand and escape but Garcia is controlling the position.
Garcia is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mcferon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mcferon.
Mcferon stands up.
Garcia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Mcferon - just one landing.
Mcferon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garcia sprawls well. Garcia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcferon gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcferon lands a jab to Garcia's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Mcferon dominated that 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.
Mcferon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mcferon shoots in but no luck this time.
Garcia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mcferon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcferon throws a wild body kick that Garcia sees coming a mile off.
Mcferon fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcferon lands an overhand right.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcferon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mcferon is trying to break the clinch but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Mcferon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mcferon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mcferon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garcia checks a low kick from Mcferon.
Mcferon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garcia. Garcia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mcferon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mcferon gets the takedown into side control.
Mcferon stands up and beckons Garcia to his feet.
Mcferon scores with a jab. Garcia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcferon lands a nice shot that snaps Garcia's head back.
Mcferon throws a series of strikes that have Garcia backpedaling.
Mcferon lands a nice hook to Garcia's body. Garcia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Garcia darts in trying to clinch
and Mcferon counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Mcferon.
Mcferon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mcferon stands and steps away. Garcia gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mcferon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mcferon.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mcferon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Mcferon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mcferon jabs Garcia right on the nose. Garcia blinks but takes it well.
Mcferon throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Mcferon misses.
Garcia walks into a left hand.
Mcferon thuds a left hand into Garcia's body.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcferon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garcia momentarily.
Mcferon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garcia. Garcia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcferon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Garcia's guard.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mcferon controls the pace.
Mcferon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Mcferon is looking to stand up but Garcia won't let him.
Mcferon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Greg Mcferon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcferon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mcferon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Greg Mcferon is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcferon scores with a jab. Garcia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcferon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Garcia backs up against the cage.
Garcia drops his hands momentarily and Mcferon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Greg Mcferon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcferon scores with a jab. Garcia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mcferon lands a head shot.
Garcia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mcferon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mcferon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Greg Mcferon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcferon shoots in and bounces Garcia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Greg Mcferon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcferon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Garcia has his feet on Mcferon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mcferon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcferon shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Mcferon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcferon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mcferon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Mcferon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcferon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Mcferon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Lindblad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollins has chosen The Prodigy - Warrior's Dance as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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165 lbs
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179 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Lindblad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Hollins!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindblad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hollins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lindblad.
Hollins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lindblad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Lindblad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindblad closes the distance and clinches up with Hollins, looking for a takedown. Lindblad pushes Hollins against the cage but Hollins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paul Hollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Gunnar Lindblad has been cut.
Hollins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hollins controlling the action here for a moment.
Hollins lands a hook that snaps the head of Lindblad backwards.
Hollins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hollins just leaning against Lindblad, taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Hollins.
Lindblad is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindblad tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oh Lindblad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lindblad is breathing heavily.
Lindblad tries to score a body lock takedown but Hollins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lindblad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hollins connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Lindblad badly! Lindblad tumbles to the floor and Hollins stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hollins! Paul Hollins retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macho Martel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badr Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Original Techno Viking. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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237 lbs
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240 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macho Martel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Badr Hari!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martel throws a push kick but Hari slaps the foot to one side.
Martel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Martel showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martel passes to side control.
Hari trying to remain calm as Martel controls from the top position.
Hari defending against the ground and pound.
Hari defending against the ground and pound.
Martel looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hari is avoiding damage well.
Martel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Martel crashes against the mat.
Hari is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Martel asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hari struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Hari's face as Martel controls the position.
Martel is trying to get an arm triangle but Hari is defending well.
Martel is trying to get an arm triangle but Hari is defending well.
Martel cracks Hari with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hari is being controlled here.
Martel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hari, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Hari's face as Martel controls the position.
Hari is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Martel has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martel. 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 four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martel working the ground and pound.
Hari is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Martel working away.
Martel taking a breather here.
Hari is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Martel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Martel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Martel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hari knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hari is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Martel's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Martel! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Hari has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Macho Martel!
Macho Martel retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Tokarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bones Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tokarev comes into the arena with Real Villains - Celph Titled blaring out of the sound system. Jones has chosen Gimme back my bullets as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikhail Tokarev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bones Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands a jab.
Tokarev blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tokarev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Jones squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tokarev has hold of Jones's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jones manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jones is trying to stand up.
Tokarev looking for a guillotine from mount but Jones is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Jones really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Tokarev trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Tokarev cracks Jones with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokarev looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tokarev with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jones squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tokarev throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jones because Tokarev loaded up on that one.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tokarev goes for an armbar but Jones turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jones.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tokarev working a defensive guard here.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Tokarev has wrist control.
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.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tokarev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones controlling the action here.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones trying to control the action but Tokarev is working from the bottom.
Tokarev wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokarev tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tokarev is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tokarev can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tokarev is breathing heavily.
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. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Tokarev's temple.
Tokarev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones 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.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tokarev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tokarev keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokarev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tokarev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
Tokarev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tokarev has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bones Jones dominated that 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.
Tokarev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Tokarev blocks a head kick by Jones.
Tokarev blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones lands with a kick to the temple. Tokarev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tokarev circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Tokarev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones looks to land a combination but Tokarev avoids it well.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Tokarev. Tokarev gets slowly back to his feet.
Tokarev blocks a head kick by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokarev avoids a kick to the body.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tokarev.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Tokarev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Tokarev shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Tokarev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
A big right from Jones misses.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Tokarev shoots in.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Bones Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Tokarev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tokarev gets slowly back to his feet.
Tokarev avoids the head kick by Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bones Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to de liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones dances in with a quick combination. Tokarev is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Jones snaps Tokarev's head back. Tokarev stumbles backwards against the cage. Jones steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Tokarev's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Tokarev just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bones Jones! Bones Jones retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between River Walken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dan champion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walken's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Flim Star(Suede). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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159 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
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155 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, River Walken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, dan champion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from champion.
Walken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for champion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
champion shoots in for a double leg but Walken sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
champion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
champion throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walken is working to get back to half guard.
Walken really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
champion goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Walken turns into him and now he's in champion's guard.
champion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Walken wanted to stand there but champion had control of the position.
champion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
champion 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.
champion has his foot on Walken's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walken works his way back into a safe position though.
Walken postures up.
Walken preventing the sweep.
Walken 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
champion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Walken holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
champion tries for a kimura but Walken is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
champion tries to stand but Walken is controlling his head.
champion looks gassed!
champion decides to stand up, so the ref orders Walken to his feet.
dan champion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
champion feints and as Walken raises his hands in defense, champion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
champion wants to pass the guard but Walken is keeping the position.
champion has gone for a leg lock! Walken slips out almost immediately though and dives into champion's guard.
Walken showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Walken has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walken trying to control the position from guard on top but champion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
champion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
champion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walken is looking to stand up but champion won't let him.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
champion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walken avoids it really well and circles away.
champion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Walken tries to avoid it but champion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Walken to the ground. Walken escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
River Walken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of dan champion.
champion fails with a takedown attempt.
Walken looks to score with a jab to the body but champion is just out of range.
champion gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Walken to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Walken 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.
Walken drops back looking for a leg! champion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and champion manages to kick Walken off! Walken jumps back into champion's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but dan champion will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
champion with a lazy takedown attempt
so Walken counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
champion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
champion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walken defends well.
Walken slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Walken trying to control but champion is working from the bottom.
champion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
champion looking to control.
champion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
champion looking for a guillotine here but Walken defends easily.
champion is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from champion is defended easily by Walken.
Walken fails with a takedown attempt.
champion misses with a takedown attempt
and Walken counters with a nice kick to the body.
River Walken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of dan champion.
champion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Walken counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
champion has a hand on Walken's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Walken takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Walken is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. champion can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walken controlling the position easily from mount.
Walken can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as champion is looking to escape.
champion wants to control but Walken is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
champion slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
champion looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Walken pushes past his half guard into mount!
champion wants to hold on but Walken pushes him away.
Walken sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
champion is trying to escape the mount.
Walken dominating with strikes here.
champion tries to reverse the position but Walken maintains control.
champion is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walken with the ground and pound from mount.
River Walken overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
champion is working to get back to half guard.
champion wants to hold on but Walken pushes him away.
Walken controlling from mount.
champion is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
River Walken dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Walken wants to clinch.
A combination from champion does no damage.
Walken tries to clinch up.
champion shoots and misses
and Walken counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in champion's guard now.
Walken slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
champion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walken can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walken trying to control the position from guard on top but champion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
champion controls Walken momentarily but Walken frees himself.
Walken controlling from the top position.
Walken trying to control the position from guard on top but champion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
champion drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
champion gets to his feet. Walken looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
champion fails with the takedown
and Walken counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
champion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walken stopping the sweep attempt from champion.
Walken trying to control the position from guard on top but champion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
champion is trying to keep Walken in close.
Walken is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now champion is on top in guard.
Walken is adopting a defensive guard.
champion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walken is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
champion looking to improve position, pressing down on Walken's thigh with his hand. Walken seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is champion paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! champion's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Walken picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). River Walken!
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