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V.O.G 12 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Pablo Batallir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Hebda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hebda has chosen Disturbed - Another way to die as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Pablo Batallir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Hebda!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hebda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Batallir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hebda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Batallir counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hebda won't be happy with that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Batallir will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hebda is trying to control Batallir's posture but Batallir avoids it.
Batallir has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hebda trying desperately to get to his feet.
Batallir controlling his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batallir scoring with strikes but Hebda is staying in there.
Batallir controlling the pace for now.
Batallir with shots to the head and body - Hebda looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batallir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hebda wants to try and get back to his feet.
Batallir lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hebda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Batallir lands a heavy elbow.
Hebda wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Batallir.
Hebda tries to buck Batallir off but Batallir takes his back!
What can Hebda do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hebda is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batallir trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hebda doesn't escape.
Batallir cracks Hebda with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hebda from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Batallir trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hebda doesn't escape.
Hebda preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Batallir.
Batallir gets his hands free as Hebda looks to control.
Batallir somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Hebda looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Batallir patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Batallir has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hebda fending off the submission attempt from Batallir.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hebda is keeping busy.
Hebda controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hebda trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Batallir lands shots from the back.
Hebda wants to escape the position.
Batallir patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batallir controlling from the back.
Batallir doesn't have the hooks in and Hebda manages to turn into his guard.
Batallir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hebda wants to stand but Batallir is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hebda wants to control from the top but Batallir keeps moving.
Hebda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Batallir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hebda trying to control but Batallir is working from the bottom.
Batallir wants to get back to his feet but Hebda passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pablo Batallir dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hebda closes the distance but Batallir moves to the side
and Batallir counters with a good, hard body kick but Hebda shrugs it off.
Hebda wants to clinch
and Batallir counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hebda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batallir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hebda swivels and escapes.
Batallir fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Batallir with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Pablo Batallir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batallir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hebda but Hebda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batallir tries to clinch there but Hebda circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hebda tries to clinch up
and Batallir counters with a big head kick but Hebda shrugs it off.
Batallir swats away the attempt to clinch by Hebda.
Batallir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hebda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Batallir.
Hebda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batallir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hebda rushes Batallir and presses him up against the cage.
Batallir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hebda's elbow.
Hebda working hard to break the clinch.
Hebda tries to break the clinch but Batallir is controlling the position.
Batallir has Hebda pressed against the cage, preventing Hebda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hebda gets through Batallir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Batallir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batallir dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hebda. That did some damage!
Batallir tries to keep at a distance but Hebda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Batallir goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hebda prevents it.
Hebda wants to break free but Batallir has control.
Hebda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hebda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Batallir is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hebda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hebda is trying to break the clinch but Batallir has him pressed against the cage.
Hebda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hebda misses with the head strike.
Hebda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Batallir wants a takedown.
Hebda tries to circle away but Batallir has him pinned against the cage.
Hebda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hebda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Batallir has Hebda pressed against the cage, preventing Hebda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hebda is trying to push Batallir away but Batallir has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Batallir looking to slow down the pace here.
Hebda is looking to break free of the clinch but Batallir has double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hebda as Batallir tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hebda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batallir shoots for a takedown but Hebda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hebda doesn't manage to clinch there - Batallir circles away.
Hebda tries to clinch up but Batallir circles away and keeps his distance.
Batallir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batallir shoots for a takedown but Hebda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hebda goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hebda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Batallir, pushing him back against the cage.
Hebda tries to work over Batallir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hebda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hebda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hebda closes the distance and clinches.
Batallir breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Hebda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Batallir shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hebda pinned against the cage. Hebda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Batallir tries for a takedown but Hebda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Batallir closes the distance and pushes Hebda back into the cage.
Hebda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batallir ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Batallir no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hebda trying to control the position from guard on top but Batallir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hebda looking to sit in guard and control but Batallir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hebda wants to stand and escape but Batallir is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batallir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Batallir postures up in Hebda's guard and throws a big left but Hebda blocks it.
Hebda wants to stand but Batallir is controlling the position.
Batallir won't allow Hebda to sweep him here.
Hebda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hebda looking for a sweep. Not yet Hebda, not yet.
Batallir tries to free his leg and advance position but Hebda is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Batallir shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Pablo Batallir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hebda moves in looking to clinch but Batallir pushes him off.
Hebda tries to close the distance and clinch but Batallir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Michal Hebda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batallir has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hebda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Batallir prevents Hebda from breaking the clinch.
Batallir tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hebda just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hebda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hebda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hebda has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Batallir tries to pull guard but Hebda won't allow it.
Hebda scores a nice knee to the body.
Batallir manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hebda darts in trying to clinch
and Batallir counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hebda takes a kick to the side of the head.
Michal Hebda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batallir shoots in for a takedown but Hebda shows good takedown defense.
Batallir swats away the attempt to clinch by Hebda.
Hebda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hebda tries to clinch but Batallir moves out of range.
Batallir throws a hook to the side of Hebda's head but Hebda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hebda tries to clinch but Batallir moves away
and Batallir counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hebda is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hebda wants to clinch.
Hebda tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hebda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batallir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Batallir.
Hebda wants to clinch.
Hebda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hebda tries to clinch up but Batallir circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hebda tries to clinch but Batallir is having none of it.
Batallir shoots in for a double leg but Hebda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hebda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batallir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michal Hebda.
I think Hebda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Hebda!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocko McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kolobnev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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169 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocko McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Kolobnev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kolobnev can pounce on him.
Kolobnev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGee has closed the distance and engaged Kolobnev in a clinch.
Kolobnev is trying to force a seperation but McGee has the dominant position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kolobnev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGee rushes Kolobnev and presses him up against the cage.
Kolobnev breaks from the clinch.
McGee shoots in looking for a takedown. Kolobnev tries to sprawl out of it but McGee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kolobnev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kolobnev, pushing him back against the cage.
McGee prevents Kolobnev from breaking the clinch.
Kolobnev has McGee pushed against the cage.
Kolobnev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kolobnev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGee gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolobnev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGee avoids the head kick by Kolobnev.
Kolobnev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGee moves out of range of the body kick.
Kolobnev looks to land a combination but McGee avoids it well.
Kolobnev tries to keep at a distance but McGee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kolobnev is trying to push McGee away but McGee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGee lands with a left to the head.
Kolobnev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kolobnev.
Kolobnev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolobnev wants to break free but McGee has control.
Come on McGee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee wants to stall.
McGee keeps control of Kolobnev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGee ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGee no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kolobnev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kolobnev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kolobnev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kolobnev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Igor Kolobnev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kolobnev throws a right and a left that McGee avoids nicely.
McGee shoots in but Kolobnev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGee darts in and clinches Kolobnev up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McGee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kolobnev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGee back to the cage. Kolobnev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGee steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kolobnev. That one must have hurt.
Kolobnev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolobnev closes the distance and clinches.
McGee is trying to break free.
Kolobnev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGee gets a clinch.
Kolobnev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kolobnev tries to break free but McGee pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kolobnev or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kolobnev.
McGee tries to break free but Kolobnev pushes him back against the cage.
McGee ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGee no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McGee wants to get back to his feet but Kolobnev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kolobnev wants to stand and escape but instead McGee has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kolobnev keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kolobnev wants to stand but McGee is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Igor Kolobnev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kolobnev misses the shot to the body.
McGee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kolobnev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGee moves into the clinch successfully.
Kolobnev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGee ducks under a wild hook from Kolobnev.
McGee clinches up with Kolobnev and pushes him back against the cage.
Kolobnev tries to circle away but McGee has him pinned against the cage.
McGee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kolobnev's face.
McGee missing with knees to the body.
Kolobnev trying to stall but McGee improves his position.
Kolobnev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGee rushes Kolobnev and presses him up against the cage.
Kolobnev working hard to break the clinch.
Kolobnev stalls.
Kolobnev wants to break free but McGee has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from McGee fails to land.
McGee is looking to control Kolobnev's arms but Kolobnev gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGee has his back to the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kolobnev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kolobnev manages to break the clinch.
Kolobnev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kolobnev doesn't manage to clinch there - McGee circles away.
McGee moves into the clinch.
Kolobnev avoiding damage as McGee throws knees to the body.
Kolobnev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGee tries a knee to the head but Kolobnev blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee tries to stall but Kolobnev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kolobnev looking to slow down the pace here.
Kolobnev is pushing McGee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kolobnev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kolobnev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGee jumps into guard, dragging Kolobnev to the mat.
Kolobnev wants to stand but McGee is controlling his posture from full guard.
McGee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kolobnev is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev trying to stand up but can't free himself from McGee's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Igor Kolobnev.
McGee closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee working Kolobnev over with knees to the body.
Kolobnev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGee has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGee.
A nice left hand lands by Kolobnev.
Kolobnev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rocko McGee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGee moves into the clinch.
Kolobnev is looking to break free of the clinch but McGee has double underhooks.
McGee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kolobnev is trying to break the clinch but McGee has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee lands a knee to the body.
Kolobnev is breathing heavily.
McGee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kolobnev avoids it.
McGee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee lands a knee to the body.
McGee breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocko McGee dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McGee clinches up with Kolobnev and pushes him back against the cage.
Kolobnev is trying to break the clinch but McGee has him pressed against the cage.
Kolobnev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kolobnev.
Kolobnev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGee is looking to break free of the clinch but Kolobnev has double underhooks.
Rocko McGee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGee misses with a knee to the head.
Kolobnev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kolobnev is looking to break free of the clinch but McGee has double underhooks.
McGee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kolobnev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kolobnev is trying to break the clinch but McGee is controlling him.
Kolobnev breaks from the clinch.
McGee pushes Kolobnev up against the cage in a clinch.
Kolobnev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolobnev throws a head kick that misses.
McGee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGee tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kolobnev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGee blocks a head kick by Kolobnev.
Kolobnev misses with a leg kick.
McGee closes the distance and clinches.
McGee tries to stall but Kolobnev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A frustrated look appears on McGee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kolobnev breaks the clinch.
McGee clinches.
Kolobnev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Kolobnev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kolobnev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev throws a series of punches but McGee moves out of range.
McGee blocks a head kick by Kolobnev.
Kolobnev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kolobnev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGee rushes Kolobnev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolobnev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGee.
McGee is trying to maintain a safe position but Kolobnev gets an underhook and turns McGee into the cage.
McGee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGee wants to break free but Kolobnev has control.
Kolobnev avoiding damage as McGee throws knees to the body.
McGee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kolobnev lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee tries a knee to the head but Kolobnev blocks it.
Kolobnev throws an elbow that misses.
McGee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kolobnev is trying to push McGee away but McGee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGee misses with a knee to the head.
Kolobnev lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kolobnev continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
McGee misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Kolobnev - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kolobnev is trying to break the clinch but McGee is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev manages to break the clinch.
Kolobnev misses with a double jab.
A head kick by Kolobnev misses
and McGee moves into the clinch.
Kolobnev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGee checks a leg kick.
Kolobnev throws a head kick that misses.
Kolobnev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kolobnev misses with a shot to the body
and McGee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee is looking to control Kolobnev's arms but Kolobnev gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGee has his back to the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolobnev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kolobnev tries to keep at a distance but McGee has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Kolobnev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kolobnev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Kolobnev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Railroad Charlie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Railroad Charlie told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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179 lbs
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173 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Railroad Charlie!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fitch wants it to stay on the feet.
Charlie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like John Fitch has been cut.
Charlie cracks Fitch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Charlie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Charlie misses with a takedown attempt - Fitch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Charlie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitch counters with a takedown into side control.
John Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Railroad Charlie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitch controlling the position from side mount.
Charlie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fitch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Charlie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charlie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Charlie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fitch defends it well.
Fitch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fitch tries to get out of the position.
Charlie wants to take a breather but Fitch is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch is holding on to half guard well.
Charlie thows a huge punch but Fitch dodges it nicely.
Charlie wants to pass the guard but Fitch is defending well.
Charlie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Charlie trying to control the action but Fitch is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charlie seems to be working for a kimura but Fitch defends the submission attempt.
Charlie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Charlie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fitch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Charlie is working for a submission of some sort.
Charlie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fitch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Charlie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charlie is looking to take a break and control but Fitch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitch wants to get back to his feet.
Charlie is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Railroad Charlie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Fitch's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Charlie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Charlie scores with a nice strike.
Charlie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fitch counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Railroad Charlie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fitch prevents Charlie from getting back to his feet.
Fitch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fitch preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John Fitch.
Charlie scores with a punch to the head.
Fitch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Charlie.
Fitch looking to score a takedown here. Charlie is defending well but Fitch drives through and ends up in Charlie's guard.
Fitch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Charlie on the ground.
Charlie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fitch defends it easily.
Fitch looking to pass the guard.
Charlie is trying to control the position but Fitch postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charlie is looking for a triangle but Fitch pushes his legs off easily.
Charlie has his foot on Fitch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fitch works his way back into a safe position though.
Charlie is breathing heavily.
Charlie looking to control.
Charlie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fitch won't allow Charlie to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Fitch wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Charlie scores with a push kick.
Fitch dives in and scores a takedown into Charlie's guard.
Fitch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fitch content to stall in guard here.
Charlie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fitch has picked Charlie up and slammed him! Charlie can't keep hold of the triangle and Fitch manages to pass to side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitch controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Fitch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Fitch's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Charlie fails to land with a series of punches.
Charlie has his takedown stuffed
and Fitch counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fitch.
Charlie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fitch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Charlie wants to control but Fitch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Charlie is looking for a sweep. Fitch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Charlie gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charlie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fitch defends it easily.
Charlie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitch advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch slows the pace down in half guard.
Charlie tries to get to full guard but Fitch has control of the leg.
Charlie is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Charlie tries to get to full guard but Fitch has control of the leg.
Fitch slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Charlie throws a head kick but Fitch moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Charlie is defended easily by Fitch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charlie throws a body kick that misses.
Fitch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Charlie on his heels. He'll look to pass Charlie's guard now, I'm sure.
Charlie has an active guard here but Fitch has managed to pass into half guard.
Charlie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Charlie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Charlie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Fitch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fitch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fitch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kay Nine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georges St Pierre is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kay Nine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georges St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooh a lovely combination from Nine sends St Pierre down but not out. Nine dives into side control looking to finish.
St Pierre is rocked!
It looks like Georges St Pierre has been cut.
Nine in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and St Pierre looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Nine turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kay Nine!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Parhomenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Cuirass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roman Parhomenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Cuirass!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Parhomenko.
A jab from Cuirass misses.
Parhomenko ducks under a wild hook from Cuirass.
Parhomenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cuirass on his heels. He'll look to pass Cuirass's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Parhomenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parhomenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Parhomenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parhomenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Parhomenko drops back looking for a leg! Cuirass is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cuirass manages to kick Parhomenko off! Parhomenko jumps back into Cuirass's guard.
Parhomenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Cuirass is retaining full guard.
Cuirass wants to stand but Parhomenko is controlling the position.
Parhomenko 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parhomenko looking to pass the guard.
Cuirass wants to stand but Parhomenko is controlling the position.
Parhomenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Parhomenko prevents Cuirass from getting back to his feet.
Cuirass really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parhomenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cuirass trying to keep a closed guard but Parhomenko is proving a slippery customer.
Parhomenko pushes down on Cuirass's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Parhomenko is working for a kimura but Cuirass is defending it quite comfortably.
Parhomenko seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parhomenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cuirass defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cuirass wants to control but Parhomenko is keeping busy.
Parhomenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cuirass defends it well.
Parhomenko is working for a submission of some sort.
Cuirass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parhomenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cuirass has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cuirass wants to get back to his feet.
Parhomenko is trying for a kimura here. Cuirass looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Parhomenko wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roman Parhomenko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between MarkOne Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelmen Mochotin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pelmen Mochotin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with MarkOne Arona's chin.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, MarkOne Arona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelmen Mochotin!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arona scores with a head kick. Mochotin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Arona throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arona lands a left and a right that send Mochotin crashing to the mat, dazed. Arona thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mochotin is rocked!
It looks like Pelmen Mochotin has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mochotin loses concentration momentarily and Arona pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Mochotin crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Arona finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). MarkOne Arona!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tito Sotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roma Kucherov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sotto comes to the cage accompanied by It's A Fight - Three 6 Mafia. Tito Sotto had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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175 lbs
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tito Sotto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roma Kucherov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kucherov avoids the body shot from Sotto.
Sotto looks for the body kick but Kucherov saw that one coming.
Sotto throws a push kick but Kucherov slaps the foot to one side.
Kucherov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Roma Kucherov has been cut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kucherov has eaten all the pies!
Sotto lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sotto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sotto feints and then cracks Kucherov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kucherov down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sotto.
Kucherov looks gassed!
Sotto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sotto is looking to slow Kucherov down with leg kicks.
Sotto lands a left and a right that send Kucherov crashing to the mat, dazed. Sotto thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotto scores with a kick to the body.
Sotto sends Kucherov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sotto is motioning to the referee to let Kucherov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kucherov is rocked!
Sotto throws a leg kick which misses Kucherov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kucherov tries to avoid it.
Kucherov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sotto finish him?
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!
Kucherov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kucherov seems to have recovered his senses.
Tito Sotto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kucherov gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sotto gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tito Sotto!
Tito Sotto retains his welterweight title!
Tito Sotto decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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