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LOP37 Sonni vs Steele 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richardt Bam Bam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamsha Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richardt Bam Bam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamsha Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bam Bam tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzales swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonzales cracks Bam Bam with an open hand slap.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bam Bam.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown but Bam Bam shows good takedown defense.
Gonzales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bam Bam pinned against the cage. Bam Bam gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bam Bam cracks the inside of Gonzales's front leg.
A big right from Bam Bam misses.
Nice takedown defense from Bam Bam. No joy for Gonzales on that attempt.
Richardt Bam Bam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamsha Gonzales.
Bam Bam tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzales swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bam Bam lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bam Bam throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bam Bam tries to clinch up.
Bam Bam lands with a slapping head kick.
Gonzales shoots in looking for a takedown but Bam Bam manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gonzales's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A slow jab from Bam Bam misses its intended target.
Bam Bam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richardt Bam Bam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam Bam misses with a double jab
and Gonzales cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bam Bam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzales manages to avoid it.
No luck for Gonzales with that takedown attempt.
Bam Bam tries to clinch but Gonzales moves out of range.
Gonzales fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bam Bam avoids it really well and circles away.
Gonzales looks gassed!
Bam Bam throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gonzales's head.
The crowd cheers as Bam Bam lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gonzales doesn't seem phased though.
Gonzales is rocked!
Bam Bam moves in close and cracks Gonzales with a massive right hand! Gonzales, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Bam Bam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richardt Bam Bam!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson has chosen Shurik'n - Samourai as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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182 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donnie Darko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Darko moves out of range.
Darko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Darko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darko gets underhooks to prevent Fredriksson's takedown attempt.
Darko is trying to push Fredriksson away but Fredriksson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fredriksson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fredriksson lands a takedown into guard.
Fredriksson wants to stand but Darko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Darko wants to sweep here but Fredriksson controlling him for the moment.
Fredriksson throws a strike but Darko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredriksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredriksson wants to sweep but no luck.
Fredriksson working for a triangle but Darko defends it easily.
Darko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Darko stands and throws Fredriksson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fredriksson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko advances to full mount.
Darko lands a nice shot to the head.
Darko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredriksson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Darko scoring with strikes but Fredriksson is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darko lands a big elbow.
Darko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fredriksson hang on?
Darko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fredriksson is rocked!
Fredriksson is trying desperately to improve position.
Fredriksson is still in real trouble! Can Darko finish him?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Darko avoids the attempt from Fredriksson to control.
Darko dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Fredriksson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnie Darko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage comes to the cage accompanied by Bon Jovi - It's my life. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rolando Mann!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage lands a high kick to the side of Mann's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Savage dives into guard, looking to finish.
Mann is trying to keep Savage in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savage has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mann wants to stand and escape but Savage is having none of it.
Savage drops back looking for a leg! Mann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mann manages to kick Savage off! Savage jumps back into Mann's guard.
Savage wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Mann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savage looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mann is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mann wanted to stand there but Savage had control of the position.
Savage pulls Mann in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann won't allow Savage to sweep him here.
Mann passes Savage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savage regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savage throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mann uses it to pass to side control.
Savage is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mann off and has taken his back!
Savage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mann tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mann is trying desperately to improve position.
Mann is squirming around, avoiding Savage's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage working for a guillotine from mount but Mann is in no mood to give up.
Savage is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mann has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mann!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savage has his foot on Mann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mann works his way back into a safe position though.
Mann trying to stand up but can't free himself from Savage's guard.
Mann stands up and waves to Savage to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Savage throws a leg kick which misses Mann's front leg but catches the back leg as Mann tries to avoid it.
Savage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Savage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Savage closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mann did well to prevent Savage getting side control.
Mann looks gassed!
Savage seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Mann has recovered full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Savage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mann is trying to keep Savage in close.
Savage drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mann dives on top into guard.
Mann is looking to stand up but Savage won't let him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savage is looking for a triangle but Mann pushes his legs off easily.
Mann wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Savage dominated that round.
That's time! Savage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Savage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mann was covering up waiting for the punch and Savage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mann is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mann has escaped and now he's on top!
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage pushes Mann off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt
and Savage counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mann's knee momentarily.
Savage lands with a kick to the temple. Mann shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savage.
Jackson Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mann is rocked!
Mann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
Mann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Savage fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mann sprawls well initially but Savage persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage is looking for a kimura here.
Savage is trying to control. Mann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savage slips a nice elbow through Mann's hands, connecting with Mann's forehead.
Mann is defending against the submission attempts here by Savage.
Mann moves into full guard.
Savage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage 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.
Mann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savage is one step ahead there.
Savage forces his way into half guard.
Savage looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mann trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage is working for a submission of some sort.
Savage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Savage seems to be looking for submissions.
Savage seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann is looking for a sweep. Savage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Savage dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Savage decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Savage is working for a kimura but Mann is defending it quite comfortably.
Savage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Savage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Savage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mann is just riding it out for now. Savage eventually gives up the hold.
Savage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mann is just riding it out for now. Savage eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Mann has recovered full guard.
Savage has gone for a leg lock! Mann slips out almost immediately though and dives into Savage's guard.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mann wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Savage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Savage is looking for a triangle but Mann pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Savage manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Savage looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Savage jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mann manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mann gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mann could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Savage has cracked it and Mann is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Savage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Savage!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gill Mackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler has chosen Tomoyasu Hotei: Battle Without Honor or Humanity as his entrance music. Rex Tyler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gill Mackey's chin.
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142 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gill Mackey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rex Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mackey looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyler is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tyler.
Mackey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mackey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyler checks a leg kick.
Mackey thows a body shot but no joy.
Tyler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mackey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyler somewhat.
Gill Mackey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Tyler.
Mackey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mackey misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyler staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tyler misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tyler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tyler is working to tighten is grip on Mackey's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mackey has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tyler is really squeezing tight and eventually Mackey passes out! Tyler breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rex Tyler!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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167 lbs
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160 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Salvatore Gattuso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis fails with a takedown attempt.
Pettis avoids the body shot from Gattuso.
Gattuso throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pettis shoots in looking for a takedown. Gattuso tries to sprawl out of it but Pettis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gattuso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pettis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pettis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pettis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gattuso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pettis tries to clinch but Gattuso is having none of it.
Gattuso circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gattuso counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Gattuso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso jabs at Pettis's body.
Gattuso forces Pettis back against the cage and clinches.
Gattuso lands a body punch.
Pettis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gattuso smiles and moves away.
Salvatore Gattuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Pettis.
Gattuso plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gattuso scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gattuso. Pettis shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gattuso has closed the distance and engaged Pettis in a clinch.
Gattuso scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gattuso is leaning against Pettis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gattuso landing knees to the head.
Gattuso landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pettis looks gassed!
Pettis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso lands with a left to the head.
Gattuso lands a body shot.
Gattuso lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gattuso landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gattuso effectively controlling the action here.
Gattuso seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Gattuso landing knees to the head.
Pettis jumps guard but Gattuso stands there with Pettis around his waist. Pettis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gattuso gets through Pettis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Gattuso.
A knee to the head by Gattuso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso lands a nice shot to the body.
Gattuso working Pettis over with knees to the body.
Gattuso comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gattuso lands a body punch.
Gattuso is pushing Pettis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gattuso scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is keeping an eye on Gattuso - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gattuso unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pettis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gattuso using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gattuso digs a right hand underneath Pettis's ribcage. Pettis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pettis takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short left from Gattuso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso stalls.
Gattuso lands a body punch.
Pettis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gattuso lands a knee to the head.
Gattuso lands an elbow that stopped Pettis in his tracks for a moment.
Gattuso is pushing Pettis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gattuso.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Come on Gattuso - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pettis wants to break free but Gattuso has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Gattuso dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pettis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pettis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gattuso counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gattuso closes the distance and pushes Pettis back into the cage.
Gattuso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pettis or not.
Knees to the body from Gattuso.
Gattuso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gattuso.
Gattuso effectively controlling the action here.
Gattuso lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gattuso.
Gattuso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pettis can do to turn this around?
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!
Gattuso lands a knee to the head.
Gattuso landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gattuso working Pettis over with knees to the body.
Gattuso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis letting Gattuso take a breather here.
Pettis is breathing heavily.
Gattuso lands an elbow inside.
Gattuso taking a breather.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gattuso landing knees to the head.
Gattuso lands with a light punch inside.
Gattuso presses Pettis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gattuso connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pettis's face.
Salvatore Gattuso has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gattuso blocks an elbow strike from Pettis.
Pettis wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso presses Pettis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A knee to the head by Gattuso.
Gattuso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pettis tries for a takedown but Gattuso manages to get underhooks.
Salvatore Gattuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Pettis.
Gattuso lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gattuso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pettis is rocked!
Gattuso lands a shoulder strike.
Pettis is still on wobbly legs! Can Gattuso finish him?
Gattuso has Pettis pressed against the cage.
Pettis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gattuso with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gattuso stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gattuso gets through Pettis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pettis takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gattuso.
Gattuso scores with a hook to the body.
Pettis seems to have recovered his senses.
Gattuso crunches a lovely knee into Pettis's ribcage.
Gattuso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gattuso stalls.
A right hand to the body from Gattuso.
Gattuso lands a nice knee to the body.
Gattuso presses Pettis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gattuso gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Gattuso with a knee to the head.
Pettis wants a takedown but no success here.
Stalling in the clinch from Gattuso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pettis backwards.
Pettis jumps guard but Gattuso stands there with Pettis around his waist. Pettis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pettis working hard to break the clinch.
Gattuso gets through Pettis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gattuso gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pettis looking for a takedown.
Gattuso unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pettis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good body shot from Gattuso.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gattuso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gattuso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gattuso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gattuso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Gattuso dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Gattuso has managed to clinch.
Gattuso cracks Pettis with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gattuso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pettis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gattuso lands a nice knee to the body.
Gattuso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pettis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gattuso connects with a knee to the head.
Gattuso landing knees to the body.
Pettis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Gattuso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gattuso stalling.
Gattuso lands a knee to the body.
Gattuso with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso lands a body punch.
Gattuso lands a left hand.
Gattuso comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gattuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pettis.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gattuso - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gattuso landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gattuso is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gattuso lands with a right to the head.
Pettis trying to control the position but instead, Gattuso has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pettis into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gattuso.
Pettis tries to pull guard but Gattuso won't allow it.
Salvatore Gattuso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gattuso fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Salvatore Gattuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Pettis.
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!
Gattuso thows a body kick. Pettis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gattuso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pettis doesn't seem bothered though.
Gattuso cracks a nice hook into Pettis's ribs.
Pettis wants to clinch but Gattuso slips to the side
and Gattuso counters with a nice body kick.
Gattuso has managed to clinch.
Gattuso stops a takedown attempt from Pettis.
Pettis looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pettis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pettis tries to pull guard but Gattuso holds him up against the cage and eventually Pettis drops back down to his feet.
Gattuso has Pettis pressed against the cage, preventing Pettis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pettis is working for takedown but Gattuso is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pettis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis wants a takedown but no success here.
Pettis goes for a takedown attempt but Gattuso pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pettis shoots in for a takedown but Gattuso shows good takedown defense.
Gattuso gets a clinch.
Pettis is looking to break free of the clinch but Gattuso has double underhooks.
Pettis is trying to force a seperation but Gattuso has the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anthony Pettis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pettis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvatore Gattuso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gattuso 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:25
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvatore Gattuso!
In his post fight interview, Salvatore Gattuso started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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26
146 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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27
140 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mr Wang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Wang.
Wang takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wang finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wang misses with a body shot.
Wang dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones avoids the body shot from Wang.
Wang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Wang.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wang moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a right hand that Wang ducks under and follows up with a left that Wang also avoids with ease.
Wang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Mr Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wang throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones swings for the body but Wang moves out of range.
Wang sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wang fails to land with a series of punches.
Wang with a jab.
Wang misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Wang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wang looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Wang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones slips under a jab from Wang.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wang looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang slips under a jab from Jones.
Wang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wang doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones stalks Wang and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wang's face. Wang staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones is looking to wear down Wang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Wang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wang eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Wang tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Wang.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wang, as that shot connected.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Mr Wang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wang moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wang moves away.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Wang looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Wang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jones looks to land a combination but Wang avoids it well.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Wang.
Wang misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Peter Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Wang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Wang.
Wang dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Wang.
Wang lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wang misses with the combination.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Peter Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Peter Jones has been cut.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Wang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Wang.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wang slips a jab from Jones.
Wang lands a two punch combo.
Wang misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a series of punches but Wang avoids them all with ease.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang.
Wang misses with a body shot.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Wang misses.
Jones tries to bum rush Wang with a series of wild strikes but Wang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Wang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones jabs at Wang's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wang.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wang lands a body shot.
Peter Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wang misses the shot to the body.
Wang dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wang.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wang misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones shoots in but Wang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wang.
Wang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones cracks Wang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Wang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wang throws out a powerful jab.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Wang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wang throws a combination that misses
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Wang.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wang lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Wang cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Wang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang scores with a body shot.
Wang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Wang thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Some wild striking there from Wang.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Wang misses.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wang misses the body punch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wang doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Wang's ribs.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Wang had a free shot at his head there.
Wang misses with a hook
and Wang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Wang sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wang scores with a jab.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Wang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wang throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones throws a right and a left that Wang avoids nicely.
Wang throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Wang loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Wang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Jones jabs at Wang's body.
Jones swings for the body but Wang moves out of range.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Jones digs a good body shot into Wang's ribs.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wang counters with a one-two to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wang. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones lands a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Wang.
Jones looks to land a combination but Wang avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danga de danga de dang - Wang scores with a four punch combination!
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wang under the eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Wang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Wang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Groot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Vallego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Groot comes into the arena with Beautiful Death - Wintersun blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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26
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ramon Groot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Javier Vallego!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groot tests Vallego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Groot misses with a series of wild punches.
Vallego closes this distance looking for a takedown but Groot circles away.
Vallego takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vallego takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Groot as he connects with a hook.
Groot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vallego stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Groot lands a jab to Vallego's midsection.
Groot lands a nice shot that snaps Vallego's head back.
Groot scores with a shot to the body.
Vallego shoots in for a takedown but Groot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Groot clobbers Vallego with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vallego takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice takedown defense from Groot. No joy for Vallego on that attempt.
Ramon Groot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Vallego.
Vallego looks gassed!
Groot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vallego is rocked!
Groot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vallego at a distance.
Vallego is still on wobbly legs! Can Groot finish him?
Javier Vallego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Groot tests Vallego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vallego's sensitive parts.
BOOM! Groot lands a beautiful left hook that drops Vallego. Vallego tries to recover but Groot is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Vallego lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramon Groot!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rosco Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and General Tso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tso has chosen Kung Fu Fighting as his entrance music. General Tso acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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22
144 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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135 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rosco Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, General Tso!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy closes the distance and clinches up with Tso, looking for a takedown. Boy pushes Tso against the cage but Tso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tso clinches.
Tso lands with a left to the head.
Tso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tso.
Boy takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tso.
Tso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tso closes the distance and pushes Boy back into the cage.
Boy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tso just stands there and leans against the cage.
A hook to the body from Tso.
Tso is leaning against Boy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Tso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tso pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tso trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Tso.
Tso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Tso is working Boy over against the cage.
Tso is looking to break free of the clinch but Boy has double underhooks.
Tso breaks the clinch.
Tso closes the distance and clinches.
Tso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rosco Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tso smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tso closes the distance and clinches.
Boy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tso just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tso tries to circle away but Boy has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tso.
Tso throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The referee calls for Tso to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tso, as that shot connected.
Boy tries to keep at a distance but Tso has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Tso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tso looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tso throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tso.
Boy successfully pulls guard.
Tso stands and steps away. Boy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tso scores with a jab to the body.
Boy tries for a takedown but Tso circles away easily
and Tso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tso instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tso lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Tso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tso can't find room to land a body shot as Boy controls the action.
Tso lands an uppercut.
Tso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boy dives in and grabs Tso's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tso pushes down on Boy's head and hops out.
Tso swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boy.
It looks like Rosco Boy has been cut.
Tso jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boy is rocked!
Tso dances in with a quick combination. Boy is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Tso snaps Boy's head back. Boy stumbles backwards against the cage. Tso steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Boy'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. Boy just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). General Tso!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fortune Cookie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cookie has chosen c is for cookie as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fortune Cookie!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
David Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cookie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Cookie slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Cookie slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Cookie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Cookie.
Good shot there by Smith.
Nice shot by Smith.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Cookie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cookie defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws a hook but Cookie avoids it easily.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Cookie counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Cookie backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith blocks a head kick by Cookie.
Cookie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cookie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Cookie slips the punch.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cookie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cookie.
Smith moves to clinch but Cookie breaks away
and Cookie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cookie gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Cookie postures up.
Cookie controlling from the top position.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cookie.
Good shot there by Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Cookie.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Cookie slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Cookie moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cookie has him pressed against the cage.
Cookie blocks a body shot from Smith.
Cookie just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Cookie manages to break the clinch.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cookie.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Cookie moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cookie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cookie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Cookie.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cookie.
Nice body punch from Cookie.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Come on Cookie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cookie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cookie is trying to trip Smith. He has hold of a leg but Smith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cookie persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith keeping full guard, as Cookie tries to pass.
Smith is wriggling around but Cookie manages to pass to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cookie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith trying to control but Cookie postures up.
Cookie is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cookie prevents Smith from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that David Smith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Cookie moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith throws a hook but Cookie blocks it.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cookie rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Cookie lands a shot to the body.
Cookie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Cookie has the dominant position.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Cookie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Cookie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith throws a hook but Cookie avoids it easily.
Smith tries to clinch but Cookie moves away
and Cookie counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
David Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Cookie clinches with his opponent.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Cookie keeps him there for the moment.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Cookie has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Cookie tries to tie him up.
Cookie has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cookie breaks from the clinch.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a head kick but Cookie moves out of range.
Cookie connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith dives in and grabs Cookie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cookie pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Cookie's head but Cookie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cookie connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a jab.
Smith misses with the body kick
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith punishes Cookie's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cookie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Cookie seems unphased.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cookie.
A combination from Cookie does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cookie.
Cookie moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cookie is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Cookie circles away and we're back to standing.
Cookie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cookie looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Cookie moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Cookie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cookie keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith takes a swing at Cookie's ribcage but misses.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cookie momentarily.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Cookie scores a takedown into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cookie controlling the pace for now.
Cookie landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smith is trying to stand up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cookie content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cookie connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Cookie.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Cookie moved out of range.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cookie moves away.
Cookie circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cookie.
Cookie blocks a jab.
Cookie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cookie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cookie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheers as Cookie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cookie counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cookie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Cookie lands with a short shot to the head.
Cookie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith letting Cookie take a breather here.
Cookie has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cookie blocking some punches.
Cookie tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Cookie back against the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith looks to clinch
and Cookie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith wants to control but Cookie is keeping busy.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith tries to roll over but Cookie keeps him under control.
Fortune Cookie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cookie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fortune Cookie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cookie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cookie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cookie working the ground and pound effectively.
Smith is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cookie content just to control the position here.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Cookie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Cookie isn't that keen on the idea.
Cookie content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith tries to hold on but Cookie postures up.
Cookie content just to control the position here.
Smith is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith can't escape the position.
David Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cookie lands with some strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fortune Cookie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... David Smith!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mahti Sonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonni comes to the cage accompanied by Aki & Turo - Mahtisonni - . Steele has chosen The Pixies - Tame 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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151 lbs
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150 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mahti Sonni!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dick Steele!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonni fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steele sprawls well initially but Sonni persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sonni looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sonni has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sonni throwing shots but Steele is blocking nicely.
Steele is trying to maintain the position but Sonni is very close to passing his half guard.
Sonni throwing shots but Steele is blocking nicely.
Sonni slows the pace down in half guard.
Sonni seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Steele for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sonni in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mahti Sonni just wasn't active enough.
Sonni lands a nice shot to the body.
Sonni throws a series of punches but Steele avoids them all with ease.
Steele takes a swing at Sonni's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonni. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonni works Steele's body with a nice hook.
Sonni clinches up with Steele and pushes him back against the cage.
Sonni breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni lands with a slapping head kick.
Sonni closes the distance and pushes Steele back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sonni scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sonni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Sonni. Those never looked like landing.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonni jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sonni loads up on a big right hand but Steele slips the punch.
Sonni misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steele quickly recovers to half guard.
Sonni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steele avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sonni.
Sonni content to control rather than advance.
Steele really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sonni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sonni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sonni keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sonni's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mahti Sonni has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Steele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sonni moves into the clinch.
Steele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sonni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonni throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
Steele defending well as Sonni loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonni shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Steele is trying to defend but Sonni finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sonni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steele defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahti Sonni dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sonni at a distance.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonni swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
Steele throws a nice looking combination but Sonni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sonni closes the distance and clinches.
Sonni breaks from the clinch.
Steele misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sonni makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sonni shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steele napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ground and pound from Sonni seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sonni in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Steele is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mahti Sonni!
Mahti Sonni retains his featherweight title!
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