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SFC11 Walters vs Grallow PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Midget McTwoshoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Midget McTwoshoes!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTwoshoes loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
McTwoshoes throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a crisp one two that drops McTwoshoes! Alvarez thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McTwoshoes to his feet! McTwoshoes is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from McTwoshoes misses.
McTwoshoes throws a right and a left that both miss.
McTwoshoes stuffs the takedown.
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez slips a straight right by McTwoshoes.
McTwoshoes throws a lazy head kick
and Alvarez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McTwoshoes throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
McTwoshoes looks gassed!
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Alvarez goes for a takedown attempt but McTwoshoes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McTwoshoes misses with a head kick.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McTwoshoes's waist but McTwoshoes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McTwoshoes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Midget McTwoshoes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTwoshoes throws a sloppy head kick
and Alvarez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alvarez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alvarez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alvarez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Frank Alvarez just wasn't active enough.
McTwoshoes stuffs the takedown.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
McTwoshoes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed.
Alvarez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McTwoshoes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice sprawl there from McTwoshoes as Alvarez shoots in.
McTwoshoes throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McTwoshoes.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
McTwoshoes throws a sloppy head kick
and Alvarez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - McTwoshoes has eaten all the pies!
McTwoshoes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McTwoshoes as he avoids it easily.
McTwoshoes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by McTwoshoes.
McTwoshoes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McTwoshoes.
McTwoshoes throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
McTwoshoes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvarez's head backwards.
McTwoshoes throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
McTwoshoes tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McTwoshoes.
A slow jab from McTwoshoes misses its intended target.
McTwoshoes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McTwoshoes throws a good cross that connects.
McTwoshoes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McTwoshoes digs a good body shot into Alvarez's ribs.
McTwoshoes throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but McTwoshoes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTwoshoes cracks Alvarez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by McTwoshoes.
A big left from McTwoshoes misses.
Alvarez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alvarez slips a jab from McTwoshoes.
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!
McTwoshoes throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
McTwoshoes swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McTwoshoes but McTwoshoes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McTwoshoes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McTwoshoes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McTwoshoes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McTwoshoes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A lazy left from McTwoshoes finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Midget McTwoshoes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McTwoshoes throws a head kick that misses.
McTwoshoes throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
McTwoshoes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from McTwoshoes.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McTwoshoes.
Alvarez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McTwoshoes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alvarez scrambles back to his feet.
McTwoshoes misses with a wild body shot.
McTwoshoes throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and moves out of range.
McTwoshoes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McTwoshoes throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
McTwoshoes throws a sloppy head kick
and Alvarez counters with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez closes the distance and pushes McTwoshoes back into the cage.
McTwoshoes is breathing heavily.
Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McTwoshoes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but McTwoshoes avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McTwoshoes throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvarez counters with an outside leg kick.
Midget McTwoshoes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown by Alvarez or perhaps it was just good defense by McTwoshoes which made him look bad.
McTwoshoes thows a left - swing and a miss!
McTwoshoes leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McTwoshoes throws a head kick that misses.
Midget McTwoshoes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Frank Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McTwoshoes lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvarez off the cage and back into range.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but McTwoshoes circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTwoshoes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
McTwoshoes cracks Alvarez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
McTwoshoes feints a jab promting Alvarez to slip. McTwoshoes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alvarez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTwoshoes throws a head kick that misses.
McTwoshoes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McTwoshoes throws a series of punches but Alvarez avoids them all with ease.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - McTwoshoes circles away.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTwoshoes throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
A jab from McTwoshoes finds it's way through Alvarez's defenses.
McTwoshoes looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
McTwoshoes scores with the left hand. Alvarez knows he should have avoided that one.
Alvarez ducks right into an uppercut from McTwoshoes.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by McTwoshoes.
McTwoshoes misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Alvarez slips a jab from McTwoshoes.
McTwoshoes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McTwoshoes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McTwoshoes scores with a three punch combo!
Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McTwoshoes uses from the top position.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is pulling down on McTwoshoes's head to control his posture.
Alvarez throws his legs up looking for a submission but McTwoshoes uses it to pass to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lull in the action here as McTwoshoes stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Midget McTwoshoes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McTwoshoes tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McTwoshoes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
Alvarez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McTwoshoes throws a lazy head kick
and Alvarez counters with a head kick. That will keep McTwoshoes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Alvarez avoids the body shot from McTwoshoes.
McTwoshoes misses with a head kick.
Alvarez gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez goes for a takedown in the clinch but McTwoshoes prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McTwoshoes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McTwoshoes.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but McTwoshoes won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but McTwoshoes holds him up against the cage and eventually Alvarez drops back down to his feet.
McTwoshoes tries to circle away but Alvarez has him pinned against the cage.
McTwoshoes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McTwoshoes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alvarez breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTwoshoes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by McTwoshoes.
McTwoshoes swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
McTwoshoes throws a sloppy head kick
and Alvarez counters by moving into the clinch.
Alvarez wants a takedown.
McTwoshoes has had enough of the clinch but Alvarez keeps him there for the moment.
McTwoshoes is trying to break the clinch but Alvarez is controlling him.
Alvarez has McTwoshoes pressed against the cage, preventing McTwoshoes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McTwoshoes can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTwoshoes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McTwoshoes is trying to break the clinch but Alvarez is controlling him.
McTwoshoes wants to get back to striking at distance but Alvarez won't allow it.
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez cracks McTwoshoes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alvarez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by McTwoshoes.
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McTwoshoes.
McTwoshoes throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTwoshoes throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but McTwoshoes sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McTwoshoes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.
McTwoshoes throws a head kick that misses.
McTwoshoes tries a head kick but it misses.
McTwoshoes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarez circles away quickly and effectively.
McTwoshoes throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
A jab from McTwoshoes misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McTwoshoes throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
McTwoshoes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frank Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Midget McTwoshoes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Alvarez.
I think McTwoshoes 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Midget McTwoshoes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Golab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Connors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Golab has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Golab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitch Connors!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connors moves into the clinch.
Golab looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Connors lands a hook to the side of the head.
Connors tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golab's elbow.
Connors lands a right hand.
Connors breaks the clinch.
Connors manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Golab on his heels. He'll look to pass Golab's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Golab is working an open guard so Connors takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Connors moves into the clinch.
Connors putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Golab in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connors works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A knee to the head by Connors.
Connors breaks from the clinch.
Connors takes the fight into the clinch.
Connors lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Connors makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connors lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Golab.
Connors lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Connors gets control of Golab's arms and successfully pulls guard. Connors will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Connors kicks Golab off and gets to his feet.
Connors forces Golab back against the cage and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Connors obliges.
A short left from Connors.
Connors throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Connors holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connors manages to break the clinch.
Connors has closed the distance and engaged Golab in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Connors - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Connors.
Connors avoiding damage.
A right hand to the body from Connors.
Connors lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Connors seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Connors wants to free his trapped foot but Golab is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Connors stands up from half guard.
Daniel Golab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connors gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connors works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Connors drags the fight down to the ground.
Golab postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Connors is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Golab, into his guard.
Connors working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Connors seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Connors gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Connors throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connors instigates a clinch.
Golab is fighting off a takedown attempt but Connors is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Golab to the mat. Golab regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connors stands and steps away. Golab gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Golab gets caught napping as Connors dives in and scores a takedown. Golab manages to retain guard.
Connors stands up and waves to Golab to follow him.
Golab gets tackled into the cage by Connors. Connors maintains the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right hand to the body from Connors.
Connors slows down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Connors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Connors dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Connors shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Connors controlling from mount.
Connors has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mitch Connors was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Golab shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Connors defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connors shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Connors showed some decent athleticism there.
Connors decides to return to a standing position.
Connors closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Connors decides to stand and escape the position.
A nice combination there by Connors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connors shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Golab is desperately trying to improve his position but Connors has a good base and remains in mount.
Connors sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Connors's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mitch Connors has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mitch Connors hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Connors fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Golab sprawls well initially but Connors persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Golab is looking to improve his position.
Connors decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Connors shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Connors decides to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connors throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Golab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connors changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Golab looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Golab tries to buck Connors off but Connors is having none of it.
Connors decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Connors tries to close the distance and clinch up but Golab swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Golab misses with a takedown attempt - Connors sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Connors showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Golab dives in and grabs Connors's left leg, looking for a takedown. Connors pushes down on Golab's head and hops out.
Connors moves into the clinch.
Mitch Connors seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Connors scores with a nice short uppercut.
Connors lands a takedown into guard.
Golab has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Connors can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Golab is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Connors is aware though and is defending well.
Connors slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Golab is trying to escape the position but Connors is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connors decides to stand back up.
Connors looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Connors decides to stand up.
Connors scores with a one two! Golab had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Connors shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Golab pinned against the cage. Golab gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Connors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golab throws a sloppy head kick
and Connors decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Golab's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golab looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Connors puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Golab tries to get to full guard but Connors has control of the leg.
Golab looking for submissions off his back.
Connors escapes and gets back to his feet.
Connors clinches with his opponent.
Connors drags the fight down to the ground.
Golab postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Connors is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Golab, into his guard.
Golab had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Connors defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golab is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Connors defends well.
Mitch Connors is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Connors stands up from Golab's guard - Connors perhaps looking for a knockout.
A nice combination there by Connors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connors clinches up against the cage.
Connors lands a left hand.
Golab tries to pull guard but Connors holds him up against the cage and eventually Golab drops back down to his feet.
Connors is leaning against Golab and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Connors is trying to trip Golab. He has hold of a leg but Golab is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Connors persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Connors looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Golab is working an open guard so Connors takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Daniel Golab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connors darts in and clinches Golab up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Connors comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Connors 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Connors!
Post fight, Mitch Connors took to the microphone: 'He gave me a smack ! So I smacked him back !'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Der Fisch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Bobins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Der Fisch has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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173 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good 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
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Der Fisch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyler Bobins!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisch doesn't manage to clinch there - Bobins circles away.
Fisch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bobins.
Bobins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bobins thows a big elbow that misses.
Fisch wants to stand up but Bobins is controlling him.
Fisch is trying to keep Bobins in close.
Bobins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bobins postures up in Fisch's guard and throws a big left but Fisch blocks it.
Bobins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bobins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bobins is looking to advance position but Fisch has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bobins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisch is looking to stand but Fisch has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Bobins tries to hold on but Fisch postures up.
Fisch stands up from mount. Strange move.
Fisch is looking to clinch.
Fisch gets tackled into the cage by Bobins. Bobins maintains the clinch.
Fisch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bobins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisch ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fisch no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bobins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bobins throws and elbow that misses. Fisch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bobins's guard. Nice move by Fisch!
Fisch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobins working a defensive guard here.
Fisch trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Der Fisch wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fisch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bobins.
Bobins missing with a left hand there. Fisch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobins keeps the fight on the outside.
Fisch tries to clinch up.
Bobins looks for a takedown but Fisch sprawls well.
Der Fisch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Bobins.
Bobins looks gassed!
Fisch tries to clinch but Bobins moves out of range.
Fisch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bobins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Fisch.
Bobins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fisch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bobins takes one to the chin there.
Fisch moves in looking to clinch but Bobins pushes him off.
Fisch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bobins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fisch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bobins somewhat.
Fisch connects with a single shot 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisch has managed to clinch.
Fisch wants to get back to striking at distance but Bobins won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Der Fisch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fisch is looking to clinch but Bobins is avoiding it.
Bobins swats away the attempt to clinch by Fisch.
Fisch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bobins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bobins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fisch tries to avoid it but Bobins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fisch to the ground. Fisch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fisch closes the distance but Bobins moves to the side
and Bobins counters with a left and a right that stings Fisch.
Bobins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fisch is looking to clinch but Bobins is avoiding it.
Fisch lands a slapping body shot.
Fisch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bobins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fisch has managed to clinch.
Fisch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobins swats away the attempt to clinch by Fisch.
Bobins lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Der Fisch has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobins tries for a takedown but Fisch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bobins is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisch moves in looking to clinch but Bobins pushes him off.
Bobins takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Tyler Bobins has been cut.
Fisch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bobins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Der Fisch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bobins swats away the attempt to clinch by Fisch.
Fisch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bobins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fisch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fisch tries to clinch up.
Fisch lands with a nice combination. Bobins backs away looking to recover.
Bobins throws a nice looking combination but Fisch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fisch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bobins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fisch throws a right hand that Bobins ducks under and follows up with a left that Bobins also avoids with ease.
Bobins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobins looks to land a strike but Fisch avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobins looking to sit in guard and control but Fisch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fisch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fisch decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bobins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fisch takes the fight into the clinch.
Fisch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fisch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bobins wants a takedown.
Der Fisch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Bobins.
A frustrated look appears on Fisch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Fisch.
Fisch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fisch decides to pull guard.
Fisch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bobins is controlling him.
Bobins throws and elbow that misses. Fisch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bobins's guard. Nice move by Fisch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fisch manages to get himself to full guard.
Fisch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bobins throws and elbow that misses. Fisch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bobins's guard. Nice move by Fisch!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisch trying to control but Bobins is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Der Fisch dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bobins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fisch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bobins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Fisch. No joy for Bobins on that attempt.
Der Fisch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fisch tries to clinch up but Bobins circles away and keeps his distance.
Bobins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Fisch as Bobins shoots in.
Der Fisch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Bobins.
Bobins shoots in looking for a takedown but Fisch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bobins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fisch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bobins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bobins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fisch tries to clinch there but Bobins circles away.
Fisch moves into the clinch successfully.
Fisch wants to break free but Bobins has control.
Fisch ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fisch no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bobins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bobins postures up.
Der Fisch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bobins stopping the sweep attempt from Fisch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisch wriggles free and stands up.
Bobins needs to keep his hands up - Fisch had a free shot at his head there.
Fisch ducks under a wild hook from Bobins.
Fisch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bobins tries for a takedown but Fisch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fisch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Der Fisch is winning the standup battle so far.
Fisch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fisch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fisch tries to clinch but Bobins moves out of range.
Fisch is looking to clinch but Bobins is avoiding it.
Fisch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bobins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bobins wants it to stay on the feet.
Fisch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fisch wants it to stay on the feet.
Fisch tries to clinch but Bobins moves out of range.
Fisch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fisch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fisch pushes Bobins up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fisch pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobins is looking to stand up but Fisch won't let him.
Fisch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bobins is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bobins stops Fisch from standing up.
Bobins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bobins stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fisch tries to clinch up.
Bobins shoots in looking for a takedown. Fisch tries to sprawl out of it but Bobins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fisch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fisch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fisch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobins fails with a takedown attempt.
Bobins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fisch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bobins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fisch somewhat.
Bobins clinches.
Fisch jumps guard and drags Bobins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bobins looking to sit in guard and control but Fisch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fisch trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bobins's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Der Fisch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fisch 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Der Fisch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Van Halen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Gat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Van Halen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Gat!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Halen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Halen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Van Halen is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Halen slaps away a takedown attempt from Gat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gat cracks Van Halen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Van Halen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gat finish him?
Van Halen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gat.
Van Halen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gat shoots in for a takedown and gets it, with a heavy slam. That will score well with the judges.
Van Halen is rocked!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gat wants to control from the top but Van Halen keeps moving.
Oh Van Halen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Halen seems to have got his legs back now.
Gat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gat with a nice head shot there.
Gat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gat arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Van Halen's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Gat!
After the fight, Johnny Gat was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Algirdas Gdailis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Sakalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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189 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Algirdas Gdailis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonas Sakalas!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gdailis.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gdailis working the head with strikes.
Gdailis working the ground and pound but Sakalas is defending the strikes.
Gdailis throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sakalas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sakalas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sakalas actively working from the bottom here.
Sakalas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gdailis.
Sakalas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gdailis scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gdailis thows a huge punch but Sakalas dodges it nicely.
Gdailis thows a huge punch but Sakalas dodges it nicely.
Gdailis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gdailis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sakalas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gdailis.
Gdailis thows a huge punch but Sakalas dodges it nicely.
Sakalas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sakalas looks gassed!
Ground and pound from Gdailis.
Gdailis is nestled in close to Sakalas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sakalas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gdailis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gdailis connects with a nice short shot to Sakalas's temple.
Sakalas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gdailis drops an elbow to the side of Sakalas's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gdailis winds up and cracks Sakalas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gdailis lands with a punch from half guard.
Gdailis lands with a punch from half guard.
Gdailis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gdailis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gdailis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gdailis working the head and body with strikes.
Sakalas is looking to improve his position.
Gdailis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gdailis working the head and body with strikes.
Gdailis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gdailis working Sakalas over with strikes.
Gdailis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gdailis working the head and body with strikes.
Sakalas taking some punishment here, with Gdailis in his half guard.
Sakalas looking for submissions off his back.
Gdailis working over Sakalas with some ground and pound. Sakalas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gdailis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sakalas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gdailis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gdailis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gdailis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gdailis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gdailis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gdailis lands a nice short elbow.
Sakalas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gdailis pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gdailis stops Sakalas from getting back to his feet.
Gdailis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Algirdas Gdailis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sakalas gets caught napping as Gdailis dives in and scores a takedown. Sakalas manages to retain guard.
Gdailis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gdailis stands up over Sakalas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gdailis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sakalas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gdailis defends it easily.
Sakalas is looking for a triangle but Gdailis pushes his legs off easily.
Gdailis cracks Sakalas with a solid left hand.
Algirdas Gdailis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gdailis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gdailis scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gdailis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gdailis scoring with some ground and pound.
Gdailis pushes down on Sakalas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gdailis drops an elbow to the side of Sakalas's head.
Gdailis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gdailis lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gdailis lands a nice short elbow.
Gdailis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gdailis misses with a head shot. Sakalas uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gdailis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gdailis is looking to work some ground and pound but Sakalas has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gdailis distracts Sakalas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sakalas is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gdailis frees his head nicely. Oh but Sakalas has switched to an armbar! Gdailis is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jonas Sakalas!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artur Grygiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baap Kye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grygiel comes to the cage accompanied by Soobota- Za damski h.... This should be a great matchup!
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185 lbs
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182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Grygiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Baap Kye!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kye scores with a leg kick.
Grygiel wants to clinch.
Grygiel closes the distance and pushes Kye back into the cage.
Grygiel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grygiel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Baap Kye has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grygiel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grygiel tries to break free but Kye pushes him back against the cage.
Grygiel can't break the clinch.
Grygiel wants to get back to striking at distance but Kye won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Kye's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kye is trying to break free.
Grygiel breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grygiel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kye, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kye's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grygiel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grygiel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kye 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.
Grygiel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kye paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grygiel lands a nice hook to Kye's body. Kye takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kye fails to land with a series of punches.
Grygiel moves in looking to clinch but Kye pushes him off.
Grygiel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kye paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Artur Grygiel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kye swats away the attempt to clinch by Grygiel.
Kye walks into a straight right hand from Grygiel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whack! Grygiel lands a heavy head kick that drops Kye. The ref tackles Grygiel to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Kye was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Artur Grygiel!
After winning the bout, Artur Grygiel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Scochimarro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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21
315 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Renzo Scochimarro!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scochimarro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scochimarro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Scochimarro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jones is controlling an arm, preventing Scochimarro from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Scochimarro quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Scochimarro but it's paid off an Jones is forced to tap! Nice work by Scochimarro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renzo Scochimarro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Tokito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Gallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gallo has chosen Herbalist (Remix) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gabriel Tokito has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Tokito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Gallo!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokito keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tokito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tokito has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tokito pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tokito keeping full guard, as Gallo tries to pass.
Tokito is trying to keep Gallo in close.
Tokito is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gallo defends well.
Gallo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tokito's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokito controls Gallo momentarily but Gallo frees himself.
Gallo wants to control from the top but Tokito keeps moving.
Gallo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gallo has his takedown stuffed
and Tokito decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gallo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gallo looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tokito shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gallo as he jumps to the side.
Gallo moves in looking to clinch but Tokito pushes him off.
Gallo shoots in and gets a takedown into Tokito's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gallo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tokito is proving hard to escape from.
Tokito pulls Gallo in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tokito throws a wild body kick that Gallo sees coming a mile off.
Tokito scores with a takedown into Gallo's guard.
Tokito stays in close to Gallo's body and controls the position.
Gallo wants to stand up but Tokito is controlling him.
Gallo is working an open guard so Tokito takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tokito decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gallo is trying to stand back up but Tokito is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokito with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gabriel Tokito.
Gallo dives in and grabs Tokito's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tokito pushes down on Gallo's head and hops out.
Gabriel Tokito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Gallo.
Gallo fails with a takedown attempt.
Tokito closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gallo quickly recovers to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tokito with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Tokito dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tokito misses with a few strikes there.
Gallo fails with the takedown.
Gallo shoots in looking for a takedown. Tokito tries to sprawl out of it but Gallo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tokito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tokito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gallo manages to avoid it.
Tokito shoots for a double leg takedown but Gallo sprawls well. He's pushed Tokito's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gallo blocks a head kick by Tokito.
Tokito works over Gallo's head and body with a nice combination.
Tokito dives in and grabs Gallo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gallo pushes down on Tokito's head and hops out.
Gallo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gallo is trying to get an arm triangle but Tokito is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokito tries to improve position but can't.
Gallo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tokito isn't going anywhere.
Gallo working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallo looking to control but instead Tokito has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gallo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gallo trying to control from Tokito's half guard. Tokito has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gallo is sitting in close to Tokito's body. Tokito has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gallo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gallo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tokito.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabriel Tokito!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dawid Goniwiecha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomek Gutzeit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutzeit has chosen Sobota- Do gory leb as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dawid Goniwiecha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomek Gutzeit!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goniwiecha closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gutzeit is not content to let Goniwiecha control the position.
Goniwiecha thows a huge punch but Gutzeit dodges it nicely.
Gutzeit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutzeit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goniwiecha pulls his head out easily.
Gutzeit actively working from the bottom here.
Gutzeit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goniwiecha.
Gutzeit looking for submissions off his back.
Goniwiecha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gutzeit's head.
Gutzeit moves into full guard.
Gutzeit pushes a forearm under Goniwiecha's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Goniwiecha is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tomek Gutzeit!
During a confident post fight interview, Tomek Gutzeit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Grallow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Walters has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Very quick |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight 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, Joe Walters!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Grallow!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Walters blocks the leg kick.
Joe Walters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Walters.
Walters has managed to clinch.
Grallow blocks an elbow strike from Walters.
Walters misses with an elbow strike.
Grallow tries to pull guard but Walters holds him up against the cage and eventually Grallow drops back down to his feet.
Walters misses with an elbow over the top.
Grallow stalling in the clinch but Walters improves position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Walters throws an elbow but misses.
Walters throws an elbow that misses.
Walters misses with an elbow over the top.
Walters misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Walters.
It looks like Jon Grallow has been cut.
Grallow wants to stall.
Grallow takes an elbow to the temple.
Walters prevents Grallow from breaking the clinch.
Walters lands an elbow just above Grallow 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grallow tries to break the clinch but Walters is controlling the position.
Grallow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grallow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Walters lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Walters.
Grallow tries to pull guard but Walters won't allow it.
Joe Walters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Grallow.
Grallow tries to pull guard but Walters holds him up against the cage and eventually Grallow drops back down to his feet.
Walters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grallow's defenses.
That has opened up Jon Grallow's cut even more.
Grallow fails to pull guard.
Grallow blocks an elbow strike from Walters.
Grallow tries for a takedown. No joy.
Walters pushes off an throws an elbow but Grallow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grallow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walters pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice elbow from Walters.
Grallow should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Grallow looks gassed!
Walters lands an elbow that stopped Grallow in his tracks for a moment.
Walters lands an elbow that stopped Grallow in his tracks for a moment.
Walters controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Walters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grallow takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Jon Grallow's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grallow tries to pull guard but Walters holds him up against the cage and eventually Grallow drops back down to his feet.
Walters lands an elbow inside.
Walters pushes off an throws an elbow but Grallow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Walters misses with an elbow strike.
Walters lands a damaging elbow.
Walters lands an elbow just above Grallow 's eye.
Jon Grallow's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jon Grallow's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Walters!
Joe Walters retains his middleweight title!
Joe Walters gave a mention to .: AFFAKETIΘN :. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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