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V.O.G 15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Schaap Mooiboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kolobnev (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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176 lbs
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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schaap Mooiboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Kolobnev!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mooiboy shoots in looking for a takedown. Kolobnev tries to sprawl out of it but Mooiboy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kolobnev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mooiboy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kolobnev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kolobnev lands with a cross.
Mooiboy shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schaap Mooiboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolobnev misses with a double jab.
Mooiboy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kolobnev as he jumps to the side.
Kolobnev cracks Mooiboy with an open hand slap.
Mooiboy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kolobnev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mooiboy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kolobnev's half guard.
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!
Kolobnev is trying to stand.
Kolobnev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mooiboy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mooiboy is taking a breather. Kolobnev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mooiboy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kolobnev is just riding it out for now. Mooiboy eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooiboy is trying to control. Kolobnev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mooiboy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mooiboy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kolobnev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mooiboy slips a nice elbow through Kolobnev's hands, connecting with Kolobnev's forehead.
Mooiboy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mooiboy 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.
Kolobnev pushes Mooiboy off looking to stand but Mooiboy dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mooiboy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kolobnev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mooiboy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mooiboy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mooiboy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mooiboy lands strikes from half guard.
Mooiboy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kolobnev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mooiboy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kolobnev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mooiboy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mooiboy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooiboy passes to full mount!
Mooiboy landing strikes from the mount and Kolobnev is in trouble!
Kolobnev looks gassed!
Mooiboy dominating with strikes here.
Mooiboy with good strikes from the mount here!
Kolobnev is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mooiboy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kolobnev is still in real trouble! Can Mooiboy finish him?
Mooiboy drops a big elbow. That's hurt Kolobnev! More shots from Mooiboy and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schaap Mooiboy!
An intense looking Schaap Mooiboy took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'i don't mind who is next - i just wanna demolish every single enemy!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Trombone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomas Keto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuomas Keto has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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182 lbs
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173 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rusty Trombone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuomas Keto!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keto lands a leg kick that knocks Trombone off balance momentarily.
Keto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trombone's sensitive parts.
Trombone checks the leg kick.
Keto throws a leg kick but Trombone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Keto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Keto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trombone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Keto's knee momentarily.
Trombone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Keto scores with a head kick.
Trombone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trombone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keto throws a leg kick but Trombone moved away.
Trombone connects with a leg kick. Keto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Keto connects with an inside leg kick.
Keto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keto tries to work over Trombone's front leg with a kick but Trombone checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trombone rushes Keto and presses him up against the cage.
Trombone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keto missing with a left hand there. Trombone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Keto throwing strikes from guard but Trombone blocks nicely.
Trombone wants to stand but Keto is controlling the position.
Trombone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Keto throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keto landing with the ground and pound.
Keto distracts Trombone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trombone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trombone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trombone keeping moving, preventing Keto from controlling successfully.
Keto passes Trombone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Keto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trombone is refusing to be controlled, as Keto sits in half guard.
Keto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Trombone regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keto trying to control the position from guard on top but Trombone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trombone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keto is stalling in the full guard.
Keto won't allow Trombone to get back to his feet.
Trombone looking for a sweep. Not yet Trombone, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trombone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trombone keeping moving, preventing Keto from controlling successfully.
Keto throwing strikes from guard but Trombone blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomas Keto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trombone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Keto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Keto tries to land a front kick but Trombone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Keto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Trombone.
Trombone takes one on the button.
Trombone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trombone to score with a decent uppercut.
Trombone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keto.
Keto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Trombone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keto tries a low kick but Trombone avoids it.
Trombone connects with a body shot that sends Keto's belly button to the back.
Good work by Trombone as he checks the leg kick.
Trombone defending well as Keto loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trombone moves away.
Keto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Keto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Trombone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Keto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Trombone counters with a leg kick.
Keto connects with a leg kick. Trombone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Keto looks for the body kick but Trombone saw that one coming.
Tuomas Keto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Keto misses
and Keto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trombone tries to close the distance and clinch but Keto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keto thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trombone.
Keto misses with a body shot.
Tuomas Keto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trombone lands with a nice body punch.
Keto tries for a takedown but Trombone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Keto throws a nice looking combination but Trombone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trombone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rusty Trombone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuomas Keto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keto misses with a looping left.
Keto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Trombone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keto.
Keto cracks Trombone with a good jab.
Keto is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keto misses with a wild body shot.
Keto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Trombone is out of range.
Keto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keto. Trombone shrugs it off though.
Keto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trombone.
Trombone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Trombone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rusty Trombone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Trombone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Keto misses with a takedown attempt - Trombone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trombone tries to close the distance and clinch but Keto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keto throws a sloppy head kick
and Trombone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Trombone is out of range.
Keto tries to clinch
and Trombone counters with a series of strikes. Keto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Keto connects with a solid leg kick.
Keto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Trombone misses with a wild body shot.
Trombone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trombone connects with a high kick.
Keto lands a right hook to the body.
Trombone fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trombone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trombone avoids the body shot from Keto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tuomas Keto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Trombone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Keto swings for the body but Trombone moves out of range.
Keto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Keto tries to close the distance and clinch but Trombone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keto dives in and grabs Trombone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trombone pushes down on Keto's head and hops out.
Keto misses with a head kick.
Keto throws a leg kick but Trombone moved away.
Trombone scoring well with a low kick there.
Trombone blocks a jab.
Keto connects with a high kick.
Keto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trombone.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keto.
Keto misses with a leg kick
and Trombone counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keto.
Keto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Trombone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keto does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Keto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Trombone connects with a jab.
Trombone is looking to chop away at Keto's legs.
Trombone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Keto throws a jab but it's blocked by Trombone.
Keto tries a head kick but it misses.
Keto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Trombone on his heels. He'll look to pass Trombone's guard now, I'm sure.
Trombone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Trombone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keto is one step ahead there.
Tuomas Keto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Keto trying to control the position from guard on top but Trombone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keto is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tuomas Keto has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Trombone takes a swing at Keto's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trombone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keto.
Keto misses with a double jab.
Trombone looks to land a combination but Keto avoids it well.
Keto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trombone's sensitive parts.
Horrible takedown by Keto or perhaps it was just good defense by Trombone which made him look bad.
Rusty Trombone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuomas Keto.
Trombone throws a nice looking combination but Keto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rusty Trombone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Trombone blocks the leg kick.
Keto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keto lands with an overhand left.
Keto throws a body punch but Trombone moves out of range.
Trombone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trombone wants to slow Keto down by chopping away at his legs.
Keto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Trombone checks a leg kick.
Keto cracks Trombone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keto.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keto wants to land a leg kick but Trombone is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Trombone.
Keto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuomas Keto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Keto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuomas Keto!
Tuomas Keto got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Rurikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Rice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Rice has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavel Rurikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Rice!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rice throws a right and a left that Rurikov avoids nicely.
Rice swings for the body but Rurikov moves out of range.
Rice throws a nice looking combination but Rurikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rurikov avoids the head kick by Rice.
Rurikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rice's guard.
Rice looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rice has his foot on Rurikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rurikov works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rurikov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rurikov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rurikov 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.
Rurikov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rurikov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rurikov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rurikov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rurikov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rurikov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rice knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rurikov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rurikov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rice is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rice is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rurikov is working for a kimura but Rice is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rurikov is trying to work for a kimura but Rice is defending well.
Rice is pressing down on Rurikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rurikov drops back looking for a leg! Rice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rice manages to kick Rurikov off! Rurikov jumps back into Rice's guard.
Rurikov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rurikov drops back looking for a leg! Rice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rice manages to kick Rurikov off! Rurikov jumps back into Rice's guard.
Rice wants to stand but Rurikov is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rurikov 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.
Rice looking for a sweep. Not yet Rice, not yet.
Rurikov 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.
Rurikov stopping the sweep attempt from Rice.
Rurikov 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.
Rurikov 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.
Rice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rurikov is one step ahead there.
Rurikov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rurikov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rurikov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rurikov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rurikov prevents Rice from getting back to his feet.
Rice trying to strike off his back.
Rurikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rice's guard.
Rurikov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rice throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rice is defending against the submission attempts here by Rurikov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rice manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Rurikov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rice looks to score with a jab to the body but Rurikov is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rice, as that shot connected.
It looks like Pavel Rurikov has been cut.
Rice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rice throws a body punch but Rurikov moves out of range.
Rice misses with a double jab.
Rice throws a looping overhand right but Rurikov ducks down to avoid it.
Rice lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rice misses with a wild combination.
Rice scores with a one two! Rurikov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jim Rice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rice misses with a series of wild punches.
Jim Rice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rurikov circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rurikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rice as he avoids it easily.
Rice scores with a jab to the body.
Rice throws a series of punches but Rurikov avoids them all with ease.
Rice tries to clinch
and Rurikov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rice's guard now.
Rice is breathing heavily.
Rice working a defensive guard but Rurikov passes into half guard.
Rurikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rice sees it coming and defends easily.
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!
Rice is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rurikov jumps into side control!
Rurikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rice pushes Rurikov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rurikov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rurikov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rice has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rice is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rurikov is trying to get an arm triangle but Rice is defending well.
Rurikov is trying to get an arm triangle but Rice is defending well.
Rurikov tries for a kimura but Rice is defending well.
Rice tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rurikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rurikov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rice has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rurikov prevents Rice from escaping the position.
Rurikov has hold of Rice's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rice tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Rurikov cranks the arm and Rice screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rice, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pavel Rurikov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Kudinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kudinov comes into the arena with hollywood undead- undead blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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25
141 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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21
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Kudinov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kudinov is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Barnes or perhaps it was just good defense by Kudinov which made him look bad.
Barnes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kudinov slaps away a takedown attempt from Barnes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andrew Kudinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Barnes.
Kudinov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kudinov throws a one two combo.
Kudinov leaves Barnes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kudinov tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barnes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Barnes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes controlling the position from side mount.
Barnes sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kudinov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Barnes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kudinov tries to escape but Barnes is in control.
Barnes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kudinov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Kudinov!
Kudinov wants to stand but Barnes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Barnes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kudinov!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a big shot there that rocks Kudinov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Barnes cracks Kudinov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kudinov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Barnes unloads with some shots from mount but Kudinov bucks and avoids them well.
The referee warns Kudinov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes lands a big elbow.
Barnes lands a big shot there that rocks Kudinov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Barnes raining down hammerfists from mount.
Barnes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kudinov regains half guard.
Kudinov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is nestled in close to Kudinov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barnes is keen to just control but Kudinov is a slippery customer.
Barnes works his way into full mount!
Barnes looking to ground and pound but Kudinov is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kudinov?
Barnes lands a nice shot to the head.
Kudinov wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Barnes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kudinov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kudinov stuffs the takedown attempt from Barnes. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet.
Kudinov misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kudinov defends it nicely.
Kudinov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barnes eats them both and turns towards Kudinov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kudinov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kudinov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kudinov lands a head shot.
Barnes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kudinov swivels and escapes.
Andrew Kudinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Barnes.
Kudinov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Barnes or perhaps it was just good defense by Kudinov which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kudinov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kudinov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kudinov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ground and pound from Barnes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Barnes tries for a kimura but Kudinov is defending well.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barnes is putting a hurting on Kudinov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Barnes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kudinov is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kudinov, who protects the arm well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes lands a few punches from side control.
The referee asks Barnes politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Barnes prefers to stall for the moment though.
Barnes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kudinov is not content to let Barnes control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes content just to control the position here.
Barnes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Barnes with shots to the head and body - Kudinov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Barnes lands a heavy elbow.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kudinov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes with the ground and pound from mount.
Barnes tries to control but Kudinov wriggling away.
Barnes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kudinov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kudinov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kudinov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kudinov misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barnes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kudinov sprawls well initially but Barnes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barnes stops Kudinov from getting back to his feet.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
Kudinov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Kudinov dodges it nicely.
Barnes content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kudinov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Kudinov dodges it nicely.
Barnes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kudinov!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes controlling his opponent.
Barnes landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kudinov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kudinov blocking the ground and pound.
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes cracks Kudinov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Barnes content just to control the position here.
Trevor Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes lands a big shot there that rocks Kudinov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Barnes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Barnes scoring with strikes but Kudinov is staying in there.
Barnes working for a guillotine from mount but Kudinov is in no mood to give up.
Barnes with a couple of short strikes.
Barnes cracks Kudinov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Barnes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnes controlling from the full mount.
Kudinov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kudinov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kudinov is rocked!
Barnes is landing with some decent strikes but Kudinov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Kudinov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes drops a big elbow. That's hurt Kudinov! More shots from Barnes and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Barnes!
Trevor Barnes is the new bantamweight champion!
A less than humble Trevor Barnes misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kay Nine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Fitch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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| 180 cm
21
179 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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20
174 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kay Nine!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fitch there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like John Fitch has been cut.
Nine throws a series of punches but Fitch avoids them all with ease.
Fitch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitch fails with the takedown
and Nine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fitch fails with the takedown
and Nine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Fitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitch tries for a takedown but Nine circles away easily
and Nine counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitch loses concentration momentarily and Nine pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Fitch crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Nine finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kay Nine!
After winning the bout, Kay Nine 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Graungaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Hustlin. The crowd seem to be enjoying Graungaard's choice of entrance music: Wretches & Kings. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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23
234 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
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20
250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shawn Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Graungaard!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Graungaard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Graungaard doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Graungaard sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Graungaard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Graungaard stuffs the takedown.
Graungaard stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Graungaard drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Graungaard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Shawn Jackson has been cut.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graungaard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Graungaard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shawn Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Graungaard lands a big knee! That's hurt Jackson! Oh, he's all over the place! Graungaard lands another knee that sends Jackson to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Graungaard!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Slate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilham Aliyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slate comes to the cage accompanied by Some song he made last night. The crowd seem to be enjoying Aliyev's choice of entrance music: Why Can't We Be Friends? . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
196 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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31
189 lbs
17 - 7 - 1 |
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World class boxer
KO power |
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Slate!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilham Aliyev!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aliyev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slate swivels and escapes.
Slate throws a hook but Aliyev blocks it.
Aliyev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Slate to score with a decent uppercut.
Aliyev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slate lands a head shot.
A jab from Slate does it's job there.
Slate keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jesus Slate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilham Aliyev.
Slate shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Slate was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Aliyev is squirming around, avoiding Slate's attempts to control the action.
Slate thowing shots but they're missing.
Slate controlling from the full mount.
Aliyev blocking the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aliyev is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Slate in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Aliyev tries to hold on but Slate pushes him away.
Aliyev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Slate looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Aliyev is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aliyev working to try and regain half guard.
Aliyev is still in real trouble! Can Slate finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slate unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Aliyev wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Slate celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Slate!
Jesus Slate is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Jesus Slate thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vazren Rigogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Epps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rigogo comes to the cage accompanied by Parapapapa. On his way into the cage it seems that Vazren Rigogo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Vazren Rigogo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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28
287 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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26
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vazren Rigogo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaron Epps!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epps swings widly with a right hand
and Rigogo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rigogo gets the takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rigogo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
It looks like Aaron Epps has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rigogo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Epps is avoiding damage well.
Epps is trying to get back to his feet.
Rigogo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rigogo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Epps, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An elbow from Rigogo crashes against the mat.
Rigogo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rigogo staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigogo wants to control but Epps is keeping him busy.
Rigogo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rigogo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Epps is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rigogo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rigogo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Epps down.
Epps dodges the ground and pound from Rigogo.
Rigogo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rigogo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Epps is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Epps takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That has opened up Aaron Epps's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aaron Epps's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vazren Rigogo!
Vazren Rigogo retains his heavyweight title!
Vazren Rigogo made sure to mention his sponsor, Russian Top Team Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tito Sotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Parhomenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sotto comes to the cage accompanied by It's A Fight - Three 6 Mafia. Roman Parhomenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tito Sotto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roman Parhomenko!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sotto throws a sloppy head kick and Parhomenko moves out of range easily.
Tito Sotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sotto looks for the body kick but Parhomenko saw that one coming.
Parhomenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sotto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sotto throws a low kick, looking for Parhomenko's leg but Parhomenko calmly moves out of range.
Sotto lands a front kick.
Sotto throws a shot from downtown. Parhomenko moves away and avoids it.
Parhomenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Parhomenko looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sotto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sotto wants it to stay on the feet.
Parhomenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sotto thuds a left hand into Parhomenko's body.
Nice jab there from Sotto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotto throws a head kick that misses.
Sotto lands a nice looking body kick.
Parhomenko blocks the body kick.
Sotto scores with a kick to the body.
Sotto lands a big right hand that sends Parhomenko crashing to the mat! Sotto stays standing though and waves Parhomenko back to his feet!
Parhomenko is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sotto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Parhomenko. Parhomenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Parhomenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Sotto finish him?
Sotto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parhomenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sotto connects with an inside leg kick.
Parhomenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sotto - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Sotto.
No luck for Parhomenko with that takedown attempt.
Sotto is looking to land body kicks.
Sotto lands a head shot.
Sotto jabs Parhomenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Parhomenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sotto.
Sotto connects with a solid leg kick.
Parhomenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sotto drops Parhomenko with a beautiful combination! Parhomenko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sotto is looking for the KO!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotto lands a body shot.
Sotto is looking to wear down Parhomenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sotto throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Parhomenko crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tito Sotto!
Tito Sotto retains his welterweight title!
Tito Sotto decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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FIGHT
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