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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henri Bender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Reignhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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, Henri Bender!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Reignhard!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reignhard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reignhard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Harry Reignhard has been cut.
Reignhard darts in trying to clinch
and Bender counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Reignhard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bender can't get the takedown.
Reignhard is pressed up against the ropes. Bender has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reignhard down to the mat. Reignhard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henri Bender. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bender is looking to clinch but Reignhard is avoiding it.
Reignhard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bender counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reignhard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reignhard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bender shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reignhard but Reignhard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bender moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bender lands a nice shot to the body.
Reignhard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bender goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reignhard prevents it.
Bender goes for a takedown attempt but Reignhard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bender drives through and clinches with Reignhard against the ropes.
Bender changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reignhard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reignhard dives in and grabs Bender's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bender pushes down on Reignhard's head and hops out.
Bender shoots and misses
and Reignhard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Reignhard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reignhard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bender's guard.
Bender looking for a sweep. Not yet Bender, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bender is breathing heavily.
Reignhard lands a couple of digs.
Bender escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reignhard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bender has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Reignhard is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bender.
Bender is looking for a sweep.
Reignhard is putting a hurting on Bender here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bender prevents Reignhard from moving into mount.
Reignhard cracks Bender with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reignhard wants to stand but Bender is controlling his arm.
Reignhard works to advance to full mount. Bender defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Reignhard throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bender has his hands clasped together but Reignhard breaks the hold and Bender is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Reignhard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Reignhard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Gullich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Morel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wolfgang Gullich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pierre Morel!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morel just misses with a punch to the body.
Morel scores with a decent looking hook.
Morel misses with a two punch combination.
Gullich feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gullich won't allow Morel to sweep him here.
Gullich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gullich 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.
Gullich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gullich is one step ahead there.
Morel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Morel prevents Gullich from improving his position.
Gullich wants to get back to full guard but Morel has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gullich is trying to escape the mount.
Gullich is working hard here to advance position.
Gullich slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gullich tries to roll over but Morel keeps him under control.
Gullich works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morel being controlled here momentarily.
Gullich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gullich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gullich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morel is looking to stand up but Gullich won't let him.
Gullich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gullich wants to sweep here but Morel controlling him for the moment.
Gullich lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Morel!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gullich unloads with some shots from mount but Morel bucks and avoids them well.
Gullich unloads with some shots from mount but Morel bucks and avoids them well.
Gullich moves to the back position.
Morel is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gullich gets his way!
Gullich is breathing heavily.
Gullich is trying to stick to Morel's back but Morel is turning into Gullich. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gullich's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Morel.
Gullich throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gullich has an active guard here but Morel has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gullich manages to get to full guard.
Morel is looking to stand up but Gullich won't let him.
Gullich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gullich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Gullich dominated that round.
That's time! Gullich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gullich closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Morel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morel is trying to stand back up but Gullich is controlling him
Gullich is trying for a kimura here. Morel looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gullich wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wolfgang Gullich!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erno Evottaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Evottaja might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Never enough. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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285 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erno Evottaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer misses with an uppercut. Evottaja saw that one coming.
Evottaja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evottaja drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Erno Evottaja has been cut.
Evottaja with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mercer drops Evottaja with a beautiful combination! Evottaja stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mercer is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evottaja gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mercer.
Mercer scores with a jab to the head.
Erno Evottaja's cut is getting worse.
Mercer misses with a looping right.
Evottaja takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Evottaja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mercer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Evottaja tries a head kick but it misses.
Mercer connects with a jab.
Evottaja tries to close the distance and clinch but Mercer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evottaja tries to clinch but Mercer is having none of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mercer.
Evottaja is breathing heavily.
Evottaja on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mercer lands with a big left! Evottaja is wobbled badly! Mercer comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Evottaja to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ray Mercer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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, Shawn Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocky Henry!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burton is defended easily by Henry.
Burton clinches up with Henry and pushes him back against the ropes.
Burton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Burton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henry kicks Burton off and gets back to his feet.
Burton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Henry looks gassed!
Burton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Burton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Henry!
BOOM! Burton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burton with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Burton.
Burton lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Burton landing punches.
Henry working to try and regain half guard.
Burton landing strikes from the mount.
Burton controlling his opponent.
Burton raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Burton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Henry is in a horrible position here. Burton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Burton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Burton lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burton wants to finish this one by submission but Henry is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Burton.
Burton lands a big shot there that rocks Henry but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Burton looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton lands a nice shot to the head.
Burton unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Burton.
The referee warns Henry that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Burton looking to isolate an arm here. Henry doesn't see it coming and as Burton extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Burton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shawn Burton!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Timi Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Babe Truth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hendrix might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Are You Experienced- The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Truth has chosen Saturday Nights Alright ( For Fighting) as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timi Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Babe Truth!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Truth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Truth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hendrix tries a head kick but it misses.
Hendrix fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Truth sprawls well initially but Hendrix persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hendrix not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hendrix thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Truth's head.
Hendrix thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Truth's head.
Truth kicks Hendrix off and gets back to his feet.
Truth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Truth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Truth tries to clinch up.
Hendrix feints and as Truth raises his hands in defense, Hendrix changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hendrix lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hendrix loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hendrix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Truth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hendrix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendrix defends it easily.
Hendrix throws a big right hand that misses.
Hendrix with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hendrix throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hendrix really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hendrix connects with a solid leg kick.
Hendrix shoots in and bounces Truth off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Truth looks gassed!
Hendrix postures up in Truth's guard and throws a big left but Truth blocks it.
Hendrix wants to control from the top but Truth keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hendrix scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hendrix passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hendrix lands a nice forearm strike.
Truth takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hendrix connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Truth some visible discomfort.
Hendrix lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Truth is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hendrix connects with a decent elbow.
Hendrix lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Hendrix.
Hendrix lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Truth down.
Hendrix 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.
Hendrix in side control, throwing shots but Truth defends.
Hendrix tries to score with some ground and pound. Truth controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hendrix creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Truth sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Truth takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hendrix tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Truth wants to control but Hendrix postures up.
Hendrix 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.
Sloppy strikes there by Hendrix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hendrix lands with a nice body punch.
Babe Truth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendrix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hendrix tries to pass to full mount but Truth defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hendrix 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.
Hendrix throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hendrix thows a huge punch but Truth dodges it nicely.
Hendrix trying to pass the guard but Truth defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timi Hendrix dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Truth gets caught flat footed, as Hendrix shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hendrix throwing strikes from guard but Truth blocks nicely.
Hendrix throws a big right hand that misses.
Truth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hendrix is looking to work some ground and pound but Truth has wrist control.
Hendrix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Truth is breathing heavily.
Truth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hendrix throwing strikes from guard but Truth blocks nicely.
Hendrix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Truth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hendrix.
Hendrix lands a few punches from side control.
Timi Hendrix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hendrix in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hendrix working the ground and pound.
Hendrix working the head and body with strikes.
Hendrix cracks Truth with a big elbow.
Truth regains half guard, as Hendrix was trying to land strikes.
Hendrix scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Truth has hold of Hendrix's hands but Hendrix slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hendrix throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hendrix not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Truth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hendrix not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hendrix moves nicely into side control.
Hendrix landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hendrix landing a few strikes.
Hendrix advances nicely into full mount.
Hendrix landing punches.
Truth is bucking up trying to escape but Hendrix cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hendrix with the ground and pound from mount.
Truth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hendrix scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Truth?
Hendrix lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hendrix lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Hendrix.
Hendrix landing strikes from the mount and Truth is in trouble!
Hendrix landing shots from mount.
Truth is bucking up trying to escape but Hendrix cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hendrix pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hendrix with the ground and pound from mount.
Truth is in a horrible position here. Hendrix smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timi Hendrix dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hendrix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hendrix tries to bum rush Truth with a series of wild strikes but Truth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hendrix thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Truth's head.
Hendrix works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hendrix looking to secure an arm triangle but Truth defends it well.
Hendrix looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix working the ground and pound effectively.
Hendrix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Truth can do to turn this around?
Hendrix landing strikes from the mount.
Truth is bucking up trying to escape but Hendrix cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hendrix throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
BOOM! Hendrix connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hendrix thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hendrix scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Truth?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Truth takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hendrix lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Truth that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hendrix landing shots from mount.
Truth takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hendrix scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Truth in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hendrix tries to control but Truth wriggling away.
Truth is bucking up trying to escape but Hendrix cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truth is in a horrible position here. Hendrix smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Truth is in a horrible position here. Hendrix smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hendrix in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hendrix working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Truth taking shots to the head.
Hendrix lands a big shot there that rocks Truth but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Truth is in a horrible position here. Hendrix smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Truth in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hendrix working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Truth that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hendrix postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Truth looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Truth that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Babe Truth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timi Hendrix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Truth is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hendrix is landing with some decent strikes but Truth is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timi Hendrix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hendrix has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:25
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timi Hendrix!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter O Hanrahahanrahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Hanrahahanrahan comes to the ring accompanied by Gorilla Biscuits - New Direction. Stevenson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Banned From Tv. The key to victory for Peter O Hanrahahanrahan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter O Hanrahahanrahan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from O Hanrahahanrahan.
Stevenson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stevenson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stevenson with the ground and pound but O Hanrahahanrahan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
O Hanrahahanrahan trying to control but Stevenson postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
O Hanrahahanrahan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stevenson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O Hanrahahanrahan has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson is looking to advance position but O Hanrahahanrahan won't allow it.
O Hanrahahanrahan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stevenson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! O Hanrahahanrahan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! O Hanrahahanrahan has escaped and now he's on top!
O Hanrahahanrahan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and O Hanrahahanrahan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
O Hanrahahanrahan looking to pass the guard.
O Hanrahahanrahan is pushing down on Stevenson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stevenson is fighting to maintain full guard but O Hanrahahanrahan has managed to sneak the leg through.
O Hanrahahanrahan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stevenson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stevenson taking some punishment here, with O Hanrahahanrahan in his half guard.
O Hanrahahanrahan is looking for a kimura but Stevenson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for O Hanrahahanrahan to get the leverage.
O Hanrahahanrahan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stevenson sees it coming and defends easily.
O Hanrahahanrahan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stevenson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O Hanrahahanrahan lands with a punch from half guard.
O Hanrahahanrahan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
O Hanrahahanrahan passes to side control.
O Hanrahahanrahan scoring with punches and elbows.
Stevenson tries to improve position but can't.
Stevenson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Stevenson sneaks back into half guard.
Stevenson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stevenson looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stevenson is pressing down on O Hanrahahanrahan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
O Hanrahahanrahan pushing down on Stevenson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stevenson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
O Hanrahahanrahan lands with a punch from half guard.
Stevenson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but O Hanrahahanrahan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stevenson is defending against the submission attempts here by O Hanrahahanrahan.
Stevenson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter O Hanrahahanrahan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stevenson shoots in but no luck this time.
Peter Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stevenson.
Nice sprawl there from O Hanrahahanrahan as Stevenson shoots in.
Peter O Hanrahahanrahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Stevenson.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Hanrahahanrahan swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown but O Hanrahahanrahan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stevenson gets caught flat footed, as O Hanrahahanrahan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
O Hanrahahanrahan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevenson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Hanrahahanrahan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stevenson wants to sweep here but O Hanrahahanrahan controlling him for the moment.
Stevenson is looking for a triangle but O Hanrahahanrahan pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Hanrahahanrahan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stevenson can't keep his opponent in guard - O Hanrahahanrahan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
O Hanrahahanrahan passes the guard and advances to mount!
O Hanrahahanrahan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Stevenson to take his back!
O Hanrahahanrahan looking to break Stevenson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Stevenson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise O Hanrahahanrahan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
O Hanrahahanrahan is persistently looking for the submission but Stevenson is defending it well.
Stevenson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hanrahahanrahan with a couple of short strikes.
Stevenson is looking to improve his position but O Hanrahahanrahan isn't that keen on the idea.
O Hanrahahanrahan looking for a guillotine from mount but Stevenson is having none of it.
O Hanrahahanrahan prevents Stevenson from getting the reversal.
O Hanrahahanrahan landing punches.
O Hanrahahanrahan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stevenson has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
O Hanrahahanrahan is looking for the choke from the back position but Stevenson is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is really stuck here.
Peter O Hanrahahanrahan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
O Hanrahahanrahan scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Stevenson is looking for a way out.
O Hanrahahanrahan is trying to stick to Stevenson's back but Stevenson is turning into O Hanrahahanrahan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in O Hanrahahanrahan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stevenson.
Stevenson passes into half guard.
Stevenson lands with a punch from half guard.
Stevenson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
O Hanrahahanrahan regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter O Hanrahahanrahan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
O Hanrahahanrahan misses with an uppercut.
O Hanrahahanrahan shoots in and bounces Stevenson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
O Hanrahahanrahan wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
O Hanrahahanrahan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and O Hanrahahanrahan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Hanrahahanrahan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stevenson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because O Hanrahahanrahan has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hanrahahanrahan works his way into side control.
O Hanrahahanrahan is looking to take a break and control but Stevenson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Hanrahahanrahan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stevenson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stevenson is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
O Hanrahahanrahan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stevenson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stevenson regains half guard.
O Hanrahahanrahan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stevenson defends it well.
O Hanrahahanrahan 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.
Stevenson wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
O Hanrahahanrahan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
O Hanrahahanrahan won't allow Stevenson to sweep him here.
Stevenson is looking for a triangle but O Hanrahahanrahan pushes his legs off easily.
O Hanrahahanrahan passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
O Hanrahahanrahan lands with a punch from half guard.
Stevenson is in trouble now - O Hanrahahanrahan has advanced to mount!
Stevenson is looking to get to half guard.
Stevenson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
O Hanrahahanrahan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stevenson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevenson can't escape the position.
O Hanrahahanrahan lands a big elbow.
O Hanrahahanrahan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stevenson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter O Hanrahahanrahan clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
O Hanrahahanrahan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Stevenson shoots and misses
and O Hanrahahanrahan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stevenson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Hanrahahanrahan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson has his takedown stuffed
and O Hanrahahanrahan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stevenson's guard.
O Hanrahahanrahan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevenson is keeping the position for now.
O Hanrahahanrahan wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
O Hanrahahanrahan passes Stevenson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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. O Hanrahahanrahan connects with a nice short shot to Stevenson's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O Hanrahahanrahan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
O Hanrahahanrahan uses his free foot to push down on Stevenson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stevenson.
O Hanrahahanrahan landing strikes from the mount and Stevenson is in trouble!
Stevenson is trying to escape the mount.
Stevenson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stevenson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! O Hanrahahanrahan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stevenson, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hanrahahanrahan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stevenson manages to get back to half guard.
O Hanrahahanrahan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
O Hanrahahanrahan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
O Hanrahahanrahan trying to control from half guard but Stevenson is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
O Hanrahahanrahan prevents Stevenson from improving his position.
Stevenson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O Hanrahahanrahan passes to side control.
O Hanrahahanrahan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stevenson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stevenson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter O Hanrahahanrahan had his way with Peter Stevenson in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
O Hanrahahanrahan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
O Hanrahahanrahan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stevenson fails with the takedown
and O Hanrahahanrahan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Hanrahahanrahan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by O Hanrahahanrahan. O Hanrahahanrahan obviously looking to wear him down.
Stevenson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and O Hanrahahanrahan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stevenson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Stevenson stuffs the takedown attempt from O Hanrahahanrahan. O Hanrahahanrahan gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevenson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and O Hanrahahanrahan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stevenson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Peter O Hanrahahanrahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Stevenson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stevenson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stevenson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and O Hanrahahanrahan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from O Hanrahahanrahan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hanrahahanrahan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Hanrahahanrahan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevenson is fending him off so far but O Hanrahahanrahan persists. Nope, Stevenson circles away and we're back to standing.
Stevenson has his takedown stuffed
and O Hanrahahanrahan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stevenson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Peter O Hanrahahanrahan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stevenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and O Hanrahahanrahan counters with a shoot takedown. Stevenson fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Hanrahahanrahan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Hanrahahanrahan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O Hanrahahanrahan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stevenson tries to get to full guard but O Hanrahahanrahan has control of the leg.
O Hanrahahanrahan drops an elbow to the side of Stevenson's head.
Peter Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. O Hanrahahanrahan lands a nice short elbow.
O Hanrahahanrahan trying to control from half guard but Stevenson is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter O Hanrahahanrahan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well O Hanrahahanrahan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter O Hanrahahanrahan!
Peter O Hanrahahanrahan retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Benny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Tarnowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarnowski has chosen Bad to the bone as his entrance music. Hugh Benny could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrzej Tarnowski's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hugh Benny!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrzej Tarnowski!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarnowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benny sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tarnowski somewhat.
Andrzej Tarnowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benny changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarnowski shoots in for a takedown but Benny shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tarnowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benny.
Tarnowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Hugh Benny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Tarnowski.
Benny lands a nice hook to Tarnowski's body. Tarnowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benny displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tarnowski.
Benny stuffs the takedown attempt from Tarnowski. Tarnowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Tarnowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benny is fending him off so far but Tarnowski persists. Nope, Benny circles away and we're back to standing.
Tarnowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tarnowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tarnowski looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benny bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Benny has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benny got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tarnowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benny has managed to get both his arms back between Tarnowski's legs - danger averted.
Benny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Benny has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tarnowski is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Benny trying to control but Tarnowski is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarnowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benny defends well.
Benny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarnowski is keeping the position for now.
Benny is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tarnowski has his foot on Benny's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benny works his way back into a safe position though.
Benny trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tarnowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benny defends it easily.
Tarnowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benny defends well.
Benny looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tarnowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benny doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benny manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benny trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarnowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benny tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarnowski is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tarnowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benny avoids it really well and circles away.
Tarnowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Tarnowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benny scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Benny lands a jab to Tarnowski's midsection.
Benny lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Benny.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benny connects with a nice looking jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Benny finds it's way through Tarnowski's defenses.
Benny cracks a nice hook into Tarnowski's ribs.
Good shot there by Benny.
Tarnowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benny thuds a left hand into Tarnowski's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Benny.
Tarnowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tarnowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Benny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab lands there for Benny.
Benny with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tarnowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benny throws a shot to the body.
Benny throws a shot to the body.
Benny lands a two punch combo.
Benny ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Benny scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benny scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tarnowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Benny throws a series of strikes that have Tarnowski backpedaling.
A shot to de liver by Benny. Beautiful body shot.
Benny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benny works over Tarnowski's head and body with a nice combination.
Benny scores with a jab to the body.
Tarnowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benny thuds a left hand into Tarnowski's body.
Tarnowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benny scores with a decent looking hook.
Hugh Benny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarnowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benny circles away.
Benny throws a combination. Tarnowski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Benny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benny works over Tarnowski's head and body with a nice combination.
Benny smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tarnowski is defended easily by Benny.
Benny scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benny lands a nice looking body shot.
Benny digs a good hook to Tarnowski's body.
Tarnowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benny sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Benny dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for Benny. That snapped Tarnowski's head back.
Benny lands a jab to Tarnowski's midsection.
Tarnowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benny as he jumps to the side.
Benny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarnowski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tarnowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benny looks to land a combination. Tarnowski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Benny scores with a body shot.
Benny connects with a body shot.
Tarnowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarnowski can do to turn this around?
Benny uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tarnowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Benny sprawls well. He's pushed Tarnowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab from Benny.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tarnowski is defended easily by Benny.
Hugh Benny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Tarnowski.
Benny scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tarnowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tarnowski is defended easily by Benny.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benny goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tarnowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tarnowski fails with the takedown.
Benny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benny lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Benny.
Benny scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benny ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A left lands for Benny.
Benny throws out a powerful jab.
Tarnowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benny is fending him off so far but Tarnowski persists. Nope, Benny circles away and we're back to standing.
Benny cracks a nice hook into Tarnowski's ribs.
Benny lands a nice shot to the body.
Benny throws a combination. Tarnowski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tarnowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benny swivels and escapes.
Tarnowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benny sprawls well. Benny wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tarnowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Benny thuds a left hand into Tarnowski's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benny is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benny scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tarnowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Benny is working the combinations to good effect here.
Benny stuffs the takedown attempt from Tarnowski. Tarnowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Tarnowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Benny lands a nice hook to Tarnowski's body. Tarnowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benny digs a good hook to Tarnowski's body.
Benny scores with a hook to the body. Tarnowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tarnowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benny is looking to wear down Tarnowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tarnowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benny moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Benny cracks a nice hook into Tarnowski's ribs.
Tarnowski fails to land the takedown.
Hugh Benny is winning the standup battle so far.
Tarnowski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Benny.
Tarnowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Benny sprawls well. He's pushed Tarnowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benny connects with the punch.
Benny connects with a nice looking jab.
Tarnowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Benny throws a shot to the body.
Benny fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tarnowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benny changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benny is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tarnowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Benny scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body punch from Benny.
Benny connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benny swinging wildly here.
Tarnowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Benny napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Benny tries to improve position but can't.
Tarnowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Benny has escaped the position, nice work there.
Benny is trying to get back to half guard.
Benny knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tarnowski on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benny is working hard here to advance position.
Tarnowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tarnowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tarnowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benny struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Benny dominated that second round.
That's time! Benny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Benny fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tarnowski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tarnowski lands in his opponent's guard.
Tarnowski won't allow Benny to sweep him here.
Tarnowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tarnowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Benny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tarnowski is one step ahead there.
Tarnowski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Benny is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Benny has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tarnowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benny throwing strikes but missing.
Benny trying to control but Tarnowski is working from the bottom.
Tarnowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benny is aware though and is defending well.
Tarnowski looking for a guillotine here but Benny defends easily.
Tarnowski keeping moving, preventing Benny from controlling successfully.
Benny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tarnowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Benny throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tarnowski is on top in guard.
Tarnowski drops back looking for a leg! Benny is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benny manages to kick Tarnowski off! Tarnowski jumps back into Benny's guard.
Benny is pulling down on Tarnowski's head to control his posture.
Benny looking for a sweep. Not yet Benny, not yet.
Tarnowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Benny is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tarnowski, into his guard.
Benny wants to control from the top but Tarnowski keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Benny thows a big elbow that misses.
Benny is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tarnowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tarnowski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Benny passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski is looking to regain half guard here but Benny keeps moving and retains side control.
Benny slows the pace down.
Benny has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Benny goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Benny lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benny connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tarnowski's hands.
Tarnowski ducks right into an uppercut from Benny.
Benny scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tarnowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Benny defends it nicely.
Benny scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Benny clearly takes 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.
A shot to de liver by Benny. Beautiful body shot.
Tarnowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tarnowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Benny wants to get back to full guard.
Tarnowski is keen to just control but Benny is a slippery customer.
Benny wants to get back to full guard.
Benny has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarnowski is working away from the top position though.
Tarnowski is trying for a kimura here. Benny looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tarnowski wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrzej Tarnowski! Andrzej Tarnowski retains his featherweight title!
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