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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Sirkiä (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirkiä comes to the cage accompanied by Thergothon - Elemental. Walker has chosen Little Lion Man as his entrance music. Alex Walker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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156 lbs
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281 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niko Sirkiä!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Walker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirkiä closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Walker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sirkiä tightens his grip and picks Walker up, before dumping him to the ground. Walker manages to land in guard.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Sirkiä from controlling successfully.
Sirkiä throws a big elbow that misses.
Walker is trying to keep Sirkiä in close.
Walker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sirkiä.
Walker is looking for a triangle but Sirkiä pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sirkiä accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sirkiä sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sirkiä stops Walker from standing up.
Sirkiä lands a couple of digs.
Walker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sirkiä!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Walker looking to land elbow strikes but Sirkiä uses the position to regain half guard.
Sirkiä blocking the ground and pound attempt from Walker.
Walker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sirkiä to regain full guard.
Sirkiä has Walker pulled in close to control his posture.
Walker preventing the sweep.
Sirkiä controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sirkiä gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sirkiä has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Walker is trying to keep an underhook but Sirkiä manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirkiä stops Walker from getting back to his feet.
Walker is refusing to be controlled, as Sirkiä sits in half guard.
Walker is looking to control Sirkiä's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walker avoid being mounted?
Sirkiä is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sirkiä working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walker's head.
Sirkiä is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Sirkiä is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sirkiä drops an elbow to the side of Walker's head.
Walker tries to kick Sirkiä off but Sirkiä keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Walker has hold of Sirkiä's hands but Sirkiä slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Walker is positioning himself well to prevent Sirkiä advancing to mount.
Sirkiä trying to control from half guard but Walker is working away.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Sirkiä is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sirkiä seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sirkiä sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Walker defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to stand up here but Sirkiä is controlling him well.
Sirkiä throwing shots but Walker is blocking nicely.
Walker is trying to stand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirkiä is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walker sees it coming and defends easily.
Walker is staying active underneath Sirkiä, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sirkiä slips a nice elbow through Walker's hands, connecting with Walker's forehead.
Walker has hold of Sirkiä's hands but Sirkiä slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Walker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sirkiä scores with a couple of nice shots.
Walker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sirkiä.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walker is looking to escape.
Sirkiä keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sirkiä scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sirkiä not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Sirkiä dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
Sirkiä slowing the pace effectively.
Sirkiä gets underhooks to prevent Walker's takedown attempt.
Sirkiä lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sirkiä gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Walker regains guard.
Sirkiä postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sirkiä postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sirkiä keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Walker's head.
Sirkiä being controlled here momentarily.
Sirkiä working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Walker's head.
Sirkiä postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirkiä is fighting to break Walker's control of his arms but Walker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sirkiä seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirkiä trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sirkiä controls from within his opponent's guard.
Walker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alex Walker wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sirkiä shoots in looking for a takedown. Walker tries to sprawl out of it but Sirkiä keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sirkiä shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sirkiä wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker wants to stand but Sirkiä is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Sirkiä from controlling successfully.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sirkiä engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Niko Sirkiä just wasn't active enough.
Walker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alex Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirkiä closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker gets underhooks to prevent Sirkiä's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niko Sirkiä. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sirkiä avoids a wild elbow strike from Walker.
Sirkiä has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Walker working hard to break the clinch.
Sirkiä has Walker pressed against the cage, preventing Walker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Walker wants a takedown.
Sirkiä drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walker stops a takedown attempt from Sirkiä.
Sirkiä has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Walker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Walker is trying to drag Sirkiä to the mat but Sirkiä just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sirkiä is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sirkiä scores with a shot to the side of Walker's head.
Sirkiä lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sirkiä not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirkiä is trying to control. Walker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker is trying to stand back up but Sirkiä is controlling him
Walker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sirkiä scores with a couple of nice shots.
Walker tries to kick Sirkiä off but Sirkiä keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sirkiä lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Walker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sirkiä is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sirkiä is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sirkiä is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walker is just riding it out for now. Sirkiä eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Sirkiä dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sirkiä instigates a clinch.
Sirkiä has clasped his hands together around Walker's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sirkiä scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Walker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sirkiä in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Walker is trying to control Sirkiä's posture but Sirkiä avoids it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Sirkiä scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirkiä cracks Walker with a big right hand but Walker just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Walker struggling a bit here.
Walker is pushing Sirkiä's head away, looking to escape. Sirkiä manages to hold on to the position though.
Sirkiä is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sirkiä working the ground and pound from side control.
Niko Sirkiä overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walker is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sirkiä is controlling him well.
Walker is being controlled here.
Sirkiä is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sirkiä working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Walker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sirkiä tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sirkiä 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.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Walker is pushing Sirkiä's head away, looking to escape. Sirkiä manages to hold on to the position though.
Sirkiä tries to advance to mount but Walker denies him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sirkiä passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Walker!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Walker really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Walker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sirkiä lands a nice shot to the head.
Sirkiä unloading with bombs!
Sirkiä landing punches.
Walker is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walker taking shots to the head.
Sirkiä looking to finish Walker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Walker!
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!
Sirkiä connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sirkiä working for a guillotine from mount but Walker is in no mood to give up.
Sirkiä looking to control but Walker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sirkiä with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Walker taking shots to the head.
Walker wants to try and get back to his feet.
Walker is desperately trying to improve his position but Sirkiä has a good base and remains in mount.
Sirkiä trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sirkiä scoring with strikes but Walker is staying in there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sirkiä controlling his opponent.
Sirkiä prevents Walker from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Sirkiä showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sirkiä 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Sirkiä!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Audiomachine - Blitzkrieg. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hughes fails to land the takedown.
Hughes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gracie seems keen to control Hughes's posture.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hughes is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gracie has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hughes is looking to defend but Gracie has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hughes! Gracie pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hughes taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie gave a mention to Fightworld Formula in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Midget McTwoshoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Van Drunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Van Drunen's choice of entrance music: Out of the Body. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Midget McTwoshoes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Van Drunen!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Drunen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTwoshoes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McTwoshoes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Drunen manages to avoid it.
Van Drunen throws a hook but McTwoshoes avoids it easily.
McTwoshoes misses the shot to the body.
Van Drunen slips a jab from McTwoshoes.
McTwoshoes connects with a body shot.
McTwoshoes bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Van Drunen! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Van Drunen is rocked!
It looks like Martin Van Drunen has been cut.
Van Drunen looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTwoshoes drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. McTwoshoes seems to have locked his on tight now - Van Drunen screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for McTwoshoes, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Midget McTwoshoes!
Midget McTwoshoes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Bobins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyler Bobins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Jones!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Bobins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bobins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Bobins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Bobins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones works over Bobins's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Tyler Bobins has been cut.
Bobins moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bobins walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bobins misses with a hook.
Jones tries to bum rush Bobins with a series of wild strikes but Bobins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bobins misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bobins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones tries to bum rush Bobins with a series of wild strikes but Bobins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a head kick. Bobins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Jones lands a head kick. Bobins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jones looks gassed!
Bobins shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bobins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones tries to clinch up but Bobins circles away and keeps his distance.
Bobins throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bobins.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones tries to bum rush Bobins with a series of wild strikes but Bobins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Bobins circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a right and a left that Bobins avoids nicely.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Bobins drives through with a takedown into Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bobins stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brian Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Bobins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Bobins slips an elbow through the middle.
Bobins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones wants to stand but Bobins is controlling the position.
Bobins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones wants to stand but Bobins is controlling the position.
Bobins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones wants to stand but Bobins is controlling the position.
Bobins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bobins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bobins scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobins stops Jones from standing up.
Bobins is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bobins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Bobins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bobins prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Bobins scoring with some ground and pound.
Bobins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bobins lands a couple of digs.
Bobins scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobins with a nice head shot there.
Bobins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Bobins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones is trying to stand.
Bobins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bobins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jones.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Bobins moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bobins shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bobins shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Bobins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bobins shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice shot by Jones.
Bobins fails with the takedown.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Bobins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyler Bobins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bobins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Bobins getting side control.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Bobins seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Bobins trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Tyler Bobins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bobins decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bobins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones feints a jab promting Bobins to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bobins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones scores with a head kick.
Bobins gets a takedown into 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!
Bobins is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bobins drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Bobins is controlling him well.
Bobins 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.
Jones is trying to escape back to his feet but Bobins uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Check out the look on Bobins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bobins lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bobins lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Bobins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobins scoring with punches from side control.
Bobins cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bobins scoring with punches and elbows.
Jones is trying to buck Bobins off.
Bobins scores with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobins lands some shots froms side control.
Jones bucks up and tries to throw Bobins off but instead Bobins has got his back!
Bobins lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Bobins.
Jones won't enjoy being in this position. Bobins looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Jones is tapping - it's over boys! Bobins picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyler Bobins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddard Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark comes to the cage accompanied by Mała Wojna. Daniel Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddard Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Jones!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones gets a double leg takedown into Stark's guard.
Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Stark blocks nicely.
Jones wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Stark has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jones is looking to defend but Stark has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jones! Stark pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jones taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eddard Stark!
Eddard Stark took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Winter is comming....'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tianda Anne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Algirdas Gdailis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Algirdas Gdailis looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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189 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tianda Anne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Algirdas Gdailis!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gdailis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gdailis looks up at the clock and then as Anne takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gdailis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Anne is trying to control Gdailis's posture but Gdailis avoids it.
Anne is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gdailis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Anne looking for submissions off his back.
Anne moves into full guard.
Anne is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gdailis rolls with it to try and escape but Anne cranks on the arm and Gdailis is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tianda Anne!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bubbles Ticklepants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Golab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ticklepants comes to the cage accompanied by Liquor & Whores. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bubbles Ticklepants!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Golab!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golab has his takedown stuffed
and Ticklepants counters with a nice body shot.
Ticklepants scores with a spinning back kick!
Ticklepants lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ticklepants cracks Golab with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ticklepants moves into the clinch successfully.
Ticklepants lands a damaging elbow.
Golab is trying to drag Ticklepants to the mat but Ticklepants just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Golab looks gassed!
Ticklepants scores with a knee to the head.
Ticklepants drops Golab with a big knee straight up the middle! Golab is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Daniel Golab has been cut.
A solid body kick from Ticklepants.
Ticklepants lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ticklepants lands a big head kick that sends Golab tumbling to the mat! Ticklepants takes a step backwards and waves Golab back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Golab is rocked!
Ticklepants looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Ticklepants backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Golab's temple! It sends Golab violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Ticklepants celebrates and the doctors try to help Golab!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Bubbles Ticklepants!
Bubbles Ticklepants retains his welterweight title!
Bubbles Ticklepants thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jum Uytr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jum Uytr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jum Uytr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uytr has a takedown stuffed.
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Uytr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jones 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.
Uytr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Uytr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Uytr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uytr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jones cracks Uytr with a big elbow.
Jones landing strikes.
Uytr is rocked!
A big shot lands for Jones! That's hurt Uytr! Will he recover? Jones fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Jones!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Carthew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Duggan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carthew comes to the cage accompanied by Straight out of Compton. Duggan has chosen Pantera -Slaughtered as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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362 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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266 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Carthew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Duggan!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carthew is looking to clinch but Duggan is avoiding it.
Carthew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duggan has a takedown stuffed.
Duggan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Duggan lands in his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Carthew wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Duggan wants to pass the guard but Carthew is keeping the position.
Duggan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Duggan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Duggan wants to control from the top but Carthew keeps moving.
Duggan looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Duggan wants to control from the top but Carthew keeps moving.
Duggan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carthew's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carthew is breathing heavily.
Carthew wants to get back to full guard.
Duggan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carthew doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duggan.
Duggan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carthew sees it coming and defends easily.
Carthew is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan controlling the action here.
Duggan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carthew defends it well.
Duggan wants to take a breather but Carthew is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Duggan trying to pass the guard but Carthew defending well.
Carthew is not content to let Duggan control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carthew sees it coming and defends easily.
Carthew is trying to get back to full guard.
Duggan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Duggan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carthew does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duggan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Duggan is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Carthew is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Duggan!
Jim Duggan took some time post fight to say the following; 'UUU SSSS AAA !!!!!! HOOOOOOO!!! my fists are like two by fours smashing your dome.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Pablo Batallir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Der Fisch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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19
173 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Pablo Batallir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Der Fisch!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batallir fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fisch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Batallir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fisch.
Batallir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fisch darts in trying to clinch
and Batallir counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Batallir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fisch tries to close the distance and clinch but Batallir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batallir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fisch tries to clinch
and Batallir counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fisch's knee momentarily.
Batallir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fisch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Batallir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Batallir throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisch tries to clinch
and Batallir counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Batallir buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fisch shoots in looking for a takedown. Batallir tries to sprawl out of it but Fisch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Batallir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fisch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Batallir lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Der Fisch has been cut.
Batallir throws a body punch but Fisch moves out of range.
Batallir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batallir misses with a body shot.
Batallir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batallir with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Juan Pablo Batallir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batallir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Batallir circles away from the clinch attempt
and Batallir counters with a thumping low kick.
Batallir connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisch shoots in looking for a takedown but Batallir manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fisch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fisch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Batallir is fending him off so far but Fisch persists. Nope, Batallir circles away and we're back to standing.
Juan Pablo Batallir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Der Fisch.
Batallir turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fisch tries to close the distance and clinch but Batallir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batallir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisch tries to close the distance and clinch but Batallir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batallir with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Batallir throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fisch's head.
Fisch is trying desperately to land a takedown but Batallir is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fisch.
Fisch shoots in for a double leg but Batallir sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Der Fisch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisch looks gassed!
Batallir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fisch.
Jab by Batallir.
Fisch shoots in for a takedown but Batallir shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Batallir throws a front kick that sends Fisch stumbling back into the cage.
Fisch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fisch is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Batallir.
Batallir lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batallir connects with an inside leg kick.
Batallir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fisch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fisch closes the distance and clinches up with Batallir, looking for a takedown. Fisch pushes Batallir against the cage but Batallir circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Batallir throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batallir scores with a leg kick.
Fisch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Batallir.
Batallir throws a leg kick which misses Fisch's front leg but catches the back leg as Fisch tries to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batallir lands a nice hook to Fisch's body. Fisch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fisch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Batallir scores with a head kick.
Batallir lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fisch will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pablo Batallir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Der Fisch's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Batallir moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fisch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Batallir but Batallir pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Batallir.
Fisch wants to clinch.
Fisch tries for a takedown but Batallir circles away easily
and Batallir counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Batallir cracks Fisch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fisch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Juan Pablo Batallir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Der Fisch.
Fisch is breathing heavily.
Fisch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Batallir.
Fisch shoots in looking for a takedown. Batallir tries to sprawl out of it but Fisch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Batallir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batallir lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Batallir lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Juan Pablo Batallir is winning the standup battle so far.
Batallir connects with a high kick.
Batallir is looking to wear down Fisch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Batallir fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Batallir fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fisch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Batallir.
Batallir stuns Fisch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batallir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Batallir thuds a left hand into Fisch's body.
Fisch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Batallir is fending him off so far but Fisch persists. Nope, Batallir circles away and we're back to standing.
Batallir chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisch is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Batallir.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fisch might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Batallir has got the better of the exchanges.
Batallir lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Batallir. Fisch shrugs it off though.
Fisch has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Batallir.
Batallir with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Batallir moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fisch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fisch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Batallir there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Batallir throws a nice looking combination but Fisch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Batallir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batallir lands a head kick!
Fisch shoots for a takedown but Batallir saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Batallir scores with a head kick.
Batallir thows a body kick. Fisch tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fisch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Batallir just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batallir feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fisch's calf.
Batallir misses with a body shot.
Batallir scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fisch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batallir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Batallir feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fisch's calf.
Fisch tries to close the distance and clinch but Batallir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batallir misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A good leg kick by Batallir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pablo Batallir dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Der Fisch's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Batallir throws a leg kick which misses Fisch's front leg but catches the back leg as Fisch tries to avoid it.
Fisch closes the distance looking to clinch
and Batallir counters with a right hand to the body.
Fisch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Batallir stuffs the takedown attempt from Fisch. Fisch gets slowly back to his feet.
Batallir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fisch can do to turn this around?
Batallir throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fisch closes the distance looking to clinch
and Batallir counters with a body kick that stops Fisch in his tracks momentarily.
Fisch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batallir lands with a thumping leg kick.
Batallir stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Batallir wants it to stay on the feet.
Fisch has his takedown stuffed
and Batallir counters with a two punch combo.
Juan Pablo Batallir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Der Fisch.
Batallir feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fisch's calf.
Batallir lands a nice looking body shot.
Batallir scoring well with a low kick there.
Batallir thuds his shin into the meat of Fisch's side.
Batallir cracks Fisch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Juan Pablo Batallir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fisch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batallir scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fisch doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Batallir lands with a nice body kick.
Fisch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Batallir.
Fisch moves to clinch but Batallir breaks away
and Batallir counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Batallir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batallir throws a nice head kick!
Batallir connects with a body shot that sends Fisch's belly button to the back.
Batallir chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Batallir can pounce on him.
Batallir fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fisch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fisch moves in looking to clinch but Batallir pushes him off.
Batallir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Batallir both land. Nice combination.
Batallir throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Batallir bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fisch closes the distance but Batallir moves to the side
and Batallir counters with an outside leg kick.
Juan Pablo Batallir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batallir scores with a leg kick.
Batallir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batallir keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice straight punches there by Batallir. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Batallir.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Batallir tries to avoid it but Fisch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Batallir to the ground. Batallir escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fisch is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Batallir.
A head kick from Batallir lands but Fisch takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisch closes the distance but Batallir moves to the side
and Batallir counters with a nice leg kick.
Der Fisch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Batallir lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Pablo Batallir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Batallir 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Pablo Batallir!
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