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AFC - Challenge 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Asgeir Borgermoen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Donalds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Asgeir Borgermoen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mac Donalds!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donalds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Borgermoen.
Borgermoen fails to land the takedown.
Donalds swinging wilding here.
Donalds shoots and misses
and Borgermoen counters with a takedown into side control.
Donalds is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Borgermoen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Borgermoen tries to advance position but instead Donalds slips a leg back in to half guard.
Donalds tries to get to full guard but Borgermoen has control of the leg.
Borgermoen wants to pass the guard but Donalds is defending well.
Donalds keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Donalds regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgermoen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgermoen advances to half guard.
Donalds won't allow Borgermoen to pass to mount.
Donalds tries to kick Borgermoen off but Borgermoen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Donalds wants to get back to full guard.
Donalds keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Borgermoen trying to pass the guard but Donalds defending well.
Borgermoen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Borgermoen is looking to advance position but Donalds won't allow it.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Donalds misses with a shot to the body
and Borgermoen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Borgermoen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Borgermoen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donalds does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Borgermoen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Borgermoen tries to pass to full mount but Donalds defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donalds is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Borgermoen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Borgermoen's back!
Borgermoen trying to control the position but Donalds manages to sink in the hooks.
Donalds has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Borgermoen's body.
Borgermoen can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgermoen controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Borgermoen is trapped and Donalds is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Donalds keeps control of the position as Borgermoen tries to break free.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
What can Borgermoen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Borgermoen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Donalds controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Borgermoen working to try and regain half guard.
Donalds avoids the attempt from Borgermoen to control.
Borgermoen is trying desperately to improve position.
Donalds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Donalds prevents Borgermoen from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asgeir Borgermoen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Borgermoen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donalds scores with a decent looking hook.
Borgermoen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Donalds.
Donalds misses with a two punch combination.
Borgermoen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Donalds counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donalds trying to control the position but Borgermoen is working away.
Borgermoen is trying to get back to half guard.
Donalds is breathing heavily.
Borgermoen regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donalds prevents Borgermoen from improving his position.
Borgermoen is trying to control but can't.
Borgermoen has one foot on Donalds's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Donalds takes a kick to the side of the head.
Donalds shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Donalds misses with a body shot.
Donalds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borgermoen tries for a takedown but Donalds circles away easily
and Donalds counters with a left to the body.
Donalds thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donalds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Borgermoen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Donalds!
Borgermoen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Donalds has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Donalds!
Donalds won't allow Borgermoen to sweep him here.
Donalds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Donalds trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgermoen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgermoen trying to control the position.
Donalds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgermoen 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.
Borgermoen working a defensive guard but Donalds manages to pass into side control anyway.
Borgermoen is trying to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Donalds with a poor takedown
and Borgermoen counters with a shoot takedown. Donalds fights it but they end up in guard.
Borgermoen passes Donalds's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Donalds won't allow Borgermoen to pass to mount.
Borgermoen seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgermoen works his way into full mount!
Borgermoen swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Asgeir Borgermoen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saiko Intervention (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francesco Totti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saiko Intervention could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Francesco Totti's chin.
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175 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saiko Intervention!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francesco Totti!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Totti tries to bum rush Intervention with a series of wild strikes but Intervention uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Totti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Totti connects with a jab.
Totti takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Francesco Totti has been cut.
Totti lands a nice shot to the body.
Intervention looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Totti wants to stand up but Intervention is controlling him.
Intervention drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Intervention jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Totti wants to stand but Intervention is controlling the position.
Intervention trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Totti wants to stand up but Intervention is controlling him.
Totti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A big left from Intervention misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intervention throws a lazy right hand but Totti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Intervention takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Totti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Totti stalks Intervention and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Intervention's face. Intervention staggers backwards, shaken.
Totti stalks Intervention and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Intervention's face. Intervention staggers backwards, shaken.
Totti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Intervention uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Totti.
Totti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Totti throws a hook to the side of Intervention's head but Intervention sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Totti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Intervention shoots in for a takedown but Totti shows good takedown defense.
Totti works over Intervention's head and body with a nice combination.
Totti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Intervention was well out of range. Poor timing from Totti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intervention takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Totti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Intervention takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Intervention shoots in looking for a takedown. Totti tries to sprawl out of it but Intervention keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Totti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Intervention moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Totti cracks Intervention with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Totti looks to land a left hand but Intervention moved out of range nicely.
Totti throws a jab when Intervention was well out of range.
Totti lands a head shot.
Francesco Totti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Totti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Totti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Totti throws a right and a left that Intervention avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Totti. Intervention does a little dance to reset his feet.
Totti throws a hook but Intervention avoids it easily.
Intervention slips under a jab.
Totti's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Totti duly obliges.
Totti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Intervention.
Totti digs a good hook to Intervention's body.
Intervention throws the left hand but Totti avoids the punch easily.
Intervention shoots for a double leg takedown but Totti sprawls well. He's pushed Intervention's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saiko Intervention. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Intervention blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Intervention misses its intended target.
Totti thuds a left hand into Intervention's body.
Intervention avoids the body shot from Totti.
Totti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totti throws a hook but Intervention blocks it.
Intervention takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Intervention throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Intervention takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Totti works the jab nicely.
Intervention takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Totti swings for the body but Intervention moves out of range.
Totti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Totti thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Totti.
Totti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Intervention.
Francesco Totti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Intervention with that takedown attempt.
Intervention on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Totti misses with a combination
and Intervention counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Francesco Totti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Francesco Totti'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.
Intervention gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Intervention throws a hook but Totti blocks it.
Totti lands a jab to the nose.
Totti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Totti.
Totti throws a shot from downtown. Intervention moves away and avoids it.
Intervention throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Totti scores with a nice strike.
Totti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Intervention slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Intervention has time to react.
Totti sizes up Intervention with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Intervention gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice sprawl there from Totti as Intervention shoots in.
Totti misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totti throws a right hand that Intervention ducks under and follows up with a left that Intervention also avoids with ease.
Intervention looks to land a right hand but Totti moved out of range.
A big left from Intervention misses.
Intervention ducks under a wild hook from Totti.
Totti scores with a sloppy right hand. Intervention should have avoided that one.
Intervention really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Totti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Intervention slips under a jab.
Totti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Totti catches Intervention with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Intervention is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Totti.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Intervention.
Intervention lands a really nice looking cross but Totti seems unphased.
Totti cracks Intervention with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Totti connects with a right hand. Intervention shakes it off.
Francesco Totti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Intervention ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Totti throws a right hand that Intervention ducks under and follows up with a left that Intervention also avoids with ease.
Intervention throws a looping overhand right but Totti ducks down to avoid it.
Totti checks a low kick from Intervention.
Good exchange - Totti coming out on top.
Intervention slips a jab and a cross from Totti.
Totti misses with a straight right.
Totti throws a lazy right hand but Intervention sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Intervention throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Totti misses with a jab to the body
and Intervention cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Totti looks to land a combination. Intervention sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Totti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Totti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Intervention counters with a left hand that sends Totti to the canvas!
Totti is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Totti is still in real trouble! Can Intervention finish him?
Totti is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Intervention is controlling him.
Intervention trying to control but Totti is working from the bottom.
Intervention drops back looking for a leg! Totti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Totti manages to kick Intervention off! Intervention jumps back into Totti's guard.
Totti seems to have recovered his senses.
Intervention is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Totti wants to stand up but Intervention is controlling him.
Totti has his feet on Intervention's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Intervention is trying hard to land a takedown here. Totti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saiko Intervention. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Totti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Intervention shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Totti is breathing heavily.
Totti is trying to stand up here but Intervention is controlling him well.
Totti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Intervention. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Intervention is working for a kimura but Totti is defending it quite comfortably.
Intervention is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Totti is just riding it out for now. Intervention eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Intervention seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saiko Intervention dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Francesco Totti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Intervention looks to land a combination but Totti avoids it well.
Intervention has a takedown stuffed.
Totti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Totti thows a body shot but no joy.
Intervention throws a chopping leg kick but Totti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Totti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Totti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Intervention has time to react.
The fighters circling - Intervention throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Totti throws a looping overhand right but Intervention ducks down to avoid it.
Totti lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Totti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Intervention takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Totti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Intervention staying out of range there.
Totti misses with a straight left.
Totti misses with a double jab
and Totti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Intervention looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Intervention fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Intervention misses with an uppercut.
Intervention takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Intervention takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Intervention throws a right hand that Totti ducks under and follows up with a left that Totti also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intervention slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Intervention.
Totti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Intervention circles away quickly and effectively.
Intervention shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saiko Intervention. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Totti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Intervention counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Totti tries to kick Intervention off but Intervention keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Totti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Intervention is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Intervention is looking to take a break and control but Totti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Totti is trying to stand.
Intervention in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Totti tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Intervention!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saiko Intervention!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Portos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omar Diaz struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Omar Diaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fred Portos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omar Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portos swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Portos avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Fred Portos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Diaz.
Portos drops Diaz with a beautiful combination! Diaz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Portos is looking for the KO!
It looks like Omar Diaz has been cut.
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!
Portos instigates a clinch.
Portos prevents the takedown attempt.
Portos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Portos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diaz's guard.
Portos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Portos stands up and waves to Diaz to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz looks gassed!
Portos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Portos content to control rather than advance.
Portos passes to side control.
Portos is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Diaz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Diaz's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Portos takes a little break here. Diaz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Portos decides to stand back up.
Portos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Portos 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Portos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Portos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Portos tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Portos stands and steps away. Diaz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Portos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Portos getting side control.
Portos controlling the pace.
Portos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Portos eventually gives up the hold.
Portos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Portos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omar Diaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Portos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diaz was covering up waiting for the punch and Portos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Portos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Portos landing with the ground and pound.
Portos landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portos stands and steps away. Diaz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Portos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Portos in particular looking to stall.
Portos stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Diaz to get to his feet.
Portos misses with a double jab.
Portos scores a takedown into full mount!
Portos stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Portos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Portos controlling the action here.
Portos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Portos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Portos controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portos is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Portos to get the leverage.
Portos not doing much here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Fred Portos just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Diaz closes the distance but Portos moves to the side
and Portos counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Portos to acknowledge the strikes.
Portos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diaz is trying to defend but Portos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Portos stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portos scores with a takedown into Diaz's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Portos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Diaz, up you get!
Portos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diaz sprawls well initially but Portos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Portos is taking a breather. Diaz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Portos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Portos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Omar Diaz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Portos feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Portos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diaz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Portos content to stall in guard here.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Diaz, up you get!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Portos.
Portos is staying tight to Diaz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Portos tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portos advances to mount.
Portos controlling his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Fred Portos just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Portos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Portos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Portos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.
Fred Portos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fred Portos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Portos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Portos controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Portos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Portos 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 30:25
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:24
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Portos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Math R (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Math R!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giorgio!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giorgio takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Giorgio has been cut.
A punch combination from R misses.
R lands an overhand right.
Some wild striking there from R.
A slow jab from R misses its intended target.
Giorgio fails to land with a series of punches.
Giorgio misses with a few strikes there.
R throws a series of punches but Giorgio moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Giorgio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Giorgio moves into the clinch.
R blocks a body shot from Giorgio.
Giorgio controlling the action here for a moment.
Giorgio misses with a short punch on the inside.
R blocks a body shot from Giorgio.
Giorgio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giorgio stalling in the clinch.
Giorgio jumps guard but R stands there with Giorgio around his waist. Giorgio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Giorgio tries to break free but R pushes him back against the cage.
Giorgio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from R misses.
Giorgio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Giorgio just misses with a punch to the body.
R throws a hook but Giorgio blocks it.
Giorgio tries to clinch there but R circles away.
R misses with a jab, cross combination.
R tries to bum rush Giorgio with a series of wild strikes but Giorgio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
R throws a right and a left that both miss.
R throws a combination that misses
and Giorgio counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
R is looking to break free of the clinch but Giorgio has double underhooks.
Giorgio swings wildly with an uppercut but R uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giorgio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Giorgio scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two 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.
Giorgio just leaning against R, taking a breather.
R is trying to break the clinch but Giorgio has him pressed against the cage.
Giorgio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite R's efforts to push away.
Giorgio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Giorgio jumps into guard, dragging R to the mat.
R would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
R wants to stand and escape but instead Giorgio has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giorgio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. R is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
R is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Giorgio is controlling him.
R manages to escape and get back to his feet.
R misses with a double jab
and Giorgio counters with a nice uppercut.
R stalks Giorgio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Giorgio's face. Giorgio staggers backwards, shaken.
R throws a right and a left that Giorgio avoids nicely.
Giorgio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
R throws a right and a left that Giorgio avoids nicely.
Giorgio misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
R throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Giorgio.
R fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice combo by Giorgio! Oh, that's hurt him - R falls to the canvas and Giorgio follows him into side control.
R is rocked!
R knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Giorgio on the ground.
R is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
R tries to escape but Giorgio is in control.
Oh R is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sloppy strikes there by Giorgio.
R seems to have got his legs back now.
Giorgio trying to control the action but R is working from the bottom.
Giorgio tries for a kimura but R is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giorgio is looking to take a break and control but R is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giorgio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
R throws a right hand that Giorgio ducks under and follows up with a left that Giorgio also avoids with ease.
R misses with a shot to the body
and Giorgio counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for R.
R keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Math R is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Giorgio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Giorgio lands with a nice combination. R backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
R lands with a cross.
R throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Giorgio counters with a right hand to the body.
Giorgio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Giorgio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from R.
R lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Giorgio at a distance.
Giorgio thows a body shot but no joy.
Giorgio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with R, pushing him back against the cage.
Giorgio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Giorgio is breathing heavily.
R lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giorgio throws a series of punches but R moves out of range.
R misses with a double jab
and Giorgio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Giorgio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from R.
R throws a nice looking combination but Giorgio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from R.
R throws a series of punches but Giorgio avoids them all with ease.
R falls off balance throwing a combination
and Giorgio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps R thinking.
R misses with a combination
and Giorgio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
R steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Giorgio.
A lazy left from Giorgio finds it's target.
R scores with a nice right hand.
R throws a combination that misses
and Giorgio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from R misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giorgio takes a swing at R's ribcage but misses.
Giorgio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
R swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Giorgio.
R misses with the combination.
Giorgio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
R misses with a double jab.
R walks into a left hand.
R misses with a few strikes there.
Giorgio connects with a single shot there.
Giorgio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from R misses the target.
Giorgio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
R rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Giorgio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Giorgio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Giorgio thows a body shot but no joy.
R just misses with a punch to the body.
R lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
R thuds his right hand into Giorgio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
R misses with a few strikes there.
R throws a left and a right that both miss
and Giorgio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Giorgio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Giorgio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
R cracks Giorgio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
R is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
R misses with a double jab
and Giorgio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
R throws a jab when Giorgio was well out of range.
Giorgio looks to score with a jab to the body but R is just out of range.
R ducks right into an uppercut from Giorgio.
Giorgio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down R rather than just go for the knockout.
The fighters circling - R throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
R misses with a jab, cross combination.
R misses with a jab, cross combination.
Giorgio tries to clinch there but R circles away.
A jab from R misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
R moves out of range as Giorgio strikes.
R takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
R throws a jab but it's blocked by Giorgio.
Giorgio misses with a body shot.
R cracks Giorgio with a right hand to the side of the head.
R throws a left and a right that both miss
and Giorgio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Math R seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giorgio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
R thuds his right hand into Giorgio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Giorgio dodges the punch combination from R.
Giorgio throws a shot to the body.
R lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
R scores with a one two! Giorgio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Giorgio throws a hook but R avoids it easily.
R slips under a jab from Giorgio.
R misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
R misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Giorgio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Giorgio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
R scores with a three punch combo!
R swinging wilding here.
R uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Giorgio has time to react.
R misses with a double jab.
Good exchange - Giorgio coming out on top.
R looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
R lands with an overhand left.
R misses with a combination
and Giorgio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for R.
Giorgio misses the shot to the body.
R scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Giorgio throws a right hand that R ducks under and follows up with a left that R also avoids with ease.
Giorgio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Giorgio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Giorgio looks to score with a jab to the body but R is just out of range.
R paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
R misses with a combination
and Giorgio counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giorgio walks into a stiff left hand from R.
Giorgio misses with a jab, cross combination.
R fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Giorgio manages to avoid it.
R throws a right hand that Giorgio ducks under and follows up with a left that Giorgio also avoids with ease.
R throws a right hand that Giorgio ducks under and follows up with a left that Giorgio also avoids with ease.
R misses with a double jab
and Giorgio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Giorgio.
R wants to break the clinch but can't.
Giorgio prevents R from breaking the clinch.
R can't break the clinch.
Giorgio is stalling here.
Giorgio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Giorgio.
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.
Giorgio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Giorgio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Giorgio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent R stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Giorgio lands a lovely overhand right.
Some wild striking there from R.
Giorgio moves away from the strike by R.
A jab from R finds it's way through Giorgio's defenses.
Good standup being displayed there by R as he connects with a hook.
Giorgio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giorgio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Giorgio tries to bum rush R with a series of wild strikes but R uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
R throws a combination that misses
and Giorgio counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts R, as that shot connected.
R swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Giorgio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
R works over Giorgio's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
R lands a lovely overhand right.
R lands a nice shot to the body.
R stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
R lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
R lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Giorgio circles away quickly and effectively.
R slips a straight right by Giorgio.
Giorgio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Giorgio misses with a looping left.
Danga de danga de dang - R scores with a four punch combination!
Giorgio avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for R, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
R lands a body shot.
R throws a series of punches but Giorgio avoids them all with ease.
Giorgio thows a left - swing and a miss!
R's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and R duly obliges.
R will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
R swats away the attempt to clinch by Giorgio.
Giorgio throws a right and a left that R avoids nicely.
R moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from R.
Giorgio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
R lands a two punch combo.
R looks to land a combination but Giorgio avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from R.
R gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Giorgio.
A shot to de liver by R. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
R lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Giorgio at a distance.
R cracks Giorgio with an open hand slap.
Math R has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
R throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
R throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Math R showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Giorgio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgio!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Hoost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pau Nadal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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18
225 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Hoost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pau Nadal!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nadal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nadal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoost pinned against the cage. Hoost gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nadal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoost is fending him off so far but Nadal persists. Nope, Hoost circles away and we're back to standing.
Nadal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoost avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson Hoost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pau Nadal.
Nadal gets caught flat footed, as Hoost shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hoost has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hoost trying to control the position from guard on top but Nadal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoost sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hoost throws and elbow that misses. Nadal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hoost's guard. Nice move by Nadal!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost is looking for a triangle but Nadal pushes his legs off easily.
Hoost is controlling Nadal's posture.
Nadal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nadal is stalling in the full guard.
Hoost striking off his back but it's not causing Nadal any problems.
Hoost has his foot on Nadal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nadal works his way back into a safe position though.
Nadal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Hoost is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nadal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nadal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hoost is trying to keep Nadal in close.
Nadal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nadal wants to control from the top but Hoost keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoost wants to stand and escape but Nadal is having none of it.
Hoost wants to sweep here but Nadal controlling him for the moment.
Hoost not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoost misses with a hook.
Nadal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoost counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hoost.
Hoost is breathing heavily.
Hoost decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nadal, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoost misses with a takedown attempt
and Nadal counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hoost won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nadal in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nadal moves into full mount!
Nadal controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoost is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anderson Hoost will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nadal shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoost sprawls well. He's pushed Nadal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nadal swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoost.
Hoost has closed the distance and engaged Nadal in a clinch.
Hoost gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nadal.
Nadal lands a takedown into guard.
Nadal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hoost is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nadal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nadal prevents Hoost from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadal wants to control from the top but Hoost keeps moving.
Nadal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoost trying to control the position here.
Hoost is trying to control the position but Nadal postures up.
Nadal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hoost wants to stand but Nadal is controlling the position.
Pau Nadal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nadal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two 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.
Nadal being controlled here momentarily.
Nadal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hoost is trying to keep Nadal in close.
Nadal trying to control but Hoost is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoost trying to control the position.
Hoost is really struggling to control Nadal but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nadal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Despite being in the dominant position, Pau Nadal just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nadal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoost counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nadal!
Anderson Hoost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pau Nadal.
Hoost controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadal is trying to stand.
Nadal regains half guard.
Nadal connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Nadal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nadal manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pau Nadal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hoost tries for a takedown but Nadal circles away easily
and Nadal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nadal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hoost not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoost bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nadal's guard.
Nadal is looking to sinch up a triangle. Hoost throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Nadal's body to avoid the submission. Nadal has instead reached around Hoost's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Nadal arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pau Nadal!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sambo John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Mogon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sambo John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hulk Mogon!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from John.
John has closed the distance and engaged Mogon in a clinch.
Mogon tries a body shot but John blocks it.
John blocks a body shot from Mogon.
Mogon prevents John from breaking the clinch.
Mogon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
John is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mogon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
John is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mogon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip John to the mat. John regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
John throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
John had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mogon defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mogon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogon flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mogon working to try and regain half guard.
John wants to take Mogon's back here but Mogon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
John is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
John closes the distance and clinches up with Mogon, looking for a takedown. John pushes Mogon against the cage but Mogon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mogon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mogon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. John is trying to keep an underhook but Mogon manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mogon trying to control from half guard but John is working away.
Mogon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mogon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with John. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mogon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John is in trouble now - Mogon has advanced to mount!
Mogon working the ground and pound effectively.
John is trying to escape the mount.
Mogon with good strikes from the mount here!
John is looking to improve his position but Mogon isn't that keen on the idea.
John is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mogon with shots to the head and body - John looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mogon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mogon prevents John from getting the reversal.
Mogon avoids the attempt from John to control.
John is breathing heavily.
Mogon unloads with some vicious shots from mount and John wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Mogon celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hulk Mogon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cleveland Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cleveland Robson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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, Cleveland Robson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Robson throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Robson misses its intended target.
Robson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson motions for Robson to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Robson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Robson lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Joey Johnson has been cut.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Cleveland Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Johnson.
Robson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Robson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Robson lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Nice elbow from Robson.
The referee calls for Robson to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Robson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Robson scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Robson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Robson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robson thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Robson connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
That has opened up Joey Johnson's cut even more.
Robson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robson is taking a breather. Johnson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Robson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Robson sits in half guard.
Robson controlling the pace.
Robson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Robson wants to clinch
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cleveland Robson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robson moves into the clinch.
Robson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Robson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
The cut above Joey Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Robson.
Robson scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Joey Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joey Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cleveland Robson!
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