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APFC 2: All or Nothing PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Allistair Overeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Yvel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gilbert Yvel is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Allistair Overeen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gilbert Yvel!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Overeen pushes Yvel up against the ropes in a clinch.
Overeen lands an elbow inside.
Yvel ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yvel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Overeen slips nicely into half guard.
Yvel trying to control but Overeen postures up.
Overeen is trying to control the action in half guard but Yvel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Overeen decides to return to a standing position.
Overeen scores a takedown into full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yvel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Overeen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Yvel looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeen landing shots from mount.
Overeen is working for a guillotine from mount but Yvel frees his head quite easily.
Overeen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Overeen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Overeen stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
A combination from Overeen does no damage.
Overeen shoots in but no luck this time.
Yvel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Yvel is keen to just control but Overeen is a slippery customer.
Overeen trying to hold on to Yvel's head to control him but Yvel postures up.
Yvel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Overeen gets back to full guard.
Yvel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Overeen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yvel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Overeen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yvel preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Overeen tries to clinch up.
Yvel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Overeen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Yvel crashes against the mat.
Yvel in side control lands a decent elbow.
Yvel postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Yvel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Overeen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yvel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeen is trying to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Yvel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Yvel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Overeen is trying desperately to improve position.
Yvel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Overeen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Overeen and Yvel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Overeen can't do much from the bottom here.
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 Allistair Overeen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Overeen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yvel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Overeen is looking to stand up but Yvel isn't so interested in that idea.
Overeen controls Yvel momentarily but Yvel frees himself.
Yvel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Overeen is keeping the position for now.
Overeen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Yvel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Overeen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeen tries to control but Yvel wriggling away.
Overeen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Yvel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Overeen is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yvel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Overeen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yvel is looking to take a break and control but Overeen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yvel working away.
Yvel just content to control the position.
Yvel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Overeen keeps working.
Yvel has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Yvel gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yvel is trying to force a seperation but Overeen has the dominant position.
Overeen wants a takedown.
Yvel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Overeen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yvel shoots and misses
and Overeen counters with a single leg into guard. Yvel didn't expect that.
Overeen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yvel is proving hard to escape from.
Yvel is looking to stand up but Overeen isn't so interested in that idea.
Overeen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeen trying to control the position from guard on top but Yvel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Overeen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yvel keeping moving, preventing Overeen from controlling successfully.
Yvel is looking to stand up but Overeen isn't so interested in that idea.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Allistair Overeen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Overeen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yvel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yvel.
Yvel wants to stand and escape but instead Overeen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Overeen postures up in Yvel's guard and throws a big left but Yvel blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Overeen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Overeen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Overeen is working for a submission of some sort.
Overeen is looking to take a break and control but Yvel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yvel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Overeen wanted to stand there but Yvel had control of the position.
Overeen trying to control but Yvel is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yvel keeping full guard, as Overeen tries to pass.
Yvel has his foot on Overeen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Overeen works his way back into a safe position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Overeen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Overeen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yvel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yvel 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.
Overeen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Overeen wriggles free and stands up.
Yvel with a poor takedown
and Overeen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Overeen.
Overeen wants to pass the guard but Yvel is keeping the position.
Yvel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Overeen is one step ahead there.
Overeen wants to control from the top but Yvel keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yvel trying to control the position.
Overeen trying to control but Yvel is working from the bottom.
Overeen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Allistair Overeen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Overeen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Allistair Overeen!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Allistair Overeen!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Allistair Overeen!
Allistair Overeen wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Curran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the ring accompanied by Era. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Curran!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Davis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Curran is looking to reverse the position.
Curran tries to escape but Davis is in control.
Davis tries for a kimura but Curran is defending well.
Curran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Curran is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Davis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Davis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Davis showed some decent athleticism there.
Davis tries to stand and escape but Curran is controlling the position.
Davis prevents Curran from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curran is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Davis is working for a kimura but Curran is defending it quite comfortably.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Curran is not content to let Davis control the position.
Curran is trying to stand.
Curran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Curran doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Davis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Curran.
Curran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davis manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Curran from controlling successfully.
Curran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis wriggles free and stands up.
Davis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Curran counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Davis!
Curran takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Davis is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curran wants to control the pace but Davis is squirming around nicely.
Davis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davis wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Davis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Davis tries to lock up and control but Curran gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Davis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Davis is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
A nice elbow there by Curran.
Davis tries to hold on but Curran postures up.
Curran controlling from mount.
Davis is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Curran trying to control but Davis is having none of it.
Davis is in a horrible position here. Curran smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Curran controlling the pace for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to stand.
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Davis wants to get back to his feet.
Davis is looking to get to half guard.
Curran controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Curran has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Davis tries to lock up and control but Curran gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Curran controlling the position easily from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to try and get back to his feet.
Davis is looking to get to half guard.
Curran controlling his opponent.
Davis is looking to improve his position but Curran isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bruce Davis.
I think Davis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Bruce Davis!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Bruce Davis!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Bruce Davis!
Bruce Davis wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Kris Savage enters the ring!
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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, Paul Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kris Savage!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Savage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daley pulls his head out easily.
Savage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daley.
Daley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Savage with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Savage manages to get to full guard.
Savage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Savage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savage wants to stand and escape but Daley is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Savage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Daley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Daley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savage on the ground.
Daley is defending against the submission attempts here by Savage.
Daley is defending against the submission attempts here by Savage.
Savage looks gassed!
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.
Daley tries to get to full guard but Savage has control of the leg.
Savage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daley is just riding it out for now. Savage eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage prevents Daley from standing back up.
Savage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Daley wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daley keeping hold of Savage's head, controlling as best he can.
Savage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Savage tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Savage dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Savage gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Savage is trying to keep Daley in close.
Daley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daley has managed to get both his arms back between Savage's legs - danger averted.
Daley passes Savage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Daley is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savage is trying to get back to full guard.
Savage pushes Daley off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savage.
Daley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savage explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Daley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Daley working the ground and pound but Savage is defending the strikes.
Savage throws Daley to one side and escapes!
Savage fails with the takedown
and Daley counters with a single leg into guard. Savage didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daley is posturing up here but Savage has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Daley tries to roll out but it's too tight and Daley has to tap! Slick submission there by Savage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kris Savage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanderlei Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wanderlei Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robbie Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Lawler as he checks the leg kick.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Lawler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lawler.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Lawler pushes his legs off easily.
Lawler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lawler 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lawler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lawler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva working for a triangle but Lawler defends it easily.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Lawler stands up and waves to Silva to follow him.
Lawler darts in and clinches Silva up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler stalling.
Silva wants to break free but Lawler has control.
Silva jumps guard but Lawler stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lawler pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Lawler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Silva stalks Lawler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lawler's face. Lawler staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick by Silva misses
and Lawler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
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!
Lawler is trying to move to mount but Silva reverses beautifully and ends up in Lawler's guard.
Silva wanted to stand there but Lawler had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Lawler wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Lawler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lawler wants to control the position but Silva says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lawler is trying to control but Silva passes into side control!
Lawler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lawler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lawler wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva prevents Lawler from improving his position.
Silva trying to control the action but Lawler is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Lawler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lawler is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wanderlei Silva!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Hardy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricky Hanson's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy throws a push kick but Hanson slaps the foot to one side.
Hardy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hanson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hardy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hardy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hanson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hardy is not content to let Hanson control the position.
Hardy prevents Hanson from improving position.
Hardy pushes Hanson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hanson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Hardy is looking for a sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hanson has a takedown stuffed.
Hanson shoots in but no luck this time.
Dan Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Hanson.
Hardy misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanson.
Hardy leaves Hanson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Hanson moves out of range.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
Hanson looks gassed!
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.
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
Hardy throws a one two combo.
It looks like Ricky Hanson has been cut.
Hardy lands with a big right hook that stumbles Hanson - he's out on his feet here! Hardy follows up with another monster hook that separates Hanson from consciousness! Hanson falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Hardy stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Hardy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Patrick Cote!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cote walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz lands a head shot.
Cote slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cote momentarily.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Cote looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cote looks gassed!
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cote defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cote trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cote has eaten all the pies!
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cote defends well.
Cote wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Cote must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cote doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cote manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Cote wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cote avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote throws a big right hand that misses.
Cote got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cote has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cote is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Diaz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cote is looking to defend but Diaz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cote! Diaz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cote taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nick Diaz!
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