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HBCC 125: Harris vs. Makungu PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Blessed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Dunham III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blessed comes to the cage accompanied by Alive - P.O.D. 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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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Blessed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Winston Dunham III!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunham III fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blessed, pushing him back against the cage.
Dunham III scores with a shot to the side of Blessed's head.
It looks like Brian Blessed has been cut.
Dunham III swings wildly with an uppercut but Blessed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunham III breaks from the clinch.
Blessed misses with a lunging right hand
and Dunham III counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - Dunham III throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dunham III lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blessed's sensitive parts.
Dunham III uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blessed.
Dunham III jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dunham III looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blessed throws an off balance right hand
and Dunham III counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dunham III looks to land a combination but Blessed avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham III misses the jab.
Dunham III steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blessed.
Brian Blessed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Dunham III does no damage.
Dunham III misses with a wild combination.
Blessed dips to his left and cracks Dunham III with an uppercut!
Dunham III moves out of range of the strikes.
Blessed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dunham III wants to clinch.
Dunham III uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blessed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blessed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunham III.
A swing and a miss from Blessed.
Dunham III wants to clinch.
Blessed cracks Dunham III with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blessed misses with an uppercut. Dunham III saw that one coming.
Blessed throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blessed misses with a right hand
and Dunham III counters with a slapping leg kick.
Blessed misses with a hook
and Dunham III counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dunham III is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blessed throws an overhand right that lands on Dunham III's shoulder, as Dunham III tries to avoid the shot.
Blessed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dunham III connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blessed throws a lazy uppercut
and Dunham III counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dunham III thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dunham III slips a straight right by Blessed.
Dunham III pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blessed closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dunham III feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blessed's calf.
Dunham III pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dunham III moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dunham III misses with an uppercut.
Dunham III staying out of range there.
Dunham III gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Dunham III.
Blessed throws a looping overhand right but Dunham III ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blessed loads up on a big right hand but Dunham III slips the punch.
Dunham III ducks right into an uppercut from Blessed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Winston Dunham III will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brian Blessed's cut.
That's time! Blessed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blessed misses with a looping left.
Dunham III throws a leg kick but Blessed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blessed swings widly with a right hand
letting Dunham III counter with a right hand.
Blessed ducks under a wild hook from Dunham III.
Winston Dunham III seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blessed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blessed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Dunham III.
Blessed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dunham III circles away quickly and effectively.
Blessed misses with an uppercut. Dunham III saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Blessed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Blessed. That snapped Dunham III's head back.
Blessed throws a lazy right hand but Dunham III sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blessed thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Blessed misses.
Blessed ducks under a wild hook from Dunham III.
Dunham III missing with a left hand there. Blessed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dunham III ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blessed misses with a hook. Dunham III ducked under it nicely.
Blessed looks to land a right hand but Dunham III moved out of range.
Blessed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham III moves out of range as Blessed strikes.
Blessed moves out of range of the strikes.
Blessed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunham III.
Dunham III dodges the punch combination from Blessed.
Blessed throws a lazy right hand but Dunham III sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blessed throws the left hand but Dunham III avoids the punch easily.
Blessed misses with a left hand
and Dunham III counters with a solid body kick.
Blessed throws a poor cross that misses
and Dunham III counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blessed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dunham III counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dunham III.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham III throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blesseds head.
Dunham III misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blessed.
Blessed being controlled against the cage.
Dunham III tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blessed's elbow.
Dunham III lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dunham III misses with a punch to the body.
Dunham III lands with a light punch inside.
Dunham III misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blessed avoiding damage as Dunham III throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham III breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blessed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dunham III counters with an inside leg kick.
Dunham III misses with a looping left.
Dunham III keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blessed.
Blessed bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dunham III's head backwards.
Blessed misses with an uppercut. Dunham III saw that one coming.
Blessed misses with a right hand
and Dunham III counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunham III slips a jab from Blessed.
Blessed misses with a left hand
and Dunham III counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blessed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Dunham III showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Blessed's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Blessed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dunham III displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blessed throws out the jab.
Blessed misses with a hook.
Dunham III gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blessed is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dunham III is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Blessed's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dunham III scores with a shot to the side of Blessed's head.
Blessed is stalling here.
Dunham III's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blessed throws a lazy right hand but Dunham III sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blessed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Dunham III.
Blessed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dunham III.
Blessed throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunham III.
Dunham III throws a poor cross that misses
and Blessed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dunham III pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blessed defending well as Dunham III loads up on a big left hand.
Dunham III connects with a looping right hand.
Dunham III throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blessed blocks a leg kick.
Blessed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blessed swings widly with a right hand
and Dunham III cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dunham III slips under a jab.
Blessed misses with a lunging right hand
and Dunham III counters with an outside leg kick.
Dunham III connects with an inside leg kick.
Blessed is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Blessed lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunham III throws a series of punches but Blessed moves out of range.
A slow jab from Blessed misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blessed misses with a combination
and Dunham III counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blessed thinking.
Dunham III cracks the inside of Blessed's front leg.
Blessed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dunham III with a jab.
Brian Blessed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blessed throws a poor cross that misses
and Dunham III counters with a left to the body.
Blessed missing with a left hand there. Dunham III was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Dunham III misses.
Blessed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dunham III.
Blessed misses with a hook
letting Dunham III counter with a right hand.
Winston Dunham III is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blessed is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blessed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunham III slips a straight right by Blessed.
Dunham III dodges the punch combination from Blessed.
Blessed throws a jab when Dunham III was well out of range.
Blessed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dunham III.
Dunham III works over Blessed's head and body with a nice combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blessed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunham III.
Blessed throws a right hand that misses
and Dunham III counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Dunham III comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dunham III 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Dunham III!
Winston Dunham III took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hell's Balls Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Snorodecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alika Mumea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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154 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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155 lbs
15 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Snorodecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alika Mumea!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mumea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mumea shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Snorodecki has hold of Mumea's hands but Mumea slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mumea is looking to take a break and control but Snorodecki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mumea missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Snorodecki pushes Mumea off looking to stand but Mumea dives back in and keeps control.
Mumea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mumea takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mumea thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Snorodecki's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumea prevents Snorodecki from standing back up.
Mumea trying to work for an americana but Snorodecki has managed to regain full guard.
Mumea looking to sit in guard and control but Snorodecki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mumea is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snorodecki defends well.
Mumea is looking for a triangle but Snorodecki pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snorodecki tries to stand but Mumea is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snorodecki wants to stand and escape but instead Mumea has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mumea trying to control but Snorodecki is working from the bottom.
Snorodecki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mumea.
Mumea is looking to work some ground and pound but Snorodecki has wrist control.
Mumea throwing strikes but missing.
Snorodecki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumea tries to free his leg and advance position but Snorodecki is retaining full guard.
Snorodecki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Snorodecki pushes Mumea off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Snorodecki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mumea if he has to take too many more of those.
Mumea fails with a takedown attempt.
Snorodecki thuds his shin into the meat of Mumea's side.
Snorodecki scores with a spinning back kick!
Mumea looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mumea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snorodecki wants to clinch up but Mumea keeps it at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Snorodecki.
Snorodecki connects with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Snorodecki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Snorodecki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Snorodecki moves in looking to clinch but Mumea pushes him off.
Mumea walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chris Snorodecki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snorodecki connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Snorodecki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid body kick from Snorodecki.
Snorodecki wants to clinch up but Mumea keeps it at a distance.
Snorodecki punishes Mumea's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Snorodecki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A thudding body kick lands there by Snorodecki!
Mumea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Snorodecki tries to clinch up.
Snorodecki lands a head kick. Mumea smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Snorodecki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Snorodecki wants to clinch.
Snorodecki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Snorodecki looks to land a right hand but Mumea moved out of range.
Mumea misses with a right hand
and Snorodecki counters with a nice body shot.
Mumea is breathing heavily.
Mumea is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Snorodecki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumea misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snorodecki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mumea thows a body shot but no joy.
Snorodecki misses with a body kick.
Snorodecki pushes Mumea away with a front kick.
Snorodecki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Snorodecki.
Snorodecki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mumea blocks the body kick.
Mumea lands a slapping body shot.
Snorodecki throws a leg kick which misses Mumea's front leg but catches the back leg as Mumea tries to avoid it.
Snorodecki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snorodecki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumea was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorodecki.
A slow jab from Mumea misses its intended target.
Snorodecki misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Snorodecki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snorodecki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snorodecki tries to land a front kick but Mumea steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mumea throws a leg kick but Snorodecki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snorodecki tries to clinch there but Mumea circles away.
Mumea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Snorodecki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Snorodecki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snorodecki sizes up Mumea with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Snorodecki moves into the clinch successfully.
Mumea can't find room to land a body shot as Snorodecki controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Snorodecki throws an elbow but misses.
Snorodecki tries to stall but Mumea uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorodecki missing with knees to the body.
Mumea has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Snorodecki.
Snorodecki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mumea jumps guard but Snorodecki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Snorodecki lands a knee to the head.
Snorodecki tries to land a knee to the head but Mumea blocks with his arms.
Snorodecki lands a knee to the head.
Snorodecki crunches a lovely knee into Mumea's ribcage.
Snorodecki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mumea.
Mumea has a couple of punches blocked by Snorodecki.
Snorodecki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Snorodecki trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snorodecki tries a knee to the head but Mumea blocks it.
Snorodecki missing with knees to the body.
Snorodecki missing with knees to the body.
Snorodecki tries a knee to the head but Mumea blocks it.
Mumea avoiding damage as Snorodecki throws knees to the body.
Mumea avoiding damage as Snorodecki throws knees to the body.
Mumea scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snorodecki stalling in the clinch but Mumea improves position.
Mumea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snorodecki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mumea.
Snorodecki trying to control the position but instead, Mumea has worked for underhooks and has pushed Snorodecki into the cage.
Snorodecki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mumea's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Snorodecki dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mumea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Mumea misses.
Mumea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mumea throws a lazy head kick
and Snorodecki counters with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Snorodecki.
Chris Snorodecki is winning the standup battle so far.
Snorodecki moves out of range of the body kick from Mumea.
Snorodecki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mumea takes a step back to recover.
Mumea ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Snorodecki misses with a combination
and Mumea counters with an outside leg kick.
Mumea lands with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Mumea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumea moves out of range of the body kick.
Mumea shoots in for a double leg but Snorodecki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mumea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mumea looks for a takedown but Snorodecki sprawls well.
Mumea swings away with a body shot that misses
and Snorodecki counters with a low kick, right behind Mumea 's knee.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Snorodecki. Mumea shrugs it off though.
Snorodecki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mumea if he has to take too many more of those.
Mumea blocks the body kick.
Snorodecki connects with a solid leg kick.
Snorodecki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Snorodecki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snorodecki connects with a leg kick. Mumea looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Snorodecki scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumea tries to move into range but Snorodecki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Snorodecki tries to clinch but Mumea is having none of it.
Snorodecki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chris Snorodecki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snorodecki lands a jab.
Mumea's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Snorodecki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snorodecki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mumea is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Snorodecki rather than just go for the knockout.
Snorodecki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snorodecki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mumea.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snorodecki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mumea wants to land a leg kick but Snorodecki is out of range.
Alika Mumea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorodecki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mumea takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snorodecki lands with a straight right. Mumea didn't see that one coming.
Snorodecki cracks Mumea with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mumea moves out of range of the body kick from Snorodecki.
Snorodecki closes the distance and pushes Mumea back into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Snorodecki obliges.
Snorodecki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mumea.
Mumea tries to throw a body punch but Snorodecki avoids it by throwing Mumea back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mumea.
Mumea working aggressively here.
Snorodecki scores with a knee to the head.
Mumea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mumea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mumea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mumea misses with a punch on the inside.
Snorodecki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Snorodecki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snorodecki, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Snorodecki!
Chris Snorodecki gave a mention to Hell's Balls Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pamela Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Arteta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Arteta has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pamela Anderson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pamela Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Arteta!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Arteta as he checks the leg kick.
Arteta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson is looking to slow Arteta down with leg kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Arteta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anderson throws a head kick but Arteta moves out of range.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arteta misses the jab.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. Arteta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some wild striking there from Arteta.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Arteta.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arteta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arteta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Arteta sees coming a mile off.
Arteta throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arteta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Arteta misses with a wild combination.
Arteta looks gassed!
Anderson looking to score a takedown here. Arteta is defending well but Anderson drives through and ends up in Arteta's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pamela Anderson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Arteta lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arteta looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Diego Arteta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arteta throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a good low kick that Arteta was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arteta lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
Arteta walks into a left hand.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Arteta misses with a body shot.
Arteta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arteta.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arteta checks it well.
Arteta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Anderson throws a low kick but Arteta moves out of range easily.
Arteta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Anderson lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arteta.
A leg kick checked by Arteta.
Anderson throws a front kick that sends Arteta stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arteta's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Arteta down.
Arteta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arteta takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arteta misses with a looping right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arteta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
Arteta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arteta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Arteta moves out of range easily.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pamela Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Anderson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Arteta on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Anderson scoring with punches from side control.
Anderson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Anderson wants to control but Arteta is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson landing a few strikes.
Arteta is looking for a sweep.
Arteta wants to get back to his feet but Anderson drags him back down.
Anderson controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anderson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Arteta sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Arteta prevents Anderson from improving position.
Anderson trying to control the position but Arteta is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pamela Anderson just wasn't active enough.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Arteta checks the leg kick.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson scores with a push kick.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arteta.
Diego Arteta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arteta. That did some damage!
Arteta is breathing heavily.
Arteta sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Anderson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arteta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anderson connects with a looping right hand.
Arteta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson lands with a kick to the temple. Arteta shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pamela Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Arteta misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pamela Anderson dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Arteta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anderson swings for the body but Arteta moves out of range.
Arteta ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arteta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Arteta misses the shot to the body.
Anderson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anderson - that will leave a mark!
Anderson is looking to slow Arteta down with leg kicks.
Arteta stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arteta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arteta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Arteta takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Arteta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anderson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Arteta.
Arteta steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Anderson. That one must have hurt.
Arteta has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anderson.
Anderson is looking to slow Arteta down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson thumps Arteta with a low kick.
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
Anderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Arteta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arteta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pamela Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Anderson.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Anderson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Arteta down.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
Anderson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Arteta.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arteta. That did some damage!
Arteta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
Arteta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anderson scores with a push kick.
Arteta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arteta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arteta has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Arteta misses the target.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Anderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anderson.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arteta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Arteta!
Anderson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Arteta if he has to take too many more of those.
Anderson lands a leg kick that knocks Arteta off balance momentarily.
Arteta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arteta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arteta's sensitive parts.
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arteta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arteta throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson thuds his shin into the meat of Arteta's side.
Arteta takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arteta can do to turn this around?
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arteta.
Anderson punishes Arteta's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson avoids the body shot from Arteta.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Diego Arteta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arteta leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pamela Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pamela Anderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Rodalgo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houston kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Colour it in. Rodalgo has chosen Ace of Spades - By Motorhead as his entrance music. Michel Rodalgo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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156 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jordan Houston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michel Rodalgo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Houston moves into the clinch.
Houston tries a body shot but Rodalgo blocks it.
Houston has clasped his hands together around Rodalgo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rodalgo wants to control but Houston postures up.
An elbow from Houston crashes against the mat.
Houston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodalgo keeps working.
Rodalgo struggling a bit here.
Houston has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rodalgo sneaks back into half guard.
Rodalgo gets back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houston tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodalgo is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodalgo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Houston defends it easily.
Houstonis looking to pass into half guard but Rodalgo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rodalgo is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodalgo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodalgo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Houston looking for a sweep. Not yet Houston, not yet.
Rodalgo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Houston's head.
Houston keeping moving, preventing Rodalgo from controlling successfully.
Rodalgo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodalgo wants to control from the top but Houston keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston keeping full guard, as Rodalgo tries to pass.
Rodalgo postures up in Houston's guard and throws a big left but Houston blocks it.
Rodalgo won't allow Houston to sweep him here.
Rodalgois looking to pass into half guard but Houston pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Houston is in guard.
Houston sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodalgo has his hands on Houston's head, controlling the position.
Houston preventing the sweep.
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!
Houston wants to control from the top but Rodalgo keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rodalgo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Houston staying out of range there.
Michel Rodalgo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodalgo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Houston dives in and scores a takedown into Rodalgo's guard.
Rodalgo working for a triangle but Houston defends it easily.
Rodalgo keeping full guard, as Houston tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houston won't allow Rodalgo to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo is looking for a triangle but Houston pushes his legs off easily.
Rodalgo keeping moving, preventing Houston from controlling successfully.
Rodalgo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Houston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodalgo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Houston has managed to get both his arms back between Rodalgo's legs - danger averted.
Houston wants to pass the guard but Rodalgo is keeping the position.
Rodalgo looking to control but Houston passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houston not doing much 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 Jordan Houston will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rodalgo tries to move into range but Houston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Houston misses the body punch
and Rodalgo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodalgo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Houston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Houston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Houston takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodalgo blocks a body shot from Houston.
Houston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodalgo misses with a punch to the body.
Houston lands a left hand.
Houston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rodalgo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodalgo swings wildly with an uppercut but Houston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodalgo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Rodalgo.
Rodalgo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Houston throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rodalgo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houston's elbow.
Rodalgo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Houston blocking some punches.
Rodalgo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Houston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodalgos head.
Houston is leaning against Rodalgo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rodalgo cracks Houston with a nice body shot.
Houston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rodalgo tries a body shot but Houston blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodalgo.
Rodalgo is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Rodalgo fails to land.
Houston tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodalgo avoids the damage to the body.
Rodalgo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Houston wants to stall.
Houston prevents a body shot from Rodalgo.
Rodalgo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Houston works on Rodalgo's body with a couple of short punches.
Rodalgo misses with a body punch.
Houston taking a breather.
Houston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodalgo is looking for a takedown.
Jordan Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Rodalgo.
Houston lands a right hand.
Houston lands a body punch in the clinch.
Houston is trying to maintain a safe position but Rodalgo gets an underhook and turns Houston into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Houston looking to slow down the pace here.
Rodalgo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Houston.
A short body shot lands from Houston as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rodalgo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rodalgo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Houston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Houston lands with a light punch inside.
Rodalgo blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Houston misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodalgo's elbow.
Rodalgo struggles to land a body shot inside as Houston controls his hands.
Houston can't find room to land a body shot as Rodalgo controls the action.
Houston can't find room to land a body shot as Rodalgo controls the action.
Rodalgo cracks Houston with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodalgo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Houston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Houston stalls.
Rodalgo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houston trying to control the position but instead, Rodalgo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Houston into the cage.
Rodalgo lands a nice shot to the body.
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 Jordan Houston will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from Rodalgo.
Houston clinches with his opponent.
Rodalgo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Houston pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice shot by Rodalgo.
Houston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Houston lands with a good body shot.
Houston misses with a hook.
Rodalgo loads up on a big right hand but Houston slips the punch.
Rodalgo misses with a body shot.
Rodalgo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rodalgo throws a lazy right hand but Houston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houston. Rodalgo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodalgo doesn't seem bothered though.
Rodalgo looks to score with a jab to the body but Houston is just out of range.
Rodalgo throws an overhand right that lands on Houston's shoulder, as Houston tries to avoid the shot.
Rodalgo misses with a right hand
and Houston counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodalgo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodalgo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Houston lands with an overhand left.
Rodalgo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Houston.
Rodalgo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Houston as he jumps to the side.
Rodalgo throws a lazy right hand but Houston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Houston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodalgo.
Rodalgo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Houston was covering up waiting for the punch and Rodalgo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michel Rodalgo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo looking to sit in guard and control but Houston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rodalgo keeping moving, preventing Houston from controlling successfully.
Houston wants to pass the guard but Rodalgo is keeping the position.
Houston trying to control but Rodalgo is working from the bottom.
Rodalgo pulls Houston in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodalgo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jordan Houston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jordan Houston just wasn't active enough.
Nice sprawl there from Houston as Rodalgo shoots in.
Jordan Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Rodalgo.
Houston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodalgo.
Some wild striking there from Houston.
Houston misses with an uppercut
and Rodalgo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodalgo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodalgo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab by Rodalgo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston closes the distance and clinches.
Houston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodalgo misses with the head strike.
Houston's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Houston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodalgo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodalgo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Houston blocking some punches.
Houston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodalgo's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodalgo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Houston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Houston, 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 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Houston!
Jordan Houston seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Fetisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Holnick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fetisov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kanye West - Amazing. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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210 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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217 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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ADCC Champion
Good low kicks
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Fetisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donnie Holnick!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holnick is defended easily by Fetisov.
Fetisov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fetisov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fetisov wants to clinch.
Holnick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fetisov.
Fetisov throws a shot from downtown. Holnick moves away and avoids it.
Fetisov thumps Holnick with a low kick.
Holnick looks to land a right hand but Fetisov moved out of range.
Fetisov tries to clinch but Holnick is having none of it.
Holnick swats away the attempt to clinch by Fetisov.
An inside leg kick lands from Fetisov.
Holnick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Fetisov misses.
Fetisov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holnick.
Holnick checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fetisov punishes Holnick's body with a nice straight punch.
Fetisov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holnick circles away quickly and effectively.
A bone on bone clash there as Fetisov blocks the leg kick.
Fetisov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fetisov catches Holnick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fetisov throws a solid leg kick but Holnick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fetisov.
A good leg kick by Fetisov.
Fetisov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holnick.
Holnick misses with a looping right.
Fetisov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holnick.
Holnick thuds his right hand into Fetisov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fetisov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holnick was well out of range. Poor timing from Fetisov.
Roman Fetisov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fetisov connects with a body shot that sends Holnick's belly button to the back.
Fetisov misses with a low kick.
Holnick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fetisov. Fetisov obviously looking to wear him down.
Fetisov misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holnick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Fetisov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fetisov.
A good leg kick by Holnick.
Fetisov stuns Holnick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holnick looks to throw a body kick
enabling Fetisov to counter with a crisp jab.
Holnick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fetisov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holnick scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holnick. Fetisov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holnick throws a head kick that misses.
Holnick closes the distance and clinches up with Fetisov, looking for a takedown. Holnick pushes Fetisov against the cage but Fetisov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roman Fetisov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Holnick.
Fetisov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Holnick.
Holnick throws a leg kick but Fetisov checks it.
Sloppy strikes from Fetisov. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holnick misses with a body kick.
Fetisov connects with a jab.
Holnick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fetisov.
Holnick looks gassed!
Fetisov lands with a kick to the temple. Holnick shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fetisov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holnick was well out of range. Poor timing from Fetisov.
Holnick misses with a hook.
Fetisov cracks Holnick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fetisov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holnick.
Holnick shoots in looking for a takedown. Fetisov tries to sprawl out of it but Holnick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fetisov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Holnick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fetisov misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Fetisov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holnick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fetisov.
Fetisov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holnick.
Fetisov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Holnick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fetisov.
Fetisov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holnick was well out of range. Poor timing from Fetisov.
Fetisov thumps Holnick with a low kick.
Holnick throws a head kick but Fetisov moves out of range.
Fetisov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fetisov wants to clinch.
Fetisov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fetisov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holnick. Holnick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Holnick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fetisov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holnick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Fetisov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fetisov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holnick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holnick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holnick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fetisov avoids the body shot from Holnick.
Fetisov wants to clinch up but Holnick keeps it at a distance.
Fetisov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fetisov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holnick motions for Fetisov to come forward. Holnick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holnick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roman Fetisov is winning the standup battle so far.
Fetisov scores with a punch to the head.
Fetisov clinches up with Holnick and pushes him back against the cage.
Fetisov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fetisov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holnick's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fetisov prevents the takedown attempt.
Fetisov misses with a punch to the body.
Fetisov misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holnick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fetisov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holnick is breathing heavily.
Fetisov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fetisov digs a right hand into Holnick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holnick's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fetisov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fetisov lands a body punch.
A short right from Fetisov.
Fetisov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fetisov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fetisov.
A right hook to the body lands for Fetisov.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fetisov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fetisov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Fetisov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fetisov.
Fetisov pushes Holnick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov gets through Holnick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fetisov tries to work over Holnick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fetisov misses with a body punch.
Fetisov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holnick can do to turn this around?
Fetisov scores with a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fetisov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Fetisov.
Fetisov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fetisov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holnick backwards.
Roman Fetisov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fetisov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Fetisov.
Fetisov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holnick backwards.
A short uppercut from Fetisov.
A body shot lands from Fetisov.
Fetisov misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holnick prevents a body shot from Fetisov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fetisov.
Nice body punch from Fetisov - that landed with a thud.
Fetisov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fetisov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holnick backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Fetisov.
Fetisov tries a body shot but Holnick blocks it.
Fetisov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holnick being controlled against the cage.
Fetisov tries a body shot but Holnick blocks it.
Fetisov lands a big right hand that sends Holnick to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Holnick!
Holnick is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fetisov is taking a breather. Holnick 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.
Holnick is still in real trouble! Can Fetisov finish him?
Holnick seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roman Fetisov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fetisov jabs at Holnick's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holnick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fetisov takes the fight into the clinch.
Fetisov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Fetisov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Fetisov. That's going to slow Holnick down.
Fetisov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holnick ducks right into an uppercut from Fetisov.
Holnick throws a low kick, looking for Fetisov's leg but Fetisov calmly moves out of range.
Fetisov forces Holnick back against the cage and clinches.
Fetisov stops a takedown attempt from Holnick.
Fetisov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holnick's efforts to push away.
Fetisov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holnick backwards.
Fetisov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holnick is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fetisov lands a shoulder strike.
Fetisov stalling the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Fetisov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A nice left hand lands by Fetisov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holnick letting Fetisov take a breather here.
Fetisov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holnick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fetisov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fetisov misses with the head strike.
Fetisov trying to control the position but instead, Holnick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fetisov into the cage.
Fetisov lands a shot to the body.
Fetisov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fetisov tries to work over Holnick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fetisov pushes Holnick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holnick is working for takedown but Fetisov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Roman Fetisov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Holnick.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fetisov.
Holnick tries a body shot but Fetisov blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Fetisov.
Donnie Holnick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roman Fetisov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holnick pushes off an throws an elbow but Fetisov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Holnick lands a right hand.
Holnick is trying to maintain a safe position but Fetisov gets an underhook and turns Holnick into the cage.
Holnick is working for takedown but Fetisov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fetisov tries to work over Holnick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fetisov.
Holnick working hard to break the clinch.
Fetisov misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holnick manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Holnick is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fetisov is defending well.
Fetisov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Fetisov.
Fetisov slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holnick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fetisov is defending well for now.
Holnick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fetisov is defending well for now.
Fetisov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holnick backwards.
Holnick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Holnick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fetisov is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fetisov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fetisov cracks Holnick with a nice body shot.
Holnick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Fetisov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fetisov 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Fetisov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tha Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie McStar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is lukenback texas. The key to victory for Tha Man has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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28
197 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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198 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tha Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robbie McStar!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man scores with a punch to the head.
Man lands a high kick!
It looks like Robbie McStar has been cut.
McStar misses with a looping left.
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McStar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Man's waist but Man gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McStar off to one side.
Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Man.
Robbie McStar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McStar swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McStar moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
Man lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Man keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McStar looks gassed!
McStar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from McStar.
McStar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Man lands a slapping body shot.
Good exchange - Man coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man misses with a head kick.
Man scores with a push kick.
Tha Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man drops McStar with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McStar looks back up at him and smiles so Man waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
McStar is rocked!
That has opened up Robbie McStar's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McStar is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Man Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! McStar is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tha Man!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Jersey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Lagus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lagus has chosen Llevas Polka as his entrance music. 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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195 lbs
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Jersey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruben Lagus!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagus lands with a nice body punch.
Lagus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lagus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jersey.
Jersey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jersey lands a jab to the nose.
Jersey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jersey throws a hook to the side of Lagus's head but Lagus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jersey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jersey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lagus defending well though.
Lagus is pressing down on Jersey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lagus has Jersey pulled in close to control his posture.
Jersey connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jersey wants to pass the guard but Lagus is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jersey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jersey throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jersey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lagus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jersey trying to control the position from guard on top but Lagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lagus pulls Jersey in close to his closed guard and prevents Jersey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lagus working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jersey trying to move into half guard but instead Lagus has managed to sweep!
Lagus postures up and lands a big shot to Jersey's brow.
Jersey is striking but Lagus is not phased and passes to half guard.
Lagus wants to control but Jersey is keeping him busy.
Jersey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lagus.
Lagus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jersey's head.
Lagus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jersey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagus working the head and body with strikes.
Jersey is looking to improve his position.
Jersey trying to control from the bottom.
Lagus is keen to just control but Jersey is a slippery customer.
Jersey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lagus is working away from the top position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jersey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagus avoids the body shot from Jersey.
Lagus scoring well with a low kick there.
Lagus throws a head kick that misses.
Jersey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lagus throws a leg kick but Jersey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jersey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lagus at a distance.
Jersey moves out of range as Lagus strikes.
Lagus tests Jersey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lagus is looking to chop away at Jersey's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jersey shoots in for a takedown but Lagus shows good takedown defense.
Nice uppercut there from Jersey.
Jersey ducks under a wild hook from Lagus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruben Lagus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jersey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jersey blocks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Lagus.
Lagus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jersey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jersey there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Jersey.
Lagus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jersey.
A telegraphed right hand from Lagus misses the target.
Jersey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lagus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jersey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lagus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lagus throws a sloppy head kick and Jersey moves out of range easily.
Lagus defending well as Jersey loads up on a big left hand.
Jersey sizes up Lagus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jersey is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lagus's half guard.
Jersey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lagus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jersey trying to control from half guard but Lagus is working away.
Jersey misses with a head shot. Lagus uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lagus keeping moving, preventing Jersey from controlling successfully.
Jersey has gone for a leg lock! Lagus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jersey's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagus stopping the sweep attempt from Jersey.
Lagus postures up.
Dan Jersey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lagus stopping the sweep attempt from Jersey.
Jersey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lagus is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jersey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lagus preventing the sweep.
Lagus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lagus pushing down on Jersey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jersey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lagus.
Lagus trying to advance position but Jersey counters by regaining guard.
Jersey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lagus controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lagus stays in close to Jersey's body and controls the position.
Jersey uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jersey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lagus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jersey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lagus looks for a takedown but Jersey sprawls well.
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 Dan Jersey will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lagus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jersey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lagus is out of range and Jersey settles back down.
Lagus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lagus avoids the body shot from Jersey.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lagus.
Jersey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jersey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jersey moves out of range of the body kick.
Jersey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jersey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jersey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jersey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lagus doesn't seem bothered though.
Lagus lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lagus throws a body punch but Jersey moves out of range.
Lagus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jersey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jersey with a jab.
Lagus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jersey throws a hook but Lagus avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Lagus.
Lagus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lagus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lagus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jersey looks to land a combination but Lagus avoids it well.
Good work by Jersey as he checks the leg kick.
Jersey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lagus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jersey's half guard.
Lagus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jersey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lagus throws a sloppy strike and Jersey has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Lagus is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Jersey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Jersey!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahdi Makungu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makungu has chosen Nelly - Heart of a Champion as his entrance music. 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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141 lbs
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156 lbs
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Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cliff Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mahdi Makungu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Makungu misses with the combination.
Makungu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Harris.
Makungu throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
Makungu throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris moves forwards but Makungu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Makungu misses with a body shot.
Harris throws a leg kick that misses.
Harris lands a head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Makungu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris stuffs the takedown.
Cliff Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makungu misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Makungu does no damage.
Makungu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harris.
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makungu.
Makungu swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Makungu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Makungu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Harris.
Makungu throws a right and a left that Harris avoids nicely.
Makungu misses with a straight left.
Harris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makungu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harris counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makungu throws a poor cross that misses
and Harris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Harris lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Mahdi Makungu has been cut.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makungu.
Makungu throws a right hand that misses
and Harris counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Harris. No joy for Makungu on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makungu.
Makungu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Harris counters with a good, hard body kick but Makungu shrugs it off.
Makungu looks gassed!
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Makungu throws a big shot that misses.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makungu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Harris wants to control but Makungu postures up.
Makungu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Makungu is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Makungu is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makungu thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Makungu in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makungu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makungu unloads with some shots from mount but Harris bucks and avoids them well.
Makungu prevents Harris from getting the reversal.
Harris wants to control but Makungu is having none of it.
Harris is squirming around, avoiding Makungu's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makungu landing punches.
Makungu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makungu throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahdi Makungu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mahdi Makungu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Harris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Harris throws a front kick aimed at Makungu's knee but Makungu avoids it well.
Makungu checks the leg kick.
Makungu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Makungu dips to his left and cracks Harris with an uppercut!
Harris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harris is rocked!
Makungu swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Harris thows a leg kick but Makungu checks it
and Makungu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Harris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris lands a nice looking body kick.
Harris seems to have got his legs back now.
Makungu throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makungu closes the distance and pushes Harris back into the cage.
Harris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makungu avoids it.
Makungu drags the fight down to the ground.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makungu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harris's guard.
Harris lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makungu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makungu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harris is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Makungu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Makungu is stalling here. Harris is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Makungu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Harris has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Harris lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Makungu down.
Harris blocks the strikes from Makungu.
Harris cracks Makungu with a big elbow.
Harris wants to control but Makungu is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makungu regains half guard.
Harris is thwarting Makungu's attempts to control the position.
Makungu won't allow Harris to pass to mount.
Makungu tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.
Makungu strikes from the bottom but Harris passes into mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makungu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Harris is landing with some decent strikes but Makungu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Harris with a couple of short strikes.
Makungu is looking to improve his position but Harris isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makungu is squirming around, avoiding Harris's attempts to control the action.
Harris with a couple of short strikes.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makungu is bucking up trying to escape but Harris cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Makungu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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 Cliff Harris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mahdi Makungu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Makungu throws a lazy uppercut
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makungu just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makungu is defended easily by Harris.
Makungu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harris can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makungu. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makungu misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Harris misses.
Makungu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Makungu shoots in but Harris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Harris moves out of range as Makungu strikes.
Makungu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harris scoring well with a low kick there.
Makungu motions for Harris to come forward. Makungu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makungu looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makungu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makungu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makungu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Makungu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makungu prevents Harris from improving his position.
Harris is working hard here to advance position.
Makungu trying to pass the guard but Harris defending well.
Harris wants to control but Makungu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Makungu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harris's head.
Harris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Makungu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makungu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Makungu.
Nice strikes from Makungu there.
Harris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Makungu is trying to work for a kimura but Harris is defending well.
Makungu not doing much here.
Makungu is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makungu is pressing down on Harris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harris is holding on for now.
Harris wants to get back to full guard.
Harris is looking to control Makungu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harris avoid being mounted?
Harris is staying active underneath Makungu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Makungu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Makungu prevents Harris from improving his position.
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!
Makungu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mahdi Makungu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makungu 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahdi Makungu!
Mahdi Makungu took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Undead clothing. All items 10$ for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Judgment night by Biohazard&Onyx. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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240 lbs
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270 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Jan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hull!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hull is looking to land body kicks.
Jan delivers a nice body kick.
Jan is looking to score with low kicks.
Hull throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jan misses with a wild body shot.
Jan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hull on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hull takes a step back to recover.
Hull looks gassed!
Hull takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jan tried to score with a low kick but Hull checks it.
Jan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jan connects with a body shot that sends Hull's belly button to the back.
Jan lands a nice hook to Hull's body. Hull takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hull is rocked!
Hull takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hull is still on wobbly legs! Can Jan finish him?
Jan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hull.
Hull seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hull takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jan ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Hull out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Jan!
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