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BAR 43: Champion VS Champion PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Javier Vallego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Swift will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165 lbs
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170 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Javier Vallego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jordan Swift!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swift scores with a body shot.
Vallego takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vallego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vallego feints and as Swift raises his hands in defense, Vallego changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vallego tries to free his leg and advance position but Swift is retaining full guard.
Swift wants to stand but Vallego is controlling the position.
Vallego passes Swift's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vallego is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Swift sees it coming and defends easily.
Vallego in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Swift tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vallego!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javier Vallego!
In his post fight interview, Javier Vallego started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele has chosen The Pixies - Tame as his entrance music. Dick Steele will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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140 lbs
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150 lbs
13 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mr Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dick Steele!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele throws a series of punches but Wang moves out of range.
Wang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wang showed some decent athleticism there.
Wang is looking for a kimura but Steele is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage.
Wang in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Steele tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mr Wang!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Drummond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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138 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnold Drummond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Harper!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Drummond does no damage.
Harper misses with the combination.
Harper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harper throws a series of punches but Drummond avoids them all with ease.
Harper throws a sloppy head kick and Drummond moves out of range easily.
Harper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harper throws a big shot that misses.
Drummond stuns Harper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Josh Harper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harper throws a lazy body kick
and Drummond counters with an outside leg kick.
Harper looks to land a right hand but Drummond moved out of range.
Harper throws a right and a left that Drummond avoids nicely.
Harper throws a leg kick but Drummond checks it.
Harper throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Drummond counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Harper is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Drummond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drummond, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drummond looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drummond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drummond throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Drummond. That's going to slow Harper down.
Harper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drummond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harper looks gassed!
Harper takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice body punch from Drummond.
Drummond ducks under a wild hook from Harper.
Drummond just misses with a punch to the body.
Harper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drummond scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Josh Harper has been cut.
Drummond scores with a crisp jab that stopped Harper in his tracks.
Harper is rocked!
Drummond throws a right hand that Harper ducks under and follows up with a left that Harper also avoids with ease.
Harper is still on wobbly legs! Can Drummond finish him?
Drummond connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Harper. Those never looked like landing.
Harper 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.
Drummond throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harper throws a body punch but Drummond moves out of range.
Harper walks straight into a right hand from Drummond - that's dropped him! Drummond jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Harper from any more punishment! Harper complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arnold Drummond!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyot Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Howard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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192 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lyot Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Howard!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida shoots in but Howard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Howard leaves Machida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Howard forces Machida back against the ropes and clinches.
Howard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Howard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machida wants to stall.
Machida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyot Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Howard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Howard misses with a punch to the body.
Machida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Howard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machida is looking to break free of the clinch but Howard has double underhooks.
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida fails to pull guard.
Machida jumps into guard, dragging Howard to the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Howard postures up.
Howard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Machida pulls Howard in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lyot Machida.
Howard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard misses the shot to the body.
Machida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida has closed the distance and engaged Howard in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howard lands a hook that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Machida is trying to break free.
Machida is trying to drag Howard to the mat but Howard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Howard has Machida pressed against the ropes, preventing Machida from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Howard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard leaning against his opponent.
Machida is looking to take this one to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Howard.
A body shot lands from Howard.
Machida wants to get back to striking at distance but Howard won't allow it.
Howard manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Machida is trying to pull guard but Howard turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Howard digs a right hand underneath Machida's ribcage. Machida let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machida is trying to drag Howard to the mat but Howard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A right handed body shot lands from Howard.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Howard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Howard takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Machida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Howard effectively controlling the action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Howard.
Machida tries to circle away but Howard has him pinned against the ropes.
Machida is trying to stall.
Howard just leaning against Machida, taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Howard - that landed with a thud.
Howard works on Machida's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Howard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Howard drops Machida with a beautiful combination! Machida stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Howard is looking for the KO!
Machida is rocked!
It looks like Lyot Machida has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Howard engages and cracks Machida with a massive lead left hook - Machida tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Howard is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Howard!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shannon Bannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitsu Bishi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shannon Bannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitsu Bishi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishi misses with a low kick as Bannon jumps back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bishi.
Bannon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bannon lands a slapping body shot.
Bishi looks gassed!
Bishi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bannon tests Bishi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Mitsu Bishi has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooh!!! Bannon has knocked Bishi down with a huge combo! Bannon steps away and waves a wobbly Bishi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bishi is rocked!
Bishi is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Bannon just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Bishi has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shannon Bannon!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Shannon Bannon waved his t-shirt featuring Wolfpack Blood Labs's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Broker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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187 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vitor Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Terry Broker!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie pushes Broker away with a front kick.
Broker blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Broker throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Broker.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Broker tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Broker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Broker.
Gracie throws a head kick that Broker semi-blocks.
Broker fails to land with a series of punches.
A cross from Broker lands.
Broker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Broker's waist but Broker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Broker wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow.
Broker is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Broker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Broker won't allow it.
Broker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Broker is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Broker is keeping him busy.
Broker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Broker wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Broker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie wants to control but Broker is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Broker can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broker trying to get back to full guard but Gracie takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gracie looking to control but Broker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Broker blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie raining down shots from the mount!
Broker wants to get back to his feet.
Broker can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Broker tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Broker is holding on tight.
Broker is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Broker is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Broker is bucking up trying to escape but Gracie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Broker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gracie walks into a jab.
Broker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Broker works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Broker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Broker is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Broker's guard.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Broker pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Broker wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Broker is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Broker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Broker trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Terry Broker has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Broker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Broker with a nice cross.
Gracie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Broker tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Broker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Broker thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Broker misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie counters with a slapping leg kick.
Broker lands a head shot.
Broker lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vitor Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broker scores with a hook.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Broker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Broker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Broker circles away.
Broker scores with a body shot.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Broker throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
Broker lands with a good body shot.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Broker sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Broker connects with a single shot there.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Broker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Broker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Good shot there by Broker.
Broker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Broker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Broker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie is rocked!
Jab from Broker.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Broker lands with a good body shot.
Broker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Terry Broker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie walks straight into a right hand from Broker - that's dropped him! Broker jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Gracie from any more punishment! Gracie complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Terry Broker!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Skoal Citrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viimeinen Toivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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32
143 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
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28
151 lbs
11 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Skoal Citrus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Viimeinen Toivo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Citrus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Toivo is rocked!
It looks like Viimeinen Toivo has been cut.
Citrus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Toivo is still on wobbly legs! Can Citrus finish him?
Toivo throws the left hand but Citrus avoids the punch easily.
Citrus lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Toivo up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Citrus from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Toivo's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Skoal Citrus!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mini Clubman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suporn Red Gym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Gym is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: My time is now. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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28
195 lbs
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189 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mini Clubman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Suporn Red Gym!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Clubman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clubman misses with a telegraphed body shot
so Red Gym counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Red Gym keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clubman's head.
Red Gym throws a big right hand that misses.
Red Gym loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Red Gym accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clubman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Red Gym defends well.
Red Gym working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Red Gym avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Red Gym throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clubman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clubman working for a triangle but Red Gym defends it easily.
Red Gym loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clubman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Red Gym throwing strikes but missing.
Red Gym working some strikes from top position.
Clubman has control of Red Gym's left arm, preventing Red Gym from doing any damage.
Clubman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Red Gym.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Red Gym accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Red Gym working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clubman's head.
Red Gym throws a big elbow that misses.
Red Gym throws a strike but Clubman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Red Gym trying to control the position.
Clubman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym looking for a sweep. Not yet Red Gym, not yet.
Clubman wants to control from the top but Red Gym keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Red Gym is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Red Gym keeping moving, preventing Clubman from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mini Clubman just wasn't active enough.
Clubman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Red Gym works over Clubman with some ground and pound from guard.
Red Gym pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clubman is keeping the position for now.
Red Gym is pushing down on Clubman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clubman is fighting to maintain full guard but Red Gym has managed to sneak the leg through.
Clubman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Red Gym thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clubman's head.
Clubman is pressing down on Red Gym's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clubman has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Red Gym doesn't defend quickly enough and Clubman has managed to lock this one up! Can Red Gym escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Clubman on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mini Clubman!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Su Baru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
159 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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28
145 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjj Spar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Su Baru!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spar thinking.
Spar shoots in for a takedown but Baru shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bjj Spar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baru tries to bum rush Spar with a series of wild strikes but Spar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spar fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Spar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spar fails with the takedown
and Baru counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baru counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spar is breathing heavily.
Spar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baru moves out of range of the leg kick from Spar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Baru throws a series of punches but Spar avoids them all with ease.
Spar shoots in looking for a takedown but Baru manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Baru as Spar shoots in.
Spar tries to work over Baru's front leg with a kick but Baru checks it.
Spar is looking to land body kicks.
Spar throws a head kick that misses.
Spar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spar thinking.
Baru lands a two punch combo.
Baru misses with a series of wild punches.
Baru lands a jab to Spar's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baru blocks a head kick by Spar.
An inside leg kick from Spar misses.
Spar pushes Baru away with a front kick.
Spar motions for Baru to come forward. Spar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spar delivers a nice body kick.
Baru checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baru counters with a two punch combo.
Spar punishes Baru's body with a nice straight punch.
Baru throws a one two combo.
Baru thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Spar or perhaps it was just good defense by Baru which made him look bad.
Spar misses the shot to the body.
Spar connects with a solid leg kick.
Spar misses with a takedown attempt
and Baru counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spar tries to move into range but Baru moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Baru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spar throws a leg kick that misses.
Spar is looking to slow Baru down with leg kicks.
Spar throws a sloppy head kick and Baru moves out of range easily.
Baru misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar throws a solid leg kick but Baru takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spar.
Baru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spar.
Baru throws a series of punches but Spar moves out of range.
Spar lands a jab to the nose.
Spar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baru but Baru pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spar just misses with a punch to the body.
Baru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baru slaps away a takedown attempt from Spar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Baru.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Su Baru dominated that round.
That's time! Spar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baru.
Baru rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spar.
Spar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spar jabs at Baru's body.
Spar misses with a low kick.
Spar gets a takedown into half guard.
Spar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baru's head.
Baru looking for submissions off his back.
Baru tries to get to full guard but Spar has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Spar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baru looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baru has hold of Spar's hands but Spar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Spar working Baru over with strikes.
Spar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Baru manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar scoring with some ground and pound.
Spar chips away with some ground and pound.
Spar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spar cracks Baru with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baru has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spar has managed to get both his arms back between Baru's legs - danger averted.
Spar wants to control from the top but Baru keeps moving.
Baru utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baru looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baru is breathing heavily.
Baru is looking for a triangle but Spar pushes his legs off easily.
Spar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baru working for a triangle but Spar defends it easily.
Baru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spar defends well.
Spar wants to control from the top but Baru keeps moving.
Baru preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bjj Spar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spar tries to free his leg and advance position but Baru is retaining full guard.
Spar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baru is looking for a triangle but Spar pushes his legs off easily.
Spar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baru avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spar trying to control but Baru is working from the bottom.
Spar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Baru's head.
Baru utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spar 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.
Baru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baru manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Spar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjj Spar dominated that second round.
That's time! Spar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baru throws a combination. Spar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Baru slips a jab from Spar.
Spar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Spar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Baru working to try and regain half guard.
Baru is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Spar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Baru is looking to improve his position but Spar isn't that keen on the idea.
Baru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baru is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Baru gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spar not doing much here.
Baru wants to control but Spar is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baru wants to improve his position but Spar is controlling well.
Spar trying to mount his opponent but Baru defends it.
Baru looking for submissions off his back.
Spar has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Baru defend it? Spar steps over the head and cranks it - Baru is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Spar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjj Spar!
Bjj Spar retains his featherweight title!
Bjj Spar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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