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A.O.R.G 6- feat 135 champs R1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Arteta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Nikolaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carter Arteta!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arteta instigates a clinch.
Nikolaev lands a nice uppercut.
Nikolaev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Arteta is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nikolaev tries to throw a body punch but Arteta avoids it by throwing Nikolaev back against the ropes.
Arteta blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nikolaev presses Arteta against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arteta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikolaev backwards.
Nikolaev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arteta blocks a body shot from Nikolaev.
Arteta is trying to stall.
Nikolaev is trying to break the clinch but Arteta has him pressed against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arteta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Arteta.
Nikolaev tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Arteta.
Arteta scores with a shoulder strike.
Nikolaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arteta rushes Nikolaev and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Arteta holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Arteta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arteta has a couple of punches blocked by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev tries to pull guard but Arteta forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Nikolaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Arteta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolaev tries to pull guard but Arteta forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Nikolaev is trying to pull guard but Arteta turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Arteta is trying to maintain a safe position but Nikolaev gets an underhook and turns Arteta into the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arteta prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arteta.
Nikolaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikolaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Arteta.
Arteta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikolaev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arteta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arteta holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Arteta.
Arteta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikolaev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nikolaev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arteta is defending well.
Nikolaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Arteta controls his hands.
Arteta misses with a punch on the inside.
Arteta has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nikolaev regains guard immediately.
Nikolaev working for a triangle but Arteta defends it easily.
Arteta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nikolaev keeping full guard, as Arteta tries to pass.
Nikolaev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikolaev wants to stand and escape but Arteta is having none of it.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolaev trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Arteta lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Arteta dominated that round.
That's time! Nikolaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arteta instigates a clinch.
Arteta slows down the pace here.
Arteta keeps control of Nikolaev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arteta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nikolaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikolaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arteta smiles and moves away.
Arteta clinches up with Nikolaev and pushes him back against the ropes.
Nikolaev tries to pull guard but Arteta forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Arteta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev throws a head punch that misses.
Arteta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arteta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nikolaev's efforts to push away.
Nikolaev pulls guard effortlessly.
Arteta stopping the sweep attempt from Nikolaev.
Arteta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nikolaev's head.
Arteta slips nicely into half guard.
Arteta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nikolaev keeps working.
Arteta winds up and cracks Nikolaev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Arteta. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arteta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nikolaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arteta is keen to just control but Nikolaev is a slippery customer.
Arteta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Arteta prevents Nikolaev from standing back up.
Arteta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Arteta is trying to control the action in half guard but Nikolaev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev is looking for a sweep. Arteta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Carter Arteta.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikolaev misses the target.
Arteta moves into the clinch.
Arteta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Arteta looking to stall.
Nikolaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Arteta just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Nikolaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arteta wants a takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nikolaev trying to stall but Arteta improves his position.
Nikolaev can't find room to land a body shot as Arteta controls the action.
Carter Arteta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arteta throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Arteta prevents it.
Arteta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Arteta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nikolaev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arteta is defending well.
Arteta stalling in the clinch but Nikolaev improves position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arteta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Arteta keeps control of Nikolaev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arteta tries a body shot but Nikolaev blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Arteta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Arteta moves into the clinch.
Arteta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev fails to pull guard.
Arteta looking to stall.
Nikolaev tries a body shot but Arteta blocks it.
Nikolaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Arteta has double underhooks.
Nikolaev manages to break the clinch.
Nikolaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Arteta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nikolaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arteta clinches with his opponent.
Nikolaev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arteta after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Nikolaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arteta throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolaev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Arteta as the two fighters clinch.
Arteta wants to stall.
Nikolaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikolaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikolaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Arteta.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nikolaev gets control of Arteta's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nikolaev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nikolaev wants to get back to his feet but Arteta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Arteta trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikolaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arteta lands a couple of digs.
Vladimir Nikolaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arteta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nikolaev keeping moving, preventing Arteta from controlling successfully.
Arteta pushes down on Nikolaev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Arteta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arteta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arteta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Carter Arteta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arteta not doing much here.
Arteta is trying to control. Nikolaev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arteta pulls his head out easily.
Arteta is controlling the pace.
Carter Arteta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arteta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nikolaev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Carter Arteta has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Arteta pushes Nikolaev up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nikolaev tries for a takedown but Arteta manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev has a couple of punches blocked by Arteta.
Arteta taking a breather.
Nikolaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Arteta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolaev is trying to pull guard but Arteta turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Nikolaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Arteta to work.
Arteta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikolaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arteta tries to stall but Nikolaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Arteta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arteta 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 for Carter Arteta!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Carter Arteta!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Carter Arteta!
Carter Arteta wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Van Thuan Dang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rza Rector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rector has chosen Wu Tang Clan Ain't Nuttin Ta Fuck Wit - Wu Tang Clan as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Van Thuan Dang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rza Rector!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rector has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rector lands a shot to the body.
Rector tries a body shot but Thuan Dang blocks it.
Rector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thuan Dang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thuan Dang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thuan Dang closes the distance but Rector moves to the side
and Rector counters with a series of strikes. Thuan Dang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thuan Dang looks to land a combination. Rector sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rector misses with a double jab
and Thuan Dang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thuan Dang throws the kick towards the body but Rector avoids it.
Thuan Dang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rector throws a leg kick
and Thuan Dang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thuan Dang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rector.
Rector fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thuan Dang, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rector works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rector tries to work over Thuan Dang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rector breaks the clinch.
Rector closes the distance and pushes Thuan Dang back into the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thuan Dang.
Rector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rector pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thuan Dang back to the ropes. Rector follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thuan Dang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rector's hands.
Rector tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thuan Dang is able to avoid easily.
Thuan Dang lands with a nice body punch.
Thuan Dang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Thuan Dang.
Rector instigates a clinch.
Rector breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rector displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thuan Dang steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rector. That one must have hurt.
Thuan Dang checks a leg kick.
Rector has Thuan Dang up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rector breaks the clinch.
Rector has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thuan Dang tries a knee to the head but Rector blocks it.
Thuan Dang can't find room to land a body shot as Rector controls the action.
Rector can't find room to land a body shot as Thuan Dang controls the action.
Rector breaks from the clinch.
Thuan Dang tries to keep at a distance but Rector has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thuan Dang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Thuan Dang.
Thuan Dang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Rector.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thuan Dang missing with knees to the body.
Rector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thuan Dang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thuan Dang is breathing heavily.
Rector rushes Thuan Dang and presses him up against the ropes.
Rector throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rector lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rector lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thuan Dang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rector tries a body shot but Thuan Dang blocks it.
Thuan Dang prevents a body shot from Rector.
Rector breaks from the clinch.
Rector avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rector instigates a clinch.
Rector breaks from the clinch.
Thuan Dang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rector counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rector clinches up against the ropes.
Thuan Dang blocks a body shot from Rector.
Rector breaks the clinch.
Rector throws a front kick aimed at Thuan Dang's knee but Thuan Dang avoids it well.
Rector keeps the fight on the outside.
Thuan Dang tries to bum rush Rector with a series of wild strikes but Rector uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rector!
Rector swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rector is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thuan Dang tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thuan Dang misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rza Rector dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rector clinches.
Rector has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Rector on the inside.
Thuan Dang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rector scores with a shoulder strike.
Rector wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thuan Dang tries to work over Rector's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thuan Dang tries to land a knee to the head but Rector blocks with his arms.
Thuan Dang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rector lands a hook that snaps the head of Thuan Dang backwards.
Rector tries to throw a body punch but Thuan Dang avoids it by throwing Rector back against the ropes.
Rector on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thuan Dang lands a hook that snaps the head of Rector backwards.
Rector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rector rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thuan Dang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Thuan Dang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rector instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thuan Dang misses with a knee strike.
Thuan Dang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rector throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rector takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rector showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thuan Dang.
Rector moves into the clinch.
Thuan Dang lands a nice knee to the body.
Rector takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thuan Dang landing knees to the body.
Rector breaks the clinch.
Rector misses with a few strikes there.
Rector misses with the combination.
Thuan Dang thows a leg kick but Rector checks it
and Rector counters by clinching up.
Rector is looking to break free of the clinch but Thuan Dang has double underhooks.
Rector misses with a body punch.
Rector goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rector tries to throw a body punch but Thuan Dang avoids it by throwing Rector back against the ropes.
Rector goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rector wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rector manages to break the clinch.
Thuan Dang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thuan Dang lands a slapping body shot.
Thuan Dang throws a lazy right hand but Rector sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Thuan Dang does no damage.
Thuan Dang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Thuan Dang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rector throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thuan Dang.
Rector moves out of range as Thuan Dang throws a body kick.
Thuan Dang wants to clinch up but Rector keeps it at a distance.
Rector moves into the clinch successfully.
Rza Rector seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thuan Dang tries a knee to the head but Rector blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rector thuds a left hand into Thuan Dang's body.
Thuan Dang stalks Rector and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rector's face. Rector staggers backwards, shaken.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thuan Dang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rector.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good body shot from Rector.
Rector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rector lands a head kick. Thuan Dang smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thuan Dang cracks Rector with an open hand slap.
Rector forces Thuan Dang back against the ropes and clinches.
Rector struggles to land a body shot inside as Thuan Dang controls his hands.
Rector lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Rector struggles to land a body shot inside as Thuan Dang controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rector lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thuan Dang.
Thuan Dang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rector in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rector goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rector breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thuan Dang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rector is able to avoid easily.
Thuan Dang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rector has managed to clinch.
Rector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rector clinches.
Rector breaks from the clinch.
Thuan Dang ducks right into an uppercut from Rector.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thuan Dang with a jab.
Rector throws a sloppy body shot
and Thuan Dang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rector clinches up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rza Rector 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! This is the final round!
Thuan Dang swinging wildly here.
Rector moves into the clinch successfully.
Rector lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thuan Dang or not.
Thuan Dang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rector.
Thuan Dang trying to land knees to the body.
Rector on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rector tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thuan Dang's elbow.
Rector tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thuan Dang's elbow.
Rector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thuan Dang tries to clinch but Rector moves out of range.
Rector throws a right and a left that Thuan Dang avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Rector. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thuan Dang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thuan Dang moves in looking to clinch but Rector pushes him off.
Rector closes the distance and pushes Thuan Dang back into the ropes.
Rector breaks the clinch.
Rector has closed the distance and engaged Thuan Dang in a clinch.
Rector manages to break the clinch.
Thuan Dang is looking to clinch.
Rector rushes Thuan Dang and presses him up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thuan Dang.
Rector misses with a body punch.
Thuan Dang tries a knee to the head but Rector blocks it.
Thuan Dang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rector misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rector darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thuan Dang gets tackled into the ropes by Rector. Rector maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rector tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thuan Dang's elbow.
Rector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rector lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rector takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rector has closed the distance and engaged Thuan Dang in a clinch.
Rector goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thuan Dang misses with a knee strike.
Rector misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rector breaks the clinch.
Rector clinches with his opponent.
Rector breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Thuan Dang misses.
Rector throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rector pushes Thuan Dang up against the ropes in a clinch.
Thuan Dang blocks a body shot from Rector.
Rector breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rector showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thuan Dang.
Rector takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rector has Thuan Dang up against the ropes in a clinch.
Thuan Dang gets through Rector's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thuan Dang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rector blocks it with crossed arms.
Rector lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rector has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thuan Dang avoids the body shot from Rector.
Rector pushes Thuan Dang up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rector pushes Thuan Dang back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Rector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rector misses with the combination.
Rector moves into the clinch.
Thuan Dang trying to stall but Rector improves his position.
Rector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rector fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thuan Dang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rector has Thuan Dang up against the ropes in a clinch.
Thuan Dang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rza Rector comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rector has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Rza Rector!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Rza Rector!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Rza Rector!
Rza Rector wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Rza Rector gave a big smile as he said 'I would like to thank my manager Vitor Belfort, and the people at O.R.G. Amsterdam for this opportunity.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ophas Iamsaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iamsaard comes to the ring accompanied by Orono Wor Petchpun Highlight. 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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18
142 lbs
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25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Good low kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ophas Iamsaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kane Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kane Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander tries to clinch but Iamsaard is having none of it.
Alexander throws a nice head kick!
Iamsaard clinches with his opponent.
Iamsaard breaks from the clinch.
Iamsaard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch but Iamsaard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Iamsaard moves into the clinch successfully.
Iamsaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander is looking to clinch but Iamsaard is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Iamsaard.
Iamsaard throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Iamsaard lands with a kick to the temple. Alexander shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Iamsaard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Iamsaard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Iamsaard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iamsaard slips a jab and a cross from Alexander.
Alexander closes the distance and pushes Iamsaard back into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alexander prevents Iamsaard from breaking the clinch.
Iamsaard misses with an elbow strike.
Alexander breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alexander throws a head kick but Iamsaard moves out of range.
A punch combination from Alexander misses.
Alexander throws a head kick that Iamsaard semi-blocks.
Iamsaard clinches up with Alexander and pushes him back against the ropes.
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexander tries to clinch up.
Alexander lands with a nice combination. Iamsaard backs away looking to recover.
Alexander looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander closes the distance and pushes Iamsaard back into the ropes.
Iamsaard is trying to break free.
Alexander presses Iamsaard against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Iamsaard working Alexander over with knees to the body.
Iamsaard is trying to push Alexander away but Alexander has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexander tries a body shot but Iamsaard blocks it.
Alexander working aggressively here.
Alexander scores with a shot to the side of Iamsaard's head.
Iamsaard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexander wants to clinch.
Iamsaard throws a head kick that misses.
Iamsaard forces Alexander back against the ropes and clinches.
Alexander keeps control of Iamsaard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Iamsaard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Iamsaard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Alexander.
Iamsaard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alexander avoids the elbow strike from Iamsaard, against the ropes.
Iamsaard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexander has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Alexander.
Iamsaard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexander has him pressed against the ropes.
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
Iamsaard misses with a few strikes there.
A solid body kick from Iamsaard.
Alexander tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexander tries to keep at a distance but Iamsaard has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Iamsaard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexander.
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iamsaard throws a sloppy head kick and Alexander moves out of range easily.
Alexander gets a clinch.
Alexander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Iamsaard backwards.
Iamsaard is trying to push Alexander away but Alexander has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Iamsaard is trying to push Alexander away but Alexander has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alexander.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Iamsaard if he has to take too many more of those.
Iamsaard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Iamsaard is rocked!
Alexander misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Iamsaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Iamsaard misses with the combination.
Alexander lands with a slapping head kick.
Alexander throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Iamsaard.
Alexander misses with a two punch combination.
Alexander instigates a clinch.
Iamsaard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexander working aggressively here.
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander throws a lazy head kick
and Iamsaard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
Alexander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Iamsaard circles away quickly and effectively.
Alexander throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexander fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alexander slips a jab and a cross from Iamsaard.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexander working aggressively here.
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iamsaard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alexander.
Alexander darts in and clinches Iamsaard up against the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alexander misses with the head strike.
Alexander breaks the clinch.
Alexander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iamsaard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alexander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexander throws a sloppy head kick
and Iamsaard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alexander tries to bum rush Iamsaard with a series of wild strikes but Iamsaard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iamsaard tries to bum rush Alexander with a series of wild strikes but Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Alexander.
Iamsaard seems to have got his legs back now.
A head kick from Alexander lands but Iamsaard takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Alexander dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alexander tries to clinch but Iamsaard moves out of range.
Iamsaard clinches up with Alexander and pushes him back against the ropes.
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander lands with a right that hurts Iamsaard. Iamsaard looks to clinch but Alexander throws a short knee that drops Iamsaard. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Kane Alexander!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Runoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Taker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hector Runoz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
198 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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21
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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Brawler
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Runoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Taker!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runoz slips a jab and a cross from Taker.
Runoz tries to clinch there but Taker circles away.
Runoz tries to clinch there but Taker circles away.
Taker scores with a jab to the body.
Runoz tries to clinch there but Taker circles away.
Taker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taker throws a combination that misses
and Runoz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Taker moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Taker misses.
Taker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runoz.
Taker works Runoz's body with a nice hook.
Runoz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Runoz tries to clinch but Taker moves away
and Taker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Runoz won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runoz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Taker throwing shots but Runoz is blocking nicely.
Runoz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Runoz tries to get to full guard but Taker has control of the leg.
Taker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runoz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taker.
Taker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Taker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Taker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Taker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Taker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runoz is looking to improve his position.
Runoz has hold of Taker's hands but Taker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Taker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Taker lands with a punch from half guard.
Taker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Taker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Runoz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Taker working over Runoz with some ground and pound. Runoz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taker lands a nice short elbow.
Taker working the head and body with strikes.
Runoz is rocked!
Taker working over Runoz with some ground and pound. Runoz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Runoz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taker lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Runoz! More strikes land and this one is all over! Taker jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Taker!
A victorious Daniel Taker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Suki Jaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Munoz (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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180 lbs
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25
186 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Suki Jaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Munoz defends it nicely.
Jaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Munoz swivels and escapes.
Munoz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Munoz sprawls well initially but Jaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jaki stops Munoz from getting back to his feet.
Jaki uses his free foot to push down on Munoz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Munoz.
Munoz is bucking up trying to escape but Jaki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
BOOM! Jaki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munoz is trying to stand up.
Jaki lands a big elbow.
Munoz wants to get back to his feet.
Munoz looks gassed!
Jaki working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Munoz turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Jaki off and cradles Munoz's limp body as Jaki celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Suki Jaki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Downes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Natan Grygiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grygiel has chosen Sobota- Rusz dupsko na marsz as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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24
205 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Downes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Natan Grygiel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Downes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grygiel counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Downes!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Grygiel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Downes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Downes wants to control but Grygiel postures up.
Downes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Downes tries to improve position but can't.
Downes struggling a bit here.
Grygiel tries for a kimura but Downes is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grygiel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Downes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grygiel is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Downes is trying to escape and Grygiel transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Downes is forced to tap! Nice work there by Grygiel! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Natan Grygiel!
Natan Grygiel took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, TGC WEAR for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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