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PCLA 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Castrogiovanni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Kolanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castrogiovanni comes to the cage accompanied by Dean Martin - That's Amore. Max Kolanko will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paolo Castrogiovanni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Kolanko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castrogiovanni throws a head kick that misses.
Castrogiovanni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Max Kolanko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Castrogiovanni.
Castrogiovanni connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid body kick from Castrogiovanni.
Kolanko wants to clinch.
Castrogiovanni scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Max Kolanko has been cut.
Kolanko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kolanko misses with a double jab
and Castrogiovanni makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kolanko really felt that one!
Kolanko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Castrogiovanni counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolanko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Castrogiovanni. Those never looked like landing.
Kolanko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castrogiovanni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kolanko misses with a wild combination.
Kolanko looks gassed!
Castrogiovanni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolanko is looking to clinch but Castrogiovanni is avoiding it.
Kolanko misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Castrogiovanni.
Nice cross by Castrogiovanni.
Kolanko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kolanko misses with a combination
and Castrogiovanni counters with a good, hard body kick but Kolanko shrugs it off.
Kolanko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Castrogiovanni counters with a body kick.
Castrogiovanni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kolanko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kolanko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Castrogiovanni throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castrogiovanni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castrogiovanni slips a jab and a cross from Kolanko.
Kolanko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Castrogiovanni.
Castrogiovanni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Castrogiovanni, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castrogiovanni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kolanko dodges the punch combination from Castrogiovanni.
Max Kolanko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castrogiovanni misses with a head kick.
Castrogiovanni throws a head kick that misses.
Castrogiovanni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolanko is looking to clinch but Castrogiovanni is avoiding it.
Kolanko doesn't manage to clinch there - Castrogiovanni circles away.
Castrogiovanni throws a head kick that misses.
Castrogiovanni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kolanko.
Kolanko doesn't manage to clinch there - Castrogiovanni circles away.
Kolanko clinches.
Castrogiovanni avoids the elbow strike from Kolanko, against the cage.
Kolanko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kolanko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castrogiovanni clinches up against the cage.
Castrogiovanni can't break the clinch.
Kolanko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kolanko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castrogiovanni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kolanko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castrogiovanni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kolanko throws a series of punches but Castrogiovanni moves out of range.
Kolanko tries to clinch but Castrogiovanni is having none of it.
Castrogiovanni throws a head kick that misses.
Castrogiovanni moves into the clinch successfully.
Kolanko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kolanko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Castrogiovanni counters with a good, hard body kick but Kolanko shrugs it off.
Castrogiovanni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kolanko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Castrogiovanni. That one must have hurt.
Kolanko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kolanko tries to break free but Castrogiovanni pushes him back against the cage.
Castrogiovanni wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolanko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castrogiovanni connects with a solid leg kick.
Castrogiovanni thows a body kick. Kolanko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolanko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Kolanko does no damage.
Kolanko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Castrogiovanni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castrogiovanni throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kolanko's head.
Castrogiovanni connects with a high kick.
Castrogiovanni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castrogiovanni misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castrogiovanni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolanko misses with a combination
and Castrogiovanni counters with an outside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kolanko. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Castrogiovanni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Kolanko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Castrogiovanni lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kolanko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kolanko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kolanko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kolanko tries to clinch up but Castrogiovanni circles away and keeps his distance.
Kolanko has Castrogiovanni up against the cage in a clinch.
Castrogiovanni avoids a wild elbow strike from Kolanko.
Kolanko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castrogiovanni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castrogiovanni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kolanko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Kolanko.
Castrogiovanni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kolanko is breathing heavily.
Kolanko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castrogiovanni circles away quickly and effectively.
Castrogiovanni throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castrogiovanni thows a body kick. Kolanko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Castrogiovanni dodges the punch combination from Kolanko.
Castrogiovanni has taken the fight to the clinch.
Castrogiovanni is looking to control Kolanko's arms but Kolanko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Castrogiovanni has his back to the cage.
Kolanko prevents Castrogiovanni from breaking the clinch.
Castrogiovanni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kolanko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Castrogiovanni can't break the clinch.
Castrogiovanni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Castrogiovanni tries to break free but Kolanko pushes him back against the cage.
Kolanko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kolanko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Castrogiovanni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kolanko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Castrogiovanni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Castrogiovanni throws a sloppy head kick and Kolanko moves out of range easily.
Kolanko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Castrogiovanni.
Paolo Castrogiovanni is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castrogiovanni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castrogiovanni lands a head kick. Kolanko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castrogiovanni throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kolanko's waist but Kolanko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Castrogiovanni off to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Castrogiovanni.
Kolanko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Castrogiovanni counters with a head kick.
Castrogiovanni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good exchange - Castrogiovanni coming out on top.
Castrogiovanni lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kolanko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kolanko misses with a double jab.
Kolanko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Castrogiovanni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Castrogiovanni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paolo Castrogiovanni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolanko avoids the head kick by Castrogiovanni.
Castrogiovanni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kolanko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castrogiovanni throws a right hand that Kolanko ducks under and follows up with a left that Kolanko also avoids with ease.
Kolanko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kolanko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Castrogiovanni connects with a body shot.
Castrogiovanni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castrogiovanni pushes Kolanko away with a front kick.
Kolanko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Castrogiovanni - that will leave a mark!
Kolanko misses with a combination
and Castrogiovanni counters with a nice body kick.
Castrogiovanni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left and a right from Kolanko both land. Nice combination.
Kolanko misses with the combination.
Castrogiovanni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolanko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Castrogiovanni scores with a kick to the midsection.
Castrogiovanni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kolanko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kolanko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Castrogiovanni finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Castrogiovanni lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castrogiovanni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kolanko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castrogiovanni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kolanko wants to clinch up but Castrogiovanni keeps it at a distance.
Kolanko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Castrogiovanni counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kolanko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kolanko tries to clinch up but Castrogiovanni circles away and keeps his distance.
Castrogiovanni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kolanko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kolanko clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Castrogiovanni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Kolanko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Castrogiovanni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kolanko throws a series of punches but Castrogiovanni avoids them all with ease.
Castrogiovanni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kolanko instigates a clinch.
Kolanko pushes off an throws an elbow but Castrogiovanni leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kolanko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castrogiovanni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kolanko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Castrogiovanni counters with a nice leg kick.
Kolanko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castrogiovanni keeps the fight on the outside.
Castrogiovanni lands a two punch combo.
Kolanko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castrogiovanni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castrogiovanni lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kolanko backs up against the cage.
Kolanko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kolanko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castrogiovanni bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kolanko swinging wildly here.
Castrogiovanni lands a front kick.
Castrogiovanni is looking to wear down Kolanko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Castrogiovanni throws a front kick that sends Kolanko stumbling back into the cage.
Castrogiovanni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castrogiovanni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castrogiovanni misses with a double jab.
Castrogiovanni lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Castrogiovanni scores with a head kick. Kolanko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kolanko clinches up against the cage.
Castrogiovanni is looking to break free of the clinch but Kolanko has double underhooks.
Kolanko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kolanko wants to clinch.
Kolanko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castrogiovanni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolanko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castrogiovanni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body kick from Castrogiovanni.
Kolanko throws a combination that misses
and Castrogiovanni counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Castrogiovanni tenderised Kolanko's leg. Kolanko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Castrogiovanni explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Castrogiovanni throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kolanko's head.
Castrogiovanni swinging wildly here.
Kolanko misses with a combination
and Castrogiovanni counters with an outside leg kick.
Castrogiovanni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolanko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Castrogiovanni lands but Kolanko takes it in his stride.
Castrogiovanni fakes the leg kick and cracks Kolanko in the body.
Castrogiovanni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolanko clinches up against the cage.
Kolanko manages to break the clinch.
Kolanko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Castrogiovanni counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kolanko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Castrogiovanni - the referee stops the clock and Kolanko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Castrogiovanni. Kolanko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick misses from Castrogiovanni.
Castrogiovanni looks to land a left hand but Kolanko moved out of range nicely.
Kolanko misses with the combination.
Kolanko misses with a series of wild punches.
Max Kolanko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castrogiovanni feints and then cracks Kolanko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kolanko down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castrogiovanni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kolanko.
Kolanko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Castrogiovanni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kolanko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crunch! Castrogiovanni slams his shin into Kolanko's torso.
Kolanko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Castrogiovanni counters with a straight right hand.
Kolanko avoids the head kick by Castrogiovanni.
Kolanko misses with the combination.
Castrogiovanni throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kolanko has closed the distance and engaged Castrogiovanni in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolanko breaks from the clinch.
Kolanko misses with a series of wild punches.
Castrogiovanni lands with a slapping head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paolo Castrogiovanni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castrogiovanni, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paolo Castrogiovanni!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beast Rabban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mel Menson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Back Up. Mel Menson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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135 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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151 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Beast Rabban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mel Menson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabban throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Menson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rabban looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Menson decides to stand back up. Menson steps back and let's Rabban get back to his feet.
Menson tries to clinch but Rabban is having none of it.
Rabban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Menson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rabban is looking for a sweep. Menson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rabban actively working from the bottom here.
Rabban wants to improve his position but Menson is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabban is looking for a sweep. Menson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Menson is trying to control the action in half guard but Rabban is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rabban is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Menson is tapping! Great win for Rabban!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Beast Rabban!
After winning the bout, Beast Rabban thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Fesenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boobs McGrabbin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Fesenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boobs McGrabbin!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fesenko wants to clinch up but McGrabbin keeps it at a distance.
Fesenko closes the distance and pushes McGrabbin back into the cage.
McGrabbin avoids the elbow strike from Fesenko, against the cage.
Fesenko misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fesenko.
Fesenko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fesenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fesenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fesenko lands an elbow inside that McGrabbin shrugs off.
Fesenko pushes off an throws an elbow but McGrabbin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McGrabbin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fesenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fesenko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fesenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGrabbin wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fesenko.
McGrabbin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fesenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sergey Fesenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boobs McGrabbin.
Fesenko lands a head kick!
Sergey Fesenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fesenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fesenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGrabbin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fesenko throws a head kick but McGrabbin moves out of range.
Sergey Fesenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fesenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fesenko lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fesenko lands a brutal head kick. McGrabbin looks out on his feet and Fesenko throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Sergey Fesenko!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wiggum Ralph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Fenili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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140 lbs
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157 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wiggum Ralph!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Fenili!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ralph throws a low kick, looking for Fenili's leg but Fenili calmly moves out of range.
Ralph thuds a left hand into Fenili's body.
Fenili fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fenili 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fenili trying to control the position from guard on top but Ralph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ralph knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fenili on the ground.
Ralph is trying to keep Fenili in close.
Fenili missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fenili would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ralph tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ralph is trying to keep Fenili in close.
Ralph really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fenili has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ralph is proving hard to escape from.
Fenili has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fenili lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenili looking to pass the guard.
Ralph has a closed guard, preventing Fenili from standing up.
Fenili pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ralph is keeping the position for now.
Fenili trying to control but Ralph is working from the bottom.
Fenili is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ralph will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ralph showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fenili.
Fenili takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ralph throws a front kick aimed at Fenili's knee but Fenili avoids it well.
Wiggum Ralph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fenili stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenili avoids the head kick by Ralph.
Fenili fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ralph misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Ralph.
Fenili fails with a takedown attempt.
Wiggum Ralph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Fenili.
Horrible takedown by Fenili or perhaps it was just good defense by Ralph which made him look bad.
Ralph cracks the inside of Fenili's front leg.
Fenili fails with the takedown.
Fenili shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ralph as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ralph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fenili checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ralph keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ralph darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ralph thows a body shot but no joy.
Ralph throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fenili walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ralph.
Ralph misses with a wild body shot.
Ralph misses with a leg kick
and Fenili counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ralph's guard now.
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!
Ralph manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fenili manages to get himself to full guard.
Fenili throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ralph got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fenili has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ralph has managed to get both his arms back between Fenili's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ralph's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fenili looking to control but Ralph passes into half guard.
Ralph controlling the pace.
Ralph is pressing down on Fenili's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fenili is holding on for now.
Ralph is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fenili works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fenili looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ralph wants to control from the top but Fenili keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gabriel Fenili will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ralph throws a leg kick
and Fenili counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ralph is trying to control the position but Fenili postures up.
Fenili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ralph swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ralph is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ralph utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fenili trying to control the position from guard on top but Ralph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fenili drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ralph manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fenili has Ralph in his guard.
Ralph is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenili trying to keep a closed guard but Ralph is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ralph. That's going to slow Fenili down.
Ralph throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ralph.
Ralph lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fenili at a distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ralph.
Ralph jabs Fenili to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fenili moves forwards but Ralph connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fenili closes the distance and clinches up with Ralph, looking for a takedown. Fenili pushes Ralph against the cage but Ralph circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fenili changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ralph tries to avoid it but Fenili manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ralph to the ground. Ralph escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fenili shoots in for a takedown but Ralph shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wiggum Ralph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Fenili.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ralph slips a jab and a cross from Fenili.
Fenili is breathing heavily.
Ralph scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ralph lands a jab.
Wiggum Ralph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fenili avoids the body shot from Ralph.
Ralph looks to score with a jab to the body but Fenili is just out of range.
Fenili takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ralph lands with an overhand left.
Ralph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fenili doesn't seem bothered though.
Ralph scores with a head kick. Fenili tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ralph cracks Fenili with a good jab.
Ralph thows a body shot but no joy.
Ralph misses with a low kick as Fenili jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenili takes a head kick and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from Ralph misses.
Fenili takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ralph lands a right hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Ralph. No joy for Fenili on that attempt.
Ralph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wiggum Ralph is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick there by Ralph.
Ralph throws a lazy head kick
and Fenili counters with a takedown into side control.
Ralph manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fenili's best efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ralph keeping hold of Fenili's head, controlling as best he can.
Ralph avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fenili.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenili wants to pass to mount but Ralph is defending the position.
Ralph regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ralph holds on and takes a little breather.
Fenili throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ralph works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ralph wants to sweep here but Fenili controlling him for the moment.
Fenili trying to control but Ralph is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fenili working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fenili trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ralph manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ralph is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiggum Ralph dominated that second round.
That's time! Ralph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ralph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fenili takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ralph is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ralph throws a sloppy head kick and Fenili moves out of range easily.
Ralph moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ralph misses with a leg kick
and Fenili counters with a head kick. That will keep Ralph thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ralph.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ralph here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ralph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fenili's sensitive parts.
Ralph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fenili moves away.
Fenili has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ralph.
Ralph throws a nice looking combination but Fenili bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That kick from Ralph tenderised Fenili's leg. Fenili is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fenili shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ralph counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ralph lands a leg kick that knocks Fenili off balance momentarily.
Fenili walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ralph loads up on a big right hand but Fenili slips the punch.
Ralph scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fenili is defended easily by Ralph.
Ralph is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fenili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ralph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fenili. That did some damage!
Ralph lands a really nice looking cross but Fenili seems unphased.
Ralph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fenili shoots in for a takedown but Ralph shows good takedown defense.
Wiggum Ralph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Fenili.
Ralph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fenili looks for a takedown but Ralph sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ralph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ralph lands a leg kick that knocks Fenili off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fenili takes one to the side of the head.
Ralph fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fenili looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ralph lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ralph is looking to wear down Fenili with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ralph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fenili misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Ralph.
Ralph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ralph digs a good hook to Fenili's body.
Fenili sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ralph throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ralph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fenili has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fenili blocks a head kick by Ralph.
Fenili closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fenili tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fenili has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ralph is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fenili's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ralph trying to control from the bottom.
Ralph makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A big right from Ralph misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenili fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ralph sprawls well initially but Fenili persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ralph is trying to maintain the position but Fenili is very close to passing his half guard.
Fenili is keen to just control but Ralph is a slippery customer.
Fenili is pressing down on Ralph's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ralph is holding on for now.
Ralph works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fenili slips nicely into half guard.
Fenili tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ralph knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fenili is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ralph has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ralph trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiggum Ralph clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fenili doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ralph throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ralph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fenili.
Gabriel Fenili is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ralph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ralph just misses with a punch to the body.
Fenili changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ralph looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fenili tries for a kimura but Ralph is defending well.
Ralph sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ralph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ralph won't allow Fenili to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ralph keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fenili is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ralph defends it well.
Fenili is trying to control. Ralph wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ralph is looking for a sweep. Fenili is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ralph avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fenili.
Fenili is looking for a kimura here.
Ralph trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenili is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fenili seems to be looking for submissions.
Fenili is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ralph is pressing down on Fenili's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ralph is trying to keep Fenili in close.
Ralph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fenili is one step ahead there.
Ralph controls Fenili momentarily but Fenili frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ralph wants to sweep but no luck.
Ralph has Fenili pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fenili wants to stand and escape but instead Ralph has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ralph wanted to stand there but Fenili had control of the position.
Fenili is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fenili is on top in guard.
Ralph tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ralph keeping moving, preventing Fenili from controlling successfully.
Fenili pushes down on Ralph's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fenili is looking to advance position but Ralph won't allow it.
Ralph is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fenili is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ralph is just riding it out for now. Fenili eventually gives up the hold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ralph is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Gabriel Fenili will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fenili with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ralph counters with a head kick. That will keep Fenili thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ralph takes a swing at Fenili's ribcage but misses.
Ralph looks to score with a jab to the body but Fenili is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Ralph.
Fenili on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ralph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fenili shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ralph but Ralph pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ralph jabs at Fenili's body.
Ralph scores with a spinning back kick!
A punch lands to the side of Fenili 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ralph throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ralph. That's going to slow Fenili down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenili takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fenili blocks a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Ralph. No joy for Fenili on that attempt.
Wiggum Ralph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Fenili.
Fenili shoots in and drives through. Ralph sprawls well.
Fenili is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fenili takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ralph swings for the body but Fenili moves out of range.
A punch combination from Fenili misses.
Ralph scores with a decent looking hook.
Ralph lands with a nice combination. Fenili backs away looking to recover.
Ralph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ralph displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fenili.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenili takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ralph misses with a body punch
and Fenili counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ralph manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fenili is looking to control Ralph's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fenili avoid being mounted?
Ralph controlling the pace.
Fenili is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabriel Fenili has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fenili regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ralph trying to control the position from guard on top but Fenili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ralph preventing the sweep.
Fenili looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ralph stopping the sweep attempt from Fenili.
Ralph content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Wiggum Ralph wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ralph displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fenili.
Fenili tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ralph is able to avoid easily.
Ralph throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fenili.
Fenili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ralph moves away.
Fenili tries for a takedown but Ralph sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fenili shoots in looking for a takedown. Ralph tries to sprawl out of it but Fenili keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ralph manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fenili's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ralph plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wiggum Ralph showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ralph has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wiggum Ralph!
Wiggum Ralph retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Wiggum Ralph was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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