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V.O.G 43 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Set Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volodya Dikiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Moking Bird. Set Morris has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
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220 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Set Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Volodya Dikiy!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Dikiy to the floor! Morris dives in looking for the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dikiy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morris could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dikiy wants to get back to his feet.
Morris is trying to control. Dikiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dikiy wants to get back to his feet.
Morris trying to control the action but Dikiy is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dikiy can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Set Morris wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Morris lands a leg kick that knocks Dikiy off balance momentarily.
Dikiy swats away the attempt to clinch by Morris.
Morris wants to clinch.
Morris throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dikiy throws a head kick but Morris moves out of range.
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dikiy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dikiy dodges the punch combination from Morris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dikiy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dikiy misses with a two punch combination.
Dikiy looks gassed!
Dikiy misses with a wild body shot.
Dikiy looks to land a right hand but Morris moved out of range.
Morris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dikiy.
Dikiy has closed the distance and engaged Morris in a clinch.
Dikiy is trying to break the clinch but Morris is controlling him.
Dikiy tries to break the clinch but Morris is controlling the position.
Morris pulls guard effortlessly.
Dikiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dikiy wanted to stand there but Morris had control of the position.
Dikiy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dikiy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Morris is tightening it up a little... Dikiy has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dikiy reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dikiy taps out! Nice BJJ there by Morris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Set Morris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikki Basaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bla Blub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Basaev comes to the cage accompanied by hollywood undead- undead. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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159 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikki Basaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bla Blub!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blub lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Basaev backs up against the cage.
Basaev closes the distance and clinches up with Blub, looking for a takedown. Basaev pushes Blub against the cage but Blub circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blub throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Basaev.
Basaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Basaev takes one on the button.
Nice body kick from Blub.
Basaev slips a jab and a cross from Blub.
Blub throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Basaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Bla Blub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Basaev blocks the leg kick.
Basaev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Basaev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Basaev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basaev advances to full mount.
Basaev takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Blub preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Basaev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Basaev sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Blub taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mikki Basaev!
A pretty intense looking Mikki Basaev took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Graungaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odin Takoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graungaard's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wretches & Kings. Takoy has chosen Daft Punk - End of Line as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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250 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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230 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Graungaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odin Takoy!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takoy throws a right and a left that Graungaard avoids nicely.
Takoy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graungaard.
Graungaard misses with a head kick.
Graungaard misses with a hook. Takoy ducked under it nicely.
Takoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Graungaard throws a head kick that misses.
Graungaard throws a head kick but Takoy moves out of range.
Graungaard throws a head kick that misses.
Graungaard throws a jab when Takoy was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Graungaard.
Graungaard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Graungaard misses with the combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Takoy!
It looks like Gunnar Graungaard has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graungaard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Graungaard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graungaard misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Graungaard.
Takoy swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Graungaard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takoy throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Graungaard.
Graungaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takoy.
Graungaard throws out a loose jab but Takoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graungaard misses with a double jab
and Takoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graungaard tries to bum rush Takoy with a series of wild strikes but Takoy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Graungaard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graungaard throws a head kick that misses.
Graungaard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takoy.
Takoy misses with a double jab.
Takoy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graungaard.
Takoy lands a head shot.
Takoy walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graungaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takoy.
Graungaard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graungaard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takoy.
A slow jab from Graungaard misses its intended target.
Graungaard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takoy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Graungaard throws a right hand that Takoy ducks under and follows up with a left that Takoy also avoids with ease.
Graungaard throws a right and a left that Takoy avoids nicely.
Graungaard misses with a few strikes there.
Graungaard throws a series of punches but Takoy avoids them all with ease.
Graungaard is breathing heavily.
A combination from Graungaard does no damage.
Takoy clinches up against the cage.
Takoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takoy lands with an uppercut that bounces Graungaard off the cage and back into range.
Takoy with a jab.
Takoy gets in close and tags Graungaard with a short punch that almost sends Graungaard to the mat! Oh Graungaard is in big trouble! He turns his back on Takoy, trying to create some distance but Takoy rushes him, striking wildly and Graungaard goes down! The referee tackles Takoy into the cage to end the fight! Takoy is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Odin Takoy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilbur Apae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brock li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wilbur Apae!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apae on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Apae lands.
Apae is on the wrong end of a nice combination from li.
li thows a body shot but no joy.
Apae cracks li with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
li checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apae throws a body punch but li moves out of range.
li misses with a hook.
Apae lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
li jabbing away but nothing is landing.
li takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Apae lands a jab to li's midsection.
Apae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by li.
Apae looks to score with a jab to the body but li is just out of range.
Nice cross by Apae.
li needs to keep his hands up - Apae had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Brock li has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
li thows a left - swing and a miss!
Apae listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Apae lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot by Apae.
li throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Apae.
Apae lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
li rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Apae to counter with a crisp jab.
li missing with a left hand there. Apae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apae scores with a jab to the body.
Wilbur Apae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apae fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
li is breathing heavily.
Apae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. li doesn't seem bothered though.
Apae bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps li's head backwards.
Good exchange - Apae coming out on top.
li is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
li is aggressively charging in as Apae backs up avoiding any damage. Apae tosses out a jab and li runs right into it face first! li is out cold! Apae dropped down on all fours and is barking in li's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilbur Apae!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osobo Opasen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira comes to the cage accompanied by a. Osobo Opasen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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255 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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280 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osobo Opasen!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nogueira!
It looks like Osobo Opasen has been cut.
Nogueira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Opasen under the eye.
Opasen drives through with a takedown into Nogueira's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Opasen wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position.
Nogueira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Opasen looking to pass the guard.
Nogueira manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nogueira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nogueira unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Nogueira.
The referee warns Opasen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nogueira looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Opasen is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira with shots to the head and body - Opasen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nogueira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nogueira wants to control the pace but Opasen is squirming around nicely.
Nogueira working Opasen over with strikes here.
Nogueira with good strikes from the mount here!
Nogueira in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nogueira avoids the attempt from Opasen to control.
Nogueira scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Opasen?
Nogueira working the ground and pound effectively.
Nogueira lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Opasen! Nogueira sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Opasen and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Rurikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Burcev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergey Burcev told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavel Rurikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Burcev!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burcev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Pavel Rurikov has been cut.
Burcev throws a hook but Rurikov blocks it.
Burcev moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Rurikov goes down! Can Burcev finish him!?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rurikov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Burcev is defending well. Rurikov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Burcev has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rurikov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pavel Rurikov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kosti Lom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian McGordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian McGordon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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286 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kosti Lom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian McGordon!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGordon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Kosti Lom has been cut.
McGordon swats away the attempt to clinch by Lom.
McGordon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lom.
McGordon closes the distance and clinches.
McGordon wants to take the fight to the mat but Lom manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McGordon avoids the elbow strike from Lom, against the cage.
Lom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGordon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lom after a bit of a struggle.
Lom misses with a punch to the body.
McGordon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lom gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kosti Lom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian McGordon.
Lom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGordon.
Lom is looking to control McGordon's arms but McGordon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lom has his back to the cage.
McGordon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lom pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGordon moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGordon has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGordon.
McGordon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lom pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGordon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lom has McGordon up against the cage in a clinch.
Lom is trying to stall.
McGordon blocks the elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGordon as Lom tries to tie him up.
Lom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGordon avoids it.
Lom misses with an elbow over the top.
Lom stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGordon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGordon.
Lom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGordon takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Brian McGordon has been cut.
Lom gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGordon.
McGordon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lom is pressed up against the cage. McGordon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lom down to the mat. Lom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGordon feints and then cracks Lom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lom down.
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!
Lom doesn't manage to clinch there - McGordon circles away.
Lom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGordon counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGordon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lom but Lom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGordon shoots in looking for a takedown. Lom tries to sprawl out of it but McGordon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGordon gets tackled into the cage by Lom. Lom maintains the clinch.
Lom misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lom throws an elbow but misses.
Lom stalling in the clinch but McGordon improves position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGordon managing to block the knees to the body from Lom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGordon wants to take the fight to the mat but Lom manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McGordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGordon wants a takedown but no success here.
Lom prevents the takedown attempt.
McGordon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lom can't find room to land a body shot as McGordon controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McGordon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lom prevents the takedown attempt.
McGordon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGordon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGordon is looking for a takedown.
Come on Lom - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGordon avoids a wild elbow strike from Lom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kosti Lom will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGordon throws a head kick but Lom moves out of range.
Lom tries to clinch up.
McGordon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lom throws a chopping leg kick but McGordon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lom tries to clinch up.
McGordon moves into range and clinches up with Lom.
McGordon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGordon blocks an elbow strike.
McGordon goes for a takedown attempt but Lom pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kosti Lom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGordon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lom wants to clinch up but McGordon keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lom fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGordon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lom. McGordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGordon pushes Lom up against the cage in a clinch.
Lom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGordon looking for a takedown.
Kosti Lom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian McGordon.
McGordon wants a takedown.
McGordon is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGordon as Lom tries to tie him up.
Nice elbow from Lom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lom lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lom throws an elbow but misses.
McGordon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lom swings wildly with an uppercut but McGordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGordon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGordon blocks the elbow strike.
McGordon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lom pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGordon dodges an elbow strike from Lom.
Kosti Lom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGordon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lom can't fight it off and eventually McGordon manages to take the fight to the floor. Lom looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McGordon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lom tries to get out of the position.
McGordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Lom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lom wants to sweep here but McGordon controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGordon throws a big elbow that misses.
Lom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGordon is controlling him.
Lom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGordon.
Lom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGordon.
Lom wants to stand up but McGordon is controlling him.
Lom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGordon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Lom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGordon won't allow Lom to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGordon.
McGordon stops Lom from standing up.
McGordon wants to control from the top but Lom keeps moving.
Lom working a defensive guard here.
McGordon with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGordon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lom can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGordon controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lom fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian McGordon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lom wants to slow McGordon down by chopping away at his legs.
Lom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lom tries to clinch up but McGordon circles away and keeps his distance.
Lom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGordon working hard to break the clinch.
McGordon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGordon avoids it.
McGordon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGordon goes for a takedown attempt but Lom pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kosti Lom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian McGordon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lom wants to clinch.
Lom misses with a low kick.
McGordon throws a lazy head kick
and Lom counters with a big head kick but McGordon shrugs it off.
McGordon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McGordon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lom to regain full guard.
McGordon won't allow Lom to sweep him here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGordon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGordon pushing down on Lom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lom wants to get back to his feet.
McGordon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lom's head.
McGordon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGordon content to control rather than advance.
Lom is trying to get back to full guard.
McGordon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McGordon thows a huge punch but Lom dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lom wants to control but McGordon is keeping busy.
McGordon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lom moves into full guard.
Lom keeping moving, preventing McGordon from controlling successfully.
McGordon throws a strike but Lom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lom throws an elbow that misses. McGordon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lom's guard. Nice move by McGordon!
McGordon is stalling in the full guard.
Lom working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGordon trying to control but Lom is working from the bottom.
Lom pushes McGordon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kosti Lom.
I think Lom 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kosti Lom!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Mctwist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vazren Rigogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rigogo has chosen Parapapapa as his entrance music. Vazren Rigogo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Mctwist!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vazren Rigogo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mctwist lands a head shot.
Mctwist connects with a jab.
Mctwist thows a body shot but no joy.
Rigogo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mctwist.
Oliver Mctwist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mctwist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rigogo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rigogo lands with an overhand left.
Mctwist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mctwist fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mctwist throws an overhand right that lands on Rigogo's shoulder, as Rigogo tries to avoid the shot.
Mctwist fails with a takedown attempt.
Rigogo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mctwist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mctwist tries for a takedown but Rigogo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Mctwist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rigogo misses with a low kick.
Mctwist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rigogo defends it nicely.
Rigogo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mctwist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mctwist looks to land a left hand but Rigogo moved out of range nicely.
Rigogo tries to bum rush Mctwist with a series of wild strikes but Mctwist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A cross from Rigogo lands.
Mctwist manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rigogo on his heels. He'll look to pass Rigogo's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mctwist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rigogo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mctwist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rigogo wants to sweep here but Mctwist controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mctwist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mctwist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rigogo working for submissions but it's allowed Mctwist to get to half guard.
Mctwist lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rigogo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mctwist throwing shots but Rigogo is blocking nicely.
Rigogo tries to roll over but Mctwist keeps him under control.
Rigogo actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rigogo wants to improve his position but Mctwist is controlling well.
Rigogo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mctwist thows a huge punch but Rigogo dodges it nicely.
Mctwist wants to control but Rigogo is keeping him busy.
Mctwist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mctwist has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rigogo tries to roll over but Mctwist keeps him under control.
Mctwist postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rigogo to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mctwist with a nice cross.
Mctwist on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mctwist changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rigogo tries to avoid it but Mctwist manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rigogo to the ground. Rigogo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rigogo throws a jab but it's blocked by Mctwist.
Mctwist fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Mctwist.
It looks like Vazren Rigogo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mctwist shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mctwist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rigogo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mctwist.
Mctwist lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mctwist darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mctwist is pressing down on Rigogo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rigogo is holding on for now.
Mctwist lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rigogo actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mctwist connects with a nice short shot to Rigogo's temple.
Rigogo is looking for a sweep. Mctwist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mctwist lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mctwist is trying to control. Rigogo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mctwist seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rigogo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mctwist pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mctwist is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rigogo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oliver Mctwist!
Oliver Mctwist retains his heavyweight title!
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