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VFF 7: Overslam vs Weston PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruud Van Graaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Madnezz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Madnezz looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruud Van Graaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Madnezz!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madnezz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Van Graaf's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Van Graaf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Van Graaf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Van Graaf working a defensive guard here.
Van Graaf is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Madnezz is controlling him.
Madnezz trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Graaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Graaf is looking to sinch up a triangle. Madnezz throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Van Graaf's body to avoid the submission. Van Graaf has instead reached around Madnezz's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Van Graaf arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ruud Van Graaf!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Lindemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Ninja Turtle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ninja Turtle's choice of entrance music: Ninja turtles theme song!!!. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wolfgang Lindemann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Ninja Turtle!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lindemann.
Lindemann tries to clinch there but Ninja Turtle circles away.
Lindemann tries to clinch but Ninja Turtle moves out of range.
Lindemann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ninja Turtle swivels and escapes.
Ninja Turtle slaps away a takedown attempt from Lindemann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang Lindemann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ninja Turtle blocks a head kick by Lindemann.
Lindemann tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ninja Turtle throws a head kick that half lands.
Ninja Turtle connects with a leg kick. Lindemann looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lindemann shoots in for a double leg but Ninja Turtle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ninja Turtle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Don Ninja Turtle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ninja Turtle scores with a spinning back kick!
Ninja Turtle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ninja Turtle wants it to stay on the feet.
Lindemann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ninja Turtle connects with a solid leg kick.
Lindemann is breathing heavily.
Lindemann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ninja Turtle's waist but Ninja Turtle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lindemann off to one side.
Lindemann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ninja Turtle counters with a stiff right hand.
Ninja Turtle looks to land a combination. Lindemann sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja Turtle connects with a solid leg kick.
Ninja Turtle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ninja Turtle lands a big head kick that sends Lindemann tumbling to the mat! Ninja Turtle takes a step backwards and waves Lindemann back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lindemann is rocked!
It looks like Wolfgang Lindemann has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ninja Turtle lands a brutal head kick. Lindemann looks out on his feet and Ninja Turtle throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Don Ninja Turtle!
During a confident post fight interview, Don Ninja Turtle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Learmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miran Fabjan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Learmont comes to the cage accompanied by Deftones - Feiticeira. Fabjan has chosen Papa Roach - Last Resort as his entrance music. Stephen Learmont has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stephen Learmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miran Fabjan!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabjan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Learmont throws out the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Learmont as Fabjan shoots in.
Learmont tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fabjan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fabjan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Learmont lands a jab to Fabjan's midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fabjan fails with a takedown attempt.
Stephen Learmont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miran Fabjan.
Learmont throws a jab but it's blocked by Fabjan.
Learmont tests Fabjan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fabjan drives through and clinches with Learmont against the cage.
Learmont stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Learmont misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Learmont.
Learmont pushes Fabjan against the cage. Learmont is working some dirty boxing. Learmont pushes off with a quick right hook! Fabjan goes down! Fabjan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Learmont moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Learmont!
A victorious Stephen Learmont thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gimli Gloin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gimli Gloin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gimli Gloin!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon slips a jab and a cross from Gloin.
Gordon takes the fight into the clinch.
Gloin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gordon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gloin to the mat. Gloin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gordon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gordon 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.
Gloin looking for a triangle here. Gordon is fighting it but it looks tight! Gloin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gordon is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gimli Gloin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frederic Robitaille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammad Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frederic Robitaille!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muhammad Ali!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robitaille swinging wildly here.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ali is defended easily by Robitaille.
Ali doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robitaille moves into the clinch.
Frederic Robitaille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Ali.
Robitaille is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ali gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Robitaille's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali misses with a takedown attempt - Robitaille sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ali throws a series of punches but Robitaille moves out of range.
A jab-cross combination lands for Robitaille and sends Ali crashing to the mat! Robitaille follows him down to the mat - Ali regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Muhammad Ali has been cut.
Ali looks gassed!
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!
Ali is looking for a sweep. Robitaille is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ali actively working from the bottom here.
Robitaille tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Robitaille is taking a breather. Ali says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Robitaille lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Ali quite badly. Ali pulls Robitaille in close trying to recover. Robitaille postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Ali on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Ali doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frederic Robitaille!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bertus Eppinga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Novachkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bertus Eppinga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boris Novachkov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eppinga.
Novachkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eppinga tries to avoid it but Novachkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eppinga to the ground. Eppinga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eppinga 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.
Eppinga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Novachkov 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.
Eppinga decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Novachkov, up you get!
Novachkov tries to sprawl but Eppinga drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Eppinga decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novachkov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Eppinga.
Novachkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eppinga as he avoids it easily.
Novachkov misses the shot to the body.
Novachkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Eppinga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Novachkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bertus Eppinga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Novachkov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eppinga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novachkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Novachkov wants it to stay on the feet.
Eppinga scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Eppinga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Novachkov keeps working.
Eppinga is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Novachkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Novachkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eppinga decides to stand back up. Eppinga steps back and let's Novachkov get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eppinga fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Novachkov to the ground. Eppinga is now in Novachkov's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eppinga gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Novachkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eppinga pinned against the cage. Eppinga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Novachkov stuffs the takedown attempt from Eppinga. Eppinga gets slowly back to his feet.
Novachkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Eppinga did well to prevent Novachkov getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eppinga is trying to stand back up but Novachkov is controlling him
Eppinga tries to roll over but Novachkov keeps him under control.
Novachkov trying to control the action but Eppinga is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eppinga looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like Novachkov is going to stand back up.
Eppinga is looking to control Novachkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eppinga avoid being mounted?
Eppinga misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eppinga actively working from the bottom here.
Eppinga is pressing down on Novachkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Novachkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Novachkov looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bertus Eppinga dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Eppinga closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Eppinga lands in his opponent's guard.
Eppinga connects with a couple of short punches.
Eppinga throwing strikes but missing.
Eppinga wants to pass the guard but Novachkov is keeping the position.
Novachkov has his foot on Eppinga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eppinga works his way back into a safe position though.
Novachkov is working an open guard so Eppinga takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Novachkov tries to sprawl but Eppinga drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eppinga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eppinga stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Novachkov looks for a takedown but Eppinga sprawls well.
Eppinga scores with a head kick.
Novachkov avoids a kick to the body.
Novachkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eppinga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Novachkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novachkov is looking to clinch.
Eppinga closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Novachkov did well to prevent Eppinga getting side control.
Eppinga wants to control but Novachkov is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novachkov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eppinga in particular looking to stall.
Eppinga slips a nice elbow through Novachkov's hands, connecting with Novachkov's forehead.
Novachkov trying to hold on to Eppinga's head to control him but Eppinga postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eppinga passes the guard and advances to mount!
Eppinga stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Novachkov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eppinga tries to improve position but can't.
Eppinga sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Eppinga gets full guard.
Novachkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eppinga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Novachkov has managed to get both his arms back between Eppinga's legs - danger averted.
Eppinga has his feet on Novachkov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Eppinga scores with a push kick.
Novachkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eppinga but Eppinga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boris Novachkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eppinga lands a body shot.
Novachkov is breathing heavily.
Eppinga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Novachkov is fending him off so far but Eppinga persists. Nope, Novachkov circles away and we're back to standing.
Eppinga fails to land the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eppinga closes the distance and clinches up with Novachkov, looking for a takedown. Eppinga pushes Novachkov against the cage but Novachkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bertus Eppinga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eppinga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eppinga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Novachkov can do to turn this around?
Eppinga shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Novachkov stuffs the takedown attempt from Eppinga. Eppinga gets slowly back to his feet.
Novachkov shoots in and bounces Eppinga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bertus Eppinga dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A head kick misses from Eppinga.
Novachkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Novachkov scores with a jab to the body.
Eppinga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Novachkov tries to clinch up but Eppinga circles away and keeps his distance.
Bertus Eppinga is winning the standup battle so far.
Eppinga throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Eppinga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Novachkov misses with a left hand
and Eppinga counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Novachkov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Eppinga drives through with a takedown into Novachkov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eppinga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eppinga tries to stand but Novachkov is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eppinga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Novachkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eppinga wants to control from the top but Novachkov keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Novachkov is working an open guard so Eppinga takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Novachkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eppinga pinned against the cage. Eppinga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eppinga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Novachkov as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eppinga lands a nice looking body shot.
Novachkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eppinga can pounce on him.
Eppinga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Novachkov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bertus Eppinga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eppinga fails with the takedown.
Eppinga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Eppinga throws a head kick that misses.
Novachkov missing with a left hand there. Eppinga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eppinga looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Novachkov!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novachkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Eppinga has a good base and remains in mount.
Novachkov wants to control but Eppinga is having none of it.
Eppinga is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Novachkov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Novachkov shrugs it off.
Eppinga is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
The fight stays on the outside here - Novachkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eppinga lands with a kick to the ribs.
Eppinga gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eppinga has had enough of the clinch but Novachkov keeps him there for the moment.
Eppinga breaks from the clinch.
Eppinga stuffs the takedown attempt from Novachkov. Novachkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Bertus Eppinga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Novachkov wants to clinch.
Eppinga closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Eppinga lands in his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eppinga stands up over Novachkov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bertus Eppinga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eppinga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bertus Eppinga!
After winning the bout, Bertus Eppinga 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Overslam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dakota Weston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dante Overslam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dakota Weston!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weston with a poor takedown
and Overslam counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Weston! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Overslam!
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