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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbin Goossens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Junakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbin Goossens could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Junakovic's chin.
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255 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Dangerous GnP
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robbin Goossens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Junakovic!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goossens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Junakovic.
Goossens needs to keep his hands up - Junakovic had a free shot at his head there.
Junakovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goossens tries to avoid it but Junakovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goossens to the ground. Goossens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goossens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junakovic.
Goossens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Junakovic.
No joy there for Junakovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. Junakovic catches Goossens right on the button with a cross.
Junakovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goossens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goossens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Junakovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goossens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Junakovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Junakovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Junakovic misses.
A punch combination from Goossens misses.
Goossens moves forwards but Junakovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Goossens is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Junakovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Junakovic does it's job there.
Goossens drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Junakovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goossens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goossens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Junakovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Junakovic scores with a jab.
Goossens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goossens wants it to stay on the feet.
Robbin Goossens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Junakovic.
Goossens jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Junakovic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Goossens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goossens is breathing heavily.
Jab from Junakovic.
Junakovic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Junakovic scores with a shot to the body.
Junakovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junakovic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Junakovic duly obliges.
Junakovic lands a slapping body shot.
Goossens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Junakovic shoots in but Goossens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Junakovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Junakovic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Junakovic duly obliges.
Junakovic throws a nice looking combination but Goossens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Junakovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junakovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goossens avoids it really well and circles away.
Junakovic fails with the takedown.
Junakovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Junakovic has a takedown stuffed.
Junakovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Junakovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Junakovic.
Goossens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goossens stuffs the takedown.
Junakovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Junakovic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Junakovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Goossens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Junakovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goossens avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junakovic tries to bum rush Goossens with a series of wild strikes but Goossens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goossens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Junakovic!
Junakovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Junakovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Junakovic misses with a wild combination.
Junakovic misses with a combination
and Goossens counters by moving into the clinch.
Junakovic wants to break free but Goossens has control.
Junakovic is trying to push Goossens away but Goossens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goossens jumps guard but Junakovic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goossens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Junakovic's efforts to push away.
Goossens is trying to pull guard but Junakovic has him pressed against the cage.
Goossens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junakovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Junakovic tries to break the clinch but Goossens is controlling the position.
Junakovic tries to break free but Goossens pushes him back against the cage.
Goossens jumps into guard, dragging Junakovic to the mat.
Junakovic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Junakovic connects with a couple of short punches.
Junakovic landing some decent shots from guard.
Junakovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goossens has momentary wrist control but Junakovic slips an elbow through the middle.
Junakovic is working Goossens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Junakovic throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Junakovic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Junakovic lands a two punch combo.
Goossens fails with a takedown attempt.
Junakovic scores with a three punch combo!
Goossens slips a jab and a cross from Junakovic.
Junakovic shoots in but Goossens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Junakovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goossens at a distance.
Junakovic scores with a three punch combo!
Ivan Junakovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Junakovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goossens. Goossens obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice combination there by Junakovic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junakovic throws a good cross that connects.
Junakovic scores with a one two! Goossens had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Junakovic throws a one two combo.
Junakovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goossens slips a jab and a cross from Junakovic.
Goossens feints and then cracks Junakovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Junakovic down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goossens fails with a takedown attempt.
Goossens takes a jab right on the kisser.
Junakovic throws a right and a left that Goossens avoids nicely.
Goossens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goossens shoots in and drives through. Junakovic sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbin Goossens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goossens is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Junakovic.
Goossens takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goossens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Junakovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goossens defends it nicely.
Junakovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goossens is fending him off so far but Junakovic persists. Nope, Goossens circles away and we're back to standing.
Junakovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Junakovic throws a one two combo.
Goossens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goossens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Junakovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Goossens is trying to pull guard but Junakovic has him pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goossens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Junakovic throws a combination. Goossens tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Goossens looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goossens tries to clinch there but Junakovic circles away.
Junakovic throws a combination. Goossens tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Goossens throws a one two combo.
Junakovic looks to land a combination. Goossens sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Junakovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A combination from Junakovic does no damage.
Goossens swinging wildly here.
Junakovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Goossens back to the cage. Junakovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Junakovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Junakovic lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goossens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Junakovic as he jumps to the side.
Nice straight punches there by Junakovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Junakovic.
Junakovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goossens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goossens takes one to the chin there.
Junakovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Goossens misses with a wild combination.
Junakovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Junakovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Goossens slaps away a takedown attempt from Junakovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Junakovic misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck for Junakovic with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Goossens.
Junakovic lands a two punch combo.
Goossens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goossens there as he acknowledges the shot.
Junakovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Goossens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Junakovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Junakovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Junakovic looks to land a combination. Goossens sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Goossens swinging wildly here.
Ivan Junakovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junakovic scores with a one two! Goossens had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Junakovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Goossens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Junakovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Goossens's head.
Junakovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Junakovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goossens rushes Junakovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Junakovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Junakovic scores with a shot to the body.
Goossens dives in and grabs Junakovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Junakovic pushes down on Goossens's head and hops out.
Robbin Goossens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goossens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Junakovic.
Goossens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goossens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Junakovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Goossens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Junakovic with a hook.
Junakovic cracks a nice hook into Goossens's ribs.
Junakovic jabs at Goossens's body.
Junakovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Junakovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goossens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Junakovic feints a jab promting Goossens to slip. Junakovic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Goossens slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junakovic throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junakovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Junakovic is working the combinations to good effect here.
Junakovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Goossens thuds a left hand into Junakovic's body.
Junakovic scores with a one two! Goossens had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Junakovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Junakovic misses with a takedown attempt - Goossens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Junakovic swinging wildly here.
Goossens scores a takedown into full mount!
Junakovic wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Junakovic is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goossens dominating with strikes here.
Junakovic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Goossens.
Junakovic trying desperately to get to his feet.
Goossens unloads with some shots from mount but Junakovic bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junakovic really wants to buck Goossens off and get back to his feet.
Goossens wants to control the pace but Junakovic is squirming around nicely.
Goossens throws some wild stikes that Junakovic manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junakovic is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Goossens looking to ground and pound but Junakovic is blocking nicely.
Junakovic is trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goossens working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
You get the feeling that Junakovic really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Junakovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goossens trying to control but he's not successful this time.
You get the feeling that Junakovic really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Goossens lands a big elbow.
Goossens working the ground and pound effectively.
Junakovic really wants to buck Goossens off and get back to his feet.
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.
Goossens lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Junakovic hang on?
Robbin Goossens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Junakovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goossens is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Junakovic is surviving well by controlling Goossens's body position as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Junakovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Junakovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Junakovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ong Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanex Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bak comes to the cage accompanied by One Night In Bangkok. Lewis has chosen Snoop DoGG as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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222 lbs
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220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ong Bak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sanex Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bak misses with a straight left.
Oooooh!!! Bak has knocked Lewis down with a huge combo! Bak steps away and waves a wobbly Lewis back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Sanex Lewis has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lewis swings for the body but Bak moves out of range.
Bak looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown. Bak tries to sprawl out of it but Lewis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Bak as Lewis shoots in.
Lewis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lewis scores with a hook to the body. Bak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lewis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bak looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bak keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis is looking for a kimura but Bak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lewis to get the leverage.
Lewis is trying to control. Bak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lewis is working for a submission of some sort.
Lewis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lewis swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bak is now in Lewis's guard. A big mistake from Lewis there, giving up the dominant position!
Lewis is trying to keep Bak in close.
Bak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lewis on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lewis trying to keep a closed guard but Bak is proving a slippery customer.
Bak has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lewis is proving hard to escape from.
Lewis trying to keep a closed guard but Bak is proving a slippery customer.
Lewis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanex Lewis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lewis closes the distance and clinches.
Lewis tries to pull guard but Bak won't allow it.
Ong Bak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanex Lewis.
Bak wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewis won't allow it.
Bak can't break the clinch.
Lewis jumps guard and drags Bak to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bak would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bak is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lewis has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bak is looking to defend but Lewis has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bak! Lewis pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bak taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sanex Lewis!
Sanex Lewis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luka Dzeko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunbo Killers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunbo Killers will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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220 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luka Dzeko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunbo Killers!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzeko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dzeko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dzeko has Killers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Killers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dzeko is trying to drag Killers to the mat but Killers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dzeko blocks an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Killers.
Killers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dzeko's elbow.
Dzeko avoids the elbow strike from Killers, against the cage.
Dzeko prevents a body shot from Killers.
Dzeko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Killers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luka Dzeko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killers throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killers.
Dzeko blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Killers fails to land.
Killers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dzeko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Killers.
Killers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dzeko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dzeko shoots in for a takedown but Killers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dzeko clinches up with Killers and pushes him back against the cage.
Killers has had enough of the clinch but Dzeko keeps him there for the moment.
Killers is trying to break free.
Dzeko has Killers pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dzeko pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Killers tumbling to the mat - Dzeko dives into Killers's guard.
Dzeko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dzeko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzeko trying to control the action but Killers is working from the bottom.
Killers can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dzeko works to advance to full mount. Killers defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killers has left one of his arms exposed and Dzeko doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Killers screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luka Dzeko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zagnut Dunbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Dredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dredd has chosen Static X = Push it as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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10 - 5 - 0 |
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220 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zagnut Dunbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Dunbar misses.
Dredd misses with a takedown attempt - Dunbar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A left lands for Dunbar.
Dredd fails with the takedown
and Dunbar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dunbar throws an overhand right that lands on Dredd's shoulder, as Dredd tries to avoid the shot.
Dunbar lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunbar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dredd was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunbar.
Dunbar misses with a wild body shot.
Dredd has his takedown stuffed
and Dunbar counters with a right hand to the body.
Zagnut Dunbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Dredd.
Dunbar lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar throws a lazy uppercut
and Dredd counters with a single leg into guard. Dunbar didn't expect that.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dredd trying to control but Dunbar is working from the bottom.
Dunbar 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.
Dredd drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dunbar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dredd has Dunbar in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dredd has a closed guard, preventing Dunbar from standing up.
Dunbar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar trying to control the action but Dredd is working from the bottom.
Dunbar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dredd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dunbar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dunbar wants to control but Dredd is keeping him busy.
Dredd regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunbar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zagnut Dunbar has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dunbar misses with a hook
and Dredd decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dunbar's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zagnut Dunbar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dunbar rushes Dredd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dredd trying to stall but Dunbar improves his position.
Dunbar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dunbar misses with a body punch.
Dunbar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dredd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dunbar is leaning against Dredd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dunbar.
A head punch on the inside from Dunbar fails to land.
Dredd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dunbar has him pressed against the cage.
Dredd prevents a body shot from Dunbar.
Dredd goes for a takedown attempt but Dunbar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dunbar moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Dunbar.
A head punch on the inside from Dunbar fails to land.
Dunbar lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dunbar.
A short left from Dunbar.
Dredd is looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dunbar.
Dunbar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dredd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dunbar misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar misses with a body punch.
Dunbar swings wildly with an uppercut but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dredd avoids a wild elbow strike from Dunbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunbar is struggling to control the position.
Dunbar tries to work over Dredd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dunbar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dunbar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dunbar throws a head punch that misses.
Dunbar slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Dunbar.
Dunbar pushes Dredd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dunbar can't find room to land a body shot as Dredd controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zagnut Dunbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Dredd.
Dunbar pushes Dredd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dunbar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dunbar blocks a body shot from Dredd.
Dunbar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dredd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Dunbar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dunbar.
Dredd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dunbar's waist but Dunbar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dredd off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd has his takedown stuffed
and Dredd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dunbar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dredd manages to avoid it.
Dunbar misses with a right hand
and Dredd counters with a takedown into side control.
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.
Dredd advances nicely into full mount.
Dunbar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dredd lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zagnut Dunbar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck for Dredd with that takedown attempt.
Dunbar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dunbar misses with a jab to the body
and Dredd counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dunbar!
Dredd prevents Dunbar from getting the reversal.
Dunbar is squirming around, avoiding Dredd's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Dredd there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunbar holds on for dear life, controlling Dredd's posture momentarily.
Dredd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dredd jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dunbar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dunbar and Dredd has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dredd tries to advance to mount but Dunbar denies him.
Dredd working away.
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.
Dredd working the strikes but Dunbar uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dunbar controlling the position for now.
Dunbar is trying to stand.
Dredd is looking to take a break and control but Dunbar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dredd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dunbar's head.
Dredd prevents Dunbar from improving his position.
Dredd is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd trying to control the action but Dunbar is working from the bottom.
Dredd wants to pass the guard but Dunbar is defending well.
Dredd passes to side control.
Dredd scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dunbar to see if he's OK.
Dunbar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dredd is trying to get an arm triangle but Dunbar is defending well.
Dredd has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dunbar is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dredd yanks on the arm and Dunbar is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dredd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Dredd!
After the fight, Jake Dredd 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutu Kalio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Hustlin as his entrance music. Shawn Jackson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
285 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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25
245 lbs
7 - 5 - 1 |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brutu Kalio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalio throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kalio circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kalio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kalio wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Kalio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kalio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kalio throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Kalio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kalio trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kalio postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We're going to have a standup here because Brutu Kalio wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kalio fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Kalio is now in Jackson's guard.
Kalio forces his way into half guard.
Kalio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kalio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalio perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kalio thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Kalio is controlling him well.
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. Kalio connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
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!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jackson has hold of Kalio's hands but Kalio slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kalio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Kalio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalio.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalio.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kalio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Kalio in his half guard.
It looks like Shawn Jackson has been cut.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Kalio is controlling him well.
Jackson looks gassed!
Kalio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kalio is taking a breather. Jackson 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.
Kalio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kalio 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.
Jackson pushes Kalio off looking to stand but Kalio dives back in and keeps control.
Kalio is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Kalio there.
Jackson is rocked!
That has opened up Shawn Jackson's cut even more.
Kalio working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Kalio finish him?
Kalio lands a big elbow - Jackson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Kalio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brutu Kalio!
A very excited looking Brutu Kalio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marion Cobretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Funku Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cobretti comes into the arena with Frank Sinatra - Fly me to the moon blaring out of the sound system. Marion Cobretti is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marion Cobretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Funku Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobretti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie lands with a hook. Cobretti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie misses with a combination
enabling Cobretti to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobretti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Cobretti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cobretti tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Cobretti misses with a wild combination.
Gracie digs a good hook to Cobretti's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cobretti is defended easily by Gracie.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
Gracie jabs at Cobretti's body.
Cobretti tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cobretti throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Cobretti instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cobretti is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Cobretti is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Cobretti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.
Cobretti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Cobretti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobretti is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Cobretti keeps moving.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cobretti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Cobretti has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cobretti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Cobretti is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cobretti is looking to reverse the position.
Cobretti sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cobretti wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Gracie cracks Cobretti with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobretti is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie cracks Cobretti with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cobretti swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gracie landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gracie controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobretti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Funku Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cobretti gets back to half guard.
Funku Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
Cobretti looking for submissions off his back.
Cobretti tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Cobretti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cobretti tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie working Cobretti over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cobretti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Cobretti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cobretti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
Gracie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cobretti!
Gracie is landing with some decent strikes but Cobretti is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie throws a strike there. Cobretti manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Cobretti looking for submissions off his back.
Cobretti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cobretti actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Cobretti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Cobretti defending well.
Cobretti actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Cobretti from improving his position.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie is keen to just control but Cobretti is a slippery customer.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cobretti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cobretti is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Cobretti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Cobretti is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Gracie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cobretti is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cobretti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cobretti is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Funku Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cobretti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cobretti throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie drops Cobretti with a left and a right! Oh, Cobretti is hurt - Gracie dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Marion Cobretti has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gracie tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gracie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cobretti tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Cobretti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie takes a little break here. Cobretti wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobretti is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Cobretti regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
Cobretti tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Cobretti's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cobretti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cobretti?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobretti is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
A big strike lands for Gracie! That's really hurt Cobretti and he's turned his back - Gracie keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Gracie jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Funku Gracie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kareem al Rashid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). al Rashid has chosen Highlight Reel as his entrance music. Kareem al Rashid has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
155 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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27
167 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Mendes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kareem al Rashid!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
al Rashid tries to clinch there but Mendes circles away.
al Rashid is looking to clinch but Mendes is avoiding it.
Kareem al Rashid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
al Rashid scores with a three punch combo!
al Rashid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
al Rashid doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendes circles away.
al Rashid lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good work by Mendes as he checks the leg kick.
Mendes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
al Rashid lands with a slapping head kick.
Mendes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by al Rashid. al Rashid obviously looking to wear him down.
al Rashid throws a leg kick but Mendes moved away.
Mendes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but al Rashid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown by Mendes or perhaps it was just good defense by al Rashid which made him look bad.
Mendes forces al Rashid back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes prevents a body shot from al Rashid.
Mendes wants to stall.
Mendes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and al Rashid avoids it.
al Rashid can't find room to land a body shot as Mendes controls the action.
Mendes is trying to drag al Rashid to the mat but al Rashid just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
al Rashid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from al Rashid.
Mendes misses with a knee strike.
Mendes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but al Rashid blocks it with crossed arms.
Mendes throws a knee to the head but misses.
al Rashid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mendes misses with a knee to the head.
Mendes working al Rashid over with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by al Rashid.
al Rashid tries to work over Mendes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mendes tries to pull guard but al Rashid won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid lands a shot to the body.
al Rashid struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendes controls his hands.
al Rashid throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Mendes goes for a takedown in the clinch but al Rashid prevents it.
Mendes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but al Rashid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
al Rashid lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mendes is breathing heavily.
al Rashid lands a nice uppercut.
al Rashid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
al Rashid lands with a straight right. Mendes didn't see that one coming.
Mendes circles away from the clinch attempt.
al Rashid clinches with his opponent.
al Rashid stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mendes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but al Rashid pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mendes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mendes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
al Rashid wants to stall.
Mendes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. al Rashid is defending well for now.
al Rashid digs a right hand underneath Mendes's ribcage. Mendes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mendes has al Rashid pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. al Rashid manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
al Rashid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mendes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
al Rashid presses Mendes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
al Rashid is leaning against Mendes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mendes misses with a knee strike.
al Rashid lands a shot to the body.
al Rashid slows down the pace here.
al Rashid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from al Rashid.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
al Rashid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
al Rashid pushes Mendes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for al Rashid to work.
al Rashid lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
A nice left hand lands by al Rashid.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mendes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from al Rashid.
A short left from al Rashid.
Mendes manages to break the clinch.
al Rashid drives through and clinches with Mendes against the cage.
Mendes tries to pull guard but al Rashid won't allow it.
al Rashid pushes Mendes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
al Rashid lands a shoulder strike.
Mendes is rocked!
al Rashid pushes Mendes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Mendes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
al Rashid pushes Mendes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
al Rashid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
Nice body punch from al Rashid - that landed with a thud.
al Rashid lands a big right hand that drops Mendes! The killer instinct kicks in and al Rashid finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by al Rashid!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kareem al Rashid!
Kareem al Rashid is the new lightweight champion!
Kareem al Rashid 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 Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiu Claw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claw has chosen Orgineel! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Per Saukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jiu Claw!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claw is looking to clinch.
Saukko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Claw cracks Saukko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saukko staying out of range there.
Saukko misses with a two punch combination.
Saukko misses the shot to the body.
Saukko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Claw looks to score with a jab to the body but Saukko is just out of range.
A jab from Saukko finds it's way through Claw's defenses.
Claw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saukko.
Saukko shoots in and gets a takedown into Claw's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Saukko won't allow Claw to sweep him here.
Saukko wants to pass the guard but Claw is keeping the position.
Claw keeping moving, preventing Saukko from controlling successfully.
Claw working a defensive guard here.
Claw keeping moving, preventing Saukko from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saukko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Saukko moves forwards but Claw connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saukko.
Saukko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Claw at a distance.
Saukko just misses with a punch to the body.
Claw connects with a body shot that sends Saukko's belly button to the back.
Saukko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Claw thows a body shot but no joy.
Saukko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jiu Claw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Claw defending well as Saukko loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claw lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Claw.
Per Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saukko defending well as Claw loads up on a big left hand.
Claw scores with a punch to the head.
Claw misses with a hook.
Claw rushes Saukko and presses him up against the cage.
Claw tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saukko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Claw avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Claw lands a nice knee to the body.
Saukko is breathing heavily.
Claw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut there from Claw.
Saukko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Claw looks to score with a jab to the body but Saukko is just out of range.
Saukko throws a sloppy head kick and Claw moves out of range easily.
Saukko throws a body punch but Claw moves out of range.
Claw doesn't manage to clinch there - Saukko circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saukko moves away.
Saukko scores with a jab to the head.
Claw thows a body shot but no joy.
Saukko throws a poor cross that misses
and Claw counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Claw misses.
Saukko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Claw circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saukko, as that shot connected.
Saukko misses with a two punch combination.
Saukko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Claw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saukko slips a jab from Claw.
Saukko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claw cracks a nice hook into Saukko's ribs.
Saukko blocks a head kick by Claw.
Claw throws a quick inside leg kick.
Claw looks to score with a jab to the body but Saukko is just out of range.
Saukko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko moves out of range of the strikes.
Saukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Claw.
Claw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saukko at a distance.
Claw swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saukko.
Claw moves away from the strike by Saukko.
Claw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Claw misses with a body shot.
Claw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Claw tries to clinch up but Saukko circles away and keeps his distance.
Saukko thows a body shot but no joy.
Claw takes a swing at Saukko's ribcage but misses.
Saukko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saukko misses with a two punch combination.
Donk. Saukko catches Claw right on the button with a cross.
Claw lands a slapping body shot.
Claw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saukko moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiu Claw dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saukko throws the left hand but Claw avoids the punch easily.
Saukko swings for the body but Claw moves out of range.
Claw tries to clinch up.
Saukko scores with a punch to the head.
Per Saukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Claw defending well as Saukko loads up on a big left hand.
Saukko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Claw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Claw is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saukko rather than just go for the knockout.
Saukko swats away the attempt to clinch by Claw.
Claw tests Saukko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Claw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saukko doesn't seem bothered though.
Saukko tries to clinch up.
Saukko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Claw misses with a wild body shot.
Claw tries to clinch there but Saukko circles away.
Claw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Saukko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Saukko misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saukko lands with an overhand left.
Claw moves out of range of the strikes.
Claw scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Claw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saukko.
Saukko tries to clinch there but Claw circles away.
Saukko connects with a crisp jab.
Saukko slips under a jab.
Claw throws a lazy right hand but Saukko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Claw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Claw throws a series of punches but Saukko avoids them all with ease.
Claw misses with a head kick.
Jiu Claw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Claw moves into range and clinches up with Saukko.
Claw digs a right hand into Saukko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saukko's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claw stalling the fight.
Claw tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claw manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Claw.
Saukko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Claw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Claw moves out of range as Saukko strikes.
Saukko shoots for a takedown but Claw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Claw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saukko was well out of range. Poor timing from Claw.
Saukko throws a hook to the side of Claw's head but Claw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Claw misses with a body shot.
Claw lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Claw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saukko tries to clinch but Claw is having none of it.
Saukko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saukko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Claw defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Per Saukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko clinches with his opponent.
Saukko taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Claw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Claw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saukko swats away the attempt to clinch by Claw.
Saukko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Claw as he jumps to the side.
Claw misses with a hook. Saukko ducked under it nicely.
Claw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Claw thows a body shot but no joy.
Claw misses with a straight right.
Claw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Claw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four 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!
Nice shot lands for Saukko.
Claw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saukko.
Claw tries to clinch up.
Saukko misses with a wild body shot.
Saukko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claw keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Claw tries to roll over but Saukko keeps him under control.
Claw trying to control but Saukko postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saukko seems to be looking for submissions.
Saukko prevents Claw from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiu Claw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Saukko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Claw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saukko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saukko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Claw.
Saukko misses with a few strikes there.
Claw moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saukko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Claw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saukko wants to slow Claw down by chopping away at his legs.
Saukko throws a jab but it's blocked by Claw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saukko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saukko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saukko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Claw doesn't manage to clinch there - Saukko circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko wants to clinch up but Claw keeps it at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Saukko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saukko.
Claw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Claw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Claw looks to land a right hand but Saukko moved out of range.
Claw dodges the punch combination from Saukko.
Claw misses with a looping left.
Saukko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Claw.
Claw takes a swing at Saukko's ribcage but misses.
Claw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saukko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saukko misses with a body shot.
Saukko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Claw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Claw moves out of range as Saukko strikes.
Claw moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Claw ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Claw throws a looping overhand right but Saukko ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claw fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saukko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Claw clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Saukko.
Claw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saukko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Claw misses with a knee strike.
Saukko keeps control of Claw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saukko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saukko tries to circle away but Claw has him pinned against the cage.
Claw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saukko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Claw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saukko scores a takedown into full mount!
Claw tries to reverse the position but Saukko maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Claw?
Saukko controlling from the full mount.
Claw is in all sorts of trouble here.
Saukko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Saukko 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.
Saukko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Claw hang on?
Per Saukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saukko avoids the attempt from Claw to control.
Claw is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Saukko is staying active.
Claw is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee warns Claw that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Claw in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Jiu Claw has been cut.
Claw wants to get back to his feet.
Claw is desperately trying to improve his position but Saukko has a good base and remains in mount.
Saukko is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Claw is surviving well by controlling Saukko's body position as best he can.
Claw tries to reverse the position but Saukko maintains control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Claw really wants to buck Saukko off and get back to his feet.
Claw tries to reverse the position but Saukko maintains control.
Saukko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Claw hang on?
And that's the end of the fight!
Per Saukko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Claw has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiu Claw!
A very excited looking Jiu Claw made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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