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AFLC 9: International Warfare PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Moltisanti (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher Moltisanti!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moltisanti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Moltisanti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moltisanti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moltisanti.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moltisanti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moltisanti lands with a slapping head kick.
Moltisanti pushes Smith away with a front kick.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Christopher Moltisanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moltisanti throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith staying out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moltisanti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith 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.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Moltisanti.
Moltisanti throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Moltisanti thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Moltisanti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moltisanti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith catches Moltisanti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith lands a left and a right that send Moltisanti crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moltisanti tries a head kick but it misses.
Moltisanti lands a high kick!
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moltisanti tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moltisanti throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
A solid body kick from Moltisanti.
Moltisanti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moltisanti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Moltisanti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Moltisanti is out of range.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moltisanti tries a head kick but it misses.
Moltisanti throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Moltisanti is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moltisanti swinging wildly here.
Moltisanti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Moltisanti misses.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Moltisanti moves away and avoids it.
Moltisanti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moltisanti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moltisanti lands a nice looking body kick.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moltisanti.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Moltisanti jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moltisanti throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moltisanti.
Moltisanti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moltisanti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Moltisanti throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
A jab from Moltisanti misses.
Smith cracks Moltisanti with an open hand slap.
Smith lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Moltisanti goes down and covers up as Smith starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jens Pulver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kepler De Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulver's entrance music is Snapbacks and Tattoos. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jens Pulver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kepler De Lima!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from De Lima.
De Lima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulver throws a nice looking combination but De Lima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pulver forces De Lima back against the ropes and clinches.
Pulver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Lima is defending well for now.
Pulver is trying to stall.
Pulver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pulver breaks from the clinch.
Kepler De Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Lima wants to clinch up but Pulver keeps it at a distance.
Pulver blocks a head kick by De Lima.
Pulver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Lima wants to clinch
and Pulver moves into the clinch.
Pulver lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Kepler De Lima has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulver lands a nice knee to the body.
De Lima wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pulver has managed to clinch.
Pulver trying to control the position but instead, De Lima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pulver into the ropes.
Pulver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pulver lands an elbow just above De Lima 's eye.
Pulver lands an elbow inside.
Pulver landing knees to the body.
De Lima looks gassed!
Pulver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pulver tries to clinch up but De Lima circles away and keeps his distance.
Pulver moves into range and clinches up with De Lima.
Pulver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Lima lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Lima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pulver shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Lima but De Lima pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pulver tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Lima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Lima takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pulver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown by Pulver or perhaps it was just good defense by De Lima which made him look bad.
Pulver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulver misses with a head kick.
De Lima has managed to clinch.
De Lima tries to pull guard but Pulver won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulver looking to slow down the pace here.
Pulver tries to circle away but De Lima has him pinned against the ropes.
Pulver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pulver circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pulver counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Pulver clinches up with De Lima and pushes him back against the ropes.
Pulver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Lima blocks it with crossed arms.
Pulver is working for takedown but De Lima is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jens Pulver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulver misses with an elbow strike.
De Lima looking to throw knees to the head but Pulver is blocking nicely.
De Lima is trying to break free.
De Lima manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
De Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulver would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Lima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pulver is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jens Pulver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kepler De Lima's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from De Lima. Pulver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulver is looking to clinch but De Lima is avoiding it.
Pulver moves in looking to clinch but De Lima pushes him off.
Pulver tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. De Lima manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Lima tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Pulver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Lima tries to clinch but Pulver moves out of range.
Pulver tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Lima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pulver pushes De Lima up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jens Pulver has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pulver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pulver manages to break the clinch.
De Lima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Lima is looking to clinch but Pulver is avoiding it.
Pulver misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from De Lima does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Lima, pushing him back against the ropes.
Pulver lands a nice knee to the body.
Pulver tries to circle away but De Lima has him pinned against the ropes.
Pulver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
De Lima is trying to break the clinch but Pulver is controlling him.
Pulver lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Kepler De Lima's cut even more.
De Lima wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pulver has him pressed against the ropes.
Pulver drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pulver misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Lima swats away the attempt to clinch by Pulver.
Jens Pulver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for De Lima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Lima tries to clinch up.
De Lima misses with a few strikes there.
De Lima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Lima is breathing heavily.
Pulver cracks a nice hook into De Lima's ribs.
Pulver has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick from De Lima lands but Pulver takes it in his stride.
De Lima gets tackled into the ropes by Pulver. Pulver maintains the clinch.
Pulver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Lima avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pulver misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jens Pulver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Lima dodges the punch combination from Pulver.
Pulver tries to clinch there but De Lima circles away.
De Lima tries to clinch but Pulver is having none of it.
Pulver throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pulver avoids the head kick by De Lima.
Pulver tries a head kick but it misses.
De Lima misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Pulver does it's job there.
De Lima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Lima tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulver throws a series of punches but De Lima moves out of range.
De Lima tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pulver sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Lima somewhat.
Jens Pulver is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulver doesn't manage to clinch there - De Lima circles away.
De Lima swats away the attempt to clinch by Pulver.
De Lima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pulver throws a head kick that half lands.
Pulver lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jens Pulver dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kepler De Lima's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
De Lima moves in looking to clinch but Pulver pushes him off.
Pulver tries to clinch up.
Pulver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pulver forces De Lima back against the ropes and clinches.
Pulver using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pulver is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pulver lands an elbow inside that De Lima shrugs off.
Pulver lands a damaging elbow.
Pulver looking to stall.
De Lima jumps guard but Pulver turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
De Lima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver breaks the clinch.
De Lima throws a head kick that misses
and Pulver counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulver closes the distance and pushes De Lima back into the ropes.
Pulver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Lima throws a sloppy head kick and Pulver moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pulver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Lima tries to clinch but Pulver is having none of it.
Pulver lands a two punch combo.
Pulver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pulver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulver has De Lima pressed against the ropes, preventing De Lima from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pulver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pulver lands a nice elbow.
Pulver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from De Lima.
Pulver is looking to clinch but De Lima is avoiding it.
De Lima moves into range and clinches up with Pulver.
Pulver lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pulver utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pulver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Lima tries to clinch but Pulver moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulver moves into the clinch.
Pulver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Kepler De Lima's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pulver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pulver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Lima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Lima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pulver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Pulver.
Pulver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pulver lands a good knee to the midsection. De Lima won't want to take too many of those.
Pulver will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Lima up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Lima blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Lima stops a takedown attempt from Pulver.
De Lima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pulver avoids the head kick by De Lima.
Pulver wants to clinch up but De Lima keeps it at a distance.
De Lima throws a body kick that misses.
Pulver avoids the head kick by De Lima.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pulver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kepler De Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pulver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jens Pulver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pulver, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jens Pulver!
Jens Pulver took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Da Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Invictus Feliciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feliciano has chosen hollywood undead- undead as his entrance music. Invictus Feliciano 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Da Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Invictus Feliciano!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feliciano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Souza, pushing him back against the ropes.
Feliciano has a couple of punches blocked by Da Souza.
Da Souza is working for takedown but Feliciano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Feliciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Feliciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Feliciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Souza fails to pull guard.
Feliciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Souza.
Feliciano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Da Souza fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Da Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Da Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Souza tries for a takedown but Feliciano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Feliciano tries to clinch but Da Souza moves out of range.
Da Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Feliciano, looking for a takedown. Da Souza pushes Feliciano against the ropes but Feliciano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Souza scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Da Souza trying to control the position but Feliciano is working away.
Da Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Feliciano is defending well.
Da Souza trying to control the action but Feliciano is working from the bottom.
Da Souza has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Feliciano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Da Souza throws the kick towards the body but Feliciano avoids it.
Feliciano rushes Da Souza and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Souza blocks an uppercut.
Feliciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Da Souza ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Da Souza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Da Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Da Souza has his foot on Feliciano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Feliciano works his way back into a safe position though.
Da Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Feliciano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Feliciano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Da Souza working for a triangle but Feliciano defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Souza has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Feliciano 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 Da Souza.
Da Souza is looking to regain half guard here but Feliciano keeps moving and retains side control.
Da Souza manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feliciano is not content to let Da Souza control the position.
Feliciano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Da Souza is looking for a kimura but Feliciano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Souza to get the leverage.
Feliciano pushes Da Souza off but Da Souza dives into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Feliciano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Feliciano tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Da Souza trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Da Souza 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.
Feliciano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Da Souza looking to score a takedown here. Feliciano is defending well but Da Souza drives through and ends up in Feliciano's guard.
Da Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Feliciano is retaining full guard.
Feliciano can't keep his opponent in guard - Da Souza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Da Souza is working for a submission of some sort.
Da Souza maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Feliciano could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Da Souza has cracked it and Feliciano is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Da Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Da Souza!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Zambidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Hamilton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Zambidis's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Zambidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zambidis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zambidis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hamilton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zambidis slips under a jab.
Zambidis misses with a few strikes there.
Zambidis works over Hamilton's head and body with a nice combination.
A shot to the body from Hamilton misses
and Zambidis counters with a two punch combo.
Zambidis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hamilton misses with a double jab
and Zambidis counters with a nice body kick.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown but Zambidis shows good takedown defense.
Hamilton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zambidis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zambidis misses with a head kick.
Zambidis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zambidis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zambidis lands a slapping body shot.
Hamilton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zambidis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zambidis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Zambidis.
Hamilton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zambidis lands a right hook to the body.
Hamilton misses with a straight right.
Mike Zambidis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zambidis digs a good hook to Hamilton's body.
Hamilton swinging wildly here.
Zambidis is looking to wear down Hamilton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hamilton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zambidis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hamilton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zambidis counters with a nice uppercut.
Mike Zambidis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Hamilton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zambidis throws a right and a left that Hamilton avoids nicely.
Hamilton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zambidis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zambidis lands with a nice combination. Hamilton backs away looking to recover.
Zambidis connects with a right hand. Hamilton shakes it off.
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!
Hamilton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zambidis circles away quickly and effectively.
Hamilton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zambidis circles away quickly and effectively.
Zambidis stalks Hamilton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hamilton's face. Hamilton staggers backwards, shaken.
Hamilton slips a jab and a cross from Zambidis.
Zambidis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hamilton misses with a right hand
and Zambidis counters with a left and a right that stings Hamilton.
Hamilton lands a front kick.
Zambidis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hamilton finds it's way round the side to connect with Zambidis's head.
Zambidis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zambidis duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zambidis blocks a head kick by Hamilton.
Good standup being displayed there by Zambidis as he connects with a hook.
Hamilton loads up on a big right hand but Zambidis slips the punch.
Zambidis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chris Hamilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamilton throws a series of punches but Zambidis moves out of range.
Hamilton looks gassed!
Zambidis tries a head kick but it misses.
Hamilton slips a jab and a cross from Zambidis.
Zambidis throws a head kick that misses.
Zambidis throws a right hand that Hamilton ducks under and follows up with a left that Hamilton also avoids with ease.
Zambidis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zambidis works over Hamilton's head and body with a nice combination.
Hamilton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zambidis defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hamilton is trying desperately to land a takedown but Zambidis is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hamilton.
Hamilton throws a combination that misses
and Zambidis counters with a nice uppercut.
Hamilton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zambidis.
Zambidis scores with a body shot.
A head kick from Hamilton lands but Zambidis takes it in his stride.
Zambidis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hamilton circles away quickly and effectively.
Zambidis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zambidis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamilton throws out the jab.
Zambidis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Hamilton. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Zambidis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A right-left combo lands from Zambidis.
Zambidis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zambidis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Zambidis.
Zambidis misses with a wild combination.
An inside leg kick from Hamilton misses.
Jab by Zambidis.
Zambidis lands a right hook to the body.
Zambidis lands a nice hook to Hamilton's body. Hamilton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hamilton slips a jab and a cross from Zambidis.
Zambidis throws a nice looking combination but Hamilton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Hamilton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Zambidis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamilton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Mike Zambidis has been cut.
Zambidis throws a right and a left that Hamilton avoids nicely.
Zambidis stalks Hamilton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hamilton's face. Hamilton staggers backwards, shaken.
Hamilton moves out of range of the body kick.
Zambidis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zambidis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hamilton.
Hamilton throws a hook but Zambidis blocks it.
Zambidis misses with a double jab.
Hamilton tries to bum rush Zambidis with a series of wild strikes but Zambidis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hamilton.
Hamilton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zambidis.
Hamilton tries to bum rush Zambidis with a series of wild strikes but Zambidis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Zambidis.
Hamilton tries to bum rush Zambidis with a series of wild strikes but Zambidis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zambidis misses with a double jab.
Hamilton misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Hamilton.
Zambidis tries to bum rush Hamilton with a series of wild strikes but Hamilton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zambidis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zambidis misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamilton misses with a body shot.
Zambidis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zambidis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hamilton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hamilton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zambidis throws a series of strikes that have Hamilton backpedaling.
Hamilton misses with a right hand
and Zambidis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamilton misses with a combination
and Zambidis counters with a series of strikes. Hamilton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zambidis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamilton.
Hamilton tries a head kick but it misses.
Hamilton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Hamilton. Those never looked like landing.
Hamilton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hamilton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zambidis eats them both and turns towards Hamilton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton misses with a hook. Zambidis ducked under it nicely.
Zambidis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hamilton misses with a double jab
and Zambidis counters with a one-two to the body.
Mike Zambidis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zambidis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zambidis connects with a body shot.
Hamilton throws out a loose jab but Zambidis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zambidis lands with a nice combination. Hamilton backs away looking to recover.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zambidis.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zambidis moves out of range as Hamilton throws a body kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zambidis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hamilton avoids the head kick by Zambidis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Zambidis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Zambidis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Zambidis ducks under a wild hook from Hamilton.
Zambidis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zambidis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zambidis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zambidis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hamilton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mike Zambidis is winning the standup battle so far.
Zambidis misses with a wild combination.
Hamilton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zambidis slips a jab and a cross from Hamilton.
Hamilton misses with a double jab.
Zambidis throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zambidis misses with a few strikes there.
Hamilton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hamilton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton fails to land with a series of punches.
Hamilton looks to land a combination but Zambidis avoids it well.
Zambidis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zambidis cracks a nice hook into Hamilton's ribs.
Zambidis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zambidis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zambidis throws a right hand that Hamilton ducks under and follows up with a left that Hamilton also avoids with ease.
Hamilton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zambidis's corner calls for a 1-2. Zambidis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hamilton throws a combination that misses
and Zambidis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton shoots for a takedown but Zambidis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hamilton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zambidis pinned against the ropes. Zambidis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hamilton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zambidis - the referee stops the clock and Hamilton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zambidis. Hamilton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zambidis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Decent striking displayed by Zambidis there.
Zambidis tries a head kick but it misses.
Zambidis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamilton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hamilton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zambidis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hamilton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hamilton avoids the head kick by Zambidis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton misses with the combination.
Zambidis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hamilton dives in and grabs Zambidis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zambidis pushes down on Hamilton's head and hops out.
Mike Zambidis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Hamilton.
A left and a right from Zambidis both land. Nice combination.
Zambidis thows a body shot but no joy.
Hamilton blocks a head kick by Zambidis.
Hamilton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Danga de danga de dang - Hamilton scores with a four punch combination!
A low kick from Hamilton misses
and Zambidis counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Zambidis.
Zambidis misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton misses with a series of wild punches.
Hamilton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hamilton swinging wildly here.
Zambidis lands a nice looking body shot.
Zambidis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zambidis tries to bum rush Hamilton with a series of wild strikes but Hamilton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamilton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zambidis is fending him off so far but Hamilton persists. Nope, Zambidis circles away and we're back to standing.
Hamilton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chris Hamilton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Zambidis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zambidis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Zambidis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zambidis 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Zambidis!
Post fight, Mike Zambidis stared into the camera and said 'i want a third match agaisnt takanori gomi!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvio Sierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silvio Sierra will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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213 lbs
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dwight Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Silvio Sierra!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sierra lands a slapping body shot.
Howard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sierra.
Howard throws out a loose jab but Sierra uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Sierra misses.
Sierra takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Silvio Sierra has been cut.
Sierra throws a nice looking combination but Howard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sierra misses with the combination.
Howard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Howard misses with a hook
and Sierra counters with a two punch combo.
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!
A combination from Sierra does no damage.
Sierra misses with a two punch combination.
Howard throws a hook but Sierra avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Sierra.
Sierra throws a nice looking combination but Howard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howard throws a hook but Sierra avoids it easily.
Howard throws a lazy right hand but Sierra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Howard throws a lazy uppercut
and Sierra counters with a straight right hand.
Sierra feints a jab promting Howard to slip. Sierra then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Howard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Dwight Howard has been cut.
Sierra slips a jab from Howard.
Sierra takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard scores with a jab to the head.
Sierra throws a nice looking combination but Howard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Howard throws a wild hook but Sierra just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Howard gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the ropes! The referee jumps in - Sierra raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silvio Sierra!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mauricio Machida!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dela Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Machida is trying to defend but Dela Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Machida taking some punishment here, with Dela Cruz in his half guard.
Machida wants to improve his position but Dela Cruz is controlling well.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dela Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dela Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Machida has hold of Dela Cruz's hands but Dela Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dela Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Machida trying to control but Dela Cruz postures up.
Machida might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dela Cruz kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dela Cruz 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.
Dela Cruz working Machida over with strikes.
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!
Dela Cruz stands up and beckons Machida to join him on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz has Machida up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dela Cruz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dela Cruz connects with a couple of short punches.
Dela Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
Machida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dela Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Dela Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machida's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Machida holds on and takes a little breather.
Dela Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dela Cruz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Machida's guard.
Machida wants to control but Dela Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dela Cruz working Machida over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dela Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machida sees it coming and defends easily.
Machida is trying to maintain the position but Dela Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
Dela Cruz prevents Machida from improving his position.
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
Machida trying to control from the bottom.
Dela Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dela Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Machida wants to improve his position but Dela Cruz is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dela Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Machida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dela Cruz.
Machida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dela Cruz is working away from the top position though.
Machida wants to improve his position but Dela Cruz is controlling well.
Dela Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dela Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Dela Cruz.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Machida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz 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.
Dela Cruz working over Machida with some ground and pound. Machida looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Machida trying to control but Dela Cruz postures up.
Dela Cruz seems to be working for a kimura but Machida defends the submission attempt.
Machida wants to control but Dela Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida wants to improve his position but Dela Cruz is controlling well.
Dela Cruz is nestled in close to Machida, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dela Cruz working over Machida with some ground and pound. Machida looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dela Cruz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Machida is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Dela Cruz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muniek Ziomek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muniek Ziomek!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziomek moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ziomek fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ziomek.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muniek Ziomek.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ziomek.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Ziomek's head back.
Silva scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ziomek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ziomek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Ziomek misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ziomek looks gassed!
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ziomek right on the button. Ziomek goes down! Silva follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Silva gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Silva!
An out of breath Anderson Silva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Sakalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to cult of personality. Sakalas has chosen Deliver Me as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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167 lbs
11 - 16 - 0 |
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172 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonas Sakalas!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakalas swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Sakalas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sakalas sprawls well. Sakalas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Sakalas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sakalas is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Sakalas circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakalas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracie quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakalas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sakalas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gracie to regain full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sakalas throws a big right hand that misses.
Sakalas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Sakalas keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sakalas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We're going to have a standup here because Matt Gracie wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Sakalas is working for takedown but Gracie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sakalas tries to score a body lock takedown but Gracie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matt Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Sakalas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakalas has Gracie pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Gracie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sakalas throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sakalas keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Gracie wanted to stand there but Sakalas had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Sakalas keeps moving.
Matt Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sakalas's waist but Sakalas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sakalas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sakalas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown by Sakalas or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie which made him look bad.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Sakalas circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Sakalas shows good takedown defense.
Sakalas dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Sakalas's head and hops out.
Sakalas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jonas Sakalas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakalas throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Sakalas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sakalas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Sakalas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakalas tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie throws a right hand that Sakalas ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakalas also avoids with ease.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sakalas avoids it really well and circles away.
Sakalas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Sakalas persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakalas is looking to clinch.
Gracie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sakalas is able to avoid easily.
Sakalas moves into the clinch.
Gracie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sakalas tries to score a body lock takedown but Gracie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matt Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Sakalas.
Sakalas wants a takedown but no success here.
Sakalas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sakalas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gracie is defending well.
Sakalas can't get the takedown.
Sakalas is breathing heavily.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakalas is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sakalas backwards.
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Sakalas throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Sakalas.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sakalas backwards.
Sakalas goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sakalas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Sakalas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
Sakalas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gracie wants to control for a moment but Sakalas uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Sakalas is working away.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sakalas sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie working over Sakalas with some ground and pound. Sakalas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gracie wants to control but Sakalas is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Gracie moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to get to his feet but Sakalas is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Gracie in his guard.
Sakalas keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie wants to stand and escape but instead Sakalas has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gracie dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie scores with a jab to the head.
Sakalas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sakalas sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gracie is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sakalas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gracie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sakalas but great work by Gracie.
Gracie in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sakalas is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Gracie!
Matt Gracie got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Marens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marens has chosen Pittbull - Give me everything as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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26
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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177 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjj Spar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Marens!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marens misses with a wild body shot.
Marens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marens swings for the body but Spar moves out of range.
Spar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marens throws a right hand that Spar ducks under and follows up with a left that Spar also avoids with ease.
Spar stuffs the takedown.
Marens lands a jab to Spar's midsection.
Spar drives through with a takedown into Marens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Spar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spar advances position into side control!
Spar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marens's legs.
Marens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marens is not content to let Spar control the position.
Spar working away.
Spar in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Marens is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjj Spar!
A very excited looking Bjj Spar 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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