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V.O.G 70 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Aleksandrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulquiorra Schiffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good kicks
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Aleksandrovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ulquiorra Schiffer!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schiffer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Aleksandrovich!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Schiffer content just to control the position here.
Schiffer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ulquiorra Schiffer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Schiffer ducks under a wild hook from Aleksandrovich.
Schiffer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aleksandrovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schiffer was well out of range. Poor timing from Aleksandrovich.
Aleksandrovich misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schiffer lands with a kick to the temple. Aleksandrovich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aleksandrovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schiffer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sergey Aleksandrovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aleksandrovich checks a leg kick.
Schiffer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aleksandrovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schiffer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aleksandrovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schiffer.
Aleksandrovich looks to throw the jab but Schiffer is out of range.
Schiffer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Schiffer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aleksandrovich lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schiffer takes one to the chin there.
Schiffer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aleksandrovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aleksandrovich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schiffer. Schiffer obviously looking to wear him down.
Aleksandrovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer throws a head kick that half lands.
Schiffer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schiffer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aleksandrovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schiffer was well out of range. Poor timing from Aleksandrovich.
Aleksandrovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schiffer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aleksandrovich takes a kick to the side of the head.
Schiffer lands with a kick to the temple. Aleksandrovich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aleksandrovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Schiffer counters with an inside leg kick.
Schiffer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aleksandrovich.
Schiffer slips under a jab.
Schiffer misses with a straight right.
Schiffer misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Aleksandrovich misses its intended target.
Aleksandrovich cracks Schiffer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Schiffer throws a low kick but Aleksandrovich moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aleksandrovich.
Schiffer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schiffer scores with a head kick. Aleksandrovich tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Schiffer fails to land with a series of punches.
Schiffer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Schiffer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schiffer gets a takedown into half guard.
Aleksandrovich is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aleksandrovich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schiffer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schiffer's back!
Schiffer controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schiffer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer gets back to half guard.
Schiffer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aleksandrovich wants to pass the guard but Schiffer is defending well.
Schiffer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Schiffer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aleksandrovich is working away from the top position though.
Schiffer keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schiffer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schiffer pulls Aleksandrovich in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulquiorra Schiffer dominated that round.
That's time! Aleksandrovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aleksandrovich thuds his right hand into Schiffer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Schiffer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aleksandrovich scores with a decent looking hook.
Ulquiorra Schiffer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schiffer. That's going to slow Aleksandrovich down.
Schiffer throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Schiffer.
Schiffer throws a head kick but Aleksandrovich moves out of range.
Schiffer scores with a jab.
Aleksandrovich slips under a jab.
Schiffer throws a body kick that misses.
Aleksandrovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aleksandrovich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schiffer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aleksandrovich's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schiffer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aleksandrovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schiffer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Schiffer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Schiffer trying to control the position from guard on top but Aleksandrovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ulquiorra Schiffer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Aleksandrovich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aleksandrovich misses with a two punch combination.
Schiffer connects with a body shot that sends Aleksandrovich's belly button to the back.
Aleksandrovich lands a head shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Schiffer - that will leave a mark!
Schiffer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aleksandrovich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aleksandrovich misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schiffer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schiffer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schiffer connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Aleksandrovich misses.
Schiffer connects with a leg kick. Aleksandrovich looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schiffer. That's going to slow Aleksandrovich down.
Schiffer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Schiffer throws a sloppy head kick and Aleksandrovich moves out of range easily.
Aleksandrovich throws a right hand that misses
and Schiffer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aleksandrovich's knee momentarily.
Schiffer feints and then cracks Aleksandrovich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aleksandrovich down.
Schiffer feints and as Aleksandrovich raises his hands in defense, Schiffer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schiffer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Schiffer passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrovich looking for submissions off his back.
Ulquiorra Schiffer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schiffer stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Schiffer works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here as Schiffer stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrovich gets back to half guard.
Schiffer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schiffer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ulquiorra Schiffer.
Schiffer tries to score with a low kick but Aleksandrovich moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aleksandrovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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 crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schiffer throws a low kick, looking for Aleksandrovich's leg but Aleksandrovich calmly moves out of range.
Schiffer misses with a two punch combination.
Schiffer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulquiorra Schiffer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Schiffer misses with a body kick.
Aleksandrovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schiffer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schiffer punishes Aleksandrovich's body with a nice straight punch.
Aleksandrovich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Schiffer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aleksandrovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Schiffer counters with a nice leg kick.
Aleksandrovich misses with a straight left.
Schiffer cracks Aleksandrovich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aleksandrovich misses with a hook
and Schiffer counters with a right hand to the body.
Aleksandrovich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Aleksandrovich checks the leg kick.
Aleksandrovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aleksandrovich misses with an uppercut.
Schiffer ducks under a wild hook from Aleksandrovich.
Schiffer throws the kick towards the body but Aleksandrovich avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksandrovich scores with a nice strike.
Schiffer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aleksandrovich was covering up waiting for the punch and Schiffer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Schiffer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schiffer passes Aleksandrovich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Schiffer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ulquiorra Schiffer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Schiffer looks to land a body kick but Aleksandrovich moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Schiffer is looking to slow Aleksandrovich down with leg kicks.
Schiffer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Schiffer misses with a few strikes there.
Schiffer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aleksandrovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schiffer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aleksandrovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schiffer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aleksandrovich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schiffer throws a push kick but Aleksandrovich slaps the foot to one side.
Schiffer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schiffer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schiffer moves out of range of the strikes.
Aleksandrovich misses with a hook. Schiffer ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schiffer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer just misses with a punch to the body.
Sergey Aleksandrovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schiffer walks into a left hand.
Schiffer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aleksandrovich sprawls well initially but Schiffer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aleksandrovich tries to get to full guard but Schiffer has control of the leg.
Schiffer passes to full mount!
Schiffer controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aleksandrovich is working to get back to half guard.
Schiffer landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer controlling from the full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schiffer looking to control but Aleksandrovich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schiffer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schiffer with shots to the head and body - Aleksandrovich looks very uncomfortable down there.
Schiffer controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ulquiorra Schiffer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schiffer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulquiorra Schiffer!
Ulquiorra Schiffer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pelmen Mochotin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Megga Torque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mochotin comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead - California. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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183 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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180 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelmen Mochotin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Megga Torque!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torque scores with a head kick. Mochotin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mochotin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mochotin scores with a takedown into Torque's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Torque is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mochotin is one step ahead there.
Mochotin works over Torque with some ground and pound from guard.
Torque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mochotin defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torque keeping moving, preventing Mochotin from controlling successfully.
Torque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mochotin pushing down on Torque's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mochotin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Torque looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mochotin passes into side control!
Mochotin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Torque's legs.
Mochotin cracks Torque with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mochotin working the ground and pound from side control.
Mochotin working the head and body with strikes.
Mochotin scores with punches from side control.
Mochotin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mochotin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Torque has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mochotin wants to control but Torque is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torque tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mochotin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mochotin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mochotin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Torque has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mochotin but great work by Torque.
Torque looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mochotin struggling a bit here.
Mochotin manages to get back to half guard.
Mochotin trying to control from the bottom.
Mochotin wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torque is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mochotin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Torque.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mochotin is looking to improve his position.
Torque trying to control from half guard but Mochotin is working away.
Torque trying to advance position but Mochotin counters by regaining guard.
Mochotin trying to keep a closed guard but Torque is proving a slippery customer.
Torque is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mochotin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mochotin has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mochotin is pushing down on Torque's leg trying to pass to half guard. Torque is fighting to maintain full guard but Mochotin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Torque won't allow Mochotin to pass to mount.
Torque is trying to control but can't.
Torque blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mochotin.
Mochotin moves nicely into side control.
Torque is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mochotin 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.
Mochotin is looking to take a break and control but Torque is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mochotin winds up and cracks Torque with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Torque wants to sweep but Mochotin has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelmen Mochotin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mochotin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick from Torque lands but Mochotin takes it in his stride.
Torque delivers a nice body kick.
Torque scores with a head kick.
Torque misses with a body kick.
Torque throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torque throws a wild body kick that Mochotin sees coming a mile off.
Torque goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Torque throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mochotin avoids the head kick by Torque.
Megga Torque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torque throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mochotin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Torque pinned against the cage. Torque gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torque throws the kick towards the body but Mochotin avoids it.
Mochotin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Torque throws a head kick but Mochotin moves out of range.
Torque throws a half hearted mid kick.
Torque scores with a head kick. Mochotin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Torque throws a sloppy head kick and Mochotin moves out of range easily.
Megga Torque seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mochotin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Torque defends it nicely.
Mochotin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torque lands a head kick. Mochotin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torque misses with an attempted mid kick.
Torque throws a wild body kick that Mochotin sees coming a mile off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mochotin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Torque - the referee stops the clock and Mochotin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Torque. Mochotin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice body kick from Torque.
Mochotin closes the distance and clinches up with Torque, looking for a takedown. Mochotin pushes Torque against the cage but Torque circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelmen Mochotin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mochotin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mochotin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Torque keeps Mochotin at a distance using the push kick.
Torque throws a nice inside leg kick.
Torque fakes the leg kick and cracks Mochotin in the body.
Torque lands a big head kick that sends Mochotin tumbling to the mat! Torque takes a step backwards and waves Mochotin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mochotin is rocked!
It looks like Pelmen Mochotin has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Torque! Mochotin is out on his feet! Torque rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Mochotin is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Mochotin is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Megga Torque!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milo Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Bash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bash has chosen Hollywood Undead-Undead as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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173 lbs
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199 lbs
13 - 12 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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World class boxer
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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
32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Milo Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Bash!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bash lands a nice hook to Phillips's body. Phillips takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bash fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jon Bash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown. Bash tries to sprawl out of it but Phillips keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bash manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillips avoids the head kick by Bash.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Bash shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Phillips with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bash counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bash throws a poor cross that misses
and Phillips counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bash!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Phillips is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bash has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phillips trying to control but Bash is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bash tries to hold on but Phillips pushes him away.
Bash is in all sorts of trouble here.
Phillips jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bash is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bash and Phillips has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Phillips is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bash knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Phillips is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bash has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Phillips fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bash tries to bench press Phillips off him but Phillips keeps the position.
Phillips working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Phillips goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bash rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Phillips's guard! Nice work there by Bash!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bash wants to stand but Phillips has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bash gets to his feet - Phillips follows without any prompting.
Bash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Bash both land. Nice combination.
Phillips looks to land a combination but Bash avoids it well.
Good exchange - Bash coming out on top.
Phillips slips a jab and a cross from Bash.
A left and a right from Bash both land. Nice combination.
Phillips ducks under a wild hook from Bash.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches up with Bash, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes Bash against the cage but Bash circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jon Bash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bash, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Phillips gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Bash will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bash looks to land a combination but Phillips avoids it well.
Bash falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phillips counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bash's guard now.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bash is keeping the position for now.
Bash keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Bash is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Phillips is controlling him.
Bash is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bash seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phillips does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips tries to get to full guard but Bash has control of the leg.
Bash decides to stand and escape the position.
Phillips moves out of range of the strikes.
Bash misses with a few strikes there.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown but Bash manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Phillips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phillips tries for a takedown but Bash circles away easily
and Bash counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bash is fending him off so far but Phillips persists. Nope, Bash circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bash is looking to clinch but Phillips is avoiding it.
Phillips has his takedown stuffed
and Bash counters with a right hand to the body.
Phillips takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bash throws a right and a left that Phillips avoids nicely.
Bash throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Phillips.
Bash tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Phillips manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phillips tries to move into range but Bash moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Bash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bash misses with a head kick.
Bash scores with a sloppy right hand. Phillips should have avoided that one.
Phillips fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bash wants to clinch
and Phillips counters with a single leg into guard. Bash didn't expect that.
Bash pulls Phillips in to control the position.
Phillips drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bash looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bash looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bash!
You can see the frustration on Phillips's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bash gets to mount! Phillips was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Phillips keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bash sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Bash has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bash tries to control but Phillips wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Bash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Phillips has a takedown stuffed.
Phillips swats away the attempt to clinch by Bash.
A combination from Bash does no damage.
Milo Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bash throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phillips on the side of the head.
Bash misses with a double jab.
Phillips takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phillips dodges the punch combination from Bash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bash lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Phillips swats away the attempt to clinch by Bash.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Phillips.
Bash wants to clinch.
Phillips fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bash doesn't manage to clinch there - Phillips circles away.
Phillips takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bash gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bash manages to break the clinch.
Phillips showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bash.
Bash throws a shot from downtown. Phillips moves away and avoids it.
Bash rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phillips moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bash tries to close the distance and clinch but Phillips swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bash wants to clinch up but Phillips keeps it at a distance.
Bash misses with a looping right.
Bash throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
Bash misses with a series of wild punches.
Phillips takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phillips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bash.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Bash shows good takedown defense.
Phillips shoots in for a double leg but Bash sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phillips uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bash.
Nice uppercut there from Bash.
Jon Bash is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head kick misses from Bash.
Bash moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Phillips slips a jab and a cross from Bash.
Phillips doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Milo Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phillips blocks a jab.
Bash misses with a wild body shot.
Jon Bash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Bash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bash 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Bash!
An out of breath Jon Bash 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Dabrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roma Kucherov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dabrowski comes into the arena with Adema - Planets blaring out of the sound system. Kucherov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Offspring - You're Gonna Go Far, Kid kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Tomasz Dabrowski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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25
195 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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29
183 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomasz Dabrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roma Kucherov!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dabrowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Kucherov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dabrowski!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dabrowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kucherov trying to control but Dabrowski is having none of it.
Dabrowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dabrowski throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kucherov lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kucherov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kucherov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dabrowski is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dabrowski is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucherov controlling the pace for now.
Kucherov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dabrowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dabrowski is squirming around, avoiding Kucherov's attempts to control the action.
Dabrowski wants to hold on but Kucherov pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kucherov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kucherov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dabrowski looks a forlorn figure.
Dabrowski tries to reverse the position but Kucherov maintains control.
Dabrowski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dabrowski trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Kucherov seems content to control.
Dabrowski trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dabrowski is looking to get to half guard.
Kucherov landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski is looking to get to half guard.
Kucherov landing punches.
Kucherov with shots to the head and body - Dabrowski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kucherov looking to control but Dabrowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dabrowski regains half guard.
Dabrowski manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dabrowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dabrowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kucherov trying to control from the bottom.
Dabrowski is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kucherov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roma Kucherov 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.
Dabrowski misses with a takedown attempt - Kucherov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dabrowski scores with a takedown into Kucherov's guard.
Kucherov controlling Dabrowski's posture.
Dabrowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kucherov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dabrowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabrowski looking to pass the guard.
Dabrowski is working hard here to advance position.
Dabrowski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kucherov is proving hard to escape from.
Kucherov has his hands on Dabrowski's head, controlling the position.
Dabrowski postures up in Kucherov's guard and throws a big left but Kucherov blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski trying to control but Kucherov is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Tomasz Dabrowski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dabrowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kucherov counters with a takedown into side control.
Kucherov working away.
Dabrowski taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dabrowski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dabrowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kucherov is looking for a kimura here.
Kucherov working over Dabrowski with some ground and pound. Dabrowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski trying to control from the bottom.
Kucherov working over Dabrowski with some ground and pound. Dabrowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dabrowski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kucherov is pressing down on Dabrowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dabrowski is holding on for now.
Dabrowski trying to control but Kucherov postures up.
Dabrowski is looking for a sweep. Kucherov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dabrowski is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Dabrowski wants to hold on but Kucherov pushes him away.
Dabrowski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dabrowski tries to hold on but Kucherov postures up.
Kucherov working the ground and pound effectively.
Dabrowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roma Kucherov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Dabrowski shoots and misses
and Kucherov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kucherov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kucherov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kucherov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dabrowski has wrist control.
Dabrowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dabrowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kucherov being controlled here momentarily.
Kucherov looking to pass the guard.
Dabrowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kucherov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kucherov trying to control but Dabrowski is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roma Kucherov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kucherov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dabrowski is out of range and Kucherov settles back down.
Dabrowski has his takedown stuffed
and Kucherov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dabrowski's guard.
Dabrowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Dabrowski, not yet.
Kucherov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dabrowski keeping moving, preventing Kucherov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kucherov postures up and lands a big shot to Dabrowski's brow.
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kucherov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kucherov wants to control from the top but Dabrowski keeps moving.
Kucherov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kucherov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kucherov slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Dabrowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov stops Dabrowski from getting back to his feet.
Dabrowski trying to control here.
Dabrowski manages to get to full guard.
Kucherov trying to control but Dabrowski is working from the bottom.
Tomasz Dabrowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kucherov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kucherov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dabrowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kucherov has managed to get both his arms back between Dabrowski's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dabrowski is on top in guard.
Kucherov wants to sweep here but Dabrowski controlling him for the moment.
Dabrowski looking to pass the guard.
Dabrowski wants to control from the top but Kucherov keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dabrowski throws a strike but Kucherov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roma Kucherov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kucherov 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roma Kucherov!
A victorious Roma Kucherov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kolobnev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Kolobnev acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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25
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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176 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Kolobnev!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain has a takedown stuffed.
Kolobnev feints a jab promting Cain to slip. Kolobnev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cain slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cain misses with a kick to the body.
Cain avoids the head kick by Kolobnev.
Cain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kolobnev throws a head kick but Cain moves out of range.
Kolobnev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cain.
Kolobnev throws a head kick that misses.
Cain fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kolobnev to the ground. Cain is now in Kolobnev's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kolobnev wants to get back to his feet but Cain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cain wanted to stand there but Kolobnev had control of the position.
Cain tries to free his leg and advance position but Kolobnev is retaining full guard.
Kolobnev keeping moving, preventing Cain from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolobnev is working an open guard so Cain takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kolobnev counters with a nice leg kick.
Kolobnev tries to move into range but Cain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cain cracks the inside of Kolobnev's front leg.
Igor Kolobnev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cain misses the shot to the body.
Cain lands with a nice combination. Kolobnev backs away looking to recover.
Cain misses with an uppercut.
Cain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cain blocks the body kick.
Cain throws a leg kick that misses.
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!
Cain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cain throws a jab but it's blocked by Kolobnev.
Kolobnev throws a sloppy head kick and Cain moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kolobnev.
Kolobnev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain punishes Kolobnev's body with a nice straight punch.
Cain throws a sloppy head kick
and Kolobnev counters with a nice leg kick.
Cain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cain misses with a combination
and Kolobnev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cain slips under a jab from Kolobnev.
Kolobnev lands a lovely overhand right.
Kolobnev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kolobnev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A bone on bone clash there as Kolobnev blocks the leg kick.
Kolobnev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cain. Cain obviously looking to wear him down.
Cain shoots in for a double leg but Kolobnev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cain looks to throw the jab but Kolobnev is out of range.
Kolobnev drives through and clinches with Cain against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kolobnev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cain's efforts to push away.
Kolobnev stalls.
Cain missing with knees to the body.
Cain gets control of Kolobnev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cain will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kolobnev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cain's guard.
Kolobnev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolobnev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kolobnev wants to stand but Cain is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain is working an open guard so Kolobnev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Kolobnev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kolobnev throws a head kick but Cain moves out of range.
Cain throws a head kick but Kolobnev moves out of range.
Cain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cain shoots for a double leg takedown but Kolobnev sprawls well. He's pushed Cain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Cain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cain is breathing heavily.
Cain blocks a head kick by Kolobnev.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kolobnev moves out of range of the body kick from Cain.
Cain connects with a high kick.
Cain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cain dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Kolobnev finds it's way through Cain's defenses.
Cain looks for the body kick but Kolobnev saw that one coming.
Cain avoids the head kick by Kolobnev.
Kolobnev is looking to slow Cain down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Kolobnev.
Cain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kolobnev tries to clinch but Cain is having none of it.
Kolobnev lands with a shot to the body.
Cain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kolobnev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cain's knee momentarily.
Cain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kolobnev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cain scrambles back to his feet.
Cain feints and then cracks Kolobnev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kolobnev down.
Kolobnev rushes Cain and presses him up against the cage.
Kolobnev prevents Cain from breaking the clinch.
Cain tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolobnev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cains head.
Kolobnev with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolobnev scores a nice knee to the body.
Kolobnev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from Kolobnev - that landed with a thud.
Kolobnev unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kolobnev stalling.
Cain is trying to pull guard but Kolobnev has him pressed against the cage.
Kolobnev is working Cain over against the cage.
Cain is trying to break the clinch but Kolobnev is controlling him.
Cain tries to pull guard but Kolobnev won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Cain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Kolobnev.
Kolobnev works on Cain's body with a couple of short punches.
Kolobnev scores with a shot to the side of Cain's head.
Cain blocks an elbow strike from Kolobnev.
A short left from Kolobnev.
Kolobnev lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev has Cain pushed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cain tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kolobnev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cain as Kolobnev tries to tie him up.
A short right from Kolobnev on the inside.
Kolobnev lands with a left to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kolobnev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cain avoids it.
Kolobnev is trying to maintain a safe position but Cain gets an underhook and turns Kolobnev into the cage.
Cain fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cain gets control of Kolobnev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cain will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cain is working an open guard so Kolobnev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev scores with a head kick. Cain tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cain tries a head kick but it misses.
Kolobnev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cain throws a leg kick but Kolobnev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kolobnev scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cain tries a head kick but it misses.
Kolobnev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kolobnev rushes Cain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cain tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kolobnev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kolobnev cracks Cain with a nice body shot.
Kolobnev controlling the action here for a moment.
Kolobnev with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain jumps guard but Kolobnev stands there with Cain around his waist. Cain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cain jumps guard and drags Kolobnev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kolobnev stands up and waves to Cain to follow him.
A jab from Kolobnev finds it's way through Cain's defenses.
Kolobnev throws a front kick that sends Cain stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kolobnev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cain tries a head kick but it misses.
Kolobnev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kolobnev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kolobnev 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. And we move into the final round!
Cain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kolobnev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Igor Kolobnev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some wild striking there from Cain.
Cain with a poor takedown
and Kolobnev counters with a nice body kick.
Kolobnev tries a head kick but it misses.
Kolobnev cracks Cain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Eric Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolobnev scores with the left hand. Cain knows he should have avoided that one.
Kolobnev scores with a push kick.
Kolobnev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Eric Cain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cain shoots in but Kolobnev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Cain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Kolobnev.
Kolobnev lands with a nice body kick.
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 fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolobnev unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kolobnev lands a good knee to the midsection. Cain won't want to take too many of those.
Cain is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kolobnev to keep the fight standing.
Kolobnev tries to land a knee to the head but Cain blocks with his arms.
Kolobnev avoiding damage.
Kolobnev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kolobnev scores with a knee to the head.
Cain tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cain will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kolobnev.
Cain tries to pull guard but Kolobnev holds him up against the cage and eventually Cain drops back down to his feet.
Kolobnev can't find room to land a body shot as Cain controls the action.
Cain is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kolobnev to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev landing knees to the head.
Kolobnev trying to control the position but instead, Cain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kolobnev into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kolobnev.
Kolobnev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kolobnev avoids it.
Cain tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kolobnev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kolobnev landing knees to the head.
Kolobnev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kolobnev is struggling to control the position.
Kolobnev receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Kolobnev tries to land knees in the clinch but Cain avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kolobnev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kolobnev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cain up against the cage.
Kolobnev avoiding damage as Cain throws knees to the body.
Kolobnev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kolobnev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kolobnev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cain or not.
Cain is trying to drag Kolobnev to the mat but Kolobnev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Igor Kolobnev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kolobnev just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev cracks Cain with a nice body shot.
Cain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kolobnev walks away with a smile on his face. Cain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kolobnev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A left and a right from Cain both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolobnev throws a shot to the body.
Kolobnev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cain.
Cain shoots for a double leg takedown but Kolobnev sprawls well. He's pushed Cain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kolobnev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kolobnev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Kolobnev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kolobnev 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Kolobnev!
A very excited looking Igor Kolobnev 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Schaeffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Burza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schaeffer comes to the cage accompanied by Long Tall Sally. Burza is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica - Enter Sandman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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195 lbs
14 - 6 - 1 |
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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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dutch Schaeffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Burza!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schaeffer swings widly with a right hand
and Burza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schaeffer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Schaeffer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schaeffer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burza throws a hook to the side of Schaeffer's head but Schaeffer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burza listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Burza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burza misses with a two punch combination.
John Burza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Schaeffer throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Burza.
Schaeffer throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaeffer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burza misses with a hook. Schaeffer ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Schaeffer tenderised Burza's leg. Burza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schaeffer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schaeffer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Schaeffer doesn't manage to clinch there - Burza circles away.
Schaeffer scores with a decent looking hook.
Burza throws a series of strikes that have Schaeffer backpedaling.
Burza misses with a hook to the body
and Schaeffer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Schaeffer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schaeffer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schaeffer moves in looking to clinch but Burza pushes him off.
Schaeffer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schaeffer ducks under a wild hook from Burza.
Burza misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schaeffer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Schaeffer tries a head kick but it misses.
Schaeffer pushes Burza up against the cage in a clinch.
Schaeffer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schaeffer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burza avoids it.
Burza working hard to break the clinch.
Burza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schaeffer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schaeffer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burza swivels and escapes.
Schaeffer tries to clinch but Burza moves out of range.
Burza scores with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Burza.
It looks like Dutch Schaeffer has been cut.
Burza takes a kick to the side of the head.
Schaeffer moves in looking to clinch but Burza pushes him off.
Schaeffer closes the distance and pushes Burza back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schaeffer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaeffer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schaeffer crunches a lovely knee into Burza's ribcage.
Schaeffer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schaeffer looking to slow down the pace here.
Burza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burza managing to block the knees to the body from Schaeffer.
Burza tries to break the clinch but Schaeffer is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Burza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schaeffer misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Schaeffer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Burza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dutch Schaeffer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dutch Schaeffer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Schaeffer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schaeffer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schaeffer.
Burza works over Schaeffer's head and body with a nice combination.
Dutch Schaeffer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schaeffer manages to avoid it.
Schaeffer misses with a head kick.
Schaeffer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schaeffer scores with a hook.
A combination from Schaeffer does no damage.
Dutch Schaeffer is winning the standup battle so far.
Schaeffer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schaeffer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burza was well out of range. Poor timing from Schaeffer.
Schaeffer tries to clinch but Burza is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza throws a combination that misses
and Schaeffer counters with a shoot takedown. Burza fights it but they end up in guard.
Schaeffer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schaeffer won't allow Burza to sweep him here.
Schaeffer slips nicely into half guard.
Schaeffer tries to pass to full mount but Burza defends it.
Schaeffer is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schaeffer prevents Burza from standing back up.
Burza is refusing to be controlled, as Schaeffer sits in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schaeffer seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schaeffer trying to control the action but Burza is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaeffer is trying to work for a kimura but Burza is defending well.
Burza makes his way to full guard, as Schaeffer worked for a kimura.
Burza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schaeffer manages to get himself to full guard.
Schaeffer has an active guard here but Burza has managed to pass into half guard.
Schaeffer is positioning himself well to prevent Burza advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burza is thwarting Schaeffer's attempts to control the position.
Burza stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Schaeffer throws a wild body kick that Burza sees coming a mile off.
Schaeffer moves forwards but Burza connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burza throws a right hand that Schaeffer ducks under and follows up with a left that Schaeffer also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schaeffer closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schaeffer obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burza avoiding damage as Schaeffer throws knees to the body.
Burza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dutch Schaeffer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dutch Schaeffer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A head kick misses from Schaeffer.
Schaeffer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burza checks it well.
Burza connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burza cracks Schaeffer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schaeffer clinches.
Schaeffer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burza is defending well for now.
Burza can't break the clinch.
Schaeffer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burza blocks it with crossed arms.
Schaeffer keeps control of Burza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Burza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Schaeffer misses with a knee strike.
Schaeffer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Schaeffer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burza blocks it with crossed arms.
Schaeffer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burza's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaeffer lands a good knee to the midsection. Burza won't want to take too many of those.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Schaeffer manages to break the clinch.
Schaeffer tries to clinch there but Burza circles away.
Burza throws a shot to the body.
Schaeffer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Burza on his heels. He'll look to pass Burza's guard now, I'm sure.
Schaeffer preventing the sweep.
Burza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burza controls Schaeffer momentarily but Schaeffer frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schaeffer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schaeffer has gone for a leg lock! Burza slips out almost immediately though and dives into Schaeffer's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schaeffer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Schaeffer has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Burza doesn't defend quickly enough and Schaeffer has managed to lock this one up! Can Burza escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Schaeffer on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dutch Schaeffer!
Dutch Schaeffer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ultimate Fighting Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tuomas Keto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Schaap Mooiboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tuomas Keto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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176 lbs
14 - 14 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuomas Keto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schaap Mooiboy!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Mooiboy or perhaps it was just good defense by Keto which made him look bad.
The crowd cheers as Keto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mooiboy doesn't seem phased though.
Keto lands a really nice looking cross but Mooiboy seems unphased.
A jab lands there for Keto.
Keto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mooiboy with a poor takedown
and Keto counters with a nice body kick.
Keto scores with a jab to the head.
Keto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mooiboy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keto tries to avoid it but Mooiboy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keto to the ground. Keto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tuomas Keto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Schaap Mooiboy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keto delivers a nice body kick.
Mooiboy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Keto just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keto misses with a head kick.
Keto scores with a punch to the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Keto.
Keto connects with a body shot.
Mooiboy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mooiboy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mooiboy misses with a takedown
and Keto counters with a two punch combo.
Mooiboy is rocked!
Mooiboy tries for a takedown but Keto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mooiboy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Keto is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mooiboy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keto throws out a powerful jab.
Mooiboy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Keto counters with a two punch combo.
Mooiboy is still on wobbly legs! Can Keto finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Keto catches Mooiboy right on the button with a cross.
Mooiboy seems to have recovered his senses.
Mooiboy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Keto's waist but Keto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mooiboy off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Keto. No joy for Mooiboy on that attempt.
Mooiboy looks gassed!
Mooiboy tries for a takedown but Keto circles away easily
and Keto counters with a good low kick that Mooiboy was not able to check.
Mooiboy fails with the takedown.
Keto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Keto controlling the pace for now.
Keto in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mooiboy is looking to escape.
Mooiboy tries to hold on but Keto postures up.
Keto trying to control but Mooiboy is having none of it.
Keto landing punches.
Keto prevents Mooiboy from getting the reversal.
Mooiboy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mooiboy is staying active underneath Keto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mooiboy wants to control but Keto is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Keto is going to stand back up.
Keto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mooiboy keeps working.
Mooiboy is trying to get back to full guard.
Keto is controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tuomas Keto just wasn't active enough.
Mooiboy closes the distance and clinches up with Keto, looking for a takedown. Mooiboy pushes Keto against the cage but Keto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keto scoring well with a low kick there.
Keto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomas Keto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Keto scores with a head kick.
Keto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mooiboy takes a step back to recover.
Keto's corner calls for a 1-2. Keto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Keto throws a body kick that misses.
Mooiboy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Keto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mooiboy shoots in for a takedown but Keto shows good takedown defense.
Keto feints and then cracks Mooiboy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mooiboy down.
Mooiboy with a poor takedown
and Keto counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tuomas Keto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Schaap Mooiboy.
Mooiboy is breathing heavily.
Mooiboy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mooiboy's head.
Mooiboy with a poor takedown
and Keto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Keto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mooiboy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mooiboy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Keto! Mooiboy is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tuomas Keto!
A relieved looking Tuomas Keto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Straight Flush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Gerous (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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33
186 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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32
202 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Straight Flush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Gerous!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gerous is defended easily by Flush.
A swing and a miss from Flush.
Gerous rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flush moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gerous looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Flush!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Flush wants to get back to his feet.
Gerous has isolated one of Flush's arms. Flush looking to fight him off but Gerous twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Gerous!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Lance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muay Thai Spar has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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189 lbs
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World class MT
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muay Thai Spar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Lance!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Spar. Lance does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lance throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lance throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spar counters with a leg kick.
Lance misses with a right hand
and Spar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lance throws a push kick but Spar slaps the foot to one side.
Spar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lance's head.
It looks like Rick Lance has been cut.
Lance has Spar up against the cage in a clinch.
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.
Lance trying to land knees to the body.
Lance is looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spar lands an elbow just above Lance 's eye.
Spar just leaning against Lance, taking a breather.
Lance struggles to land a body shot inside as Spar controls his hands.
Spar misses with a knee strike.
Lance tries to work over Spar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spar lands an elbow inside that Lance shrugs off.
Lance looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lance fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lance lands an uppercut.
Lance drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lance drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muay Thai Spar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Lance.
Lance is looking to take this one to the mat.
Spar decides to pull guard.
Spar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spar is keeping the position for now.
Spar is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lance rolls with it to try and escape but Spar cranks on the arm and Lance is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Muay Thai Spar!
A victorious Muay Thai Spar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takehiko Takaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takaki comes to the cage accompanied by Mahavishnu Orchestra - Meeting Of The Spirits. Chuck Steel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Takehiko Takaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Steel!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel scores with a hook.
Takaki throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Steel throws a lazy body kick
and Takaki counters with a good low kick that Steel was not able to check.
Takaki misses the shot to the body.
Takaki looks for the body kick but Steel saw that one coming.
Takaki dips to his left and cracks Steel with an uppercut!
Takaki punishes Steel's body with a nice straight punch.
Takaki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Takehiko Takaki has been cut.
Steel scores with a sloppy right hand. Takaki should have avoided that one.
Takaki is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takaki avoids the head kick by Steel.
Oh Takaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Takaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steel counters with a big right hand! Oh Takaki is in trouble here! Steel follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Steel!
Chuck Steel is the new middleweight champion!
Chuck Steel really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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