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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil High (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigmund Venholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigmund Venholt acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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288 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil High!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sigmund Venholt!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
High looks to land a left hand but Venholt moved out of range nicely.
Venholt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Venholt fails with the takedown.
A cross from High lands.
It looks like Sigmund Venholt has been cut.
Sigmund Venholt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
High lunges at Venholt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Venholt's hand.
Venholt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from High.
Venholt misses with a takedown attempt - High sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Phil High has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sigmund Venholt.
Venholt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
High uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Venholt has time to react.
High digs a good hook to Venholt's body.
Venholt is trying desperately to land a takedown but High is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Venholt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. High catches Venholt right on the button with a cross.
High misses with a head kick.
High lands a jab-cross combination.
High slaps away a takedown attempt from Venholt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
High swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Venholt.
That has opened up Sigmund Venholt's cut even more.
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!
High connects with the punch.
High connects with a looping right hand.
Venholt is rocked!
High drops Venholt with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Venholt! High dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil High!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Walker looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski tries for a takedown but Walker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kowalski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walker.
Kowalski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Walker is trying to defend but Kowalski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Walker wants to control but Kowalski is keeping busy.
Kowalski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski looks gassed!
Kowalski is working for a submission of some sort.
Walker gets back to full guard.
Walker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kowalski manages to get himself to full guard.
Walker wanted to stand there but Kowalski had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kowalski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walker slips nicely into half guard.
Kowalski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kowalski with the active half guard here but Walker passes nicely into side control.
Walker passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kowalski!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walker tries to control but Kowalski wriggling away.
Walker cracks Kowalski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Walker working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kowalski turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Walker off and cradles Kowalski's limp body as Walker celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Gabriel Walker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Ono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeBron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gucci - 911 Emergency kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! LeBron James is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenji Ono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, LeBron James!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ono moves away.
A punch combination from James misses.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ono.
Ono dodges the punch combination from James.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ono misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
A shot to the body from James misses
and Ono counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ono throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James staying out of range there.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ono makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ono avoids the body shot from James.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ono circles away quickly and effectively.
James misses with a double jab
and Ono counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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.
Ono won't allow James to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Ono pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Ono drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Ono off! Ono jumps back into James's guard.
Ono drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Ono off! Ono jumps back into James's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ono wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Ono lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBron James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ono jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ono.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ono counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in James's guard now.
Ono drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Ono off! Ono jumps back into James's guard.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Well, if James is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ono looking for submissions off his back.
Ono actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ono wants to control but James is keeping busy.
James content to control rather than advance.
James is looking to take a break and control but Ono is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ono looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
James content to control rather than advance.
James trying to control from half guard but Ono is working away.
Ono looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James wants to stand up but Ono has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to the body from Ono misses
and James counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Kenji Ono has been cut.
Ono takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ono misses the shot to the body.
Ono ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James lands with a right hand.
James misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Ono dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenji Ono's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
James tries to bum rush Ono with a series of wild strikes but Ono uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ono misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Ono on that attempt.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ono counters with a left to the body.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from James does no damage.
Ono tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Ono loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ono counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ono missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James wants to sweep here but Ono controlling him for the moment.
Ono trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Ono preventing the sweep.
Ono trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Ono missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James is pulling down on Ono's head. It's preventing any offense from Ono, at least for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ono makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Ono counter with a right hand.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from James misses.
Ono swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ono misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
James swinging wildly here.
Ono walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from James misses.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ono counters with a lovely shot to the body.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ono counters with a stiff right hand.
Ono comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ono counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ono.
Ono pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James keeping moving, preventing Ono from controlling successfully.
Ono pushing down on James's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ono is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but James still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, James has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ono being controlled for a moment.
Ono manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ono makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ono.
James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ono has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Ono's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
James is working Ono over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ono is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ono had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.
Ono is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.
Ono avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kenji Ono overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Ono dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenji Ono's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ono moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Ono does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ono takes one on the chin but seems OK.
James misses with a combination
and Ono counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in James's guard now.
Ono wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ono postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James wants to stand and escape but Ono is having none of it.
Ono slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
James is looking to regain half guard here but Ono keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Ono.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ono comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James dips to his left and cracks Ono with an uppercut!
LeBron James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by James.
Good shot there by Ono.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ono.
Ono fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ono ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
LeBron James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ono throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from James.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ono.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ono misses with a shot to the body
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ono throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ono tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
James throws a combination that misses
and Ono counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ono.
James wants to stand and escape but Ono is having none of it.
Ono trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ono drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ono jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
James has Ono pulled in close to control his posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James keeping moving, preventing Ono from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono advances to half guard.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
James works his way to full guard. Good work.
James is trying to control the position but Ono postures up.
Ono throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James keeping full guard, as Ono tries to pass.
James looking to control.
James trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ono trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
James looks to land a left hand but Ono moved out of range nicely.
Ono slips under a jab.
LeBron James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Ono.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ono has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from James misses.
LeBron James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ono ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ono shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ono is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.
James gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ono is thwarting James's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Ono showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ono, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Ono!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Five fingers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romano Schoots (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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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mickey Five fingers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romano Schoots!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Schoots.
It looks like Mickey Five fingers has been cut.
Five fingers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schoots napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Schoots is looking to reverse the position.
Five fingers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Five fingers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Five fingers swings around for an armbar but Schoots sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Five fingers's guard.
Schoots is in close to Five fingers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schoots stands and steps away. Five fingers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Five fingers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schoots as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Schoots engages and cracks Five fingers with a massive lead left hook - Five fingers tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Schoots is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Romano Schoots!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Fistyrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fistyrian has chosen Metallica - Enter sandman as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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276 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Per Saukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manuel Fistyrian!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fistyrian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fistyrian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saukko avoids the head kick by Fistyrian.
Saukko fails to land the takedown.
Fistyrian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fistyrian throws a big right hand that misses.
Fistyrian is looking to work some ground and pound but Saukko has wrist control.
Fistyrian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saukko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fistyrian throws a big right hand that misses.
Saukko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fistyrian.
Fistyrian wants to stand but Saukko is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fistyrian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saukko is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fistyrian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fistyrian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Per Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saukko has his takedown stuffed
and Fistyrian counters with an outside leg kick.
Fistyrian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saukko, pushing him back against the cage.
Fistyrian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saukko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fistyrian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saukko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fistyrian clinches up against the cage.
Saukko goes for a takedown attempt but Fistyrian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Per Saukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saukko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fistyrian counters with a nice body kick.
Saukko is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fistyrian wants to clinch up but Saukko keeps it at a distance.
Fistyrian is looking to clinch.
Fistyrian closes the distance and pushes Saukko back into the cage.
Fistyrian stalling in the clinch but Saukko improves position.
Fistyrian goes for a takedown attempt but Saukko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A combination from Fistyrian does no damage.
Saukko misses with a takedown attempt - Fistyrian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saukko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saukko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fistyrian counters with a good low kick that Saukko was not able to check.
Fistyrian misses with the combination.
Saukko misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fistyrian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saukko's calf.
Fistyrian rushes Saukko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fistyrian taking a breather.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fistyrian obliges.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fistyrian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saukko throws a combination that misses
and Fistyrian counters with a nice body kick.
Fistyrian throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saukko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fistyrian. Fistyrian obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Fistyrian.
Fistyrian closes the distance and clinches.
Fistyrian prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fistyrian is trying to trip Saukko. He has hold of a leg but Saukko is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fistyrian persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fistyrian thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fistyrian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fistyrian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saukko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fistyrian!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fistyrian bucks up and throws Saukko to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saukko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saukko stopping the sweep attempt from Fistyrian.
Fistyrian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saukko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Fistyrian dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fistyrian throws a wild body kick that Saukko sees coming a mile off.
Saukko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fistyrian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saukko drops Fistyrian with a left right combo! Saukko follows him down to the ground into side control.
Fistyrian is rocked!
It looks like Manuel Fistyrian has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saukko taking a breather here.
Saukko scoring with punches from side control.
Fistyrian is still in real trouble! Can Saukko finish him?
Fistyrian wants to get back to his feet but Saukko is dominant here and he's now got Fistyrian's back!
Fistyrian seems to have recovered his senses.
Saukko is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Saukko is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Fistyrian. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Saukko is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Fistyrian up.
What can Fistyrian do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Fistyrian is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko doesn't have the hooks in and Fistyrian manages to turn into his guard.
Fistyrian drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Saukko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fistyrian has Saukko in his guard.
Fistyrian keeping moving, preventing Saukko from controlling successfully.
Saukko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fistyrian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saukko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saukko wants to control from the top but Fistyrian keeps moving.
Fistyrian has momentary wrist control but Saukko slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko chips away with some ground and pound.
Fistyrian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saukko working some strikes from top position.
Fistyrian keeping moving, preventing Saukko from controlling successfully.
Fistyrian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saukko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Saukko lands a couple of digs.
Saukko is stalling in the full guard.
Saukko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saukko scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fistyrian tries to strike from the bottom.
Saukko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Saukko lands a nice forearm strike.
Saukko looks up at the clock and then as Fistyrian takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Saukko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Saukko scoring with punches from side control.
Fistyrian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saukko in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Fistyrian looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Saukko turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Per Saukko!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ajax van Frankrijk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juelz Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van Frankrijk kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is the rockhollywood theme. Santana has chosen Juelz Santana - I Am Crack as his entrance music. Ajax van Frankrijk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ajax van Frankrijk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juelz Santana!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Santana.
It looks like Ajax van Frankrijk has been cut.
Santana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
van Frankrijk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
van Frankrijk tries for a kimura but Santana is defending well.
van Frankrijk misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
van Frankrijk goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Santana rolls with the submission and now he's on top in van Frankrijk's guard! Nice work there by Santana!
van Frankrijk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santana is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
van Frankrijk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Santana passes into half guard.
van Frankrijk is trying to maintain the position but Santana is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Frankrijk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santana pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
van Frankrijk actively working from the bottom here.
van Frankrijk is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Santana escapes and gets back to his feet.
Santana lands with a shot to the body.
Santana lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Santana lands a beautiful left hook that drops van Frankrijk. van Frankrijk tries to recover but Santana is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and van Frankrijk lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juelz Santana!
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