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FFC 85 Young Guns II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daffy Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erich Fassbender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erich Fassbender is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daffy Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erich Fassbender!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fassbender tries to keep at a distance but Drake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Drake.
Drake is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fassbender on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fassbender creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drake tries to clinch up but Fassbender circles away and keeps his distance.
Fassbender fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fassbender misses with a body kick.
Drake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fassbender with a poor takedown
and Drake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Fassbender misses.
Fassbender throws a series of punches but Drake moves out of range.
Fassbender tries to close the distance and clinch but Drake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drake stuffs the takedown.
Drake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fassbender manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drake tries to bum rush Fassbender with a series of wild strikes but Fassbender uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Drake!
Drake lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Drake wants to clinch.
Drake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fassbender throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws an off balance right hand
and Fassbender cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drake keeps control of Fassbender as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drake misses with a knee strike.
Fassbender looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fassbender tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fassbender can't break the clinch.
Drake is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fassbender wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake wants to clinch.
Fassbender lands with a straight right. Drake didn't see that one coming.
Fassbender jabs Drake to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fassbender keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drake scores with a head kick. Fassbender tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Drake pushes Fassbender up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Drake takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fassbender works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fassbender is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake wants to get back to striking at distance but Fassbender won't allow it.
Fassbender is trying to force a seperation but Drake has the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake lands an elbow inside.
Fassbender misses with an elbow strike.
Fassbender can't break the clinch.
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fassbender takes the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fassbender breaks from the clinch.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daffy Drake dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fassbender doesn't manage to clinch there - Drake circles away.
Fassbender swats away the attempt to clinch by Drake.
Fassbender takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Fassbender misses with a double jab
and Drake counters with a head kick. That will keep Fassbender thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fassbender misses with a head kick.
Fassbender rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daffy Drake is winning the standup battle so far.
Fassbender scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drake doesn't seem bothered though.
Drake jabs Fassbender to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drake wants to clinch
and Fassbender counters with a stiff right hand.
Fassbender is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fassbender looks to land a combination but Drake avoids it well.
Drake throws a jab when Fassbender was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Fassbender. Those never looked like landing.
Drake connects with a solid leg kick.
Fassbender is breathing heavily.
Drake has Fassbender up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Drake.
Drake prevents Fassbender from breaking the clinch.
Fassbender trying to land knees to the body.
Drake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fassbender ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with a few strikes there.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch but Fassbender swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fassbender gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Drake has Fassbender pressed against the cage, preventing Fassbender from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drake lands with a left to the head.
Fassbender goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake tries to land knees in the clinch but Fassbender avoids the damage to the body.
Drake fails to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake keeps control of Fassbender as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fassbender misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drake.
Fassbender breaks the clinch.
Fassbender is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries to keep at a distance but Fassbender has taken the fight into the clinch.
Drake breaks from the clinch.
Drake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fassbender throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake throws a leg kick which misses Fassbender's front leg but catches the back leg as Fassbender tries to avoid it.
Drake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fassbender moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drake fails to land with a series of punches.
Fassbender avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Drake rushes Fassbender and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fassbender being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fassbender wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fassbender tries to break free but Drake pushes him back against the cage.
Fassbender trying to land knees to the body.
Fassbender wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fassbender is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake'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.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daffy Drake dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fassbender gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fassbender wants to break the clinch but can't.
Drake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drake scores with a leg kick.
Fassbender swinging wildly here.
Drake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Fassbender. Those never looked like landing.
Drake slips a jab and a cross from Fassbender.
Fassbender looks to land a combination. Drake sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Drake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fassbender takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake closes the distance and clinches.
Fassbender misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drake moves into the clinch.
Drake is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Drake has Fassbender pressed against the cage, preventing Fassbender from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drake drags the fight down to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Drake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fassbender's guard.
Drake wants to control from the top but Fassbender keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake slips nicely into half guard.
Drake seems to be looking for submissions.
Drake passes to full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fassbender is looking to escape.
Fassbender has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fassbender is trying to stand back up.
Fassbender is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Drake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fassbender for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Drake's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fassbender looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
We're going to have a standup here because Daffy Drake wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fassbender slips a jab and a cross from Drake.
Drake tries to clinch up.
Erich Fassbender has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daffy Drake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fassbender throws a right hand that Drake ducks under and follows up with a left that Drake also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daffy Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drake has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daffy Drake!
A relieved looking Daffy Drake 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Stardust Corpsegrinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denzel Rain Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denzel Rain Man has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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166 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stardust Corpsegrinder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denzel Rain Man!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rain Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Corpsegrinder is fending him off so far but Rain Man persists. Nope, Corpsegrinder circles away and we're back to standing.
Corpsegrinder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Corpsegrinder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rain Man gets a clinch.
Corpsegrinder using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rain Man has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rain Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Corpsegrinder landing knees to the head.
Rain Man takes a knee right on the jaw!
Corpsegrinder lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Corpsegrinder content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Corpsegrinder looking to throw knees to the head but Rain Man is blocking nicely.
Corpsegrinder lands an elbow that stopped Rain Man in his tracks for a moment.
Corpsegrinder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Corpsegrinder misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rain Man.
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!
Corpsegrinder tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Corpsegrinder trying to control the position but instead, Rain Man has worked for underhooks and has pushed Corpsegrinder into the cage.
Rain Man is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Corpsegrinder stalling in the clinch but Rain Man improves position.
Rain Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rain Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Corpsegrinder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rain Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Corpsegrinder throws the kick towards the body but Rain Man avoids it.
Rain Man has managed to clinch.
Corpsegrinder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Corpsegrinder connects with a knee to the head.
Rain Man dodges an elbow strike from Corpsegrinder.
Rain Man tries to pull guard but Corpsegrinder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stardust Corpsegrinder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel Rain Man.
Corpsegrinder lands an elbow just above Rain Man 's eye.
Corpsegrinder tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Corpsegrinder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rain Man misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Corpsegrinder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder has Rain Man pressed against the cage, preventing Rain Man from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Corpsegrinder tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rain Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Corpsegrinder walks away with a smile on his face. Rain Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Corpsegrinder closes the distance and pushes Rain Man back into the cage.
Rain Man dodges an elbow strike from Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rain Man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corpsegrinder is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rain Man is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Corpsegrinder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rain Man's brow.
Corpsegrinder using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rain Man has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Corpsegrinder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corpsegrinder tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rain Man jumps into guard, dragging Corpsegrinder to the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rain Man looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Corpsegrinder trying to control but Rain Man is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain Man lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Corpsegrinder!
Rain Man prevents Corpsegrinder from getting the reversal.
Rain Man throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Corpsegrinder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Corpsegrinder wants to control but Rain Man is having none of it.
Corpsegrinder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Corpsegrinder is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rain Man throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Corpsegrinder really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Rain Man controlling from the full mount.
Corpsegrinder is trying to escape the mount.
Corpsegrinder is working hard here to advance position.
Rain Man throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corpsegrinder wants to control but Rain Man is having none of it.
Corpsegrinder can't escape the position.
Rain Man throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Corpsegrinder because Rain Man loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stardust Corpsegrinder dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rain Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Corpsegrinder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rain Man fails with a takedown attempt.
Corpsegrinder tries a head kick but it misses.
Rain Man fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Corpsegrinder throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rain Man looks for a takedown but Corpsegrinder sprawls well.
Stardust Corpsegrinder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel Rain Man.
Rain Man fails with a takedown attempt.
Corpsegrinder wants to clinch.
Denzel Rain Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain Man fails with a takedown attempt.
Rain Man dives in and grabs Corpsegrinder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Corpsegrinder pushes down on Rain Man's head and hops out.
Rain Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder blocks a head kick by Rain Man.
Rain Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Rain Man is breathing heavily.
Rain Man shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Corpsegrinder pinned against the cage. Corpsegrinder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Corpsegrinder scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rain Man shoots in and drives through. Corpsegrinder sprawls well.
Corpsegrinder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corpsegrinder lands with a kick to the temple. Rain Man shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rain Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corpsegrinder throws a sloppy head kick and Rain Man moves out of range easily.
Rain Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Corpsegrinder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corpsegrinder closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rain Man has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Corpsegrinder tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rain Man being controlled against the cage.
A knee to the head by Corpsegrinder.
Rain Man stalling the fight.
Corpsegrinder content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder avoiding damage.
Corpsegrinder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Corpsegrinder stops a takedown attempt from Rain Man.
Rain Man fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Corpsegrinder trying to stall but Rain Man improves his position.
Rain Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Corpsegrinder tries to land knees in the clinch but Rain Man avoids the damage to the body.
Corpsegrinder lands a nice knee to the body.
Rain Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Corpsegrinder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rain Man goes for a takedown attempt but Corpsegrinder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rain Man blocks a head kick by Corpsegrinder.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corpsegrinder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain Man steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Corpsegrinder. That one must have hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corpsegrinder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stardust Corpsegrinder dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Rain Man throws a chopping leg kick but Corpsegrinder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Denzel Rain Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corpsegrinder is looking to clinch but Rain Man is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Corpsegrinder as Rain Man shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rain Man.
Rain Man takes the fight into the clinch.
Corpsegrinder throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stardust Corpsegrinder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A knee to the head by Corpsegrinder.
Rain Man managing to block the knees to the body from Corpsegrinder.
A frustrated look appears on Rain Man's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rain Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Corpsegrinder using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rain Man has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Corpsegrinder tries to land a knee to the head but Rain Man blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rain Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rain Man is trying to drag Corpsegrinder to the mat but Corpsegrinder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stardust Corpsegrinder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel Rain Man.
Rain Man avoids a wild elbow strike from Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rain Man blocks it with crossed arms.
Corpsegrinder stalls.
Corpsegrinder misses with a knee to the head.
Rain Man tries to break free but Corpsegrinder pushes him back against the cage.
Rain Man managing to block the knees to the body from Corpsegrinder.
Rain Man wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rain Man is working for takedown but Corpsegrinder is calmly controlling the position for now.
Corpsegrinder pushes off an throws an elbow but Rain Man leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rain Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Corpsegrinder throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rain Man tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rain Man changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Corpsegrinder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rain Man moves into range and clinches up with Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder throws an elbow but it misses.
Corpsegrinder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder throws an elbow but it misses.
Rain Man avoiding damage as Corpsegrinder throws knees to the body.
Corpsegrinder tries to land knees in the clinch but Rain Man avoids the damage to the body.
Corpsegrinder tries to land knees in the clinch but Rain Man avoids the damage to the body.
Corpsegrinder gets underhooks to prevent Rain Man's takedown attempt.
Rain Man is trying to break the clinch but Corpsegrinder is controlling him.
Corpsegrinder tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rain Man wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rain Man takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rain Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Corpsegrinder has him pressed against the cage.
Rain Man trying to land knees to the body.
Corpsegrinder misses with an elbow strike.
Corpsegrinder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rain Man is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Corpsegrinder pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain Man wants to get back to striking at distance but Corpsegrinder won't allow it.
Rain Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Corpsegrinder has him pressed against the cage.
Corpsegrinder missing with knees to the body.
Corpsegrinder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rain Man avoids it.
Rain Man pulls Corpsegrinder into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Corpsegrinder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Corpsegrinder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rain Man will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rain Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corpsegrinder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rain Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corpsegrinder postures up in Rain Man's guard and throws a big left but Rain Man blocks it.
Corpsegrinder is looking to work some ground and pound but Rain Man has wrist control.
Denzel Rain Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stardust Corpsegrinder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rain Man has his foot on Corpsegrinder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corpsegrinder works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stardust Corpsegrinder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corpsegrinder, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stardust Corpsegrinder!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bronk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kibbe Sly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kibbe Sly was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Bronk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kibbe Sly!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sly to the mat! Sly manages to get full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sly is trying to control the position but Bronk postures up.
Sly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bronk defends it easily.
Bronk is sitting in close to Sly's body. Sly has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bronk is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bronk is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kibbe Sly!
Kibbe Sly really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fighters First Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dee Stirling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philly Blunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Philly Blunt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dee Stirling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Philly Blunt!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stirling drops Blunt with a left right combo! Stirling follows him down to the ground into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blunt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stirling off and has taken his back!
Blunt doesn't have the hooks in and Stirling manages to turn into his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blunt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stirling trying to control but Blunt is working from the bottom.
Blunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stirling is one step ahead there.
Blunt keeping moving, preventing Stirling from controlling successfully.
Stirling wants to stand but Blunt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stirling sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stirling thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stirling stopping the sweep attempt from Blunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunt controls Stirling momentarily but Stirling frees himself.
Stirling looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blunt wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dee Stirling.
Stirling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stirling lands a nice shot to the body.
Stirling connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stirling connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blunt just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stirling moves in looking to clinch but Blunt pushes him off.
Stirling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stirling lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stirling avoids the head kick by Blunt.
Blunt looks gassed!
Stirling blocks a head kick by Blunt.
Blunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Blunt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stirling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blunt throws out the jab.
Blunt misses with an uppercut. Stirling saw that one coming.
Stirling closes the distance and clinches.
Stirling softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stirling pushes Blunt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Stirling scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blunt is rocked!
Stirling lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Stirling finish him?
Stirling lands a big right hand that drops Blunt! The killer instinct kicks in and Stirling finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Stirling!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dee Stirling!
Dee Stirling looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'u see this Fist...right here!! This is called 'The ACID FIST' who is next??? Thank you all for ur support and love....i ll train hard and prepare for my next fight..seeya all soon..'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zack Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zack Price has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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140 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zack Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcelo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Price, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Price against the cage but Price circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Price closes the distance and clinches.
Silva tries to pull guard but Price forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Price.
Price gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Marcelo Silva has been cut.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Price has him pressed against the cage.
Zack Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Silva.
Price lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Price.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva jumps guard but Price turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Price comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Price lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Price comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Silva tries to pull guard but Price won't allow it.
Price lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Price comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva is rocked!
Price comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Price finish him?
Price comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Marcelo Silva's cut even more.
Silva is pressed against the cage. Price pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Silva! Two more big strikes from Price and Silva crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zack Price!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiri Piri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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152 lbs
3 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonah Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jiri Piri!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber ducks under a wild hook from Piri.
Faber decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Faber is working for a kimura but Piri is defending it quite comfortably.
Faber is looking for a kimura but Piri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Faber to get the leverage.
Faber is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Piri defends it well.
Faber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Faber looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faber trying to work for an americana but Piri has managed to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber tries to free his leg and advance position but Piri is retaining full guard.
Piri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faber is one step ahead there.
Faber sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Piri's guard.
Piri is defending against the submission attempts here by Faber.
Piri tries to kick Faber off but Faber keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piri is trying to control but can't.
Faber looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Faber prevents Piri from improving his position.
Faber seems to be working for a kimura but Piri defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Piri defends it well.
Faber maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Piri could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Faber has cracked it and Piri is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Faber!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonah Faber!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ron Jermery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Greenthumb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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167 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ron Jermery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doctor Greenthumb!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenthumb feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Greenthumb chips away with some ground and pound.
Greenthumb won't allow Jermery to sweep him here.
Jermery has his foot on Greenthumb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greenthumb works his way back into a safe position though.
Greenthumb stands up over Jermery, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greenthumb accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Greenthumb connects with a couple of short punches.
Jermery is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Greenthumb slowing the pace effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jermery is trying to break the clinch but Greenthumb has him pressed against the cage.
Jermery wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Greenthumb is stalling here.
Greenthumb scores a nice knee to the body.
Jermery wants to get back to striking at distance but Greenthumb won't allow it.
Jermery is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Greenthumb misses with a knee strike.
Greenthumb utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Greenthumb keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jermery's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenthumb pushes Jermery back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Greenthumb throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Greenthumb tightens his grip and picks Jermery up, before dumping him to the ground. Jermery manages to land in guard.
Greenthumb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jermery keeping moving, preventing Greenthumb from controlling successfully.
Jermery looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greenthumb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greenthumb working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jermery's head.
Greenthumb lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greenthumb with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Greenthumb postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jermery wants to sweep but no luck.
Greenthumb postures up.
Greenthumb works over Jermery with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb works over Jermery with some ground and pound from guard.
Greenthumb preventing the sweep.
Greenthumb lands a couple of digs.
Greenthumb sitting in guard here, content to control.
Greenthumb forces his way into half guard.
Jermery is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greenthumb tries to pass to full mount but Jermery defends it.
Greenthumb lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Greenthumb prevents Jermery from improving his position.
Greenthumb takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb slips a nice elbow through Jermery's hands, connecting with Jermery's forehead.
Greenthumb scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Greenthumb working Jermery over with strikes.
Greenthumb winds up and cracks Jermery with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Greenthumb working over Jermery with some ground and pound. Jermery looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jermery looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jermery wants to improve his position but Greenthumb is controlling well.
Greenthumb is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Greenthumb wants to pass the guard but Jermery is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jermery trying to hold on to Greenthumb's head to control him but Greenthumb postures up.
Jermery pushes Greenthumb off looking to stand but Greenthumb dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb wants to control but Jermery is keeping him busy.
Greenthumb prevents Jermery from improving his position.
Greenthumb prevents Jermery from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Greenthumb there.
Greenthumb works his way into full mount!
Greenthumb landing punches.
Greenthumb landing punches.
Greenthumb working the ground and pound effectively.
Greenthumb prevents Jermery from getting the reversal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jermery takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Greenthumb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jermery is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Greenthumb dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Greenthumb. Those never looked like landing.
Jermery throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Greenthumb counters with a nice uppercut.
Jermery paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A combination from Jermery does no damage.
Jermery lands with a right hand.
Jermery bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doctor Greenthumb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jermery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greenthumb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jermery stuffs the takedown attempt from Greenthumb. Greenthumb gets slowly back to his feet.
Greenthumb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jermery throws a series of punches but Greenthumb moves out of range.
Jermery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jermery tries to sprawl but Greenthumb drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenthumb passes to full mount!
Jermery working to try and regain half guard.
Greenthumb looking to control but Jermery is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Greenthumb lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jermery is looking to get to half guard.
Greenthumb dominating with strikes here.
Jermery is looking to get to half guard.
Greenthumb landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greenthumb with the ground and pound from mount.
Jermery really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb is landing with some decent strikes but Jermery is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The referee warns Jermery that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jermery gets back to half guard.
Greenthumb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greenthumb working Jermery over with strikes.
Jermery is trying to stand back up but Greenthumb is controlling him
Greenthumb working over Jermery with some ground and pound. Jermery looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Greenthumb working over Jermery with some ground and pound. Jermery looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jermery is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Greenthumb lands a nice short elbow.
Oh Jermery is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greenthumb drops an elbow to the side of Jermery's head.
Greenthumb moves nicely into side control.
Greenthumb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jermery keeps working.
Greenthumb lands an elbow.
Jermery sneaks back into half guard.
Jermery seems to have got his legs back now.
Greenthumb landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb drops an elbow to the side of Jermery's head.
Greenthumb passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jermery!
Greenthumb working Jermery over with strikes here.
Jermery working to try and regain half guard.
Greenthumb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jermery is looking to escape.
Greenthumb working Jermery over with strikes here.
Jermery is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greenthumb looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb landing strikes from the mount and Jermery is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jermery is squirming around, avoiding Greenthumb's attempts to control the action.
Greenthumb prevents Jermery from getting the reversal.
Jermery is in a horrible position here. Greenthumb smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jermery regains half guard.
Jermery is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jermery wants to get back to his feet.
Greenthumb not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Greenthumb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Greenthumb throws a sloppy head kick and Jermery moves out of range easily.
Greenthumb darts in and clinches Jermery up against the cage.
Greenthumb is trying to trip Jermery. He has hold of a leg but Jermery is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Greenthumb persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jermery wants to stand and escape but Greenthumb is having none of it.
Greenthumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Jermery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenthumb sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Greenthumb missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greenthumb chips away with some ground and pound.
Jermery is looking to stand up but Greenthumb isn't so interested in that idea.
Jermery is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Greenthumb wants to control from the top but Jermery keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jermery manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Doctor Greenthumb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Greenthumb sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jermery is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jermery preventing the sweep.
Greenthumb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jermery trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenthumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jermery stands up from Greenthumb's guard - Jermery perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jermery throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Greenthumb.
Greenthumb dives in and grabs Jermery's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jermery pushes down on Greenthumb's head and hops out.
The fighters circling - Jermery throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greenthumb closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greenthumb performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Greenthumb lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jermery is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Greenthumb there.
Greenthumb throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jermery trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Greenthumb manages to pass to mount!
Greenthumb tries to control but Jermery wriggling away.
Greenthumb with the ground and pound from mount.
It looks like Ron Jermery has been cut.
The referee warns Jermery that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Greenthumb landing shots from mount.
Jermery tries to hold on but Greenthumb postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greenthumb trying to control but Jermery is having none of it.
Greenthumb lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Greenthumb lands a big elbow - Jermery is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Jermery is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Doctor Greenthumb!
A pretty intense looking Doctor Greenthumb took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herschel Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gloi Fridleifsdottir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fridleifsdottir has chosen Take Five - The Dave Brubeck Quartet as his entrance music. The key to victory for Herschel Walker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herschel Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gloi Fridleifsdottir!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fridleifsdottir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fridleifsdottir throws a big shot that misses.
Fridleifsdottir misses with a right hand
and Walker counters with a body kick.
Walker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Walker lands an elbow inside.
Fridleifsdottir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Walker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Walker prevents the takedown attempt.
Walker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Walker gets underhooks to prevent Fridleifsdottir's takedown attempt.
Herschel Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gloi Fridleifsdottir.
Walker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fridleifsdottir looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fridleifsdottir takes an elbow to the temple.
Fridleifsdottir takes a knee to the side of the body.
Walker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Walker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Walker.
It looks like Gloi Fridleifsdottir has been cut.
Walker with a knee to the head.
Fridleifsdottir is rocked!
Walker lands an elbow inside that Fridleifsdottir shrugs off.
Fridleifsdottir is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him?
Walker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Walker takes control of his opponent's neck and spins him into the cage. Fridleifsdottir is off balance and as he stumbles, Walker throws a jumping knee that lands flush on Fridleifsdottir's chin, knocking him out cold! Oh my word - what a knockout! Definitely one for his highlight reel! If he ever decides to rob a bank and run off to Morocco, that moment is defintely worthy of a tacky mural!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Herschel Walker!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adreiani Montabekko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo MImbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adreiani Montabekko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimbo MImbo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MImbo lands a high kick!
MImbo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Montabekko keeping hold of MImbo's head, controlling as best he can.
MImbo is thwarting Montabekko's attempts to control the position.
MImbo wants to work for an arm triangle but Montabekko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Montabekko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Montabekko actively working from the bottom here.
MImbo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Montabekko has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montabekko is looking to control MImbo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Montabekko avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
MImbo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Montabekko to regain full guard.
MImbo throws a big right hand that misses.
Montabekko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MImbo defends well.
Montabekko working for a triangle but MImbo defends it easily.
MImbo postures up in Montabekko's guard and throws a big left but Montabekko blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montabekko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MImbo defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MImbo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Montabekko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MImbo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Montabekko dives on top into guard.
MImbo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MImbo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MImbo working for a triangle but Montabekko defends it easily.
Montabekko trying to control but MImbo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montabekko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MImbo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montabekko is working hard here to advance position.
MImbo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Montabekko defends it easily.
MImbo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MImbo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montabekko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Montabekko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Montabekko trying to control but MImbo is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MImbo keeping full guard, as Montabekko tries to pass.
Montabekko got a little sloppy there for a moment and MImbo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montabekko has managed to get both his arms back between MImbo's legs - danger averted.
Montabekko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MImbo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MImbo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Montabekko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MImbo looks gassed!
Montabekko trying to control but MImbo is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montabekko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Montabekko is looking to advance position but MImbo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo MImbo 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.
Montabekko avoids the head kick by MImbo.
MImbo misses the shot to the body.
MImbo lands a jab to Montabekko's midsection.
MImbo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Montabekko is looking to get to half guard.
MImbo landing punches.
MImbo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Montabekko has worked his arm free - good work by Montabekko!
MImbo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Montabekko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MImbo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Montabekko has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MImbo but great work by Montabekko.
Montabekko trying to control the position but MImbo is working away.
Montabekko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Montabekko has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Montabekko unloading with bombs!
Montabekko controlling the position easily from mount.
Montabekko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montabekko blocks MImbo's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Montabekko lands a big elbow.
MImbo regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MImbo is trying to control but can't.
MImbo wants to get back to full guard.
Montabekko working over MImbo with some ground and pound. MImbo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Montabekko is looking for a kimura here.
MImbo gets back to full guard.
MImbo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MImbo keeping full guard, as Montabekko tries to pass.
MImbo has his foot on Montabekko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Montabekko works his way back into a safe position though.
MImbo is breathing heavily.
Montabekko stands and throws MImbo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Montabekko scoring with punches and elbows.
MImbo is looking to reverse the position.
MImbo struggling a bit here.
Montabekko scoring with punches from side control.
Montabekko remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Montabekko is putting a hurting on MImbo here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montabekko works to advance to full mount. MImbo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
MImbo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Montabekko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MImbo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Montabekko trying to control but MImbo is having none of it.
MImbo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Montabekko wants to control but MImbo is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MImbo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Montabekko lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adreiani Montabekko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
MImbo misses with a hook. Montabekko ducked under it nicely.
MImbo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montabekko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in MImbo's half guard.
Montabekko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
MImbo is trying to get back to full guard.
MImbo trying to control here.
Montabekko is keen to just control but MImbo is a slippery customer.
Montabekko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Adreiani Montabekko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MImbo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Montabekko pulls his head out easily.
MImbo is looking to control Montabekko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MImbo avoid being mounted?
MImbo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Montabekko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MImbo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montabekko winds up and cracks MImbo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Montabekko is looking to take a break and control but MImbo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Montabekko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Montabekko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
MImbo wants to control but Montabekko passes into side.
Montabekko working the ground and pound.
MImbo struggling a bit here.
MImbo is not content to let Montabekko control the position.
MImbo is looking to regain half guard here but Montabekko keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montabekko trying to control the position but MImbo is working away.
Montabekko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Montabekko taking a breather here.
Montabekko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MImbo can't do much from the bottom here.
Montabekko working the ground and pound.
Montabekko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, MImbo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Montabekko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montabekko lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear MImbo down.
MImbo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
MImbo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Montabekko off and has taken his back!
Montabekko trying to control the action but MImbo just sinks the hooks in.
MImbo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Montabekko has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Montabekko tries to roll but MImbo sticks to his back.
MImbo punishes Montabekko with strikes from the back mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montabekko manages to reverse the position and now he's in MImbo's guard. Nice work there by Montabekko.
Montabekko trying to control but MImbo is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montabekko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Montabekko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MImbo wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MImbo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Montabekko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Montabekko trying to control but MImbo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adreiani Montabekko clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Montabekko.
MImbo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Montabekko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Montabekko trying to control but MImbo flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Montabekko turns into MImbo and is now in his guard.
MImbo has momentary wrist control but Montabekko slips an elbow through the middle.
MImbo is trying to keep Montabekko in close.
Montabekko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MImbo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Montabekko is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montabekko landing with the ground and pound.
MImbo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Montabekko is aware though and is defending well.
MImbo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Montabekko tries to free his leg and advance position but MImbo is retaining full guard.
MImbo can't keep his opponent in guard - Montabekko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MImbo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
MImbo wants to improve his position but Montabekko is controlling well.
Montabekko stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MImbo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Montabekko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
MImbo tries to get to full guard but Montabekko has control of the leg.
Montabekko is looking to advance position but MImbo won't allow it.
Montabekko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Montabekko looks to land a strike but MImbo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
MImbo keeping moving, preventing Montabekko from controlling successfully.
MImbo keeping full guard, as Montabekko tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montabekko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MImbo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Montabekko stacks MImbo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Montabekko!
MImbo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
MImbo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
MImbo is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MImbo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Montabekko connects with a decent elbow.
MImbo is trying to escape the position but Montabekko is controlling the position.
MImbo is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on MImbo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MImbo is looking for a sweep.
Montabekko controlling the position from side mount.
Montabekko working away.
Montabekko trying to control the action but MImbo is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montabekko lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MImbo regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adreiani Montabekko had his way with Jimbo MImbo in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
MImbo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MImbo wants it to stay on the feet.
MImbo throws a right and a left that Montabekko avoids nicely.
MImbo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - MImbo lands in his opponent's guard.
MImbo postures up in Montabekko's guard and throws a big left but Montabekko blocks it.
MImbo chips away with some ground and pound.
Montabekko is trying to control the position but MImbo postures up.
MImbo throws a strike but Montabekko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Montabekko wants to control from the top but MImbo keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montabekko cracks MImbo with a solid left hand.
Montabekko trying to control the position from guard on top but MImbo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MImbo looking for a guillotine here but Montabekko defends easily.
MImbo trying to control the position.
Montabekko trying to control but MImbo is working from the bottom.
Montabekko distracts MImbo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MImbo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Montabekko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MImbo is looking for a triangle but Montabekko pushes his legs off easily.
Montabekko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MImbo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MImbo being controlled here, momentarily.
MImbo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Montabekko defends it easily.
Montabekko landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montabekko lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montabekko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Montabekko is working MImbo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
MImbo keeping full guard, as Montabekko tries to pass.
Montabekko is stalling in the full guard.
Montabekko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MImbo for as long as he can get away with.
Montabekko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MImbo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Montabekko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MImbo working a defensive guard but Montabekko passes into half guard.
MImbo tries to roll over but Montabekko keeps him under control.
MImbo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jimbo MImbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montabekko winds up and cracks MImbo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MImbo wants to control but Montabekko is keeping busy.
Montabekko working over MImbo with some ground and pound. MImbo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimbo MImbo.
I think Montabekko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:47
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adreiani Montabekko!
Adreiani Montabekko is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Adreiani Montabekko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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