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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wsciekle Piesci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spar Sparman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piesci's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Waldemar Kasta - Głos. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wsciekle Piesci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spar Sparman!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparman misses with an uppercut. Piesci saw that one coming.
Piesci digs a good hook to Sparman's body.
Nice jab there from Sparman.
Sparman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for Piesci.
Piesci scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sparman throws a hook to the side of Piesci's head but Piesci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sparman misses with a wild body shot.
Piesci scores with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Piesci.
Piesci fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sparman throws a series of punches but Piesci moves out of range.
Sparman throws a sloppy body shot
and Piesci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piesci takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Piesci slips a straight right by Sparman.
Piesci lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sparman misses with a combination
and Piesci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sparman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sparman moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for Piesci.
Piesci with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sparman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparman misses with a hook. Piesci ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piesci connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Piesci, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparman. Piesci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparman misses with a body shot.
Piesci connects with the punch.
A jab lands there for Piesci.
A big right from Sparman misses.
A slow jab from Piesci misses its intended target.
Piesci misses with a looping right.
Piesci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sparman was well out of range. Poor timing from Piesci.
Sparman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Piesci.
Piesci misses with a hook.
Sparman takes one to the chin there.
Sparman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piesci was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piesci scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Piesci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sparman misses with a hook
and Piesci cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sparman misses with a body shot.
Piesci moves out of range as Sparman strikes.
Sparman misses with an uppercut
and Piesci counters with a series of strikes. Sparman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sparman drops his hands momentarily and Piesci takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wsciekle Piesci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piesci looks to throw the jab but Sparman is out of range.
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!
Sparman looks to land a right hand but Piesci moved out of range.
Sparman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Piesci manages to avoid it.
Piesci thows a body shot but no joy.
Sparman misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparman throws a body punch but Piesci moves out of range.
Piesci is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sparman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sparman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Piesci.
Sparman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sparman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab from Piesci.
Piesci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sparman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Sparman misses the target.
A jab from Sparman misses.
Sparman throws an overhand right that lands on Piesci's shoulder, as Piesci tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wsciekle Piesci dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sparman scores with a nice right hand.
Sparman misses the shot to the body.
Sparman slips a jab and a cross from Piesci.
Sparman ducks under a wild hook from Piesci.
Wsciekle Piesci is winning the standup battle so far.
Piesci slips a jab from Sparman.
Piesci looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Piesci lands a jab-cross combination.
Sparman lands a nice shot to the body.
Piesci throws a one two combo.
Sparman throws a body punch but Piesci moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Piesci moves away.
Sparman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Piesci darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Piesci scores with a one two! Sparman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piesci swings for the body but Sparman moves out of range.
Sparman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piesci.
Piesci lands with a hook. Sparman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Piesci listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sparman avoids the body shot from Piesci.
Sparman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Piesci.
A slow jab from Sparman misses its intended target.
Piesci lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sparman backs up against the cage.
Sparman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Piesci.
Piesci scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Piesci throws out the jab.
Piesci scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piesci misses with a looping right.
Piesci misses with a hook. Sparman ducked under it nicely.
Piesci lands a nice shot that snaps Sparman's head back.
Sparman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Piesci misses with a double jab.
Piesci throws a lazy uppercut
and Sparman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Piesci has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sparman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sparman takes one to the chin there.
Sparman doesn't manage to clinch there - Piesci circles away.
Piesci swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparman misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Piesci - just one landing.
Sparman walks into a stiff left hand from Piesci.
Sparman moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Piesci does no damage.
Sparman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Piesci.
Sparman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Piesci there.
Sparman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparman jabs Piesci right on the nose. Piesci blinks but takes it well.
Piesci swings for the body but Sparman moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sparman misses with a jab to the body
enabling Piesci to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piesci takes a swing at Sparman's ribcage but misses.
Piesci throws a hook but Sparman avoids it easily.
Piesci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Piesci misses with a straight left.
Piesci bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sparman's head.
Piesci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparman can do to turn this around?
Sparman thuds his right hand into Piesci's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sparman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Piesci stuns Sparman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sparman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sparman throws a body punch but Piesci moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wsciekle Piesci dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Piesci throws a body punch but Sparman moves out of range.
Piesci misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Piesci misses.
Sparman swings for the body but Piesci moves out of range.
Piesci lands a nice hook to Sparman's body. Sparman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Piesci connects with a body shot.
Sparman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Piesci scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sparman ducks right into an uppercut from Piesci.
Sparman misses the shot to the body.
Piesci misses with a hook.
Piesci misses with a hook. Sparman ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piesci jabs at Sparman's body.
Piesci lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sparman circles away quickly and effectively.
Sparman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Piesci.
Sparman swings for the body but Piesci moves out of range.
A slow jab from Piesci misses its intended target.
Sparman looks to score with a jab to the body but Piesci is just out of range.
Sparman loads up on a big right hand but Piesci slips the punch.
Piesci thuds his right hand into Sparman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Piesci lands a jab-cross combination.
Piesci lands a jab-cross combination.
Piesci scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Piesci scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sparman in his tracks.
Piesci connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Piesci. Sparman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Piesci catches Sparman right on the button with a cross.
Piesci stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sparman avoids the body shot from Piesci.
Sparman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Sparman.
Piesci waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparman.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sparman looks to score with a jab to the body but Piesci is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparman misses with a right hand
and Piesci counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Piesci darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sparman looks to land a right hand but Piesci moved out of range.
Sparman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice jab there from Piesci.
Piesci misses with a wild combination.
Sparman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Piesci.
A jab from Piesci misses.
Piesci throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piesci takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Piesci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Piesci cracks Sparman with a good jab.
Sparman takes a swing at Piesci's ribcage but misses.
A right-left combo lands from Piesci.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Piesci moves away.
Sparman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Piesci.
The fighters circling - Piesci throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wsciekle Piesci is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sparman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Piesci counter with a right hand.
Piesci jabs at Sparman's body.
Spar Sparman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wsciekle Piesci showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Piesci 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 Paul Aken 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... Wsciekle Piesci!
A relieved looking Wsciekle Piesci 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanex Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ong Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Snoop DoGG. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bak's choice of entrance music: One Night In Bangkok. Sanex Lewis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sanex Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ong Bak!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis misses with a head kick.
Bak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.
No luck for Lewis with that takedown attempt.
Lewis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ong Bak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bak lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bak.
A combination from Bak does no damage.
Lewis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bak tries to avoid it but Lewis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bak to the ground. Bak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanex Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis dodges the punch combination from Bak.
Bak lands with a nice body punch.
Lewis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bak pinned against the cage. Bak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bak scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lewis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bak is just content to waste time from the top position. Lewis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bak trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lewis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bak might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lewis kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bak controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ong Bak wasn't active enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Bak misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bak clinches up with Lewis and pushes him back against the cage.
Bak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
Bak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bak as he jumps to the side.
Bak gets the takedown into side control.
Bak tries to stand but Lewis is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis is trying to get back to half guard.
Bak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bak stands up and beckons Lewis to his feet.
Bak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lewis did well to prevent Bak getting side control.
Lewis trying to control here.
Bak is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Lewis to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Bak wanted to stand there but Lewis had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis trying to keep a closed guard but Bak is proving a slippery customer.
Bak is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lewis has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bak is looking to defend but Lewis has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bak! Lewis pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bak taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sanex Lewis!
A very excited looking Sanex Lewis rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goran Spaten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spaten has chosen Knockin Boots by Candyman as his entrance music. Goran Spaten will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby TupperII!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Goran Spaten!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spaten tries to clinch but fails miserably
and TupperII counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Spaten's guard now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
TupperII stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spaten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spaten is looking to stand up but TupperII isn't so interested in that idea.
TupperII looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
TupperII drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spaten manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now TupperII has Spaten in his guard.
Spaten stands and steps away. TupperII gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Goran Spaten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spaten tries to land a front kick but TupperII steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
TupperII shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spaten but Spaten pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spaten wants to clinch but TupperII slips to the side
and TupperII counters by clinching up.
TupperII breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spaten tries to clinch but fails miserably
and TupperII counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Spaten avoiding damage under a succession of punches from TupperII.
TupperII throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spaten is defending against the submission attempts here by TupperII.
TupperII looks to land a strike but Spaten avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spaten is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
TupperII has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Spaten is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TupperII trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
TupperII is in close to Spaten's body, working some short punches and elbows.
TupperII drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spaten dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spaten preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spaten trying to control but TupperII is working from the bottom.
TupperII escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spaten gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spaten wants to pass the guard but TupperII is keeping the position.
Spaten missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
TupperII looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spaten trying to control but TupperII is working from the bottom.
TupperII wants to improve his position but instead Spaten has moved into half guard.
Spaten tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
TupperII looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spaten drops an elbow to the side of TupperII's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spaten is keen to just control but TupperII is a slippery customer.
TupperII with the active half guard here but Spaten passes nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on TupperII's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
TupperII is trying to improve his position.
Spaten wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by TupperII, who protects the arm well.
TupperII might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spaten tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TupperII is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby TupperII dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spaten is looking to land body kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spaten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spaten closes the distance but TupperII moves to the side
and TupperII counters with a takedown into side control.
TupperII wants to control but Spaten is keeping him busy.
Spaten wants to get back to his feet.
Spaten takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperII tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
TupperII throws a strike aimed at the side of Spaten's head but Spaten avoids it well.
TupperII goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Spaten rolls with the submission and now he's on top in TupperII's guard! Nice work there by Spaten!
Spaten wants to control from the top but TupperII keeps moving.
Spaten got a little sloppy there for a moment and TupperII has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spaten has managed to get both his arms back between TupperII's legs - danger averted.
TupperII tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spaten got a little sloppy there for a moment and TupperII has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spaten has managed to get both his arms back between TupperII's legs - danger averted.
TupperII keeping moving, preventing Spaten from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as TupperII holds on and takes a little breather.
Spaten is looking to stand up but TupperII won't let him.
Spaten looking to sit in guard and control but TupperII gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
TupperII drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spaten manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now TupperII has Spaten in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spaten looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII 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.
Spaten tries to stand but TupperII is controlling from the bottom.
Spaten wants to control from the top but TupperII keeps moving.
Spaten won't allow TupperII to sweep him here.
Spaten in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spaten being controlled here momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Spaten trying to control but TupperII is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goran Spaten has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
TupperII dives in and grabs Spaten's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spaten pushes down on TupperII's head and hops out.
TupperII moves into range and clinches up with Spaten.
A frustrated look appears on TupperII's face as he tries to break the clinch.
TupperII successfully pulls guard.
TupperII is trying to control the position but Spaten postures up.
TupperII wants to sweep but no luck.
Spaten wants to control from the top but TupperII keeps moving.
TupperII looking for a sweep. Not yet TupperII, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TupperII wants to control the position but Spaten says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Spaten is thwarting TupperII's attempts to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TupperII manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby TupperII dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Spaten wants to clinch but TupperII slips to the side
and TupperII counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Spaten!
TupperII is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Spaten has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Spaten!
TupperII avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now TupperII is on top in guard.
TupperII gets to his feet. Spaten looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Spaten closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spaten is looking to control TupperII's arms but TupperII gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spaten has his back to the cage.
TupperII tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spaten avoids it.
Spaten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spaten looking to slow down the pace here.
TupperII has Spaten pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. TupperII pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Spaten tumbling to the mat - TupperII dives into Spaten's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spaten is working an open guard so TupperII takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Spaten tries to sprawl but TupperII drives through with a takedown into half guard.
TupperII gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Spaten wants to clinch
and TupperII counters with a nice double leg into guard.
TupperII working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bobby TupperII overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TupperII passes Spaten's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperII is trying to work for a kimura but Spaten is defending well.
Spaten won't allow TupperII to pass to mount.
Spaten is defending against the submission attempts here by TupperII.
TupperII thows a huge punch but Spaten dodges it nicely.
Spaten keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII lands strikes from half guard.
TupperII is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spaten is just riding it out for now. TupperII eventually gives up the hold.
TupperII decides to stand and escape the position.
Spaten stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spaten wants it to stay on the feet.
Spaten tries to clinch up
and TupperII counters with a three punch combo that has Spaten backing up. Spaten nods at TupperII to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spaten fails to land with a series of punches.
Spaten throws a head kick but TupperII moves out of range.
Spaten throws a head kick that misses.
Spaten swinging wildly here.
TupperII darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bobby TupperII is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TupperII is working for a kimura here but Spaten manages to reverse the position and he's now in TupperII's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby TupperII showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for TupperII, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby TupperII!
Bobby TupperII made sure to mention his sponsor, Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Belvedere IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belvedere IV comes to the cage accompanied by Truth Theme. Powers has chosen Californication as his entrance music. Augustus Belvedere IV is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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167 lbs
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168 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Augustus Belvedere IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Powers!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belvedere IV loads up on a big right hand but Powers slips the punch.
Powers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Belvedere IV to score with a decent uppercut.
Powers blocks a jab.
Belvedere IV throws a head kick but Powers moves out of range.
Powers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Belvedere IV on his heels. He'll look to pass Belvedere IV's guard now, I'm sure.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belvedere IV wants to stand up but Powers is controlling him.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Belvedere IV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers stopping the sweep attempt from Belvedere IV.
Powers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belvedere IV works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Powers won't allow Belvedere IV to get back to his feet.
Powers throwing strikes but missing.
Powers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Belvedere IV has his hands on Powers's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Powers tries to free his leg and advance position but Belvedere IV is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Powers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers tries to free his leg and advance position but Belvedere IV is retaining full guard.
Belvedere IV pulls Powers in close to prevent any damage.
Belvedere IV is trying to control the position but Powers postures up.
Belvedere IV is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Powers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Belvedere IV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Belvedere IV holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Augustus Belvedere IV.
Powers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Powers finds it's target.
Powers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers misses with a double jab.
Belvedere IV throws a lazy right hand but Powers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belvedere IV checks the leg kick nicely there.
Powers looks for the body kick but Belvedere IV saw that one coming.
Powers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Belvedere IV can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Powers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Belvedere IV's sensitive parts.
Belvedere IV will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Powers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belvedere IV ducks under a wild hook from Powers.
Belvedere IV throws a hook to the side of Powers's head but Powers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belvedere IV looks to score with a jab to the body but Powers is just out of range.
Belvedere IV throws a push kick but Powers slaps the foot to one side.
Belvedere IV throws out a leg kick but Powers moves out of range and Belvedere IV only half commits.
Powers shoots for a takedown but Belvedere IV saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV looks to land a left hand but Powers moved out of range nicely.
Belvedere IV pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belvedere IV misses with a head kick.
Belvedere IV connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Belvedere IV looks to land a left hand but Powers moved out of range nicely.
Belvedere IV avoids the body shot from Powers.
Belvedere IV lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Powers throws a sloppy head kick and Belvedere IV moves out of range easily.
Belvedere IV misses with a looping right.
Belvedere IV cracks Powers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Belvedere IV scores with a leg kick.
Powers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belvedere IV throws out the jab.
Belvedere IV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belvedere IV thuds a left hand into Powers's body.
Powers throws a head kick that misses.
Powers looks to throw the jab but Belvedere IV is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Powers.
Belvedere IV stuns Powers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers wants to slow Belvedere IV down by chopping away at his legs.
Powers misses with the combination.
Belvedere IV uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Powers.
Powers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belvedere IV.
Powers defending well as Belvedere IV loads up on a big left hand.
Powers moves away from the strike by Belvedere IV.
Augustus Belvedere IV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belvedere IV connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Powers momentarily.
Powers on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Powers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Powers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot by Belvedere IV.
Donk. Belvedere IV catches Powers right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Belvedere IV dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Belvedere IV keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Belvedere IV slips a jab from Powers.
Powers connects with a looping right hand.
Augustus Belvedere IV is winning the standup battle so far.
Belvedere IV lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Powers at a distance.
Powers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belvedere IV throws a leg kick which misses Powers's front leg but catches the back leg as Powers tries to avoid it.
Powers scores a takedown into full mount!
Belvedere IV is trying desperately to improve position.
Belvedere IV is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Belvedere IV is trying to escape the mount.
Belvedere IV wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Powers landing strikes from the mount.
Powers lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Powers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Powers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Powers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belvedere IV can't escape the position.
Powers landing strikes from the mount and Belvedere IV is in trouble!
Belvedere IV is rocked!
Belvedere IV is desperately trying to improve his position but Powers has a good base and remains in mount.
Belvedere IV tries to buck Powers off but he can't manage it.
Powers with shots to the head and body - Belvedere IV looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Belvedere IV is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Powers lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Powers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Powers is working for a guillotine from mount but Belvedere IV frees his head quite easily.
Powers looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Belvedere IV covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Powers!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Landry Saracen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Greenthumb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saracen comes to the cage accompanied by Bon Jovi - Dead or Alive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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168 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Landry Saracen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doctor Greenthumb!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Greenthumb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown by Saracen or perhaps it was just good defense by Greenthumb which made him look bad.
Greenthumb lands with a hook. Saracen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saracen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Greenthumb.
Saracen with a poor takedown
and Greenthumb counters with a right hand to the body.
Saracen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Greenthumb is defending against the submission attempts here by Saracen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greenthumb is looking for a sweep. Saracen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Greenthumb manages to get to full guard.
Saracen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Greenthumb is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saracen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saracen trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenthumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenthumb has his foot on Saracen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saracen works his way back into a safe position though.
Saracen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Greenthumb, up you get!
Greenthumb looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Saracen!
Greenthumb scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Greenthumb postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Saracen looks a forlorn figure.
Saracen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Greenthumb tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saracen is desperately trying to improve his position but Greenthumb has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saracen tries to hold on but Greenthumb pushes him away.
Greenthumb thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Saracen wants to hold on but Greenthumb pushes him away.
Greenthumb misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Saracen is bucking up trying to escape but Greenthumb cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Saracen tries to hold on but Greenthumb pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saracen is bucking up trying to escape but Greenthumb cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Greenthumb landing strikes from the mount and Saracen is in trouble!
Greenthumb has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Saracen's face.
Saracen is rocked!
Greenthumb lands a big shot to the head and Saracen winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Doctor Greenthumb!
Doctor Greenthumb got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dc Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanrosch Timoshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanrosch Timoshenko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dc Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kanrosch Timoshenko!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timoshenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gable has managed to clinch.
Gable tries to work over Timoshenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Timoshenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Dc Gable has been cut.
Timoshenko misses with the head strike.
Gable is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Timoshenko - that landed with a thud.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gable as Timoshenko tries to tie him up.
Timoshenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Gable blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gable missing with knees to the body.
Gable blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timoshenko.
Timoshenko lands an elbow just above Gable 's eye.
Timoshenko can't find room to land a body shot as Gable controls the action.
Timoshenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Gable uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timoshenko working aggressively here.
Gable scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Timoshenko lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gable fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Timoshenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gable doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gable tries to land a knee to the head but Timoshenko blocks with his arms.
Timoshenko being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gable creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gable blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gable lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Timoshenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Gable blocks a body shot from Timoshenko.
Gable throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Timoshenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Timoshenko throws a head punch that misses.
Gable prevents a body shot from Timoshenko.
Timoshenko working aggressively here.
Gable lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Timoshenko backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Timoshenkos head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gable tries a knee to the head but Timoshenko blocks it.
Timoshenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Gable.
Gable taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Timoshenko.
Gable tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Timoshenko lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Timoshenko.
A shot in the inside from Timoshenko.
Gable with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gable gets through Timoshenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gable.
Nice body punch from Timoshenko.
Gable tries a body shot but Timoshenko blocks it.
Gable looking to throw knees to the head but Timoshenko is blocking nicely.
Timoshenko misses with some punches.
Timoshenko working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timoshenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Timoshenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Timoshenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gable blocks an uppercut.
Timoshenko tries to work over Gable's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gable prevents a body shot from Timoshenko.
Gable utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gable tries a body shot but Timoshenko blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gable.
Gable manages to break the clinch.
Gable gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Timoshenko has a couple of punches blocked by Gable.
Gable breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gable ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Timoshenko looks gassed!
Gable throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Timoshenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gable sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gable scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Kanrosch Timoshenko has been cut.
Timoshenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gable's head backwards.
Gable clinches up against the cage.
Gable misses with the head strike.
Gable pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gable fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Timoshenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gable has taken the fight to the clinch.
Timoshenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gable works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gable tries a knee to the head but Timoshenko blocks it.
Gable's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Timoshenko walks into a stiff left hand from Gable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dc Gable dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Timoshenko avoids the body shot from Gable.
Timoshenko missing with a left hand there. Gable was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Timoshenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gable bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Timoshenko's head.
Timoshenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gable with a nice cross.
Timoshenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gable fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Timoshenko manages to avoid it.
Timoshenko looks to land a right hand but Gable moved out of range.
Gable tests Timoshenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Timoshenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gable. Timoshenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timoshenko swings for the body but Gable moves out of range.
Timoshenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Timoshenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gable clinches up with Timoshenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Timoshenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gable creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gable tries a knee to the head but Timoshenko blocks it.
Gable lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Timoshenko backwards.
Timoshenko scores with a hook to the body.
Gable lands a right hand that snaps the head of Timoshenko backwards.
A short uppercut from Gable.
Gable throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Timoshenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Dc Gable has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoshenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gable working hard to break the clinch.
Gable blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gable misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Timoshenko.
Timoshenko misses with the head strike.
Gable misses with a knee strike.
Gable lands an elbow just above Timoshenko 's eye.
Gable looking to stall.
Gable throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Timoshenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Gable lands a shot to the body.
Timoshenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gables head.
Gable tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A knee to the head by Gable.
Gable escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Timoshenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gable throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Timoshenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Timoshenko lands.
Gable checks a low kick from Timoshenko.
Gable misses with a lunging right hand
and Timoshenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Timoshenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gable changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Timoshenko is breathing heavily.
Timoshenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gable.
Gable sizes up Timoshenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gable has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timoshenko.
Gable using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Timoshenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gable lands a hook that snaps the head of Timoshenko backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable lands a knee to the head.
Timoshenko is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gable jerks Timoshenko's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Timoshenko drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Gable goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Gable because Timoshenko was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Dc Gable!
Our winner, Dc Gable, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Eastman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Wotton (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 Henry Wotton was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Eastman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry Wotton!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eastman misses with a body kick.
Wotton shoots in and drives through. Eastman sprawls well.
Wotton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eastman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Eastman can't do much from the bottom here.
Wotton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Eastman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Eastman regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eastman is trying to control the position but Wotton postures up.
Wotton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eastman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastman wants to sweep but no luck.
Eastman has his hands on Wotton's head, controlling the position.
Eastman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eastman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wotton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Eastman wants to clinch.
Eastman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Eastman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wotton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Eastman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wotton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastman content to control rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because James Eastman just wasn't active enough.
Eastman ducks under a wild hook from Wotton.
Eastman tries to clinch but Wotton moves away
and Wotton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wotton misses with an uppercut
and Eastman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wotton won't be happy with that.
Wotton is trying to improve his position.
Eastman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wotton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eastman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wotton gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Eastman tries to control but Wotton wriggling away.
Eastman controlling the pace for now.
Eastman looking to secure an arm triangle but Wotton defends it well.
Eastman trying to control but Wotton is having none of it.
Wotton working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wotton is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Wotton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Eastman looking to control but Wotton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eastman controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wotton is squirming around, avoiding Eastman's attempts to control the action.
Wotton is trying to escape the mount but Eastman keeps good control and instead manages to take Wotton's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Eastman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wotton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eastman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wotton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
James Eastman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wotton cracks Eastman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Eastman closes the distance and clinches up with Wotton, looking for a takedown. Eastman pushes Wotton against the cage but Wotton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wotton is looking to break free of the clinch but Eastman has double underhooks.
Wotton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Eastman has Wotton pressed against the cage, preventing Wotton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Eastman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eastman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eastman lands a shoulder strike.
Eastman struggles to land a body shot inside as Wotton controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Wotton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Eastman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wotton up against the cage.
Eastman has Wotton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wotton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wotton tries to circle away but Eastman has him pinned against the cage.
Wotton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wotton can't break the clinch.
Eastman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wotton backwards.
Wotton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wotton 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.
Eastman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Eastman wants to control from the top but Wotton keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wotton controls Eastman momentarily but Eastman frees himself.
We're going to have a standup here because James Eastman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Eastman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Eastman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eastman slaps away a takedown attempt from Wotton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eastman has his takedown stuffed
so Wotton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wotton controlling from the top position.
Eastman is pulling down on Wotton's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Eastman moves away from the strike by Wotton.
Eastman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wotton keeping full guard, as Eastman tries to pass.
Eastman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Eastman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wotton is keeping the position for now.
Wotton trying to keep a closed guard but Eastman is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eastman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wotton looks to throw the jab but Eastman is out of range.
Wotton misses with a looping right.
Eastman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wotton swivels and escapes.
Eastman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wotton pinned against the cage. Wotton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wotton tests Eastman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eastman tries a low kick but Wotton avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henry Wotton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wotton swinging wildly here.
Jab from Wotton.
Eastman throws a head kick but Wotton moves out of range.
Wotton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wotton.
Wotton cracks Eastman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eastman is rocked!
Eastman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wotton defends it nicely.
Eastman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wotton was well out of range. Poor timing from Eastman.
Wotton throws a big shot that misses.
Wotton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Eastman is trying to control the action in half guard but Wotton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Eastman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wotton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
James Eastman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wotton has one foot on Eastman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wotton shoots in and gets a takedown into Eastman's guard.
Eastman keeping full guard, as Wotton tries to pass.
Eastman has control of Wotton's left arm, preventing Wotton from doing any damage.
Wotton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eastman is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eastman trying to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Eastman ducks right into an uppercut from Wotton.
Wotton stuffs the takedown.
Eastman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Eastman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eastman blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Eastman.
Wotton looks for a takedown but Eastman sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wotton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eastman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wotton's guard.
Eastman advances position into side control!
Wotton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eastman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Wotton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wotton is looking to regain half guard here but Eastman keeps moving and retains side control.
Wotton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Eastman is looking to take a break and control but Wotton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wotton tries to bench press Eastman off him but Eastman keeps the position.
Eastman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wotton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eastman working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eastman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wotton is trying to improve his position.
Eastman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Henry Wotton just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Eastman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Eastman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eastman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wotton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eastman tries to avoid it but Wotton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eastman to the ground. Eastman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eastman fails with the takedown.
Wotton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eastman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wotton somewhat.
Eastman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wotton on his heels. He'll look to pass Wotton's guard now, I'm sure.
Wotton 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.
Wotton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Eastman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wotton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastman advances to mount.
Wotton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wotton is in a horrible position here. Eastman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wotton is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Eastman tries to control but Wotton wriggling away.
Eastman fails to advance to Wotton's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wotton is looking to get to half guard.
Eastman controlling from mount.
Wotton is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eastman tries to control but Wotton wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastman prevents Wotton from getting the reversal.
Eastman working Wotton over with strikes here.
Wotton prevents Eastman from taking his back.
Eastman lands a nice shot to the head.
Eastman wants to control the pace but Wotton is squirming around nicely.
Wotton is trying to reverse the position but instead Eastman has taken his back - oops!
Wotton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Eastman gets his way!
Eastman is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eastman is not going to allow Wotton to sit and survive in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wotton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Eastman's guard. Nice work there by Wotton.
Eastman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eastman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Eastman had his way with Henry Wotton in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wotton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Eastman on the side of the head.
Wotton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eastman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henry Wotton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eastman moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Eastman.
Wotton is trying to break free.
Wotton working hard to break the clinch.
Wotton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eastman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wotton moves into full guard.
Eastman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eastman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wotton holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wotton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eastman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wotton is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wotton keeping moving, preventing Eastman from controlling successfully.
Wotton looking for a sweep. Not yet Wotton, not yet.
Wotton keeping moving, preventing Eastman from controlling successfully.
Eastman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Eastman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Eastman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wotton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eastman somewhat.
Eastman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wotton as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Eastman works his way into side control.
Wotton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Eastman slows the pace down.
Wotton is trying to buck Eastman off.
Eastman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eastman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wotton is trying to control Eastman's posture but Eastman avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wotton is trying to get back to half guard.
Wotton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Eastman's best efforts.
Wotton wants to get back to his feet.
Wotton wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wotton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eastman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eastman's back!
Eastman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wotton's guard. Nice work there by Eastman.
Eastman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Eastman scoring with some ground and pound.
Eastman pushing down on Wotton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wotton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eastman works his foot free and advances to mount.
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.
Wotton tries to hold on but Eastman pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Eastman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Eastman 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Eastman!
James Eastman retains his welterweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, James Eastman made sure he mentioned West Coast Apparel , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Stepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and WhaleOil BeefHooked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stepp comes to the cage accompanied by Wherever I May Roam . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Stepp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, WhaleOil BeefHooked!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepp misses with a lunging right hand
and BeefHooked counters with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Stepp there.
BeefHooked slips under a jab from Stepp.
BeefHooked takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stepp tests BeefHooked's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stepp throws a lazy right hand but BeefHooked sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepp connects with a good right hand that stumbles BeefHooked. BeefHooked circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
BeefHooked throws a sloppy head kick and Stepp moves out of range easily.
BeefHooked rushes Stepp and presses him up against the cage.
Stepp looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stepp managing to block the knees to the body from BeefHooked.
Stepp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stepp blocks a head kick by BeefHooked.
BeefHooked slips under a jab.
Stepp stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stepp misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepp lunges at BeefHooked with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by BeefHooked's hand.
BeefHooked throws a right and a left that Stepp avoids nicely.
Stepp misses the jab.
Steven Stepp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepp looks to land a left hand but BeefHooked moved out of range nicely.
BeefHooked tries to move into range but Stepp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
BeefHooked is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Stepp has cracked BeefHooked with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Stepp lands another huge swinging hook and BeefHooked tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save BeefHooked, before Stepp can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steven Stepp!
In his post fight interview, Steven Stepp started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rankka Ankka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Wolfen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ankka comes to the cage accompanied by Milk - The Knife Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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218 lbs
20 - 12 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rankka Ankka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wes Wolfen!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ankka closes the distance and clinches up with Wolfen, looking for a takedown. Ankka pushes Wolfen against the cage but Wolfen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wolfen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Wolfen. Those never looked like landing.
Ankka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ankka ducks under a wild hook from Wolfen.
Ankka throws a head kick but Wolfen moves out of range.
Ankka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wolfen looks to land a left hand but Ankka moved out of range nicely.
Ankka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ankka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ankka.
Ankka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some bone on bone action there as Ankka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wolfen ducks right into an uppercut from Ankka.
Ankka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ankka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Ankka.
Ankka throws a sloppy head kick and Wolfen moves out of range easily.
Ankka throws a head kick but Wolfen moves out of range.
Ankka lands a head kick. Wolfen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wolfen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ankka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ankka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That kick from Ankka tenderised Wolfen's leg. Wolfen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wolfen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ankka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wolfen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ankka tries a head kick but it misses.
Ankka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wolfen throws a body punch but Ankka moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolfen slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Wolfen misses
and Ankka counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ankka lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Ankka.
Wolfen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ankka rather than just go for the knockout.
Wolfen misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Ankka.
Wolfen throws a hook but Ankka blocks it.
Ankka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Wolfen.
Wolfen moves out of range as Ankka throws a body kick.
Ankka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wolfen's head.
Ankka tries a low kick but Wolfen avoids it.
Wolfen lands with a right hand.
Wolfen slips a jab and a cross from Ankka.
Ankka is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfen lands a jab to the nose.
Good standup being displayed there by Ankka as he connects with a hook.
Ankka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wolfen gets caught flat footed, as Ankka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wolfen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ankka!
Wolfen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ankka sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wolfen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfen trying to control from half guard but Ankka is working away.
Wolfen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wolfen connects with a nice short shot to Ankka's temple.
Wolfen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ankka wants to control but Wolfen is keeping busy.
Ankka pushes Wolfen off looking to stand but Wolfen dives back in and keeps control.
Ankka is trying to get back to full guard.
Wolfen drops an elbow to the side of Ankka's head.
Ankka is trying to stand up here but Wolfen is controlling him well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolfen trying to control from half guard but Ankka is working away.
Wolfen stands up out of the half guard.
Wolfen swings for the body but Ankka moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rankka Ankka will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ankka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolfen.
A punch lands to the side of Wolfen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ankka throws a leg kick but Wolfen checks it.
Ankka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wolfen is fending him off so far but Ankka persists. Nope, Wolfen circles away and we're back to standing.
Wolfen scores with a jab to the head.
Rankka Ankka is winning the standup battle so far.
Ankka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ankka lands with a straight right. Wolfen didn't see that one coming.
Ankka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolfen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wolfen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ankka misses the jab.
Ankka is looking to clinch but Wolfen is avoiding it.
Ankka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ankka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wolfen is not content to let Ankka control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankka working away.
Wolfen tries to improve position but can't.
Ankka is looking to take a break and control but Wolfen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wolfen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wolfen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ankka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wolfen tries to lock up and control but Ankka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ankka with a couple of short strikes.
Ankka with shots to the head and body - Wolfen looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfen is looking to improve his position but Ankka isn't that keen on the idea.
Wolfen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wolfen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wolfen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wolfen tries to hold on but Ankka postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ankka wants to control the pace but Wolfen is squirming around nicely.
Ankka scoring with strikes but Wolfen is staying in there.
Wolfen takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Ankka's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rankka Ankka!
Rankka Ankka retains his light heavyweight title!
Rankka Ankka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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