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FFC 89 Young Guns III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Shin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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142 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jericho Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Shin!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shin throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Shin misses.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones throws a right hand that Shin ducks under and follows up with a left that Shin also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Shin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shin.
Jones stalks Shin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shin's face. Shin staggers backwards, shaken.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shin.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shin.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Shin. Shin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shin misses with an uppercut.
Jones throws a right hand that Shin ducks under and follows up with a left that Shin also avoids with ease.
Jones lands a jab to Shin's midsection.
No joy there for Shin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jericho Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones thuds a left hand into Shin's body.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Shin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shin avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Shin looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Shin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Shin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Shin misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shin throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones throws a series of punches but Shin moves out of range.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shin misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a jab. Shin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jericho Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Shin.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones with a jab.
Shin misses with the combination.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones thuds his right hand into Shin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shin doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jericho Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Shin seems unphased.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Shin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Shin dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Shin misses with a few strikes there.
Jones throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones works Shin's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Nice shot by Jones.
Shin looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Jones 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.
Shin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shin.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shin.
Shin avoids the body shot from Jones.
Shin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shin throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
A swing and a miss from Shin.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shin fails with the takedown.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Shin's ribs.
Jones punishes Shin's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Shin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jericho Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Shin's head but Shin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones slips under a jab from Shin.
Jones lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shin throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shin fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones cracks Shin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shin swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jericho Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Shin.
Shin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shin motions for Jones to come forward. Shin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Shin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Shin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Shin misses with a wild combination.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shin misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Jones dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Shin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shin throws out the jab.
Shin throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Shin moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones swings for the body but Shin moves out of range.
Shin throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Shin dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Shin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Shin shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Shin missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shin.
Shin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jones's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Shin is putting a hurting on Jones here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet.
Shin controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jones is letting Shin control him for a moment.
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!
Jones struggling a bit here.
Shin cracks Jones with a big elbow.
Shin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Shin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shin trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jericho Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shin has hold of Jones's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Jones tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Shin cranks the arm and Jones screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Jones, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marcus Shin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kate Faith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Estaban Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kate Faith has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Good kicks
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kate Faith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Estaban Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio !
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a nice head kick!
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio cracks the inside of Faith's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio connects with a high kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a head kick but Faith moves out of range.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio seems to be stalking Faith here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Faith drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juan Estaban Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jordan The Truth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stardust Corpsegrinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Truth kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2NgnledwFg. Stardust Corpsegrinder will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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153 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jordan The Truth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stardust Corpsegrinder!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corpsegrinder bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The Truth misses with an uppercut
and Corpsegrinder counters with a big head kick but The Truth shrugs it off.
Corpsegrinder tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Truth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Truth connects with a crisp jab.
The Truth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corpsegrinder throws a sloppy head kick and The Truth moves out of range easily.
Corpsegrinder delivers a nice body kick.
The Truth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corpsegrinder counters with a nice low kick that buckles The Truth's knee momentarily.
Corpsegrinder slips under a jab.
The Truth swats away the attempt to clinch by Corpsegrinder.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Corpsegrinder. The Truth shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder is looking to clinch.
Corpsegrinder scoring well with a low kick there.
Corpsegrinder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corpsegrinder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Truth gets tackled into the cage by Corpsegrinder. Corpsegrinder maintains the clinch.
Corpsegrinder content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Corpsegrinder crunches a lovely knee into The Truth's ribcage.
A head punch on the inside from The Truth fails to land.
Corpsegrinder lands a good knee to the midsection. The Truth won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Truth can't break the clinch.
Corpsegrinder with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Corpsegrinder connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Truth's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corpsegrinder tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Corpsegrinder landing knees to the body.
The Truth is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on The Truth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Truth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corpsegrinder moves in looking to clinch but The Truth pushes him off.
Nice body kick from Corpsegrinder.
The Truth takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Corpsegrinder tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Truth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Corpsegrinder throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Corpsegrinder. The Truth shrugs it off though.
Corpsegrinder drives through and clinches with The Truth against the cage.
The Truth blocks an elbow strike.
Corpsegrinder lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder connects with a knee to the head.
Corpsegrinder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Corpsegrinder using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Truth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Corpsegrinder scores with a knee to the head.
Corpsegrinder throws an elbow but it misses.
Corpsegrinder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Truth blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder lands a knee to the head.
Corpsegrinder prevents The Truth from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Corpsegrinder throws an elbow but misses.
Corpsegrinder crunches a lovely knee into The Truth's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corpsegrinder lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jordan The Truth has been cut.
The Truth takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Truth is rocked!
The Truth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oh The Truth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corpsegrinder scores with a knee to the head.
Corpsegrinder lands a good knee to the midsection. The Truth won't want to take too many of those.
Corpsegrinder scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Corpsegrinder.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corpsegrinder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Corpsegrinder has The Truth pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. The Truth is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Corpsegrinder - that's hurt The Truth badly! Oh, another knee lands and The Truth is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but The Truth doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Stardust Corpsegrinder!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erich Fassbender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo MImbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erich Fassbender!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimbo MImbo!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fassbender takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fassbender throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MImbo looks to throw the jab but Fassbender is out of range.
MImbo takes a swing at Fassbender's ribcage but misses.
MImbo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fassbender counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MImbo fails with a takedown attempt.
Fassbender takes a swing at MImbo's ribcage but misses.
Jimbo MImbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MImbo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
MImbo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fassbender!
Fassbender wants to try and get back to his feet.
MImbo working the ground and pound effectively.
Fassbender on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fassbender tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MImbo with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MImbo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
MImbo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MImbo is landing with some decent strikes but Fassbender is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fassbender is rocked!
Fassbender has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Oh Fassbender is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MImbo is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Fassbender with him. Fassbender is trying to defend but MImbo has an arm under the chin now! Fassbender grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimbo MImbo!
Jimbo MImbo 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 Kibbe Sly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philly Blunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kibbe Sly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 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!
Blunt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sly landing some decent shots from guard.
Blunt keeping full guard, as Sly tries to pass.
Sly trying to control but Blunt is working from the bottom.
Blunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Blunt, not yet.
Sly being controlled here momentarily.
Sly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blunt has his hands on Sly's head, controlling the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Philly Blunt wasn't active enough on the ground.
Blunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sly closes the distance and clinches.
Blunt stalls.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sly or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sly manages to pull guard.
Blunt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sly working for a triangle but Blunt defends it easily.
Blunt wants to stand but Sly is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunt is posturing up here but Sly has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Blunt tries to roll out but it's too tight and Blunt has to tap! Slick submission there by Sly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kibbe Sly!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kibbe Sly waved his t-shirt featuring Fighters First Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zack Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliah Marshal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eliah Marshal!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price throws a head kick but Marshal moves out of range.
Price closes the distance and pushes Marshal back into the cage.
Price avoiding damage as Marshal throws knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Marshal.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marshal.
Price taking a breather.
Marshal throws an elbow that misses.
Marshal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marshal missing with knees to the body.
Price stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Price trying to control the position but instead, Marshal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Price into the cage.
Marshal landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marshal avoiding damage as Price throws knees to the body.
Price stalling in the clinch but Marshal improves position.
Price creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Price.
Marshal lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal blocks the elbow strike.
Price is trying to maintain a safe position but Marshal gets an underhook and turns Price into the cage.
Marshal misses with a punch to the body.
Marshal tries to land knees in the clinch but Price avoids the damage to the body.
Marshal lands an elbow that stopped Price in his tracks for a moment.
Marshal looking to throw knees to the head but Price is blocking nicely.
A short right from Marshal.
Marshal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marshal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Price lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marshal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marshal looking to throw knees to the head but Price is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for Price to work.
Price throws an elbow that misses.
Price pushes off an throws an elbow but Marshal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Price.
Price missing with knees to the body.
Price trying to control the position but instead, Marshal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Price into the cage.
Marshal has Price pushed against the cage.
Marshal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Price prevents a body shot from Marshal.
Marshal looking to throw knees to the head but Price is blocking nicely.
Marshal is trying to maintain a safe position but Price gets an underhook and turns Marshal into the cage.
Price tries to stall but Marshal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Price pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Price is defending well for now.
Marshal is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marshal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Price blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marshal struggles to land a body shot inside as Price controls his hands.
Price lands a nice elbow.
Price avoids the elbow strike from Marshal, against the cage.
Marshal tries a body shot but Price blocks it.
Price lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Eliah Marshal has been cut.
Marshal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Price avoids it.
Price blocks a body shot from Marshal.
Price lands a left hand.
Marshal misses with a knee strike.
Marshal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Price is defending well for now.
Marshal tries to land knees in the clinch but Price avoids the damage to the body.
Price trying to land knees to the body.
Marshal stalling in the clinch but Price improves position.
Price trying to control the position but instead, Marshal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Price into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Price blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Marshal.
Marshal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Price is defending well for now.
Marshal missing with knees to the body.
Marshal blocks the elbow strike.
Price holding his opponent close, against the cage.
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!
Marshal takes an elbow to the temple.
Price is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Price misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price misses with an elbow strike.
Marshal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Price backwards.
Price trying to control the position but instead, Marshal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Price into the cage.
Marshal taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliah Marshal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eliah Marshal's cut.
That's time! Price's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Price tries a head kick but it misses.
Zack Price is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Price clinches with his opponent.
Marshal lands a knee to the body.
Marshal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Price backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marshal blocks an elbow strike.
Price is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marshal blocks the elbow strike.
Marshal using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marshal throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Marshal to work.
Price misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marshal.
Price creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marshal is defending well for now.
Marshal blocking some punches.
Marshal misses with a body punch.
Price blocks an elbow strike from Marshal.
Price lands a nice elbow.
Marshal pushes off an throws an elbow but Price leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marshal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Price has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marshal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Price blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Price lands an elbow that stopped Marshal in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Marshal.
Price stalling against the cage.
Price taking a breather.
Marshal blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Price misses with an elbow strike.
Eliah Marshal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price is trying to stall.
Price takes an elbow to the temple.
Price wants to stall.
Marshal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Price.
Marshal trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Price.
Price trying to control the position but instead, Marshal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Price into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Price's defenses.
Price is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zack Price.
Marshal throws a head kick that misses.
Price instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marshal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Price blocks it with crossed arms.
Price throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marshal looking to throw knees to the head but Price is blocking nicely.
Marshal slowing the pace effectively.
Marshal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Price or not.
Marshal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Price is defending well for now.
Price creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marshal's defenses.
Price misses with an elbow over the top.
Price misses with an elbow over the top.
Marshal avoiding damage as Price throws knees to the body.
Marshal tries to land knees in the clinch but Price avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Price throws an elbow but misses.
Price avoiding damage as Marshal throws knees to the body.
Price wants to stall.
Marshal tries a knee to the head but Price blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshal has Price pressed against the cage.
Marshal misses with a knee strike.
Price wants to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Price lands a hook that snaps the head of Marshal backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price pushes off an throws an elbow but Marshal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Price throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Marshal - that landed with a thud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marshal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Price trying to control the position but instead, Marshal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Price into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eliah Marshal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eliah Marshal's cut.
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!
Price clinches.
Price is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marshal is defending well for now.
Marshal tries to land knees in the clinch but Price avoids the damage to the body.
Price tries to throw a body punch but Marshal avoids it by throwing Price back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Price blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marshal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marshal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Price avoids it.
Price lands an elbow inside that Marshal shrugs off.
Marshal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Price misses with an elbow over the top.
Price misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marshal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marshal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Price's defenses.
Price trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marshal blocks the elbow strike.
Marshal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marshal can't find room to land a body shot as Price controls the action.
Marshal struggles to land a body shot inside as Price controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Price.
Price working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marshal pushes off an throws an elbow but Price leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Price misses with an elbow strike.
Marshal landing knees to the head.
It looks like Zack Price has been cut.
Marshal misses with a punch to the body.
Marshal avoids the elbow strike from Price, against the cage.
Marshal throws an elbow that misses.
Marshal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Price is trying to maintain a safe position but Marshal gets an underhook and turns Price into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshal blocks the elbow strike.
Price misses with an elbow strike.
Price working aggressively here.
Price takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Price just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marshal's brow.
Marshal blocks an elbow strike from Price.
Price takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marshal stalling.
Marshal is trying to maintain a safe position but Price gets an underhook and turns Marshal into the cage.
Price is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marshal is struggling to control the position.
Price is pushing Marshal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zack Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshal digs a right hand underneath Price's ribcage. Price let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal lands a shoulder strike.
Marshal landing knees to the body.
Marshal lands a nice knee to the body.
Marshal lands an elbow that stopped Price in his tracks for a moment.
Marshal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Price lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marshal misses with some punches.
Price taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marshal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marshal blocks the elbow strike.
Price avoids the elbow strike from Marshal, against the cage.
Price is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshal avoids a wild elbow strike from Price.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Price looking to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Marshal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Price throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Price misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marshal.
Price blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshal tries to land knees in the clinch but Price avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marshal avoiding damage as Price throws knees to the body.
Marshal slows down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eliah Marshal.
I've got Marshal winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliah Marshal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin has chosen Evil Scarecrow- Robotatron as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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
4 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piotr Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber clinches up with Rasputin and pushes him back against the cage.
Rasputin scores with a hook to the body.
Rasputin lands an elbow just above Faber 's eye.
It looks like Jonah Faber has been cut.
Faber wants to take the fight to the mat but Rasputin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Faber wants to take the fight to the mat but Rasputin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Faber tries to pull guard but Rasputin holds him up against the cage and eventually Faber drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faber is breathing heavily.
Rasputin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rasputin lands a good knee to the midsection. Faber won't want to take too many of those.
Rasputin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Faber lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rasputin.
Rasputin gets control of Faber's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rasputin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rasputin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rasputin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Faber regains guard.
Rasputin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rasputin pushes down on Faber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Faber is in trouble now - Rasputin has advanced to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasputin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin working Faber over with strikes here.
Rasputin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Faber takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rasputin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Faber is rocked!
A big strike lands for Rasputin! That's really hurt Faber and he's turned his back - Rasputin keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Rasputin jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Rasputin!
Piotr Rasputin took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Klincko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Auron Janvier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Dave Klincko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Auron Janvier!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janvier throws a combination that misses
and Klincko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Janvier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klincko.
Klincko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Klincko tries to clinch but Janvier is having none of it.
Klincko with a hook.
A head kick by Klincko misses
and Janvier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Klincko lands a damaging elbow.
Janvier pushes Klincko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Janvier tries to work over Klincko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klincko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dave Klincko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klincko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Auron Janvier has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Janvier wants to slow Klincko down by chopping away at his legs.
A slow jab from Klincko misses its intended target.
Klincko throws a poor cross that misses
and Janvier moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klincko struggles to land a body shot inside as Janvier controls his hands.
Klincko misses with a knee to the head.
Klincko stops a takedown attempt from Janvier.
Klincko missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Klincko as Janvier tries to tie him up.
Klincko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Janvier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Janvier trying to control the position but instead, Klincko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Janvier into the cage.
Klincko wants a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maybe Klincko would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Janvier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klincko backwards.
Janvier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Klincko gets through Janvier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janvier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Janvier has Klincko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Klincko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dave Klincko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Auron Janvier.
A knee to the head by Janvier.
Janvier wants to take the fight to the mat but Klincko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Janvier wants to break free but Klincko has control.
Janvier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Janvier letting Klincko take a breather here.
Klincko prevents the takedown attempt.
Janvier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Janvier tries for a takedown but Klincko manages to get underhooks.
Janvier is looking to control Klincko's arms but Klincko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Janvier has his back to the cage.
Klincko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klincko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Janvier is trying to drag Klincko to the mat but Klincko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Klincko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Janvier lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Klincko as Janvier tries to tie him up.
Janvier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Klincko is defending well.
Klincko jumps guard but Janvier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Janvier tries to work over Klincko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klincko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klincko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Janvier is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Janvier.
Klincko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klincko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Janvier managing to block the knees to the body from Klincko.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Klincko.
Janvier wants to get back to striking at distance but Klincko won't allow it.
Janvier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Klincko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Klincko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Janvier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klincko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Janvier avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klincko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Klincko tries to land a knee to the head but Janvier blocks with his arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Janvier struggles to land a body shot inside as Klincko controls his hands.
Janvier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Janvier prevents a body shot from Klincko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Klincko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Auron Janvier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Klincko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Janvier.
Klincko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Klincko.
Janvier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klincko but Klincko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Klincko closes the distance and clinches up with Janvier, looking for a takedown. Klincko pushes Janvier against the cage but Janvier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Klincko tries to clinch up but Janvier circles away and keeps his distance.
Janvier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Klincko lands a really nice looking cross but Janvier seems unphased.
Klincko throws a series of punches but Janvier moves out of range.
Klincko misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Klincko as he checks the leg kick.
Janvier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Klincko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Janvier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Klincko wants to finish this one by submission but Janvier is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Klincko.
Klincko prevents Janvier from getting the reversal.
Klincko looking to control but Janvier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Janvier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Klincko wants to control the pace but Janvier is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janvier tries to reverse the position but Klincko maintains control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klincko wants to take Janvier's back but he can't do it this time.
Janvier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Klincko looking to control but Janvier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Klincko looking to secure an arm triangle but Janvier defends it well.
Klincko wants to control the pace but Janvier is squirming around nicely.
Janvier tries to hold on but Klincko postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janvier manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Klincko wants to control but Janvier is keeping him busy.
Klincko trying to pass the guard but Janvier defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klincko is looking for a kimura here.
Janvier looks like he's trying to stand up.
Klincko wants to work for an arm triangle but Janvier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Janvier is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klincko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Janvier is trying to reverse the position but instead Klincko has taken his back - oops!
Janvier is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Janvier rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klincko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Janvier is just riding it out for now. Klincko eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Janvier wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Klincko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Auron Janvier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Janvier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klincko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klincko throws a hook but Janvier blocks it.
Janvier throws a jab when Klincko was well out of range.
Janvier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klincko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klincko tries to clinch up.
Klincko wants to land a leg kick but Janvier is out of range.
Janvier looks to land a combination but Klincko avoids it well.
Janvier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klincko misses with the combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Janvier checks a leg kick.
Klincko throws a leg kick but Janvier checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klincko cracks Janvier with an open hand slap.
Dave Klincko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klincko jabs at Janvier's body.
Janvier misses with a head kick.
Janvier looks to land a combination but Klincko avoids it well.
Klincko swinging wildly here.
Klincko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Janvier slips a straight right by Klincko.
Janvier tries to clinch there but Klincko circles away.
Janvier tries to clinch but Klincko moves out of range.
Janvier wants to clinch
and Klincko counters with a stiff right hand.
Dave Klincko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janvier shoots for a takedown but Klincko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Janvier fails with a takedown attempt.
Klincko throws a chopping leg kick but Janvier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Janvier avoids a kick to the body.
Klincko tries for a takedown but Janvier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Janvier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Janvier pushes Klincko up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Janvier wants to get back to striking at distance but Klincko won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Janvier - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janvier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Janvier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Klincko is keeping busy.
Janvier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dave Klincko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Auron Janvier.
Klincko has Janvier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Janvier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Janvier can't find room to land a body shot as Klincko controls the action.
Janvier tries for a takedown but Klincko manages to get underhooks.
Janvier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Klincko.
Klincko blocks a body shot from Janvier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janvier leaning his opponent against the cage.
Janvier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Auron Janvier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Janvier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Klincko's defenses.
Janvier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klincko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klincko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Klincko tries to clinch up but Janvier circles away and keeps his distance.
Janvier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Klincko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Auron Janvier.
I think Klincko 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Klincko!
Dave Klincko gave a mention to Fighters First Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caeas Liege (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spankda Yank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liege comes to the cage accompanied by Will T. Bear: For a Few Dollars . Yank has chosen I was made for loving you baby as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caeas Liege!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spankda Yank!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liege fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liege avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liege shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yank as he avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Liege checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yank drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Liege misses with a double jab.
Yank misses with a wild body shot.
Liege ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yank scores with a crisp jab that stopped Liege in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yank misses with a double jab
and Yank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liege shoots in for a double leg but Yank sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caeas Liege. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yank circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yank walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Liege checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Liege fails with the takedown.
Liege tries to bum rush Yank with a series of wild strikes but Yank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yank throws a head kick that misses.
Spankda Yank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yank throws a head kick but Liege moves out of range.
Liege with a poor takedown
enabling Yank to counter with a crisp jab.
Yank fails to land with a series of punches.
Caeas Liege seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liege forces Yank back against the cage and clinches.
Yank prevents the takedown attempt.
Liege drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liege.
Yank is pressed up against the cage. Liege has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yank down to the mat. Yank avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Yank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yank lands a nice shot that snaps Liege's head back.
Liege fails with the takedown
and Yank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Yank misses.
Yank missing with a left hand there. Liege was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yank looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liege closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yank's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Liege trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Liege trying to control but Yank is working from the bottom.
Yank is controlling Liege's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liege is looking to work some ground and pound but Yank has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Liege has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yank wants to sweep here but Liege controlling him for the moment.
Liege pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yank is keeping the position for now.
Liege trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Liege wants to control from the top but Yank keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yank works the jab nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liege throws a right hand that Yank ducks under and follows up with a left that Yank also avoids with ease.
Liege scores a takedown into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Spankda Yank will probably get the nod.
That's time! Liege's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Liege throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yank tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Liege is in Yank's guard.
Liege postures up.
Yank looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Liege drops back looking for a leg! Yank is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yank manages to kick Liege off! Liege jumps back into Yank's guard.
Liege drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Liege jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Liege throws a big right hand that misses.
Liege looking to pass the guard.
Yank wants to sweep here but Liege controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liege missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Liege is looking to work some ground and pound but Yank has wrist control.
Liege throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Liege throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yank controlling Liege's posture.
Liege trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Liege postures up in Yank's guard and throws a big left but Yank blocks it.
Liege postures up in Yank's guard and throws a big left but Yank blocks it.
Yank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Liege is one step ahead there.
Yank wants to stand but Liege is controlling the position.
Liege with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Liege throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liege working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Liege lands a couple of digs.
Yank is trying to control the position but Liege postures up.
Liege looking to pass the guard.
Yank keeping moving, preventing Liege from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yank manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Yank unloads with some shots from mount but Liege bucks and avoids them well.
Liege is squirming around, avoiding Yank's attempts to control the action.
Caeas Liege overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Yank.
The referee warns Liege that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Liege is trying to escape the mount.
Yank connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Liege is trying to escape the mount.
Yank with a couple of short strikes.
Liege is working to get back to half guard.
Liege in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yank connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Yank with good strikes from the mount here!
Liege is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yank drops a big elbow. That's hurt Liege! More shots from Yank and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spankda Yank!
Spankda Yank made sure to mention his sponsor, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS in his post fight interview.
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