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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Credival (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hailmary. 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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155 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Desmond Credival!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, TJ Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus tries to bum rush Credival with a series of wild strikes but Credival uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Credival misses with a takedown
and Maximus counters with a nice uppercut.
Maximus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Credival has his takedown stuffed
and Maximus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Credival has his takedown stuffed
and Maximus counters with a left and a right... And another left! Credival is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). TJ Maximus!
An out of breath TJ Maximus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Rayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliche Clinchmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Rayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cliche Clinchmaster!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rayne rushes Clinchmaster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rayne jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clinchmaster walks away with a smile on his face. Rayne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rayne keeps the fight on the outside.
Rayne misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Rayne.
Cliche Clinchmaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rayne shoots in for a takedown but Clinchmaster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clinchmaster.
Rayne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Rayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Rayne.
Clinchmaster tries to clinch but Rayne is having none of it.
Rayne clinches.
Clinchmaster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clinchmaster tries a knee to the head but Rayne blocks it.
Rayne is working for takedown but Clinchmaster is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clinchmaster misses with a knee strike.
Rayne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clinchmaster smiles and moves away.
Clinchmaster stuffs the takedown attempt from Rayne. Rayne gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayne pushes Clinchmaster up against the cage in a clinch.
Clinchmaster throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Rayne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clinchmaster pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rayne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rayne is trying to push Clinchmaster away but Clinchmaster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Clinchmaster.
Clinchmaster lands an elbow just above Rayne 's eye.
It looks like Jim Rayne has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clinchmaster throws an elbow but misses.
Clinchmaster tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clinchmaster misses with a knee strike.
Rayne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clinchmaster smiles and moves away.
Rayne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rayne takes the fight into the clinch.
Clinchmaster creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rayne is trying to break the clinch but Clinchmaster is controlling him.
Clinchmaster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rayne's efforts to push away.
Rayne tries to break the clinch but Clinchmaster is controlling the position.
Clinchmaster looking to throw knees to the head but Rayne is blocking nicely.
Clinchmaster misses with a knee strike.
Rayne stalling in the clinch but Clinchmaster improves position.
Clinchmaster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clinchmaster is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clinchmaster missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinchmaster creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rayne's defenses.
A knee to the head by Clinchmaster.
Clinchmaster stops a takedown attempt from Rayne.
Clinchmaster tries to land knees in the clinch but Rayne avoids the damage to the body.
Clinchmaster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rayne blocks it with crossed arms.
Clinchmaster prevents Rayne from breaking the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clinchmaster just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rayne's brow.
Clinchmaster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clinchmaster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rayne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clinchmaster just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rayne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rayne tries to pull guard but Clinchmaster won't allow it.
Clinchmaster looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clinchmaster blocking some punches.
Clinchmaster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Clinchmaster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rayne has had enough of the clinch but Clinchmaster keeps him there for the moment.
Rayne is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clinchmaster is keeping busy.
Clinchmaster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clinchmaster lands a knee to the head.
Rayne has Clinchmaster pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clinchmaster manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clinchmaster is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rayne is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rayne tries to land knees in the clinch but Clinchmaster avoids the damage to the body.
Clinchmaster keeps control of Rayne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rayne is trying to force a seperation but Clinchmaster has the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clinchmaster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A knee to the head by Clinchmaster.
Clinchmaster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rayne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clinchmaster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rayne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clinchmaster throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cliche Clinchmaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Rayne's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clinchmaster tries to clinch there but Rayne circles away.
Rayne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clinchmaster staying out of range there.
Clinchmaster doesn't manage to clinch there - Rayne circles away.
Rayne looks for a takedown but Clinchmaster sprawls well.
Clinchmaster is looking to clinch but Rayne is avoiding it.
Clinchmaster wants to clinch up but Rayne keeps it at a distance.
Rayne swats away the attempt to clinch by Clinchmaster.
Clinchmaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rayne.
Clinchmaster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Rayne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clinchmaster looking to throw knees to the head but Rayne is blocking nicely.
Clinchmaster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clinchmaster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clinchmaster pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Rayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clinchmaster with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Clinchmaster displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rayne up against the cage.
Clinchmaster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rayne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rayne misses with a punch to the body.
Rayne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rayne stalling in the clinch but Clinchmaster improves position.
Clinchmaster manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Clinchmaster has Rayne pressed against the cage, preventing Rayne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clinchmaster misses with a knee to the head.
Rayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rayne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clinchmaster is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinchmaster tries to clinch but Rayne moves out of range.
Rayne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clinchmaster as he jumps to the side.
Rayne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rayne gets a clinch.
Clinchmaster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clinchmaster tries to land knees in the clinch but Rayne avoids the damage to the body.
Clinchmaster stalls.
Rayne is looking to break free of the clinch but Clinchmaster has double underhooks.
Rayne tries a body shot but Clinchmaster blocks it.
Clinchmaster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clinchmaster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rayne takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinchmaster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rayne's efforts to push away.
Clinchmaster lands a knee to the head.
Clinchmaster tries a knee to the head but Rayne blocks it.
Clinchmaster prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clinchmaster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rayne is defending well for now.
Clinchmaster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rayne is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A frustrated look appears on Rayne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rayne avoiding damage as Clinchmaster throws knees to the body.
Rayne blocks an elbow strike from Clinchmaster.
Rayne is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rayne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clinchmaster just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rayne decides to pull guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Clinchmaster sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rayne trying to keep a closed guard but Clinchmaster is proving a slippery customer.
Rayne wants to stand and escape but Clinchmaster is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rayne is trying to control the position but Clinchmaster postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jim Rayne.
Rayne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clinchmaster circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rayne swats away the attempt to clinch by Clinchmaster.
Clinchmaster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cliche Clinchmaster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jim Rayne's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Clinchmaster clinches.
Rayne throws a punch but it's blocked by Clinchmaster.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Clinchmaster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clinchmaster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rayne tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clinchmaster throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rayne avoids the elbow strike from Clinchmaster, against the cage.
Cliche Clinchmaster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rayne tries to score a body lock takedown but Clinchmaster shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clinchmaster lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rayne tries to pull guard but Clinchmaster forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Rayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clinchmaster misses with a knee strike.
Clinchmaster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rayne is defending well for now.
Clinchmaster tries to land a knee to the head but Rayne blocks with his arms.
Clinchmaster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rayne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clinchmaster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clinchmaster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinchmaster tries to land a knee to the head but Rayne blocks with his arms.
Clinchmaster looking to throw knees to the head but Rayne is blocking nicely.
Clinchmaster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clinchmaster prevents Rayne from breaking the clinch.
Rayne is looking to break free of the clinch but Clinchmaster has double underhooks.
Clinchmaster prevents the takedown attempt.
Rayne is looking to control Clinchmaster's arms but Clinchmaster gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rayne has his back to the cage.
Clinchmaster dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rayne wants to get back to striking at distance but Clinchmaster won't allow it.
Clinchmaster looking to throw knees to the head but Rayne is blocking nicely.
Clinchmaster keeps control of Rayne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clinchmaster misses with a knee strike.
Clinchmaster looking to throw knees to the head but Rayne is blocking nicely.
Rayne jumps guard but Clinchmaster stands there with Rayne around his waist. Rayne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinchmaster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rayne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rayne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clinchmaster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clinchmaster throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clinchmaster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rayne blocks it with crossed arms.
Rayne pulls Clinchmaster into guard.
Rayne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clinchmaster won't allow Rayne to get back to his feet.
Rayne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jim Rayne.
Clinchmaster avoids the body shot from Rayne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinchmaster tries to keep at a distance but Rayne has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Clinchmaster is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rayne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clinchmaster prevents it.
Rayne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clinchmaster smiles and moves away.
Rayne loads up on a big right hand but Clinchmaster slips the punch.
Rayne throws a right and a left that Clinchmaster avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rayne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clinchmaster tries to keep at a distance but Rayne has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on Clinchmaster - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Clinchmaster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rayne tries to pull guard but Clinchmaster won't allow it.
Clinchmaster tries to land a knee to the head but Rayne blocks with his arms.
Rayne jumps into guard, dragging Clinchmaster to the mat.
Rayne trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rayne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clinchmaster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rayne wants to stand up but Clinchmaster is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jim Rayne.
I think Clinchmaster has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cliche Clinchmaster!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boda Tau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Suggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tau has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Boda Tau has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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280 lbs
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260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boda Tau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Terrell Suggs!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Suggs, as that shot connected.
Suggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tau moves away.
Suggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tau is looking to clinch but Suggs is avoiding it.
Tau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Suggs lands a really nice looking cross but Tau seems unphased.
Tau is breathing heavily.
Tau throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suggs counters with a series of strikes that sends Tau to the canvas! Suggs follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Tau is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Suggs trying to control but Tau is working from the bottom.
Oh Tau is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suggs advances position into side control!
Tau wants to get back to his feet but Suggs drags him back down.
Suggs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Suggs trying to control the position but Tau is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Suggs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tau knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tau seems to have got his legs back now.
Suggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tau keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suggs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tau knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Suggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tau keeps working.
Suggs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Suggs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tau is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suggs wants to control but Tau is keeping him busy.
Suggs is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Tau is trying to escape and Suggs transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Tau is forced to tap! Nice work there by Suggs! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terrell Suggs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saul Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pappy Roofie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez comes to the cage accompanied by Survivor - 'Burning Heart'. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Pappy Roofie enters the cage!
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163 lbs
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168 lbs
3 - 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pappy Roofie!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roofie.
Roofie fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
Roofie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roofie throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roofie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roofie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvarez can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roofie. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roofie.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Alvarez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Roofie misses with a hook
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roofie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Pappy Roofie has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roofie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Roofie.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roofie misses with a few strikes there.
Alvarez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roofie moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Roofie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Roofie.
Roofie throws a big shot that misses.
Pappy Roofie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roofie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez jabs at Roofie's body.
Alvarez is looking to clinch but Roofie is avoiding it.
Alvarez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roofie.
Roofie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saul Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roofie lands a really nice looking cross but Alvarez seems unphased.
Alvarez stuns Roofie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alvarez lands a head shot.
Roofie connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roofie blocks a jab.
Alvarez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Roofie misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roofie lands a nice shot that snaps Alvarez's head back.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Roofie.
Roofie fails to land the takedown.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roofie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Roofie.
Alvarez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roofie's hands.
Alvarez cracks Roofie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Roofie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roofie.
A lazy body kick from Roofie
and Alvarez counters with a nice body kick.
Roofie looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez connects with a crisp jab.
Alvarez drops his hands momentarily and Roofie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roofie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alvarez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alvarez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Roofie moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roofie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roofie lands a right hook to the body.
Roofie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alvarez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Roofie is rocked!
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Roofie.
Roofie is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarez finish him?
Roofie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
Roofie swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
A left lands for Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Roofie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
Alvarez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roofie is out of range and Alvarez settles back down.
Roofie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Roofie seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alvarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roofie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Roofie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roofie throws a big elbow that misses.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
Alvarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvarez tries to get out of the position.
Alvarez 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roofie throwing strikes from guard but Alvarez blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roofie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alvarez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Roofie has Alvarez in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pappy Roofie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alvarez gets caught napping as Roofie dives in and scores a takedown. Alvarez manages to retain guard.
Roofie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roofie postures up.
Roofie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roofie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roofie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roofie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roofie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roofie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roofie looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alvarez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Roofie pushes Alvarez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Roofie.
Roofie throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roofie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Roofie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alvarez.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Roofie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roofie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Roofie moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Roofie.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Roofie slips the punch.
Roofie throws an off balance right hand
and Alvarez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Roofie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roofie throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Roofie misses.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Roofie tries to break the clinch but Alvarez is controlling the position.
Alvarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roofie backwards.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the side of Roofie's head.
Alvarez tries to work over Roofie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roofie breaks from the clinch.
Roofie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roofie tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roofie circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvarez clobbers Roofie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Roofie looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
Roofie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roofie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Roofie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saul Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Roofie throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roofie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Alvarez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roofie on the side of the head.
Roofie tries for a takedown but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roofie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alvarez lands a jab.
Roofie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Roofie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alvarez takes one to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roofie staying out of range there.
Alvarez misses with a combination
and Roofie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Roofie shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pappy Roofie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pappy Roofie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Roofie shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvarez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roofie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roofie walks into a left hand.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Roofie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Roofie.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
Roofie moves forwards but Alvarez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roofie's corner calls for a 1-2. Roofie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roofie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alvarez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Roofie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez throws a head kick that Roofie semi-blocks.
Roofie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alvarez but Alvarez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saul Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pappy Roofie.
Roofie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Alvarez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez thows a body shot but no joy.
Oooooh!!! Alvarez has knocked Roofie down with a huge combo! Alvarez steps away and waves a wobbly Roofie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Alvarez! Roofie is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Alvarez!
A victorious Saul Alvarez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Spartak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonid Spartak could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nate Ross's chin.
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302 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Spartak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nate Ross!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross moves into range and clinches up with Spartak.
Ross is leaning against Spartak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Ross finds it's target.
It looks like Leonid Spartak has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spartak leaves his chin hanging out and Ross seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Spartak crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate Ross!
After winning the bout, Nate Ross thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Slipo Sliper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michu Mitzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Slipo Sliper has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Slipo Sliper seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slipo Sliper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michu Mitzu!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitzu gets caught flat footed, as Sliper shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sliper drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mitzu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mitzu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mitzu!
Mitzu tries for a kimura but Sliper is defending well.
Sliper is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mitzu is looking to take a break and control but Sliper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sliper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sliper is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitzu wants to control but Sliper is keeping him busy.
Mitzu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sliper manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mitzu's best efforts.
Sliper looking for submissions off his back.
Mitzu working over Sliper with some ground and pound. Sliper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sliper looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mitzu wants to control but Sliper is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sliper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mitzu pulls his head out easily.
Sliper wants to get back to full guard.
Sliper looking for submissions off his back.
Sliper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sliper looking for submissions off his back.
Sliper looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mitzu pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitzu controlling from mount.
Sliper working to try and regain half guard.
Mitzu wants to stand but Sliper is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Sliper really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sliper manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sliper with the active half guard here but Mitzu passes nicely into side control.
Sliper is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitzu trying to control the position but Sliper is working away.
Sliper regains half guard.
Mitzu is keen to just control but Sliper is a slippery customer.
Mitzu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mitzu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sliper keeps working.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Michu Mitzu was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mitzu throws a lazy right hand but Sliper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitzu shoots in and bounces Sliper off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sliper has his foot on Mitzu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mitzu works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Slipo Sliper will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sliper looking to score a takedown here. Mitzu is defending well but Sliper drives through and ends up in Mitzu's guard.
Mitzu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sliper wants to pass the guard but Mitzu is keeping the position.
Sliper is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mitzu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mitzu has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitzu trying to control the position from guard on top but Sliper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sliper is looking for a triangle but Mitzu pushes his legs off easily.
Sliper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mitzu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sliper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mitzu has managed to get both his arms back between Sliper's legs - danger averted.
Sliper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitzu throws a big elbow that misses.
Sliper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mitzu defends it easily.
Sliper is looking for a triangle but Mitzu pushes his legs off easily.
Sliper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sliper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mitzu is aware though and is defending well.
Sliper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mitzu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mitzu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sliper is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitzu trying to control the position from guard on top but Sliper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitzu throwing strikes but missing.
Slipo Sliper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sliper is looking for a triangle but Mitzu pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sliper is looking for a triangle but Mitzu pushes his legs off easily.
Sliper throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mitzu uses it to pass to side control.
Sliper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mitzu off and has taken his back!
Mitzu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sliper looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mitzu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sliper goes for an armbar but Mitzu turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mitzu.
Mitzu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mitzu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sliper napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sliper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mitzu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sliper is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sliper actively working from the bottom here.
Sliper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mitzu pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sliper actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitzu is nestled in close to Sliper, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mitzu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sliper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sliper with the active half guard here but Mitzu passes nicely into side control.
Sliper is looking for a sweep.
Sliper regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mitzu winds up and cracks Sliper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mitzu slips a nice elbow through Sliper's hands, connecting with Sliper's forehead.
Sliper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sliper trying to get back to full guard but Mitzu takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slipo Sliper dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mitzu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mitzu lands in his opponent's guard.
Sliper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sliper isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mitzu stacks Sliper on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mitzu!
Sliper is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mitzu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mitzu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mitzu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sliper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sliper actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mitzu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mitzu is looking for a kimura but Sliper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mitzu to get the leverage.
Sliper actively working from the bottom here.
Mitzu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sliper!
Sliper is squirming around, avoiding Mitzu's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sliper is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mitzu is looking to stand but Mitzu has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Sliper really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitzu is landing with some decent strikes but Sliper is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mitzu wants to control the pace but Sliper is squirming around nicely.
Mitzu jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sliper manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sliper manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitzu wants to improve his position but Sliper is controlling well.
Sliper is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mitzu keeping hold of Sliper's head, controlling as best he can.
Sliper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sliper is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mitzu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sliper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitzu punching from the bottom.
Sliper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mitzu defends it well.
Sliper looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sliper is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Slipo Sliper.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sliper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slipo Sliper!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haymitch Abernathy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Clifford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TJ Clifford is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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278 lbs
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262 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Haymitch Abernathy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, TJ Clifford!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abernathy avoids the body shot from Clifford.
Abernathy dodges the punch combination from Clifford.
Clifford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clifford looks to score with a jab to the body but Abernathy is just out of range.
Clifford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clifford throws a wild body kick that Abernathy sees coming a mile off.
Abernathy pushes Clifford up against the cage in a clinch.
Clifford takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like TJ Clifford has been cut.
A short right from Abernathy.
Clifford tries to pull guard but Abernathy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Clifford fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Abernathy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abernathy lands an elbow that stopped Clifford in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Clifford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clifford tries a body shot but Abernathy blocks it.
Abernathy has Clifford pressed against the cage, preventing Clifford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee calls for Abernathy to work.
A short right from Abernathy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifford is trying to push Abernathy away but Abernathy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Abernathy avoiding damage as Clifford throws knees to the body.
Abernathy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Abernathy.
Abernathy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Abernathy.
Abernathy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abernathy.
Abernathy cracks Clifford with a nice body shot.
Clifford looks winded!
Abernathy scores a nice knee to the body.
Abernathy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Abernathy.
Clifford is rocked!
Clifford takes an elbow to the temple.
Clifford is still on wobbly legs! Can Abernathy finish him?
Abernathy throws a big uppercut that drops Clifford! More strikes from Abernathy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Clifford lies dazed against the cage as Abernathy celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haymitch Abernathy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Haymitch Abernathy thanked {xXx} iFight Nut. Energy Recovery 160 $55 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Kangaskokko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Power Ranger White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kangaskokko comes into the arena with TRC - H.A.T.E.R.S blaring out of the sound system. White is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by St Anger- Metallica. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kai Kangaskokko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Power Ranger White!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kangaskokko moves forwards but White connects with a nice, crisp jab.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangaskokko.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Power Ranger White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kangaskokko walks into a left hand.
Kangaskokko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kangaskokko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kangaskokko fails in his attempt to clinch.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
White throws a shot from downtown. Kangaskokko moves away and avoids it.
White throws a jab when Kangaskokko was well out of range.
Kangaskokko moves into the clinch.
White breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kangaskokko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kangaskokko moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Kangaskokko got wobbled bad by a big combination! White presses forward with punches and knees until Kangaskokko stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Kangaskokko closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Power Ranger White!
Power Ranger White bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Garza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolai Ketchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ketchum is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Moskau. The key to victory for Marcos Garza has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcos Garza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nickolai Ketchum!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garza avoids the body shot from Ketchum.
Ketchum lands a nice shot to the body.
Garza moves forwards but Ketchum connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ketchum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Garza. Those never looked like landing.
Garza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ketchum throws a good cross that connects.
Garza misses the shot to the body.
Garza misses with a hook
and Ketchum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ketchum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ketchum misses with a few strikes there.
Garza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ketchum scores with a body shot.
Garza dodges the punch combination from Ketchum.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ketchum throws a shot from downtown. Garza moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketchum looks to throw the jab but Garza is out of range.
Ketchum swings for the body but Garza moves out of range.
Garza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ketchum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ketchum lands a slapping body shot.
Ketchum jabs at Garza's body.
Ketchum thows a body shot but no joy.
Garza takes one to the side of the head.
Ketchum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garza circles away quickly and effectively.
Ketchum jabs Garza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ketchum looks to score with a jab to the body but Garza is just out of range.
Ketchum throws a nice looking combination but Garza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garza throws an overhand right that lands on Ketchum's shoulder, as Ketchum tries to avoid the shot.
Garza takes one on the button.
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!
A combination from Garza does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum misses with the combination.
Ketchum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garza.
Garza throws a looping overhand right but Ketchum ducks down to avoid it.
Ketchum slips a jab and a cross from Garza.
Ketchum scores with a hook to the body. Garza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garza takes a swing at Ketchum's ribcage but misses.
Ketchum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Ketchum - just one landing.
Ketchum throws a body punch but Garza moves out of range.
Ketchum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garza rather than just go for the knockout.
Garza scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A nice combination there by Ketchum.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ketchum. Garza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ketchum throws a good cross that connects.
Garza misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garza was well out of range. Poor timing from Ketchum.
Garza throws a looping overhand right but Ketchum ducks down to avoid it.
Garza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ketchum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garza is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ketchum's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ketchum misses with the combination.
Garza misses with a two punch combination.
Garza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ketchum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ketchum misses with a few strikes there.
Ketchum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ketchum dips to his left and cracks Garza with an uppercut!
Garza misses with a straight left.
Ketchum connects with a looping right hand.
Ketchum is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Garza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ketchum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garza feints a jab promting Ketchum to slip. Garza then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ketchum slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garza looks to land a left hand but Ketchum moved out of range nicely.
Ketchum misses with a looping left.
Ketchum takes a swing at Garza's ribcage but misses.
Ketchum swings for the body but Garza moves out of range.
Ketchum lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ketchum looks to land a combination but Garza avoids it well.
Garza avoids the body shot from Ketchum.
Ketchum misses with the combination.
Garza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ketchum moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ketchum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garza lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickolai Ketchum dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ketchum connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ketchum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garza.
Ketchum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ketchum misses with a double jab.
Marcos Garza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ketchum.
Ketchum jabs Garza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ketchum lands a nice looking body shot.
Ketchum scores with a punch to the head.
Ketchum scores with a decent looking hook.
Ketchum lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ketchum.
Ketchum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garza misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ketchum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garza manages to avoid it.
A jab from Ketchum misses.
Ketchum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ketchum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ketchum dips to his left and cracks Garza with an uppercut!
Garza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ketchum.
Garza misses with a double jab
and Ketchum counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garza looks to land a left hand but Ketchum moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Ketchum misses.
Ketchum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garza.
Nickolai Ketchum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ketchum.
Ketchum throws the left hand but Garza avoids the punch easily.
Garza swinging wildly here.
Ketchum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garza.
Garza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ketchum scores with a shot to the body.
Garza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Ketchum scores with a four punch combination!
Ketchum scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum looks to score with a jab to the body but Garza is just out of range.
Ketchum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garza.
Garza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garza ducks under a wild hook from Ketchum.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Garza might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ketchum looks to land a combination but Garza avoids it well.
Garza throws the left hand but Ketchum avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Garza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ketchum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ketchum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garza circles away quickly and effectively.
Garza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ketchum.
Ketchum throws an overhand right that lands on Garza's shoulder, as Garza tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ketchum. Garza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ketchum thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum throws a series of strikes that have Garza backpedaling.
Ketchum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garza.
Garza misses with an uppercut. Ketchum saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Ketchum.
Garza throws a big shot that misses.
Garza misses with the combination.
A shot to the liver by Ketchum. Beautiful body shot.
Garza slips a straight right by Ketchum.
Danga de danga de dang - Ketchum scores with a four punch combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ketchum moves away.
Ketchum misses with a looping left.
Ketchum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garza doesn't seem bothered though.
Ketchum throws a nice looking combination but Garza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickolai Ketchum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Garza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ketchum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ketchum feints a jab promting Garza to slip. Ketchum then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Garza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ketchum takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ketchum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ketchum throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Garza counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Ketchum misses.
Garza throws an off balance right hand
enabling Ketchum to counter with a crisp jab.
Ketchum misses with a hook
and Garza counters with a nice uppercut.
Garza misses with a few strikes there.
Garza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ketchum.
Garza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ketchum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garza misses with a body shot.
A big right from Ketchum misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketchum misses with a body shot.
Ketchum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garza manages to avoid it.
Garza lands a nice shot that snaps Ketchum's head back.
Ketchum misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Ketchum.
Garza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ketchum.
Ketchum slips a jab and a cross from Garza.
Garza throws a hook but Ketchum avoids it easily.
Ketchum works Garza's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ketchum tries to bum rush Garza with a series of wild strikes but Garza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ketchum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ketchum throws a nice looking combination but Garza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ketchum connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garza throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum jabs at Garza's body.
Garza throws an off balance right hand
and Ketchum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ketchum lands a really nice looking cross but Garza seems unphased.
Garza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ketchum manages to avoid it.
Garza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ketchum.
Ketchum works over Garza's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ketchum missing with a left hand there. Garza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garza misses with a series of wild punches.
Ketchum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garza counters with a one-two to the body.
Ketchum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ketchum throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Ketchum. Those never looked like landing.
Garza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ketchum moves away from the strike by Garza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ketchum scores with a body shot.
Garza jabs Ketchum right on the nose. Ketchum blinks but takes it well.
Nickolai Ketchum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garza lands a really nice looking cross but Ketchum seems unphased.
Garza misses with a few strikes there.
Garza misses with a series of wild punches.
A right-left combo lands from Ketchum.
Ketchum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ketchum dodges the punch combination from Garza.
Garza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum lands with a hook. Garza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ketchum slips a jab and a cross from Garza.
A nice combination there by Ketchum.
Ketchum scores with a jab to the head.
Garza takes a swing at Ketchum's ribcage but misses.
Garza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ketchum.
Ketchum stuns Garza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ketchum circles away quickly and effectively.
Ketchum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ketchum counters with a two punch combo.
Ketchum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ketchum scores with a shot to the body.
Ketchum scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marcos Garza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garza misses with a combination
and Ketchum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickolai Ketchum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ketchum has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nickolai Ketchum!
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