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TTF 5 - Challenge of a warrior PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Samuelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Peterwhacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterwhacker has chosen Bad to the Bone by George Thorogood as his entrance music. Michael Peterwhacker has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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259 lbs
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magnus Samuelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Peterwhacker!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterwhacker sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Samuelsson to the ground! Peterwhacker dives into full mount looking to finish!
Samuelsson is rocked!
It looks like Magnus Samuelsson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooh a big shot lands for Peterwhacker! Samuelsson is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Peterwhacker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Nilsson (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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210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mats Nilsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilsson avoids the head kick by Po.
Nilsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Po tries to sprawl out of it but Nilsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Po manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Po pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Po shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Po was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Po tries to control but Nilsson wriggling away.
Nilsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nilsson is squirming around, avoiding Po's attempts to control the action.
Nilsson wants to control but Po is having none of it.
Po tries to control but Nilsson wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po get's back to his feet.
Po shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nilsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nilsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Po off and has taken his back!
Nilsson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Po.
I looks like Nilsson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Po has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Po is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Po escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Nilsson is looking to control Po's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nilsson avoid being mounted?
Nilsson is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Po trying to control from half guard but Nilsson is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Po doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nilsson counters by clinching up.
Po is looking to control Nilsson's arms but Nilsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Po has his back to the cage.
Po breaks from the clinch.
Nilsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nilsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Po.
Nilsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Po!
Nilsson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nilsson controlling from mount.
Po wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Po is breathing heavily.
Po rolls, trying to escape but Nilsson keeps control of the position.
Nilsson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Po.
You can see the frustration on Po's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nilsson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nilsson has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Po is defending well but eventually Nilsson manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Po has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mats Nilsson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor McLoughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLoughlin comes to the cage accompanied by The Blood of Cu Chulainn. Rua has chosen Shoguun!! as his entrance music. Mauricio Rua will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Connor McLoughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
McLoughlin misses with a looping right.
A combination from McLoughlin does no damage.
A big right from McLoughlin misses.
Rua moves out of range of the strikes.
McLoughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLoughlin misses with a two punch combination.
McLoughlin throws a hook but Rua avoids it easily.
Rua is looking to clinch.
McLoughlin misses with the combination.
Rua slips a straight right by McLoughlin.
Rua fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLoughlin throws the left hand but Rua avoids the punch easily.
Rua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLoughlin.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLoughlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from McLoughlin.
Rua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLoughlin. Rua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rua is looking to clinch.
McLoughlin misses with a double jab.
Rua moves in looking to clinch but McLoughlin pushes him off.
Rua doesn't manage to clinch there - McLoughlin circles away.
McLoughlin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rua counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McLoughlin is breathing heavily.
Rua tries to clinch but McLoughlin moves out of range.
Rua instigates a clinch.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLoughlin blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rua lands a knee to the body.
Rua lands a nice knee to the body.
Rua scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Connor McLoughlin has been cut.
Knees to the body from Rua.
Rua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rua connects with a nasty looking knee right to McLoughlin's face.
Rua lands a nice knee to the body.
Rua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rua.
Rua crunches a lovely knee into McLoughlin's ribcage.
Rua connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McLoughlin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McLoughlin has had enough of the clinch but Rua keeps him there for the moment.
Rua prevents McLoughlin from breaking the clinch.
Rua landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McLoughlin is trying to break free.
Rua tries a knee to the head but McLoughlin blocks it.
McLoughlin working hard to break the clinch.
Rua connects with a knee to the head.
McLoughlin is trying to force a seperation but Rua has the dominant position.
McLoughlin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLoughlin blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but McLoughlin blocks with his arms.
McLoughlin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but McLoughlin is blocking nicely.
McLoughlin wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
Rua crunches a lovely knee into McLoughlin's ribcage.
A frustrated look appears on McLoughlin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLoughlin blocks it with crossed arms.
McLoughlin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
McLoughlin is trying to break free.
Rua with a knee to the head.
McLoughlin tries to circle away but Rua has him pinned against the cage.
McLoughlin could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rua throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLoughlin wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
Rua landing knees to the body.
McLoughlin avoids the elbow strike from Rua, against the cage.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Rua connects with a knee to the head.
McLoughlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Rua.
Rua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McLoughlin looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Rua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLoughlin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rua tries to clinch up but McLoughlin circles away and keeps his distance.
Rua takes the fight into the clinch.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but McLoughlin blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McLoughlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rua tries to clinch but McLoughlin moves out of range.
Rua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLoughlin.
McLoughlin throws a right hand that Rua ducks under and follows up with a left that Rua also avoids with ease.
Rua tries to clinch up
and McLoughlin counters with a left to the body.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McLoughlin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McLoughlin keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rua moves in looking to clinch but McLoughlin pushes him off.
McLoughlin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rua counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Rua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor McLoughlin's cut.
That's time! McLoughlin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McLoughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rua.
McLoughlin scores with a one two! Rua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - McLoughlin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLoughlin swats away the attempt to clinch by Rua.
Rua clinches.
McLoughlin has had enough of the clinch but Rua keeps him there for the moment.
McLoughlin tries to break free but Rua pushes him back against the cage.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McLoughlin breaks from the clinch.
Rua fails in his attempt to clinch.
McLoughlin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rua blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - McLoughlin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rua fails in his attempt to clinch.
McLoughlin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McLoughlin throws a hook but Rua avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua tries to clinch there but McLoughlin circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from McLoughlin misses.
Rua moves in looking to clinch but McLoughlin pushes him off.
McLoughlin misses with the combination.
McLoughlin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rua counters with a head kick.
Rua tries to clinch up.
Rua wants to clinch up but McLoughlin keeps it at a distance.
McLoughlin misses with a hook.
McLoughlin throws a hook to the side of Rua's head but Rua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rua has taken the fight to the clinch.
McLoughlin dodges an elbow strike from Rua.
McLoughlin avoids the elbow strike from Rua, against the cage.
Rua keeps control of McLoughlin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rua lands a nice knee to the body.
McLoughlin dodges an elbow strike from Rua.
Mauricio Rua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Rua.
Rua scores a nice knee to the body.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but McLoughlin blocks with his arms.
Rua lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rua obliges.
A knee to the head by Rua.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLoughlin blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McLoughlin is trying to break the clinch but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Rua connects with a nasty looking knee right to McLoughlin's face.
McLoughlin wants to break free but Rua has control.
McLoughlin blocks the elbow strike.
McLoughlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McLoughlin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McLoughlin keeps the fight on the outside.
Rua slips a jab from McLoughlin.
Rua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rua!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua doesn't manage to clinch there - McLoughlin circles away.
Rua lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Rua.
A slow jab from McLoughlin misses its intended target.
Rua clinches.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McLoughlin is looking to break free of the clinch but Rua has double underhooks.
McLoughlin manages to break the clinch.
McLoughlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McLoughlin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rua counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rua.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rua throws an elbow but misses.
Rua connects with a knee to the head.
McLoughlin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rua scores a nice knee to the body.
Rua has McLoughlin pressed against the cage, preventing McLoughlin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McLoughlin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McLoughlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rua tries to clinch up.
McLoughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Rua.
McLoughlin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rua counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McLoughlin avoids it.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Rua tries a knee to the head but McLoughlin blocks it.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McLoughlin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McLoughlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rua tries to clinch up but McLoughlin circles away and keeps his distance.
Rua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rua tries to clinch there but McLoughlin circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Connor McLoughlin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rua is looking to clinch but McLoughlin is avoiding it.
Rua slips a jab from McLoughlin.
McLoughlin misses with a body shot
and Rua counters by clinching up.
Rua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McLoughlin's efforts to push away.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McLoughlin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rua missing with knees to the body.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but McLoughlin is blocking nicely.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McLoughlin avoids it.
Rua keeps control of McLoughlin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rua with a knee to the head.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLoughlin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLoughlin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLoughlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McLoughlin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rua moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLoughlin throws a jab when Rua was well out of range.
Rua has McLoughlin up against the cage in a clinch.
Rua keeps control of McLoughlin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rua landing knees to the head.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but McLoughlin is blocking nicely.
McLoughlin is trying to force a seperation but Rua has the dominant position.
Rua scores a nice knee to the body.
Rua prevents McLoughlin from breaking the clinch.
McLoughlin tries to break free but Rua pushes him back against the cage.
Rua landing knees to the head.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McLoughlin avoids a wild elbow strike from Rua.
Rua lands a nice knee to the body.
Rua prevents McLoughlin from breaking the clinch.
Rua keeps control of McLoughlin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rua utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rua tries a knee to the head but McLoughlin blocks it.
Rua connects with a nasty looking knee right to McLoughlin's face.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McLoughlin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McLoughlin is looking to break free of the clinch but Rua has double underhooks.
McLoughlin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McLoughlin tries to circle away but Rua has him pinned against the cage.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rua tries to land knees in the clinch but McLoughlin avoids the damage to the body.
Rua keeps control of McLoughlin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McLoughlin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McLoughlin avoids a wild elbow strike from Rua.
McLoughlin tries to circle away but Rua has him pinned against the cage.
Rua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McLoughlin.
McLoughlin tries to break the clinch but Rua is controlling the position.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Rua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but McLoughlin blocks with his arms.
McLoughlin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rua landing knees to the head.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rua is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McLoughlin is trying to break free.
Rua is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McLoughlin is trying to break the clinch but Rua is controlling him.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but McLoughlin blocks with his arms.
McLoughlin tries to break the clinch but Rua is controlling the position.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Rua has McLoughlin pressed against the cage, preventing McLoughlin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McLoughlin tries to circle away but Rua has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but McLoughlin blocks with his arms.
McLoughlin can't break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Rua.
McLoughlin wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McLoughlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McLoughlin swats away the attempt to clinch by Rua.
McLoughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Rua throws a nice looking combination but McLoughlin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McLoughlin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McLoughlin misses with a wild body shot.
McLoughlin keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McLoughlin throws a hook to the side of Rua's head but Rua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McLoughlin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McLoughlin.
McLoughlin has had enough of the clinch but Rua keeps him there for the moment.
Rua tries to land knees in the clinch but McLoughlin avoids the damage to the body.
Rua with a knee to the head.
Rua missing with knees to the body.
McLoughlin tries to break free but Rua pushes him back against the cage.
McLoughlin has had enough of the clinch but Rua keeps him there for the moment.
McLoughlin is trying to break free.
Rua utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McLoughlin avoiding damage as Rua throws knees to the body.
Rua trying to land knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua keeps control of McLoughlin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLoughlin blocks it with crossed arms.
McLoughlin breaks the clinch.
Connor McLoughlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLoughlin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mauricio Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McLoughlin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rua moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rua 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Rua!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Greenwich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauro Ziccardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damien Greenwich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mauro Ziccardo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenwich throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ziccardo was covering up waiting for the punch and Greenwich finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Greenwich looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ziccardo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Greenwich rolls with it to try and escape but Ziccardo cranks on the arm and Greenwich is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mauro Ziccardo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyrus The Virus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay comes to the cage accompanied by When I come around (Live). The Virus has chosen Metallica - Fuel as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jason Clay is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cyrus The Virus!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Virus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Virus as he jumps to the side.
Clay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Virus closes the distance and pushes Clay back into the cage.
Clay tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Virus smiles and moves away.
Clay throws a nice looking combination but The Virus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clay fails with the takedown.
Clay tries to clinch but The Virus moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Clay. No joy for The Virus on that attempt.
The Virus stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Clay or perhaps it was just good defense by The Virus which made him look bad.
Clay misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay has a takedown stuffed.
Clay fails with the takedown.
Clay is breathing heavily.
Clay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Virus defends it nicely.
The Virus tries to clinch
and Clay counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Virus won't be happy with that.
The Virus struggling a bit here.
The Virus is trying to buck Clay off.
Clay throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The Virus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Clay's best efforts.
Clay winds up and cracks The Virus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay trying to mount his opponent but The Virus defends it.
The Virus is looking to improve his position.
The Virus is defending against the submission attempts here by Clay.
Clay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clay trying to mount his opponent but The Virus defends it.
The Virus is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay seems to be looking for submissions.
The Virus is looking for a sweep. Clay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Virus closes the distance and clinches.
The Virus has Clay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Virus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The Virus missing with knees to the body.
Clay tries to pull guard but The Virus won't allow it.
Clay tries to pull guard but The Virus holds him up against the cage and eventually Clay drops back down to his feet.
The Virus tries to work over Clay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clay ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clay no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The Virus wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clay is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Virus can't keep his opponent in guard - Clay advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clay is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Virus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clay.
Clay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Virus defends it well.
The Virus wants to improve his position but Clay is controlling well.
Clay wants to work for an arm triangle but The Virus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Clay 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.
Clay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Virus closes the distance and clinches.
Clay tries to pull guard but The Virus holds him up against the cage and eventually Clay drops back down to his feet.
Clay is trying to break free.
The Virus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The Virus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clay gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clay fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Virus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clay.
Clay blocks the elbow strike.
The Virus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clay throws a punch but it's blocked by The Virus.
Clay tries to pull guard but The Virus won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Virus can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Virus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clay tries to pull guard but The Virus won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clay - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The Virus manages to break the clinch.
Clay tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Virus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clay somewhat.
Clay scores with a takedown into The Virus's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay is pushing down on The Virus's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Virus is fighting to maintain full guard but Clay has managed to sneak the leg through.
Clay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Virus sees it coming and defends easily.
The Virus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Virus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clay's back!
Clay tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Virus lands a shot to the body.
Clay tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Virus connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Clay to escape the position.
The Virus missing with strikes.
The Virus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Clay breaks The Virus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The Virus is looking to stand up but Clay isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Virus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clay shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Virus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The Virus can't keep his opponent in guard - Clay advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Virus has managed to free his arm - good work.
The Virus is looking to improve his position.
The Virus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for The Virus!
Clay has hold of The Virus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and The Virus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Clay working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Clay has hold of The Virus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and The Virus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clay is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but The Virus is surviving well by controlling Clay's body position as best he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clay throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Clay dominated that second round.
That's time! Clay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The Virus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clay.
Clay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Virus pinned against the cage. The Virus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Virus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Virus swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Virus leaves Clay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Virus throws a hook but Clay blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Virus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Virus tries to clinch up but Clay circles away and keeps his distance.
Clay misses with a wild combination.
The Virus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Virus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay leaves The Virus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Virus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clay wants it to stay on the feet.
The Virus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clay.
The Virus tries to clinch up but Clay circles away and keeps his distance.
Clay keeps the fight on the outside.
A right-left combo lands from Clay.
Clay tries for a takedown but The Virus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Virus is looking to clinch but Clay is avoiding it.
Clay throws a hook to the side of The Virus's head but The Virus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Virus tries to close the distance and clinch but Clay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Virus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clay misses with the combination.
Clay shoots in and drives through. The Virus sprawls well.
The Virus tries a head kick but it misses.
Jason Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Virus fails to land the takedown.
Clay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Virus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Virus tries to clinch up.
The Virus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clay shoots in for a double leg but The Virus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clay tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Virus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clay somewhat.
The Virus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clay shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Virus is trying to defend but Clay finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Clay is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Virus is just riding it out for now. Clay eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay uses his free foot to push down on The Virus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for The Virus.
Cyrus The Virus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Virus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clay looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Clay is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Clay.
A nice elbow there by Clay.
Clay working for a submission but The Virus is keeping him at bay.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay is working for a guillotine from mount but The Virus frees his head quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Clay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clay, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Clay!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Enduro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hong Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enduro comes to the cage accompanied by Embrace Of The Endless Ocean. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor Enduro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hong Lee!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enduro tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Enduro, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lee gets to his feet - Enduro follows without any prompting.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Enduro.
Lee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Enduro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Enduro is retaining full guard.
Enduro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Enduro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Enduro sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is holding on to half guard well.
Lee is pressing down on Enduro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Enduro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Enduro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lee has escaped and now he's on top!
Enduro is breathing heavily.
Lee passes Enduro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee stands up out of the half guard.
Victor Enduro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee gets the takedown into side control.
Lee trying to control the action but Enduro is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee happy to just control the position for now.
Lee decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enduro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lee wants to control but Enduro is keeping busy.
Enduro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Enduro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee has his hands on Enduro's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hong Lee 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.
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Enduro fails to pull guard.
Enduro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Enduro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Enduro closes the distance but Lee moves to the side
and Lee counters with a single leg into guard. Enduro didn't expect that.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Enduro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Enduro is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hong Lee just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Enduro throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Enduro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Enduro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Enduro tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee controlling from side mount.
Enduro is not content to let Lee control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lee working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee trying to control the action but Enduro is working from the bottom.
Lee in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hong Lee 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. This is the final round!
A head kick by Lee misses
and Enduro counters by clinching up.
Enduro has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Lee breaks the clinch.
Enduro misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a shoot takedown. Enduro fights it but they end up in guard.
Lee advances position into side control!
Lee moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Enduro tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Enduro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Enduro to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Enduro shrugs it off.
Lee is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Enduro has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Enduro tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee has hold of Enduro's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Enduro manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Enduro kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hong Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Enduro tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Lee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Enduro to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Enduro shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Enduro trying desperately to get to his feet.
Lee prevents Enduro from getting the reversal.
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hong Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hong Lee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bu Ca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey LeTrash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ca comes to the cage accompanied by Hey Ya. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bu Ca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trey LeTrash!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeTrash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ca loads up on a big right hand but LeTrash slips the punch.
Ca drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ca wants to control from the top but LeTrash keeps moving.
Ca tries to free his leg and advance position but LeTrash is retaining full guard.
Ca is working hard here to advance position.
Ca slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ca is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LeTrash is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ca prevents LeTrash from escaping the position.
Ca is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. LeTrash looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ca gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. LeTrash is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ca lets go of the hold and LeTrash can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bu Ca!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krazer Nihall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nihall is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krazer Nihall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Corey Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nihall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andrews.
Nihall is breathing heavily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Andrews.
Andrews has hold of Nihall's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Nihall seems comfortable defending it but Andrews has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Nihall is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Nihall is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Andrews couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Corey Andrews!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aras Szlesz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Saliva (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aras Szlesz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Saliva!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szlesz shoots in for a double leg but Saliva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Szlesz moves in looking to clinch but Saliva pushes him off.
A punch combination from Saliva misses.
Saliva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Szlesz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saliva somewhat.
Szlesz tries to clinch there but Saliva circles away.
Szlesz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saliva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Szlesz fails with the takedown
and Saliva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Szlesz!
Szlesz tries to hold on but Saliva postures up.
Saliva wants to control the pace but Szlesz is squirming around nicely.
Szlesz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saliva controlling the position easily from mount.
Szlesz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Szlesz blocking the ground and pound.
Szlesz wants to control but Saliva is having none of it.
Saliva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Szlesz is looking to escape.
Saliva avoids the attempt from Szlesz to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szlesz is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Szlesz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saliva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Szlesz is looking to improve his position but Saliva isn't that keen on the idea.
Szlesz is working hard here to advance position.
Saliva wants to control the pace but Szlesz is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saliva is working for a guillotine from mount but Szlesz frees his head quite easily.
Szlesz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Saliva landing strikes from the mount and Szlesz is in trouble!
Szlesz wants to control but Saliva is having none of it.
Saliva controlling his opponent.
Saliva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Szlesz looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Saliva tries to control but Szlesz wriggling away.
Saliva is looking to work his way around to Szlesz's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Saliva controlling the position easily from mount.
Szlesz can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Saliva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Szlesz tries for a takedown but Saliva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Szlesz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saliva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Szlesz won't be happy with that.
Szlesz wants to get back to his feet but Saliva drags him back down.
Saliva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saliva misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Szlesz is looking to regain half guard here but Saliva keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saliva working away.
Saliva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Szlesz misses with a leg kick.
Szlesz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Saliva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Szlesz tries to clinch
and Saliva counters with a stiff right hand.
Saliva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Szlesz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saliva won't be happy with that.
Saliva tries to bench press Szlesz off him but Szlesz keeps the position.
Szlesz is looking to take a break and control but Saliva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Szlesz working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz looking to control but instead Saliva has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Szlesz wants to pass to mount but Saliva is defending the position.
Saliva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Szlesz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Szlesz's back!
Szlesz trying to control the position but Saliva manages to sink in the hooks.
Saliva punishes Szlesz with strikes from the back mount.
You can see the frustration on Szlesz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz trying to control the action but Saliva just sinks the hooks in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Szlesz breaks Saliva's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Szlesz wanted to stand there but Saliva had control of the position.
Saliva 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.
Saliva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Szlesz's guard.
Szlesz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Szlesz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saliva wants to control from the top but Szlesz keeps moving.
Szlesz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Szlesz keeping full guard, as Saliva tries to pass.
Szlesz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Szlesz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saliva won't allow Szlesz to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Saliva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Szlesz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saliva is fighting to break Szlesz's control of his arms but Szlesz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Saliva trying to control but Szlesz is working from the bottom.
Szlesz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saliva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Szlesz keeping full guard, as Saliva tries to pass.
Szlesz wants to get back to his feet but Saliva passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saliva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Szlesz!
Saliva punishing his opponent with strikes.
Szlesz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Szlesz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jim Saliva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Szlesz is trying desperately to improve position.
Saliva controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Szlesz is trying to stand up.
Saliva controlling his opponent.
Saliva prevents Szlesz from getting the reversal.
Saliva wants to control the pace but Szlesz is squirming around nicely.
Szlesz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Szlesz tries to hold on but Saliva postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saliva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Szlesz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Szlesz tries to hold on but Saliva postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Szlesz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saliva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Szlesz is desperately trying to improve his position but Saliva has a good base and remains in mount.
Saliva controlling the position easily from mount.
Saliva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Szlesz tries to control the position but Saliva now has his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Szlesz right now.
Aras Szlesz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saliva has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Szlesz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Saliva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saliva 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Saliva!
Jim Saliva is the new lightweight champion!
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