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AFC DEUCES WILD PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Curcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Demoman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Demoman looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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250 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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, Ivan Curcic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rob Demoman!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curcic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Curcic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Demoman to the mat! Demoman manages to get full guard.
Demoman seems keen to control Curcic's posture.
Curcic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Demoman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Curcic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Demoman wants to sweep but no luck.
Demoman seems keen to control Curcic's posture.
Curcic thows a big elbow that misses.
Curcic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Curcic won't allow Demoman to sweep him here.
Curcic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Curcic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demoman but Demoman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Demoman tries for a takedown but Curcic circles away easily
and Curcic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Demoman's guard now.
Demoman looks gassed!
Curcic wants to control from the top but Demoman keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curcic preventing the sweep.
Demoman keeping moving, preventing Curcic from controlling successfully.
Curcic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Curcic wants to pass the guard but Demoman is keeping the position.
Demoman managing to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Curcic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Demoman to the mat! Demoman manages to get full 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.
Demoman 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.
Curcic tries to free his leg and advance position but Demoman is retaining full guard.
Demoman wants to hit a switch here but Curcic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Demoman there!
Demoman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Demoman wants to control but Curcic is having none of it.
Curcic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demoman tries to hold on but Curcic pushes him away.
Demoman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Demoman is in all sorts of trouble here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Demoman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Demoman holds on, trying desperately to control.
Demoman can't escape the position.
Demoman wants to hold on but Curcic pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Curcic.
Curcic throwing strikes here but Demoman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
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.
Demoman working to try and regain half guard.
Demoman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Curcic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Curcic punishing his opponent with strikes.
Curcic trying to control but Demoman is having none of it.
Demoman tries to reverse the position but Curcic maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Curcic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Demoman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Curcic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Curcic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Demoman is in close to Curcic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Demoman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Curcic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Demoman thows a big elbow that misses.
Demoman controlling from the top position.
Demoman is in close to Curcic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curcic has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Demoman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Curcic.
Demoman just content to control the position.
Demoman lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two 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.
Curcic prevents Demoman from improving position.
Demoman scoring with punches from side control.
Curcic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Demoman connects with a decent elbow.
Curcic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Curcic pushes Demoman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Demoman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Demoman working the body and head with strikes.
Demoman working the ground and pound from side control.
Demoman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Curcic taking a bit of punishment here - Demoman scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demoman lands a few punches from side control.
Demoman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Curcic down.
Demoman takes a little break here. Curcic wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Curcic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Demoman taking a breather here.
Curcic is trying to improve his position.
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.
Demoman grinds an elbow into Curcic's temple.
Curcic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Demoman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Demoman working the body and head with strikes.
Curcic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Curcic tries to improve position but can't.
Demoman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Curcic to see if he's OK.
Demoman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Demoman remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Curcic tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Demoman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Demoman feints and as Curcic raises his hands in defense, Demoman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curcic trying to keep a closed guard but Demoman is proving a slippery customer.
Demoman wants to control from the top but Curcic keeps moving.
Curcic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Demoman defends well.
Curcic is trying to keep Demoman in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demoman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demoman working some strikes from top position.
Demoman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Demoman cracks Curcic with a solid left hand.
Demoman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Demoman is in close to Curcic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Demoman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Demoman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Curcic has momentary wrist control but Demoman slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two 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.
Demomanis looking to pass into half guard but Curcic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Curcic is in guard.
Curcic being controlled here momentarily.
Curcic wants to control from the top but Demoman keeps moving.
Demoman seems keen to control Curcic's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curcic wants to pass the guard but Demoman is keeping the position.
Demoman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Demoman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Demoman slips a nice elbow through Curcic's hands, connecting with Curcic's forehead.
Well, if Demoman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rob Demoman has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Rob Demoman just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demoman gets a takedown into half guard.
Curcic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Demoman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Demoman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Demoman is taking a breather. Curcic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Demoman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Demoman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Demoman 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Demoman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roo Poppin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr General (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mr General struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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150 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roo Poppin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, mr General!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poppin avoids the body shot from General.
Poppin avoids the body shot from General.
Poppin tries to clinch there but General circles away.
Poppin tries for a takedown but General sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Poppin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but General moves away.
General doesn't manage to clinch there - Poppin circles away.
Poppin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts General as he jumps to the side.
General swings and misses with a hook to the body.
General has closed the distance and engaged Poppin in a clinch.
General has had enough of the clinch but Poppin keeps him there for the moment.
General wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Poppin has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on General's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Poppin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but General gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roo Poppin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poppin tries to pull guard but General won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
General has Poppin pressed against the cage, preventing Poppin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Poppin tries to circle away but General has him pinned against the cage.
General wants to get back to striking at distance but Poppin won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by General as Poppin tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
General tries to break free but Poppin pushes him back against the cage.
General prevents Poppin from breaking the clinch.
Poppin trying to control the position but instead, General has worked for underhooks and has pushed Poppin into the cage.
General wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Poppin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
General gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Poppin.
General tries to break free but Poppin pushes him back against the cage.
General tries to break the clinch but Poppin is controlling the position.
General wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on General's face as he tries to break the clinch.
General has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
General wants to get back to striking at distance but Poppin won't allow it.
Poppin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
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.
Poppin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. General smiles and moves away.
Poppin shoots for a double leg takedown but General sprawls well. He's pushed Poppin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Poppin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
General fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poppin manages to avoid it.
General tries to clinch
and Poppin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Poppin keeps control of General as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Poppin jumps guard but General stands there with Poppin around his waist. Poppin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
General wants to break the clinch but can't.
Poppin tries to pull guard but General won't allow it.
Poppin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. General just stands there and leans against the cage.
General wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Poppin has him pressed against the cage.
Poppin misses with a body punch.
Poppin throws a head punch that misses.
Poppin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
General is pressed up against the cage. Poppin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag General down to the mat. General avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
General takes a swing at Poppin's ribcage but misses.
Poppin thows a body shot but no joy.
Poppin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poppin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. General defends it nicely.
General keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Poppin shoots in for a takedown but General shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Poppin is breathing heavily.
General throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
General takes a swing at Poppin's ribcage but misses.
Poppin shoots in for a takedown but General shows good takedown defense.
General is looking to clinch but Poppin is avoiding it.
General tries to clinch up but Poppin circles away and keeps his distance.
Poppin tries to close the distance and clinch up but General swats him away and circles back towards the center.
General tries to close the distance and clinch but Poppin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
General circles away from the clinch attempt.
General misses with a body shot.
General keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four 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.
General just misses with a punch to the body.
General moves in looking to clinch but Poppin pushes him off.
General moves in looking to clinch but Poppin pushes him off.
General misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poppin.
General takes a swing at Poppin's ribcage but misses.
Poppin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
General misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poppin.
Poppin misses with a takedown attempt - General sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
General tries to clinch but Poppin is having none of it.
Poppin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
General looks to clinch
and Poppin counters with a left to the body.
mr General seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
General wants to clinch but Poppin slips to the side
and Poppin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Poppin working hard to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
General wants to break the clinch but can't.
Poppin is looking to control General's arms but General gets an underhook and turns him. Now Poppin has his back to the cage.
General is trying to break the clinch but Poppin is controlling him.
Poppin wants a takedown but no success here.
Poppin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite General's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mr General 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.
General tries to clinch up.
General looks to score with a jab to the body but Poppin is just out of range.
Poppin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but General was well out of range. Poor timing from Poppin.
Poppin is trying hard to land a takedown here. General sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Poppin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with General but General pushes him off and we're back to square one.
General tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Poppin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
General keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poppin.
Poppin shoots in but General avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roo Poppin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poppin tries for a takedown but General sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
General is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Poppin rather than just go for the knockout.
General fails in his attempt to clinch.
General is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
General stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Poppin does no damage.
Roo Poppin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from General as Poppin shoots in.
Poppin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract General.
General tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poppin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
General moves in looking to clinch but Poppin pushes him off.
General checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
General wants to clinch.
General throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poppin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by General.
Poppin avoids the body shot from General.
General is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
General throws a body punch but Poppin moves out of range.
Poppin misses with a takedown attempt - General sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from General in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
General tries to clinch up but Poppin circles away and keeps his distance.
Poppin tries to close the distance and clinch up but General swats him away and circles back towards the center.
General misses with a wild body shot.
General misses the shot to the body.
General tries to clinch up but Poppin circles away and keeps his distance.
Poppin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but General circles away quickly and effectively.
General swats away the attempt to clinch by Poppin.
Poppin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by General.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Poppin tries to score a power double leg takedown but General sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Poppin somewhat.
Poppin shoots in but no luck this time.
General fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poppin shoots in for a double leg but General sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Poppin avoids the body shot from General.
General tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
General tries to close the distance and clinch but Poppin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
General fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poppin manages to avoid it.
General tries to clinch there but Poppin circles away.
General moves in looking to clinch but Poppin pushes him off.
Poppin shoots for a double leg takedown but General sprawls well. He's pushed Poppin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown by Poppin or perhaps it was just good defense by General which made him look bad.
General looks to score with a jab to the body but Poppin is just out of range.
General tries to clinch but Poppin is having none of it.
Poppin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
General misses with a hook to the body
and Poppin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
General wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Poppin is looking to break free of the clinch but General has double underhooks.
General is trying to break free.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Poppin pulls guard effortlessly.
General stands up and waves to Poppin to follow him.
General tries to clinch but Poppin moves out of range.
Poppin is looking to clinch.
General misses with a wild body shot.
Poppin misses with a body shot.
Poppin swats away the attempt to clinch by General.
General fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poppin tries a low kick but General avoids it.
General stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poppin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
General tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poppin was well out of range. Poor timing from General.
General wants to clinch up but Poppin keeps it at a distance.
General tries to clinch there but Poppin circles away.
Poppin moves into the clinch.
General wants to break the clinch but can't.
Poppin jumps guard but General stands there with Poppin around his waist. Poppin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
General has Poppin pressed against the cage, preventing Poppin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
General has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Poppin lands a nice elbow.
General is trying to break the clinch but Poppin has him pressed against the cage.
General prevents Poppin from breaking the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poppin wants a takedown but no success here.
Poppin goes for a takedown in the clinch but General prevents it.
Poppin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mr General showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fight stays on the outside here - General looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
General takes a swing at Poppin's ribcage but misses.
General misses with a wild body shot.
Poppin wants to slow General down by chopping away at his legs.
Poppin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? General is fending him off so far but Poppin persists. Nope, General circles away and we're back to standing.
Poppin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Poppin counters by clinching up.
General wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Poppin prevents General from breaking the clinch.
General is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Poppin tries to pull guard but General won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poppin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. General fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roo Poppin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
General blocks a head kick by Poppin.
A looping hook to the body misses from General. Poppin does a little dance to reset his feet.
General tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poppin shoots in for a double leg but General sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Poppin doesn't manage to clinch there - General circles away.
General wants to clinch.
Poppin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has General pinned against the cage. General gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Poppin.
General misses with a body shot.
Poppin shoots in looking for a takedown. General tries to sprawl out of it but Poppin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. General manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
General fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poppin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by General.
Poppin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
General throws a body punch but Poppin moves out of range.
General tries to close the distance and clinch but Poppin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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.
General misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poppin.
Poppin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from General as Poppin shoots in.
General fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poppin manages to avoid it.
General tries to clinch up but Poppin circles away and keeps his distance.
Poppin doesn't manage to clinch there - General circles away.
General fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poppin manages to avoid it.
Poppin swats away the attempt to clinch by General.
General tries to clinch but Poppin is having none of it.
General doesn't manage to clinch there - Poppin circles away.
Poppin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
mr General is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
General avoids the head kick by Poppin.
Poppin misses with the combination.
General tries to clinch up but Poppin circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from General. No joy for Poppin on that attempt.
Poppin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. General tries to avoid it but Poppin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag General to the ground. General escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
General is looking to clinch.
General fails with an attempt to clinch.
General throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
General fails with an attempt to clinch.
General tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poppin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poppin has a takedown stuffed.
Poppin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
General takes a swing at Poppin's ribcage but misses.
General thows a body shot but no joy.
General misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poppin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poppin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but General swivels and escapes.
General takes a swing at Poppin's ribcage but misses.
General tries to clinch but Poppin moves away
and Poppin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
General wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Poppin has him pressed against the cage.
Poppin can't get the takedown.
That's four 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.
Poppin has General pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. General manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Poppin fails to pull guard.
General is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
General is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
General is trying to break the clinch but Poppin is controlling him.
General is looking to break free of the clinch but Poppin has double underhooks.
General is trying to break the clinch but Poppin has him pressed against the cage.
Poppin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
General tries to break free but Poppin pushes him back against the cage.
Poppin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. General is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Poppin looking to stall.
Poppin has General pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. General manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
General is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Poppin is trying to maintain a safe position but General gets an underhook and turns Poppin into the cage.
Roo Poppin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
mr General is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
General has had enough of the clinch but Poppin keeps him there for the moment.
Poppin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
mr General comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well General 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mr General!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orville Redenbacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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212 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orville Redenbacher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Martin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redenbacher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Redenbacher keeps the fight on the outside.
Martin wants to clinch.
Martin tries to clinch but Redenbacher moves out of range.
Martin is looking to clinch but Redenbacher is avoiding it.
Martin is looking to clinch.
Redenbacher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redenbacher throws a one two combo.
Redenbacher goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Redenbacher's waist but Redenbacher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Redenbacher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martin's head.
Redenbacher lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Martin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redenbacher defends it nicely.
Redenbacher connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martin ducks right into an uppercut from Redenbacher.
Martin looks gassed!
Redenbacher looks to land a combination. Martin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Orville Redenbacher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin is looking to clinch.
Redenbacher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Orville Redenbacher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Martin.
Martin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martin walks into a jab.
Redenbacher lands with an uppercut that bounces Martin off the cage and back into rage.
Redenbacher cracks Martin with an open hand slap.
Redenbacher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Martin is rocked!
Martin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Martin is still on wobbly legs! Can Redenbacher finish him?
Redenbacher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martin seems to have recovered his senses.
Redenbacher scores with a nice strike.
Redenbacher lands a lovely overhand right.
Redenbacher drops Martin with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Martin! Redenbacher dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orville Redenbacher!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between BoBo Smilths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Read Ro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ro's choice of entrance music: CAN A CAN GET A WHAT WHAT. This should be a great matchup!
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, BoBo Smilths!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Read Ro!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ro checks a low kick from Smilths.
Smilths decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smilths controlling the action here.
Ro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smilths looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smilths sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smilths seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smilths is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smilths is keen to just control but Ro is a slippery customer.
Smilths throwing shots but Ro is blocking nicely.
Smilths prevents Ro from improving his position.
Ro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smilths not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smilths trying to control the pace.
Smilths is thwarting Ro's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smilths misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smilths fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ro avoids it really well and circles away.
Ro shoots in for a double leg but Smilths sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smilths closes the distance and clinches up with Ro, looking for a takedown. Smilths pushes Ro against the cage but Ro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BoBo Smilths. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Ro stuffs the takedown.
Ro fails to land the takedown.
BoBo Smilths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smilths looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smilths.
Smilths slips a jab and a cross from Ro.
Horrible takedown by Smilths or perhaps it was just good defense by Ro which made him look bad.
Ro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smilths swivels and escapes.
Ro throws the kick towards the body but Smilths avoids it.
Ro misses with a kick to the body.
Ro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smilths.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smilths throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ro's waist but Ro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smilths off to one side.
Ro shoots for a takedown but Smilths saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smilths fails with a takedown attempt.
Smilths is breathing heavily.
Ro wants to clinch up but Smilths keeps it at a distance.
Smilths rushes Ro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smilths manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ro trying to control the position from guard on top but Smilths is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smilths is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ro is aware though and is defending well.
Ro trying to control the position from guard on top but Smilths is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smilths is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smilths is keeping the position for now.
Smilths has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ro gets to his feet - Smilths follows without any prompting.
A right-left combo lands from Smilths.
Ro blocks the body kick.
Smilths gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smilths might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ro trying to control the position from guard on top but Smilths is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BoBo Smilths dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smilths doesn't manage to clinch there - Ro circles away.
Ro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smilths swivels and escapes.
Ro shoots in for a takedown but Smilths shows good takedown defense.
BoBo Smilths is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ro tries to clinch there but Smilths circles away.
Smilths on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smilths tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smilths somewhat.
Ro closes the distance but Smilths moves to the side
and Smilths counters with a left and a right that stings Ro.
Smilths fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ro sprawls well initially but Smilths persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smilths content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ro is not content to let Smilths control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smilths stops Ro from getting back to his feet.
Smilths looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smilths wants to get back to full guard.
Ro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smilths defending well though.
Smilths trying to control from the bottom.
Ro wants to pass to mount but Smilths is defending the position.
Smilths gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smilths keeping moving, preventing Ro from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smilths as he avoids it easily.
BoBo Smilths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Read Ro.
Smilths misses with a wild combination.
Smilths shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ro wants to stand up but Smilths is controlling him.
Smilths postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smilths lands a couple of digs.
Ro doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ro 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.
Ro is trying to keep Smilths in close.
Smilths is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smilths wants to control from the top but Ro keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ro misses with a head kick.
That's four 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.
Smilths misses with a combination
letting Ro counter with a right hand.
Ro throws a head kick that misses.
Smilths throws a head kick but Ro moves out of range.
Smilths fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ro stuffs the takedown.
Smilths circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smilths counters with a shoot takedown. Ro fights it but they end up in guard.
Ro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smilths missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ro controls Smilths momentarily but Smilths frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BoBo Smilths dominated that second round.
That's time! Smilths's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Smilths keeps the fight on the outside.
Ro shoots in for a takedown but Smilths shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smilths gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smilths is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ro as Smilths shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BoBo Smilths. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smilths tries to bum rush Ro with a series of wild strikes but Ro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smilths will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ro leaves Smilths with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smilths keeps the fight on the outside.
Ro fails with a takedown attempt.
Ro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smilths sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ro shoots in and drives through. Smilths sprawls well.
Smilths fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smilths fails with a takedown attempt.
Ro fails with the takedown.
Ro shoots in but no luck this time.
Ro misses with a takedown
and Smilths counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smilths throwing shots but Ro is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smilths is keen to just control but Ro is a slippery customer.
Smilths missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smilths missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smilths stops Ro from getting back to his feet.
Smilths throwing shots but Ro is blocking nicely.
Smilths is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ro is working to get back to half guard.
Smilths connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ro wants to control but Smilths is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ro is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ro is desperately trying to improve his position but Smilths has a good base and remains in mount.
Smilths jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ro manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ro struggling a bit here.
Smilths sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
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.
Ro avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smilths.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smilths misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Smilths throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ro gets back to half guard.
Smilths is looking to advance position but Ro won't allow it.
BoBo Smilths is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smilths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smilths counters with a thumping low kick.
Read Ro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smilths tries for a takedown but Ro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
BoBo Smilths showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smilths, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BoBo Smilths!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fender Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hamtail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamtail has chosen hammer time as his entrance music. Matt Hamtail has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
1 - 0 - 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fender Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Hamtail!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamtail rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gibson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A right-left combo lands from Gibson.
Gibson throws a series of punches but Hamtail avoids them all with ease.
Hamtail scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hamtail working Gibson over with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hamtail is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hamtail has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gibson is trying to stand up here but Hamtail is controlling him well.
Gibson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hamtail manages to mount him!
Gibson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hamtail on the ground.
Hamtail with a couple of short strikes.
Gibson is rocked!
Gibson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Oh Gibson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hamtail postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Gibson in real trouble here! The ref calls for Gibson to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Hamtail!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Eugene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chika Konga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eugene's entrance music is beer is good. A fine choice. Chika Konga has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with David Eugene's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Eugene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chika Konga!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Konga is defended easily by Eugene.
David Eugene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eugene looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Konga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Konga shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Eugene napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Eugene gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Konga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Konga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Eugene tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Chika Konga just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Konga has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konga pulls Eugene into guard.
Konga wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Konga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Konga pulls Eugene in close to prevent any damage.
Konga 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.
Konga is controlling Eugene's posture.
Konga wants to sweep here but Eugene controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eugene trying to stand up but can't free himself from Konga's guard.
Konga 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.
Eugene looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Konga bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Eugene is trying to escape the position but Konga is controlling the position.
Eugene prevents Konga from moving into mount.
Eugene tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Konga scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Eugene to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eugene is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Konga has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Konga decides to stand back up. Konga steps back and let's Eugene get back to his feet.
Konga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eugene swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eugene shoots and misses
and Konga counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eugene keeping moving, preventing Konga from controlling successfully.
Eugene wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Konga manages to pass to side control.
Konga is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Eugene reverses the position - he's now on top in Konga's guard.
Konga is trying to control the position but Eugene postures up.
Konga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Eugene thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Konga is pulling down on Eugene's head. It's preventing any offense from Eugene, at least for the moment.
Eugene throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chika Konga dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Konga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Konga trying to mount his opponent but Eugene defends it.
Eugene looks like he's trying to stand up.
Konga is pressing down on Eugene's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eugene is holding on for now.
Eugene could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Konga stops Eugene from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Konga not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eugene looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Konga shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Konga was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Konga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Konga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eugene is looking to escape.
Eugene is trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eugene trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Konga lands a nice shot to the head.
Konga controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Konga connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eugene is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Eugene is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Eugene tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Konga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eugene is looking to improve his position but Konga isn't that keen on the idea.
Eugene wants to try and get back to his feet.
Konga controlling the position easily from mount.
Eugene's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Eugene is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Konga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chika Konga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that Konga has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
You get the feeling that Eugene really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eugene is desperately trying to improve his position but Konga has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chika Konga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Eugene blocks a low kick nicely.
Konga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Konga controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Konga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eugene. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Konga passes Eugene's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Eugene pushes Konga off looking to stand but Konga dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konga not doing much here.
Eugene is trying to get back to full guard.
Eugene wants to get back to his feet.
Eugene won't allow Konga to pass to mount.
Eugene is refusing to be controlled, as Konga sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eugene with a poor takedown
and Konga counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Konga.
Konga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Konga must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Eugene wants to get back to his feet but Konga is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konga tries to free his leg and advance position but Eugene is retaining full guard.
Eugene is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Konga won't allow Eugene to get back to his feet.
Konga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Eugene wants to stand but Konga is controlling the position.
Konga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Eugene looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eugene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Konga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eugene is trying to control the position but Konga postures up.
Konga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Konga looking to pass the guard.
Konga trying to control but Eugene is working from the bottom.
Eugene is looking to stand up but Konga isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Konga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Eugene is looking to stand up but Konga isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Konga dives in and grabs Eugene's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eugene pushes down on Konga's head and hops out.
Eugene shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Konga counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
David Eugene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chika Konga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Konga with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eugene looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chika Konga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Konga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chika Konga!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Marchelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Marchelli's choice of entrance music: Judas Priest - Painkiller. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toni Marchelli!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Marchelli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marchelli throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.
Clark lands a really nice looking cross but Marchelli seems unphased.
Clark tries for a takedown but Marchelli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Marchelli is just out of range.
Marchelli throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Marchelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Clark cracks Marchelli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clark throws a one two combo.
Nice jab there from Clark.
Clark takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Marchelli connects with a high kick.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marchelli was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
Marchelli darts in and clinches Clark up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marchelli tries a knee to the head but Clark blocks it.
Marchelli with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marchelli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marchelli tries to land a knee to the head but Clark blocks with his arms.
Marchelli throws a punch but it's blocked by Clark.
Clark stalling in the clinch but Marchelli improves position.
Marchelli misses with a knee to the head.
Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marchelli tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark blocks a head kick by Marchelli.
Marchelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clark throws out a powerful jab.
Marchelli moves into range and clinches up with Clark.
Marchelli being controlled against the cage.
Marchelli displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clark up against the cage.
Marchelli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clark jumps guard but Marchelli stands there with Clark around his waist. Clark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marchelli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clark is defending well for now.
Marchelli tries to land a knee to the head but Clark blocks with his arms.
Marchelli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Marchelli.
Marchelli with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marchelli tries to land a knee to the head but Clark blocks with his arms.
Marchelli with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Clark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark looking to slow down the pace here.
Clark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clark looking to slow down the pace here.
Marchelli throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clark blocks it with crossed arms.
Marchelli throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marchelli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Marchelli breaks the clinch.
Clark bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marchelli's head backwards.
Some wild striking there from Clark.
Toni Marchelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark scores with a jab. Marchelli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice combination there by Clark.
Marchelli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clark.
Clark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clark bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marchelli's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark scores with a decent looking hook.
Marchelli dodges the punch combination from Clark.
Nice uppercut lands for Clark. That snapped Marchelli's head back.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marchelli.
Marchelli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marchelli throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Clark scores with a punch to the head.
Clark blocks a head kick by Marchelli.
Marchelli throws a head kick that misses.
Marchelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clark throws out a loose jab but Marchelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marchelli falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Clark counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Marchelli misses.
Clark tries to bum rush Marchelli with a series of wild strikes but Marchelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark cracks Marchelli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Marchelli misses.
Clark avoids the head kick by Marchelli.
Clark throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marchelli on the side of the head.
Clark stalks Marchelli and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marchelli's face. Marchelli staggers backwards, shaken.
Clark lands a nice shot that snaps Marchelli's head back.
Nice shot lands for Clark.
Nice straight punches there by Clark. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clark.
Clark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Clark works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark lands a jab to the nose.
Marchelli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marchelli lands a high kick!
Marchelli throws a combination that misses
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marchelli doesn't seem bothered though.
Clark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Clark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clark.
Clark shoots in but Marchelli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Clark dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Clark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marchelli avoids the body shot from Clark.
Clark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marchelli as he jumps to the side.
A lazy left from Clark finds it's target.
Marchelli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marchelli misses with a head kick.
Clark tries to move into range but Marchelli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target.
Marchelli moves out of range of the strikes.
A left and a right from Marchelli both land. Nice combination.
A jab from Clark misses.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marchelli was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
Clark throws a jab when Marchelli was well out of range.
Marchelli misses with a combination
and Clark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clark avoids the head kick by Marchelli.
Nice uppercut there from Clark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchelli misses with a head kick.
Marchelli pushes Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
Marchelli prevents Clark from breaking the clinch.
Marchelli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marchelli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clark scores with a decent looking hook.
Marchelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
John Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Clark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marchelli.
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by Marchelli.
Marchelli throws a nice looking combination but Clark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marchelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marchelli throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Clark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marchelli tries to avoid it but Clark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marchelli to the ground. Marchelli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clark tries for a takedown but Marchelli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marchelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marchelli throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.
Marchelli throws a head kick that half lands.
Marchelli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchelli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marchelli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marchelli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clark scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Toni Marchelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marchelli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clark catches Marchelli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marchelli staying out of range there.
Clark closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Marchelli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target.
Marchelli throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Marchelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marchelli throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
A punch combination from Clark misses.
Marchelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marchelli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marchelli feints and then cracks Clark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clark down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marchelli stalks Clark and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clark's face. Clark staggers backwards, shaken.
John Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark thows a body shot but no joy.
Clark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marchelli but Marchelli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Decent striking displayed by Clark there.
Clark cracks Marchelli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marchelli throws a lazy head kick
letting Clark counter with a right hand.
Marchelli blocks a jab.
Marchelli throws a series of punches but Clark avoids them all with ease.
Marchelli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clark blocks a head kick by Marchelli.
Clark catches Marchelli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marchelli misses with a combination
letting Clark counter with a right hand.
Marchelli misses with a head kick.
Clark is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Marchelli.
Marchelli throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Marchelli throws a head kick that misses
and Clark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marchelli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clark keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clark.
Marchelli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clark misses with a looping left.
Marchelli throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Marchelli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marchelli dodges the punch combination from Clark.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marchelli throws a series of punches but Clark moves out of range.
Clark scores with a one two! Marchelli had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A cross from Clark lands.
Clark lands a glancing blow to the side of Marchelli's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Clark dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Marchelli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marchelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marchelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marchelli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clark lands with a nice body punch.
Clark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clark fails to land the takedown.
Marchelli throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.
Marchelli throws a big shot that misses.
Clark moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Clark moves into the clinch successfully.
Marchelli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clark avoids the head kick by Marchelli.
Nice uppercut lands for Clark. That snapped Marchelli's head back.
Nice defenses there by Marchelli.
Clark with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marchelli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Clark.
Marchelli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marchelli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marchelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Clark cracks Marchelli with a good jab.
Marchelli throws a head kick that misses.
Clark connects with a crisp jab.
Clark throws a lazy right hand but Marchelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marchelli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marchelli looking to throw knees to the head but Clark is blocking nicely.
Marchelli manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Marchelli as Clark shoots in.
Clark looks to land a combination but Marchelli avoids it well.
Good exchange - Clark coming out on top.
Clark throws a right and a left that Marchelli avoids nicely.
Marchelli slips under a jab from Clark.
Marchelli takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Clark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clark connects with a nice looking jab.
Clark lands a nice shot that snaps Marchelli's head back.
Nice jab there from Clark.
Clark closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Clark looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Clark pushing down on Marchelli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clark is looking for a kimura here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marchelli wants to get back to his feet.
Clark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marchelli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Marchelli is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Clark is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Marchelli wants to get back to his feet.
Clark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clark trying to pass the guard but Marchelli defending well.
Toni Marchelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target.
Marchelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marchelli throws a head kick that misses.
Marchelli scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Clark displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark scores with a shot to the body.
Marchelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clark swinging wildly here.
Clark throws a looping overhand right but Marchelli ducks down to avoid it.
Marchelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Marchelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Clark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marchelli throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Marchelli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marchelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marchelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marchelli walks into a straight right hand from Clark.
Clark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marchelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marchelli scores with a head kick.
Clark scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clark, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Clark!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Drederic Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and grappler champion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). grappler champion has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Drederic Tatum's chin.
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142 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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23
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Drederic Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, grappler champion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum misses with a body shot.
Tatum lands a really nice looking cross but champion seems unphased.
Tatum throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tatum lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tatum throws a hook but champion blocks it.
champion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
champion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tatum misses the target.
champion misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tatum closes the distance and lands a one-two.
champion wants to clinch up but Tatum keeps it at a distance.
Tatum swinging wildly here.
Tatum scores with a jab to the jaw.
champion with a poor takedown
and Tatum counters with a nice uppercut.
champion loads up on a big right hand but Tatum slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of champion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
champion drives through with a takedown into guard.
champion stops Tatum from standing up.
Tatum pushes champion off and scrambles back to his feet.
champion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tatum is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum throws a body punch but champion moves out of range.
champion misses with a combination
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
champion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tatum counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Drederic Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of grappler champion.
champion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tatum counters with a stiff right hand.
Tatum tests champion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
champion takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tatum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Tatum as he connects with a hook.
Tatum scores with a shot to the body.
Tatum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
champion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tatum.
Tatum lands a with a good body shot.
Tatum misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum connects with a looping right hand.
champion misses with a takedown
and Tatum counters with a right hand to the body.
champion doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Tatum.
Tatum connects with a looping right hand.
Tatum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tatum scores with a sloppy right hand. champion should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
champion misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tatum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Tatum.
Tatum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tatum ducks under a wild hook from champion.
Tatum lands an overhand right.
Tatum throws a right hand that champion ducks under and follows up with a left that champion also avoids with ease.
Tatum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
champion throws a hook but Tatum blocks it.
champion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatum.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tatum misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Tatum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
champion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tatum works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Drederic Tatum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatum tries to bum rush champion with a series of wild strikes but champion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
champion shoots and misses
and Tatum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
champion tries to move into range but Tatum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tatum with a jab.
champion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
champion has his takedown stuffed
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Tatum lunges at champion with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by champion's hand.
champion with a poor takedown
and Tatum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
champion fails with the takedown
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
champion looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum throws a series of strikes that have champion backpedaling.
champion is rocked!
Tatum lands with a big left! champion is wobbled badly! Tatum comes in with a flurry of punches and drops champion to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Drederic Tatum!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Kratorius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chill Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kratorius comes to the cage accompanied by Big Bang. Wolfgang Kratorius had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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25
307 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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18
235 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfgang Kratorius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chill Romero!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kratorius circles away.
Kratorius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kratorius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kratorius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kratorius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros head.
Kratorius drops Romero onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Romero is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Romero is rocked!
It looks like Chill Romero has been cut.
Romero blocking some punches.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Kratorius finish him?
Kratorius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kratorius walks away with a smile on his face. Romero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kratorius moves into the clinch successfully.
Romero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wolfgang Kratorius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chill Romero.
Kratorius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero seems to have recovered his senses.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Romero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kratorius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kratorius throws a big uppercut that drops Romero! More strikes from Kratorius and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Romero lies dazed against the cage as Kratorius celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Kratorius!
Wolfgang Kratorius is the new super heavyweight champion!
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