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AFLC 41: Khalidovv Vs Sammens PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Marchegiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the ring accompanied by Sandstorm. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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192 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thor Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocco Marchegiano!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marchegiano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marchegiano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Silva throws a right hand that Marchegiano ducks under and follows up with a left that Marchegiano also avoids with ease.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Marchegiano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Marchegiano.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marchegiano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Silva lands a front kick.
Marchegiano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marchegiano throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Marchegiano moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marchegiano. That did some damage!
A combination from Silva does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva feints and then cracks Marchegiano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marchegiano down.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Marchegiano ducks down to avoid it.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Marchegiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marchegiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marchegiano. That did some damage!
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marchegiano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A good leg kick by Silva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marchegiano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marchegiano throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marchegiano throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marchegiano's knee momentarily.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Marchegiano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marchegiano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchegiano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marchegiano lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva digs a good body shot into Marchegiano's ribs.
Marchegiano throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Marchegiano.
A slapping body kick lands there for Silva.
Marchegiano looks winded!
Marchegiano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Marchegiano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Thor Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marchegiano. Marchegiano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva lands with a hook. Marchegiano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marchegiano moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silva looks to land a combination but Marchegiano avoids it well.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Marchegiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Marchegiano misses with an uppercut.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marchegiano is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Marchegiano blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva throws a series of punches but Marchegiano avoids them all with ease.
Marchegiano misses the jab.
Marchegiano slips under a jab from Silva.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marchegiano throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva avoids the body shot from Marchegiano.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marchegiano.
Silva walks into a straight right hand from Marchegiano.
A jab from Marchegiano misses.
Marchegiano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Marchegiano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thor Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marchegiano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva tries to bum rush Marchegiano with a series of wild strikes but Marchegiano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a body punch but Marchegiano moves out of range.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Silva cracks Marchegiano with a good jab.
Silva stuns Marchegiano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marchegiano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marchegiano.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marchegiano can do to turn this around?
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marchegiano blocks a head kick by Silva.
Marchegiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Marchegiano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marchegiano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Marchegiano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marchegiano.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marchegiano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
Marchegiano might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marchegiano. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchegiano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marchegiano misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick there by Silva.
A punch combination from Marchegiano misses.
Marchegiano is breathing heavily.
Silva looks to land a combination. Marchegiano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Marchegiano misses with an uppercut.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Marchegiano backpedaling.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marchegiano manages to avoid it.
Silva punishes Marchegiano's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva throws a right hand that Marchegiano ducks under and follows up with a left that Marchegiano also avoids with ease.
Marchegiano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marchegiano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice cross by Silva.
Marchegiano misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Marchegiano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marchegiano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Silva dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Marchegiano throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marchegiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marchegiano dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva slips a jab from Marchegiano.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva looks to land a combination but Marchegiano avoids it well.
Marchegiano misses with a series of wild punches.
Marchegiano dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Marchegiano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a hook but Marchegiano blocks it.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marchegiano circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva misses with a hook. Marchegiano ducked under it nicely.
Silva lands with a straight right. Marchegiano didn't see that one coming.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Marchegiano's belly button to the back.
Marchegiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Thor Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva lands an overhand right.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva throws a series of punches but Marchegiano avoids them all with ease.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Marchegiano looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Rocco Marchegiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Marchegiano misses.
Marchegiano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silva moves out of range as Marchegiano strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Marchegiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marchegiano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva misses with a combination
and Marchegiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Marchegiano misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Marchegiano throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
Marchegiano misses with a wild body shot.
Marchegiano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marchegiano loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Marchegiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Marchegiano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva throws a head kick that half lands.
Silva throws a combination. Marchegiano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Silva throws a series of punches but Marchegiano avoids them all with ease.
Marchegiano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Marchegiano's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Marchegiano down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marchegiano works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Thor Silva has been cut.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marchegiano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marchegiano looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Thor Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marchegiano misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Silva!
Thor Silva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rousimar Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rousimar Palhares has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rousimar Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch but Palhares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palhares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Palhares shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardy tries to sprawl out of it but Palhares keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Hardy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardy has Palhares up against the ropes in a clinch.
Palhares can't get the takedown.
Palhares goes for a takedown attempt but Hardy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chris Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rousimar Palhares.
Palhares looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hardy is looking to stand up but Palhares isn't so interested in that idea.
Hardy wants to sweep but no luck.
Palhares looking to pass the guard.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy wants to stand up but Palhares is controlling him.
Hardy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Palhares fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardy tries to clinch up.
Hardy stuffs the takedown.
Palhares shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardy defends it nicely.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hardy is controlling Palhares's trapped leg to prevent Palhares from advancing to side control.
Hardy trying to hold on to Palhares's head to control him but Palhares postures up.
Hardy wants to get back to full guard.
Palhares is trying to control the action in half guard but Hardy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Palhares controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Palhares fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Palhares, pushing him back against the ropes.
Hardy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Palhares has him pressed against the ropes.
Hardy jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palhares tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardy is retaining full guard.
Hardy is looking to stand up but Palhares isn't so interested in that idea.
Hardy controlling Palhares's posture.
Palhares scoring with punches to the head and body.
Palhares wants to pass the guard but Hardy is keeping the position.
Palhares stopping the sweep attempt from Hardy.
Hardy controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Hardy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch but Palhares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch but Palhares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardy leaves Palhares with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Palhares is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hardy's half guard.
Palhares moves into full mount! Hardy won't be happy about that!
Hardy tries to lock up and control but Palhares gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hardy can't escape the position.
Palhares gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Palhares shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hardy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Palhares looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy regains half guard.
Hardy trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares trying to mount his opponent but Hardy defends it.
Palhares passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hardy!
Palhares lands a big elbow.
Palhares wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hardy is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palhares controlling from mount.
Palhares trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rousimar Palhares dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hardy moves into range and clinches up with Palhares.
Palhares looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hardy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Palhares.
Hardy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hardy gets underhooks to prevent Palhares's takedown attempt.
Hardy jumps guard.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Palhares is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hardy is trying to control the position but Palhares postures up.
Palhares advances to half guard.
Palhares is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy wants to get back to full guard.
Hardy is concentrating on defense, preventing Palhares from advancing position.
Hardy is trying to stand up here but Palhares is controlling him well.
Hardy is pressing down on Palhares's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hardy is trying to keep Palhares in close.
Palhares would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hardy trying to keep a closed guard but Palhares is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Palhares controls from within his opponent's guard.
Palhares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chris Hardy.
Hardy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Palhares gets the takedown into side control.
Palhares is breathing heavily.
Palhares trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy is trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palhares working the body and head with strikes.
Hardy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Palhares asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rousimar Palhares has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hardy seems to be looking for submissions.
Palhares is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hardy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Palhares is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Palhares is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hardy seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palhares trying to hold on to Hardy's head to control him but Hardy postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Hardy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hardy tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Palhares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hardy is looking to clinch but Palhares is avoiding it.
Palhares is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardy but Hardy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hardy tries to clinch there but Palhares circles away.
Hardy tries to clinch up but Palhares circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Palhares scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hardy is defending against the submission attempts here by Palhares.
Hardy is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to maintain the position but Palhares is very close to passing his half guard.
Palhares is looking for a kimura but Hardy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Palhares to get the leverage.
Palhares takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardy trying to control but Palhares postures up.
Hardy is trying is best to control the position here.
Hardy trying to control here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chris Hardy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Palhares gets the takedown into side control.
Palhares is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Palhares working away.
Hardy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hardy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Palhares is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hardy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Palhares wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy.
Palhares is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardy has escaped the position, nice work there.
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!
Palhares is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hardy can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy prevents Palhares from improving position.
Hardy sneaks back into half guard.
Palhares thows a huge punch but Hardy dodges it nicely.
Hardy is trying to control but can't.
Hardy is looking for a sweep. Palhares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Palhares lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hardy tries to get to full guard but Palhares has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hardy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hardy wants to stand up but Palhares is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
Hardy is looking to stand up but Palhares isn't so interested in that idea.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Palhares looking to pass the guard.
Hardy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Palhares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Palhares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palhares trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rousimar Palhares.
I think Palhares has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Schwahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Sanchez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Schwahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwahn tries for a takedown but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schwahn shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Schwahn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sanchez did well to prevent Schwahn getting side control.
Schwahn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schwahn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schwahn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schwahn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Schwahn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schwahn is working for a submission of some sort.
Schwahn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwahn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanchez is looking to escape.
Schwahn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanchez defending well though.
Schwahn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwahn tries to pass to full mount but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez is trying to stand back up but Schwahn is controlling him
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schwahn is working for a kimura but Sanchez is defending it quite comfortably.
Sanchez pushes Schwahn off looking to stand but Schwahn dives back in and keeps control.
Schwahn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanchez's head.
Nice strikes from Schwahn there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Schwahn stalling away here and it's allowed Sanchez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Schwahn stops Sanchez from standing up.
Schwahn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Schwahn postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Schwahn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwahn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Schwahn from controlling successfully.
Schwahn is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Schwahn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Schwahn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schwahn wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Schwahn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Schwahn 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.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Schwahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schwahn doesn't seem phased though.
Schwahn misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Oooooh!!! Sanchez has knocked Schwahn down with a huge combo! Sanchez steps away and waves a wobbly Schwahn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Schwahn is rocked!
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!
Schwahn leaves his chin hanging out and Sanchez seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Schwahn crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Patrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker has chosen Darude - Sandstorm as his entrance music. James Walker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jean Claude Patrick's chin.
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207 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jean Claude Patrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, James Walker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patrick is looking to clinch.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Patrick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Patrick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Patrick misses with the head strike.
Patrick wants to break free but Walker has control.
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walker clinches with his opponent.
Patrick tries to break free but Walker pushes him back against the ropes.
Walker blocking some punches.
Walker stalling the fight.
Walker blocking some punches.
Patrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patrick misses with some punches.
Walker misses with a knee to the head.
Walker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Patrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Patrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker.
Patrick prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrick breaks from the clinch.
Walker takes one on the button.
It looks like James Walker has been cut.
Jab, jab by Patrick - just one landing.
Patrick swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker.
Walker fails to land the takedown.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Walker has eaten all the pies!
Walker dives in and grabs Patrick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Patrick pushes down on Walker's head and hops out.
Jean Claude Patrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Walker.
Patrick tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
Patrick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patrick clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Patrick on the inside.
Patrick is looking to break free of the clinch but Walker has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Patrick.
Walker looks winded!
Walker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Patrick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Patrick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Patrick - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patrick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Patrick manages to break the clinch.
Patrick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patrick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Patrick feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Walker sprawling to the canvas! Walker rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Patrick finish him?!
Walker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Patrick drives through and clinches with Walker against the ropes.
Patrick tries to break free but Walker pushes him back against the ropes.
Patrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Patrick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Walker.
Patrick lands a nice uppercut.
Patrick lands a left hand.
Walker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Patrick pushes Walker back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Patrick is trying to force a seperation but Walker has the dominant position.
Walker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Patrick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patrick scores with a shoulder strike.
Patrick is leaning against Walker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Patrick.
Patrick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Patrick.
Patrick throws an elbow that misses.
Patrick works on Walker's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Patrick.
Patrick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That has opened up James Walker's cut even more.
Patrick breaks the clinch.
Patrick clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patrick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Walker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Patrick scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Patrick.
Patrick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Patrick.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Patrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Patrick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Patrick tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Patrick back against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patrick lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Patrick.
Patrick wants to break free but Walker has control.
Patrick scores with a shot to the side of Walker's head.
A short uppercut from Patrick.
Patrick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Walker has him pressed against the ropes.
Walker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Patrick blocks it with crossed arms.
Patrick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Patrick is working Walker over against the ropes.
Patrick lands a shot to the body.
Patrick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Patrick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Patrick lands with a left to the head.
Patrick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Patrick gets a clinch.
Patrick lands with a right to the head.
Patrick lands a right hand.
Walker blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Claude Patrick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Walker's cut.
That's time! Patrick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Patrick clinches with his opponent.
Walker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Patrick blocks it with crossed arms.
Patrick is trying to break the clinch but Walker is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Patrick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Walker's brow.
Walker avoiding damage as Patrick throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Patrick - that landed with a thud.
Patrick wants to get back to striking at distance but Walker won't allow it.
Walker takes a shot to the head.
Patrick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Walker has Patrick pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Patrick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Walker is looking for a takedown.
Patrick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Patrick wants to get back to striking at distance but Walker won't allow it.
Patrick pushes Walker back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Patrick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patrick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Patrick working hard to break the clinch.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Patrick is trying to break free.
Patrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walker can do to turn this around?
Patrick lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Patrick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Patrick.
Patrick gets through Walker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Patrick lands a shoulder strike.
Walker has had enough of the clinch but Patrick keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Patrick.
Patrick lands a right hand.
Walker avoids a wild elbow strike from Patrick.
Patrick is trying to break the clinch but Walker has him pressed against the ropes.
Patrick missing with knees to the body.
Patrick lands a nice uppercut.
Walker is rocked!
Patrick lands a shoulder strike.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Patrick finish him?
Patrick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patrick pushes Walker back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walker keeps control of Patrick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Patrick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Patrick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patrick closes the distance and clinches.
Patrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Patrick lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Patrick drops Walker onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Walker is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Patrick pushes Walker against the ropes. Patrick is working some dirty boxing. Patrick pushes off with a quick right hook! Walker goes down! Walker tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Patrick moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Claude Patrick!
A victorious Jean Claude Patrick thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida's entrance music is Linkin Park - Bleed It Out. A fine choice. On his way into the ring it seems that Lyoto Machida has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lyoto Machida seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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21
201 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral drops Machida with a nice combination! Sobral dives into Machida's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Lyoto Machida has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Machida has a closed guard, preventing Sobral from standing up.
Sobral stands up from Machida's guard - Sobral perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sobral misses with a few strikes there.
Machida is looking to clinch but Sobral is avoiding it.
Sobral clobbers Machida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Machida's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sobral connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machida scrambles back to his feet.
Sobral swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Sobral avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sobral looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Machida is looking to clinch but Sobral is avoiding it.
Machida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Machida - that landed with a thud.
Sobral wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sobral on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sobral is defending well for now.
Machida keeps control of Sobral as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Sobral's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sobral is trying to break the clinch but Machida is controlling him.
Machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Sobral avoids the damage to the body.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sobral lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Machida scores with a knee to the head.
Sobral looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sobral tries to circle away but Machida has him pinned against the ropes.
Sobral is trying to break the clinch but Machida has him pressed against the ropes.
Machida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sobral's efforts to push away.
Sobral drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machida pulls his leg out and moves away.
Machida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobral throws a right hand that Machida ducks under and follows up with a left that Machida also avoids with ease.
Machida tries to clinch but Sobral moves away
and Sobral counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sobral jabs at Machida's body.
Sloppy strikes from Sobral. Those never looked like landing.
Sobral lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sobral pushes Machida up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sobral has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Sobral working hard to break the clinch.
Sobral wants to get back to striking at distance but Machida won't allow it.
Machida lands a damaging elbow.
Sobral wants a takedown.
Machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is trying to pull guard but Machida turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Sobral.
Sobral is trying to push Machida away but Machida has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Sobral is trying to break the clinch but Machida has him pressed against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machida.
Sobral looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sobral is trying to force a seperation but Machida has the dominant position.
Sobral is looking to break free of the clinch but Machida has double underhooks.
Sobral breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machida tries to clinch there but Sobral circles away.
Machida wants to clinch up but Sobral keeps it at a distance.
Machida tries to clinch but Sobral moves away
and Sobral counters with a head kick.
Lyoto Machida's cut is getting worse.
Machida tries to clinch but Sobral moves out of range.
Sobral throws a head kick that misses.
Machida tries to clinch there but Sobral circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sobral.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobral chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Sobral circles away.
Sobral sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Machida to the ground! Sobral dives into full mount looking to finish!
Machida is rocked!
Sobral controlling from the full mount.
Oh Machida is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sobral is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Sobral dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Sobral misses with a wild combination.
Machida seems to have got his legs back now.
Machida darts in and clinches Sobral up against the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sobral wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machida prevents Sobral from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sobral's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machida is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Machida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sobral.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Sobral dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Machida's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sobral moves away.
Lyoto Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobral throws a series of punches but Machida moves out of range.
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machida dodges the punch combination from Sobral.
Sobral ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lyoto Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida tries to clinch up but Sobral circles away and keeps his distance.
Sobral dips to his left and cracks Machida with an uppercut!
Sobral lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Machida sprawling to the canvas. Sobral follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Machida hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida is trying to get back to full guard.
Sobral decides to return to a standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sobral fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lyoto Machida's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sobral is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Machida hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Renato Sobral!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muniek Ziomek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muniek Ziomek has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rafael Garcia's chin.
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26
205 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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200 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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Brawler
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muniek Ziomek!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziomek feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ziomek tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Ziomek defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ziomek drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ziomek jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ziomek wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Ziomek drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ziomek jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Garcia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ziomek on the ground.
Ziomek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia working for a triangle but Ziomek defends it easily.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ziomek 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.
Ziomek 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziomek 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.
Ziomek drops back looking for a leg! Garcia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garcia manages to kick Ziomek off! Ziomek jumps back into Garcia's guard.
Ziomek slips nicely into half guard.
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ziomek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.
Ziomek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek is trying to work for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Ziomek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ziomek seems to be looking for submissions.
Ziomek is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garcia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ziomek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziomek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Ziomek eventually gives up the hold.
Ziomek is trying to work for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Ziomek is controlling well.
Ziomek is trying to work for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Ziomek is controlling well.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ziomek is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ziomek wants to finish this one by submission but Garcia is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ziomek.
Ziomek working for a submission but Garcia is keeping him at bay.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ziomek looking to isolate an arm here. Garcia doesn't see it coming and as Ziomek extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Ziomek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Muniek Ziomek!
After the fight, Muniek Ziomek was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Schilling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Zambidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
6 - 7 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Schilling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Zambidis!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schilling checks a leg kick.
Ben Schilling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zambidis throws a head kick that misses.
Zambidis misses with the combination.
Zambidis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zambidis misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Schilling blocks the leg kick.
Schilling fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zambidis misses with a low kick as Schilling jumps back.
Zambidis throws a sloppy head kick
and Schilling counters by moving into the clinch.
Schilling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schilling falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zambidis counters with a series of strikes. Schilling will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zambidis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zambidis throws a head kick that misses.
Zambidis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schilling avoids the head kick by Zambidis.
Zambidis tries to bum rush Schilling with a series of wild strikes but Schilling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zambidis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schilling misses with a head kick.
Schilling cracks Zambidis with a good jab.
It looks like Mike Zambidis has been cut.
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!
Zambidis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling pushes Zambidis up against the ropes in a clinch.
Schilling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schilling is looking to clinch.
Schilling blocks a head kick by Zambidis.
The fighters circling - Schilling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zambidis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zambidis misses with a head kick.
Zambidis throws a sloppy head kick and Schilling moves out of range easily.
Zambidis looks winded!
Schilling closes the distance and clinches.
Schilling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schilling lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Zambidis sprawling to the canvas. Schilling follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Zambidis hang on?
Zambidis is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zambidis is trying to control but Schilling manages to pass to mount!
Zambidis is still in real trouble! Can Schilling finish him?
Zambidis is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schilling stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Zambidis seems to have recovered his senses.
Schilling lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zambidis circles away quickly and effectively.
Zambidis avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zambidis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Schilling is out of range and Zambidis settles back down.
A combination from Schilling does no damage.
Schilling closes the distance and clinches.
Schilling trying to control the position but instead, Zambidis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schilling into the ropes.
Schilling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schilling doesn't manage to clinch there - Zambidis circles away.
Zambidis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schilling wants to clinch up but Zambidis keeps it at a distance.
Zambidis is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That has opened up Mike Zambidis's cut even more.
Zambidis throws a head kick but Schilling moves out of range.
Zambidis throws a sloppy head kick and Schilling moves out of range easily.
Zambidis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schilling.
Zambidis fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Schilling.
Schilling throws a right hand that Zambidis ducks under and follows up with a left that Zambidis also avoids with ease.
Zambidis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zambidis swats away the attempt to clinch by Schilling.
Zambidis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A head kick misses from Zambidis.
A head kick misses from Zambidis.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zambidis, right into the meat.
Zambidis tries to keep at a distance but Schilling has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zambidis tries to pull guard but Schilling won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Schilling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schilling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schilling throws a series of punches but Zambidis avoids them all with ease.
Zambidis throws a head kick but Schilling moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zambidis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zambidis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schilling has closed the distance and engaged Zambidis in a clinch.
Schilling breaks the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Schilling blocks the low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Schilling misses the target.
A right-left combo lands from Zambidis.
Schilling moves into the clinch successfully.
Schilling breaks from the clinch.
Zambidis misses with the combination.
Schilling lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schilling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schilling lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Zambidis can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Schilling and Zambidis drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Schilling.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Schilling!
After the big win, Ben Schilling made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Black Hand Alliance Only Laundry Service and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Hathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Hathaway has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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33
180 lbs
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26
182 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Hathaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hathaway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Hathaway slips the punch.
Hathaway fails to land with a series of punches.
Hathaway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hathaway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Hathaway slips the punch.
Hathaway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hathaway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hathaway misses with the combination.
Hathaway ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Hathaway misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hathaway - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hathaway. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Hathaway does it's job there.
Hathaway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hathaway tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hathaway misses with a two punch combination.
Hathaway misses with a double jab
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Daniel Hathaway has been cut.
Hathaway misses with the combination.
Hathaway sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hathaway throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hathaway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hathaway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hathaway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hathaway scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hathaway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hathaway moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hathaway misses the shot to the body.
Hathaway misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Hathaway staying out of range there.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Hathaway tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Hathaway is breathing heavily.
Hathaway misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Smith misses.
Hathaway scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a jab when Hathaway was well out of range.
Hathaway tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hathaway slips under a jab.
Hathaway takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hathaway throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Hathaway.
Smith slips a jab from Hathaway.
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!
Hathaway takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hathaway lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hathaway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hathaway throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hathaway misses with a double jab.
Hathaway misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hathaway moves away.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hathaway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hathaway lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Hathaway ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Hathaway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hathaway misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hathaway thinking.
Smith stuns Hathaway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Hathaway's cut.
That's time! Hathaway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hathaway tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hathaway looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Hathaway swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hathaway.
Hathaway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hathaway misses with a double jab.
Hathaway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hathaway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Hathaway misses with a wild combination.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Hathaway backpedaling.
Hathaway misses with a body shot.
Hathaway connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith lands with a hook. Hathaway tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hathaway lands with an overhand left.
Hathaway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith moves away from the strike by Hathaway.
Sloppy strikes from Hathaway. Those never looked like landing.
John Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hathaway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hathaway.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Daniel Hathaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hathaway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Hathaway moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hathaway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hathaway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hathaway throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Smith jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hathaway misses with a wild combination.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith lands with a right hand.
A combination from Hathaway does no damage.
Smith misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Hathaway uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Hathaway misses with the combination.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Daniel Hathaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hathaway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hathaway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hathaway takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Hathaway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hathaway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hathaway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hathaway.
Hathaway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hathaway takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hathaway stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Hathaway moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Hathaway ducks down to avoid it.
Hathaway misses with a few strikes there.
Hathaway throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Hathaway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hathaway is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith cracks Hathaway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Smith blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Daniel Hathaway's cut.
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. This is the final round!
A big right from Smith misses.
Hathaway missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hathaway throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Hathaway throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hathaway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hathaway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hathaway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hathaway throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Hathaway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a left and a right that send Hathaway crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hathaway is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway glances at the clock... BAM! Smith nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Hathaway crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Hathaway is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Smith!
John Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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27
176 lbs
11 - 8 - 1 |
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37
178 lbs
25 - 25 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown but Rogers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thompson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thompson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rogers is out of range.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Thompson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rogers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thompson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
Rogers drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thompson dives on top into guard.
Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rogers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thompson!
Rogers working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Thompson slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thompson trying to control but Rogers postures up.
Rogers wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily.
Thompson is in trouble now - Rogers has advanced to mount!
Thompson blocking the ground and pound.
Rogers wants to control the pace but Thompson is squirming around nicely.
Rogers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson wants to control but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers looking to finish with strikes here!
Rogers working Thompson over with strikes here.
Thompson is squirming around, avoiding Rogers's attempts to control the action.
Thompson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rogers is looking to stand but Rogers has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Rogers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rogers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thompson is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Thompson is looking to improve his position but Rogers isn't that keen on the idea.
Rogers trying to control but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thompson regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to get back to full guard.
Rogers working the head and body with strikes.
Rogers 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.
Thompson is trying to control but can't.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.
Rogers is working for a kimura but Thompson is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers tries to stand and escape but Thompson is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers stalling away here and it's allowed Thompson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Thompson is looking for a triangle but Rogers pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rogers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thompson gets caught napping as Rogers dives in and scores a takedown. Thompson manages to retain guard.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson has his foot on Rogers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rogers works his way back into a safe position though.
Rogers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thompson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rogers has managed to get both his arms back between Thompson's legs - danger averted.
Rogers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rogers advances position into side control!
Rogers goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thompson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rogers's guard! Nice work there by Thompson!
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson looking to sit in guard and control but Rogers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rogers pushing down on Thompson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rogers not doing much here.
Rogers throwing shots but Thompson is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thompson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rogers passes into half guard.
Rogers trying to mount his opponent but Thompson defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is in trouble now - Rogers has advanced to mount!
Rogers trying to control but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson is trying desperately to improve position.
Rogers is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thompson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thompson shrugs it off.
Rogers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Thompson is in close to Rogers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thompson lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson forces his way into half guard.
Rogers is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
Thompson is looking to advance position but Rogers won't allow it.
Rogers is trying to maintain the position but Thompson is very close to passing his half guard.
Rogers keeping hold of Thompson's head, controlling as best he can.
Thompson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson seems to be looking for submissions.
Rogers manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rogers slips under a jab from Thompson.
Rogers throws a low kick but Thompson avoids it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thompson enables Rogers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thompson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson looking for a guillotine here but Rogers defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steve Rogers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Rogers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thompson's guard.
Steve Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rogers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rogers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rogers, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rogers's head.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses. Rogers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thompson's guard. Nice move by Rogers!
Rogers trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson has his foot on Rogers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rogers works his way back into a safe position though.
Thompson wants to sweep here but Rogers controlling him for the moment.
John Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is pushing down on Thompson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thompson is fighting to maintain full guard but Rogers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rogers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Thompson gets back to full guard.
Thompson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Rogers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rogers is desperately trying to improve his position but Thompson has a good base and remains in mount.
Thompson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Thompson avoids the attempt from Rogers to control.
Rogers is working to get back to half guard.
Thompson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rogers to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rogers shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson with good strikes from the mount here!
Thompson breaks from Rogers's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rogers is bucking up trying to escape but Thompson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rogers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steve Rogers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson avoids the attempt from Rogers to control.
Rogers bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rogers 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Rogers!
Steve Rogers thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentijn Sammens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sammens is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by PRIDE FC - Opening. Mamed Khalidovv is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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200 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mamed Khalidovv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valentijn Sammens!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidovv ducks under a wild hook from Sammens.
Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown but Sammens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sammens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sammens looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khalidovv is defended easily by Sammens.
Khalidovv takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khalidovv wants to clinch up but Sammens keeps it at a distance.
Sammens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khalidovv tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sammens swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamed Khalidovv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalidovv on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sammens motions for Khalidovv to come forward. Sammens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khalidovv throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Khalidovv throws a head kick but Sammens moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Sammens.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sammens.
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!
Sammens misses with a series of wild punches.
A good leg kick by Sammens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khalidovv.
Khalidovv closes the distance and clinches up with Sammens, looking for a takedown. Khalidovv pushes Sammens against the ropes but Sammens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sammens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Khalidovv tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sammens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good leg kick by Sammens there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sammens but Sammens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sammens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sammens wants it to stay on the feet.
Sammens misses with a body shot.
Khalidovv tries to clinch up but Sammens circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick from Sammens lands but Khalidovv takes it in his stride.
Valentijn Sammens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Sammens there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sammens lands with a nice combination. Khalidovv backs away looking to recover.
Sammens misses with a body kick.
Sammens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sammens misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sammens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammens lands a nice looking body shot.
Sammens throws a series of punches but Khalidovv moves out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Khalidovv. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sammens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khalidovv closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sammens circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khalidovv.
Sammens lands with a right hand.
Khalidovv takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Khalidovv tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sammens swivels and escapes.
Khalidovv fails with a takedown attempt.
Sammens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khalidovv takes one on the button.
Khalidovv takes the fight into the clinch.
Sammens using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sammens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv wants a takedown.
Sammens creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Khalidovv's defenses.
It looks like Mamed Khalidovv has been cut.
Khalidovv is trying to break the clinch but Sammens is controlling him.
Khalidovv has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sammens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Khalidovv is breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khalidovv as Sammens tries to tie him up.
Sammens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khalidovv wants a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Sammens.
Khalidovv takes an elbow to the temple.
Sammens lands with a short shot to the head.
Sammens with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Sammens.
Khalidovv looking for a takedown.
Sammens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sammens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Khalidovv.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sammens landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammens landing knees to the body.
Sammens pushes Khalidovv back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sammens.
Sammens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sammens obliges.
Sammens is leaning against Khalidovv and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sammens is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sammens with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sammens.
Sammens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sammens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Khalidovv.
Sammens is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sammens manages to break the clinch.
Sammens bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Khalidovv chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sammens can pounce on him.
Khalidovv fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentijn Sammens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidovv's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Sammens fakes the leg kick and cracks Khalidovv in the body.
Khalidovv fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valentijn Sammens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sammens lands with a kick to the ribs.
Khalidovv doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sammens thuds his shin into the meat of Khalidovv's side.
Sammens lands a head kick. Khalidovv smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Khalidovv blocks a head kick by Sammens.
Sammens feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khalidovvs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown but Sammens shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sammens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sammens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valentijn Sammens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sammens throws a head kick that Khalidovv semi-blocks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khalidovv throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Khalidovv shoots in looking for a takedown but Sammens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khalidovv's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamed Khalidovv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sammens connects with an inside leg kick.
Sammens throws a nice head kick!
Khalidovv tries to clinch there but Sammens circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown but Sammens shows good takedown defense.
Sammens throws the kick towards the body but Khalidovv avoids it.
Sammens throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sammens throws a right hand that Khalidovv ducks under and follows up with a left that Khalidovv also avoids with ease.
A jab lands there for Sammens.
That kick from Sammens tenderised Khalidovv's leg. Khalidovv is trying to keep his angry face on.
Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sammens as he jumps to the side.
Sammens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khalidovv tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khalidovv takes one on the button.
Sammens misses with a head kick.
Sammens slaps away a takedown attempt from Khalidovv, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sammens throws a combination. Khalidovv tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sammens lands with a nice body punch.
Khalidovv with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sammens to score with a decent uppercut.
Khalidovv is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Khalidovv's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sammens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Khalidovv scrambles back to his feet.
No luck for Khalidovv with that takedown attempt.
Khalidovv takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sammens misses with a head kick.
Khalidovv avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khalidovv shoots and misses
letting Sammens counter with a right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sammens - that will leave a mark!
Sammens scores with a hook to the body. Khalidovv takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sammens. That's going to slow Khalidovv down.
Khalidovv fails with a takedown attempt.
Crunch! Sammens slams his shin into Khalidovv's torso.
Sammens throws a series of punches but Khalidovv avoids them all with ease.
Sammens misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv shoots in looking for a takedown but Sammens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khalidovv's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sloppy strikes from Sammens. Those never looked like landing.
Khalidovv will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sammens throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Khalidovv looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Khalidovv blocks a head kick by Sammens.
Sammens avoids the head kick by Khalidovv.
That kick from Sammens tenderised Khalidovv's leg. Khalidovv is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sammens scores with the left hand. Khalidovv knows he should have avoided that one.
Khalidovv shoots in looking for a takedown. Sammens tries to sprawl out of it but Khalidovv keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Sammens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sammens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khalidovv is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sammens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Khalidovv has a takedown stuffed.
Sammens connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv shoots in for a double leg but Sammens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mamed Khalidovv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sammens lands a jab-cross combination.
Khalidovv has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sammens.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sammens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khalidovv.
Sammens cracks the inside of Khalidovv's front leg.
Khalidovv looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Khalidovv takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sammens misses with a head kick.
Sammens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sammens throws a sloppy head kick and Khalidovv moves out of range easily.
Sammens tries to bum rush Khalidovv with a series of wild strikes but Khalidovv uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khalidovv is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sammens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khalidovv tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sammens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khalidovv somewhat.
Sammens throws a series of punches but Khalidovv moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentijn Sammens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidovv's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Khalidovv fails with a takedown attempt.
Sammens connects with a body shot.
Khalidovv shoots in but Sammens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sammens throws out a leg kick but Khalidovv moves out of range and Sammens only half commits.
Sammens stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamed Khalidovv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalidovv fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khalidovv on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sammens. Sammens obviously looking to wear him down.
Sammens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sammens misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Sammens.
Khalidovv walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sammens.
Sammens loads up on a big right hand but Khalidovv slips the punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sammens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khalidovv on the side of the head.
Sammens looks for the body kick but Khalidovv saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovv avoids the head kick by Sammens.
Sammens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khalidovv looks for a takedown but Sammens sprawls well.
Sammens throws out a loose jab but Khalidovv uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Sammens misses.
Sammens misses with a hook. Khalidovv ducked under it nicely.
Khalidovv shoots and misses
and Sammens counters with a stiff right hand.
Khalidovv looks for a takedown but Sammens sprawls well.
Khalidovv misses with a body kick.
Sammens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sammens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khalidovv tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Sammens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Sammens tenderised Khalidovv's leg. Khalidovv is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Khalidovv crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sammens - the referee stops the clock and Khalidovv gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sammens. Khalidovv manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sammens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sammens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sammens throws a series of punches but Khalidovv avoids them all with ease.
Khalidovv fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Khalidovv.
Sammens throws a nice head kick!
Sammens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khalidovv was well out of range. Poor timing from Sammens.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khalidovv is defended easily by Sammens.
Sammens throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Sammens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khalidovv shoots and misses
and Sammens counters with a nice low kick that buckles Khalidovv's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sammens stuffs the takedown attempt from Khalidovv. Khalidovv gets slowly back to his feet.
Sammens throws a head kick that misses.
Sammens looks to land a combination but Khalidovv avoids it well.
Sammens scores with a leg kick.
Khalidovv changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sammens tries to avoid it but Khalidovv manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sammens to the ground. Sammens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khalidovv with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sammens counters with a head kick. That will keep Khalidovv thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Khalidovv walks into a stiff left hand from Sammens.
Sammens with a jab.
Sammens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khalidovv tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Sammens finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sammens throws a combination. Khalidovv tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick from Sammens lands but Khalidovv takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sammens wants it to stay on the feet.
Sammens misses with a low kick.
Sammens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sammens - that will leave a mark!
Khalidovv has his takedown stuffed
and Sammens counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Khalidovv is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sammens looks to land a body kick but Khalidovv moved away.
No luck for Khalidovv with that takedown attempt.
Sammens gets caught napping as Khalidovv dives in and scores a takedown. Sammens manages to retain guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Khalidovv has gone for a leg lock! Sammens slips out almost immediately though and dives into Khalidovv's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sammens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sammens postures up and lands a big shot to Khalidovv's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentijn Sammens really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidovv's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Khalidovv chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sammens can pounce on him.
Sammens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khalidovv sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Sammens.
Khalidovv takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sammens looks to score with a jab to the body but Khalidovv is just out of range.
Sammens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khalidovv moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khalidovv changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sammens tries to avoid it but Khalidovv manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sammens to the ground. Sammens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sammens gets caught flat footed, as Khalidovv shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Khalidovv drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sammens manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Khalidovv has Sammens in his guard.
Khalidovv throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sammens escapes and throws Khalidovv's legs to the side, diving into side control!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sammens lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovv is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sammens throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Khalidovv to regain full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Khalidovv working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sammens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sammens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Khalidovv throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sammens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khalidovv works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sammens working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khalidovv's head.
Khalidovv wants to sweep but no luck.
Sammens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sammens's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sammens working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khalidovv's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv has his foot on Sammens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sammens works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sammens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khalidovv works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sammens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sammens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sammens distracts Khalidovv with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sammens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khalidovv is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sammens is aware though and is defending well.
Khalidovv working for a triangle but Sammens defends it easily.
Khalidovv has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sammens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sammens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Khalidovv's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammens postures up in Khalidovv's guard and throws a big left but Khalidovv blocks it.
Sammens scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sammens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khalidovv looking for a guillotine here but Sammens defends easily.
Khalidovv avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khalidovv throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sammens trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidovv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sammens working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sammens won't allow Khalidovv to sweep him here.
Sammens throwing strikes from guard but Khalidovv blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sammens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sammens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khalidovv works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khalidovv utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sammens connects with a couple of short punches.
Sammens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Khalidovv's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khalidovv is looking for a triangle but Sammens pushes his legs off easily.
Sammens throws a big elbow that misses.
Khalidovv throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mamed Khalidovv will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidovv's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Khalidovv takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sammens slaps away a takedown attempt from Khalidovv, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sammens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Khalidovv.
Sammens misses with a head kick.
Khalidovv wants to clinch up but Sammens keeps it at a distance.
Khalidovv fails with a takedown attempt.
Khalidovv fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamed Khalidovv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sammens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sammens throws a front kick that sends Khalidovv stumbling back into the ropes.
Khalidovv tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovv misses with a takedown attempt - Sammens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sammens scoring well with a low kick there.
Sammens tries a head kick but it misses.
Sammens misses with the combination.
Sammens wants to land a leg kick but Khalidovv is out of range.
Khalidovv tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sammens counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sammens scoring well with a low kick there.
Sammens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khalidovv sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown but Sammens shows good takedown defense.
Sammens throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Khalidovv shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sammens defends it nicely.
Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sammens sprawls well. Sammens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khalidovv gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Sammens.
Sammens throws a body punch but Khalidovv moves out of range.
Sammens lands a leg kick that knocks Khalidovv off balance momentarily.
Khalidovv tries to clinch but Sammens is having none of it.
Khalidovv looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khalidovv has his takedown stuffed
and Sammens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Khalidovv gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sammens.
Khalidovv shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sammens pinned against the ropes. Sammens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sammens lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sammens throws a sloppy head kick and Khalidovv moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Khalidovv misses
and Sammens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khalidovv doesn't manage to clinch there - Sammens circles away.
Sammens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khalidovv has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Khalidovv takes one to the side of the head.
Khalidovv tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sammens scoring well with a low kick there.
Sammens connects with an inside leg kick.
Khalidovv needs to keep his hands up - Sammens had a free shot at his head there.
Sammens gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sammens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mamed Khalidovv overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khalidovv looking to sit in guard and control but Sammens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammens has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Khalidovv to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sammens is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Khalidovv pulls down on the head and he's put Sammens to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mamed Khalidovv!
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