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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franco Micheli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krystyn Kavanagh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kavanagh has chosen Julie Ruin- VGi as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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212 lbs
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217 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Franco Micheli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krystyn Kavanagh!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kavanagh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Micheli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Micheli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kavanagh.
Kavanagh gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Micheli is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kavanagh asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kavanagh grinds an elbow into Micheli's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kavanagh lands a few punches from side control.
Kavanagh cracks Micheli with a big elbow.
Micheli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Micheli tries to get out of the position.
Micheli wants to get back to his feet but Kavanagh drags him back down.
Kavanagh scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Micheli to see if he's OK.
Micheli is rocked!
Kavanagh lands a strong strike to the head of Micheli. That's dazed him! Kavanagh looking to finish here. Micheli is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Kavanagh lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krystyn Kavanagh!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Demi Johson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akiro Sata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akiro Sata acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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153 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demi Johson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akiro Sata!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johson lands in his opponent's guard.
Sata trying to keep a closed guard but Johson is proving a slippery customer.
Johson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johson 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.
Sata trying to keep a closed guard but Johson is proving a slippery customer.
Sata has an active guard here but Johson has managed to pass into half guard.
Johson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sata has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sata misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sata punching from the bottom.
Johson is looking to take a break and control but Sata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johson is looking for a kimura but Sata is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johson to get the leverage.
Sata looking for submissions off his back.
Sata punching from the bottom.
Sata has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sata is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sata is staying active underneath Johson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sata.
Johson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johson is working for a submission of some sort.
Sata is staying active underneath Johson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sata looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sata wants to control but Johson is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sata tries to roll over but Johson keeps him under control.
Johson is looking for a kimura here.
Johson is looking for a kimura here.
Sata is trying to maintain the position but Johson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sata is staying active underneath Johson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sata throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johson pulls his head out easily.
Sata slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johson stopping the sweep attempt from Sata.
Sata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sata is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akiro Sata will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johson, as that shot connected.
Sata clinches with his opponent.
Sata has Johson pressed against the cage, preventing Johson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johson gets control of Sata's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sata content to stall in guard here.
Johson is trying to control the position but Sata postures up.
Johson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sata on the ground.
Sata is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johson has escaped and now he's on top!
Sata escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sata's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johson cracks Sata with a solid left hand.
Johson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sata throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sata looking to control.
Johson is posturing up here but Sata has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Johson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Johson has to tap! Slick submission there by Sata!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akiro Sata!
After the big win, Akiro Sata made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caco Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scooter McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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168 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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155 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caco Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scooter McDaniels!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vera pinned against the cage. Vera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDaniels takes a swing at Vera's ribcage but misses.
Vera tries to clinch up.
McDaniels lands with a straight right. Vera didn't see that one coming.
Vera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McDaniels!
It looks like Caco Vera has been cut.
McDaniels circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Caco Vera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scooter McDaniels.
McDaniels's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vera under the eye.
Vera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for McDaniels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vera is looking to clinch.
McDaniels tries to clinch
and Vera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vera wants to clinch up but McDaniels keeps it at a distance.
Vera clinches up with McDaniels and pushes him back against the cage.
Vera lands a nice shot to the body.
McDaniels wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniels takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vera throws an elbow but misses.
McDaniels looking for a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Vera.
Vera stops a takedown attempt from McDaniels.
McDaniels tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vera lands an elbow that stopped McDaniels in his tracks for a moment.
Vera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vera lands a nice elbow.
McDaniels is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McDaniels looks winded!
Vera lands an elbow that stopped McDaniels in his tracks for a moment.
Vera lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDaniels backwards.
McDaniels is looking for a takedown.
McDaniels jumps guard but Vera stands there with McDaniels around his waist. McDaniels gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McDaniels is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vera lands a nice elbow.
Vera throws a knee to the head but misses.
McDaniels is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDaniels blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera digs a right hand into McDaniels's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDaniels's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McDaniels avoiding damage as Vera throws knees to the body.
McDaniels is trying to drag Vera to the mat but Vera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good body shot from Vera.
McDaniels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vera lands an elbow inside.
Vera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Vera.
McDaniels is looking to take this one to the mat.
McDaniels tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vera lands a damaging elbow.
Vera is pressed up against the cage. McDaniels has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vera down to the mat. Vera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vera lands a really nice looking cross but McDaniels seems unphased.
McDaniels is rocked!
McDaniels throws a series of strikes that have Vera backpedaling.
McDaniels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera tries to clinch there but McDaniels circles away.
McDaniels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vera throws a series of punches but McDaniels moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDaniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Vera finish him?
Vera pushes McDaniels up against the cage in a clinch.
Vera has McDaniels pressed against the cage.
Vera lands with a right to the head.
Vera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDaniels.
McDaniels is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vera displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDaniels up against the cage.
Vera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDaniels avoids it.
McDaniels seems to have recovered his senses.
Vera tries to land knees in the clinch but McDaniels avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDaniels avoids the elbow strike from Vera, against the cage.
Vera gets underhooks to prevent McDaniels's takedown attempt.
McDaniels is looking to take this one to the mat.
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!
Vera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDaniels is defending well for now.
Vera lands a damaging elbow.
McDaniels is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vera lands an elbow that stopped McDaniels in his tracks for a moment.
McDaniels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDaniels goes for a takedown attempt but Vera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vera throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDaniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vera moves into the clinch.
McDaniels managing to block the knees to the body from Vera.
McDaniels managing to block the knees to the body from Vera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caco Vera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caco Vera's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vera throws a series of punches but McDaniels avoids them all with ease.
McDaniels wants to clinch up but Vera keeps it at a distance.
McDaniels scores with a nice right hand.
Vera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDaniels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDaniels throws a sloppy head kick and Vera moves out of range easily.
McDaniels takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McDaniels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDaniels tries to clinch
and Vera moves into the clinch.
Vera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vera misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Vera.
McDaniels stalling in the clinch but Vera improves position.
A short right from McDaniels on the inside.
McDaniels is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vera missing with knees to the body.
McDaniels is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDaniels is looking to take this one to the mat.
Caco Vera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scooter McDaniels.
McDaniels is breathing heavily.
McDaniels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera tries to work over McDaniels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDaniels can't get the takedown.
Vera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McDaniels has Vera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vera leaning against his opponent.
Vera lands an elbow just above McDaniels 's eye.
Vera lands an elbow just above McDaniels 's eye.
It looks like Scooter McDaniels has been cut.
McDaniels is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vera is defending well.
Vera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Vera.
Vera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDaniels breaks the clinch.
Vera throws a right hand that McDaniels ducks under and follows up with a left that McDaniels also avoids with ease.
McDaniels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vera sprawls well. Vera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDaniels gets slowly back to his feet.
Vera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vera tries to bum rush McDaniels with a series of wild strikes but McDaniels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Caco Vera is winning the standup battle so far.
McDaniels fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vera forces McDaniels back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vera.
Vera holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vera lands a nice elbow.
McDaniels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDaniels blocks the elbow strike.
Vera pushes off an throws an elbow but McDaniels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vera just leaning against McDaniels, taking a breather.
Vera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDaniels.
Vera prevents McDaniels from breaking the clinch.
Vera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDaniels backwards.
Vera misses with a punch to the body.
Vera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDaniels is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels tries a body shot but Vera blocks it.
Vera has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Vera stops a takedown attempt from McDaniels.
Vera stops a takedown attempt from McDaniels.
McDaniels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDaniels avoiding damage as Vera throws knees to the body.
Vera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vera has McDaniels pressed against the cage.
Vera lands a hook that snaps the head of McDaniels backwards.
McDaniels blocks an elbow strike.
McDaniels can't get the takedown.
Nice elbow from Vera.
Vera lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDaniels backwards.
Vera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vera trying to land knees to the body.
McDaniels managing to block the knees to the body from Vera.
Vera lands an elbow just above McDaniels 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels manages to break the clinch.
Vera has McDaniels up against the cage in a clinch.
Vera effectively controlling the action here.
McDaniels avoiding damage as Vera throws knees to the body.
Vera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDaniels takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vera throws an elbow but misses.
McDaniels is looking for a takedown.
Vera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDaniels avoids a wild elbow strike from Vera.
Vera lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vera creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDaniels's defenses.
McDaniels looking for a takedown.
Vera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caco Vera dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vera cracks McDaniels with a left hook right on the temple and McDaniels goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Vera lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully McDaniels is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caco Vera!
Caco Vera took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phil Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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157 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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151 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz tries to clinch there but Mendes circles away.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mendes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mendes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy.
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Mendes stops Cruz from getting back to his feet.
Mendes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mendes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mendes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
Cruz is trying to control but can't.
Mendes controlling the action here.
Mendes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cruz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mendes working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cruz tries to hold on but Mendes pushes him away.
Cruz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mendes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cruz defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz has hold of Mendes's hands but Mendes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendes is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendes lands a nice short elbow.
Cruz is defending against the submission attempts here by Mendes.
Mendes not doing much here.
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Mendes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is not content to let Mendes control the position.
Mendes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mendes winds up and cracks Cruz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendes 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.
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Mendes is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Mendes.
Mendes working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz trying to hold on to Mendes's head to control him but Mendes postures up.
Mendes 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.
Mendes throwing shots but Cruz is blocking nicely.
Mendes trying to mount his opponent but Cruz defends it.
Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendes scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four 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!
Mendes trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Mendes 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.
Mendes trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz trying to get back to full guard but Mendes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mendes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mendes controlling from the full mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Mendes 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.
Cruz throws a head kick but Mendes moves out of range.
Mendes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mendes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cruz wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy.
Cruz is not content to let Mendes control the position.
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mendes is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cruz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes slips a nice elbow through Cruz's hands, connecting with Cruz's forehead.
Cruz pushes Mendes off looking to stand but Mendes dives back in and keeps control.
Mendes is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mendes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cruz's head.
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendes in particular looking to stall.
Cruz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.
Mendes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mendes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendes wants to free his trapped foot but Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Mendes stalling.
Mendes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendes is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Mendes lands with a punch from half guard.
Tyson Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cruz is staying active underneath Mendes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendes lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cruz has hold of Mendes's hands but Mendes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cruz trying to control here.
Mendes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Mendes sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Mendes there.
Cruz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mendes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mendes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendes wants to free his trapped foot but Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mendes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mendes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mendes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mendes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mendes wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendes passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mendes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mendes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mendes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mendes tries to move to mount but Cruz blocks the move with his legs.
Mendes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cruz down.
Mendes throws a strike aimed at the side of Cruz's head but Cruz avoids it well.
Mendes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cruz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cruz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mendes is controlling him well.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz wants to control but Mendes postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mendes cracks Cruz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mendes cracks Cruz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cruz tries to buck Mendes off but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes is trying to get an arm triangle but Cruz is defending well.
Mendes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mendes asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendes is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mendes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mendes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mendes cracks Cruz with a big right hand but Cruz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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!
Cruz parries the strikes from Mendes easily there. Mendes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cruz to escape.
Phil Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mendes wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Mendes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendes lands some shots froms side control.
Mendes scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mendes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mendes working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tyson Mendes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mendes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cruz seems a little lost for a moment, as Mendes dominates the positioning.
Mendes lands a few punches from side control.
The referee asks Mendes politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mendes prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sloppy strikes there by Mendes.
Mendes just content to control the position.
Let's hope that Mendes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendes blocks the strikes from Cruz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mendes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Mendes!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michal Bicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kale Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bicki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Entrance Michal Bicki. The key to victory for Michal Bicki has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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157 lbs
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28
150 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Bicki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kale Perez!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bicki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Perez's head backwards.
Perez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bicki jabs at Perez's body.
Bicki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Perez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bicki scores with a jab. Perez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bicki jabs Perez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bicki lands a really nice looking cross but Perez seems unphased.
Bicki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bicki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Perez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Perez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bicki is fending him off so far but Perez persists. Nope, Bicki circles away and we're back to standing.
Perez fails with a takedown attempt.
Michal Bicki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kale Perez.
The crowd cheers as Bicki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Perez doesn't seem phased though.
Bicki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Perez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bicki is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Perez.
Perez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bicki jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bicki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bicki connects with the punch.
Bicki lands with a nice combination. Perez backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bicki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Perez's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bicki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheers as Bicki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Perez doesn't seem phased though.
Donk. Bicki catches Perez right on the button with a cross.
Perez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bicki.
Perez is rocked!
Bicki scores with a nice strike.
Perez is still on wobbly legs! Can Bicki finish him?
Bicki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Perez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bicki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Perez seems to have recovered his senses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Perez 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.
Bicki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Perez stops Bicki from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bicki keeping full guard, as Perez tries to pass.
Perez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Perez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bicki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez pushes down on Bicki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez is looking for a kimura but Bicki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Perez to get the leverage.
Perez is looking for a kimura but Bicki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Perez to get the leverage.
Perez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bicki sees it coming and defends easily.
Perez seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bicki kicks Perez off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Bicki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Perez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Michal Bicki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bicki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Perez.
Bicki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perez.
Bicki lands a right hook to the body.
Michal Bicki is winning the standup battle so far.
Bicki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Perez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Perez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bicki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bicki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Bicki works Perez's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez fails with a takedown attempt.
Michal Bicki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kale Perez.
Perez is breathing heavily.
Perez takes one to the side of the head.
Bicki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Michal Bicki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bicki throws out a powerful jab.
Bicki lands a nice hook to Perez's body. Perez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bicki lands a head shot.
Perez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bicki 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.
Bicki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perez can do to turn this around?
Bicki digs a good hook to Perez's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bicki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bicki scores with a jab to the head.
Perez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bicki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bicki scores with a body shot.
Perez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bicki tries to avoid it but Perez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bicki to the ground. Bicki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Perez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bicki.
Bicki jabs Perez right on the nose. Perez blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bicki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bicki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Perez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Bicki does it's job there.
Bicki with a nice cross.
Bicki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Perez at a distance.
Bicki connects with a jab.
Bicki connects with a body shot that sends Perez's belly button to the back.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Bicki! Perez is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Bicki!
During a confident post fight interview, Michal Bicki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drakaath Yelgersmold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syver Stjernen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yelgersmold kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pursuit of vikings. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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280 lbs
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230 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Drakaath Yelgersmold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Syver Stjernen!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stjernen shoots for a takedown but Yelgersmold saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stjernen misses with a takedown attempt
and Yelgersmold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stjernen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yelgersmold counters with a nice right hand that sends Stjernen toppling to the canvas! Stjernen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Yelgersmold finish him?!
It looks like Syver Stjernen has been cut.
Drakaath Yelgersmold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syver Stjernen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yelgersmold lands a big uppercut and Stjernen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stjernen looks OK. Yelgersmold waves Stjernen back to his feet!
Stjernen tries to get into range but Yelgersmold steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Stjernen! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Yelgersmold scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drakaath Yelgersmold!
Drakaath Yelgersmold took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I come from the land of frost giants and will not be pushed around by mere mortals ever again!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antoino Lombardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fridtjof Jarlsberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fridtjof Jarlsberg acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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145 lbs
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antoino Lombardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fridtjof Jarlsberg!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Jarlsberg.
Jarlsberg shoots in and bounces Lombardo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lombardo working for a triangle but Jarlsberg defends it easily.
Jarlsberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lombardo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jarlsberg has managed to get both his arms back between Lombardo's legs - danger averted.
Jarlsberg trying to control but Lombardo is working from the bottom.
Lombardo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lombardo being controlled here, momentarily.
Jarlsberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jarlsberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Lombardo is retaining full guard.
Jarlsberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jarlsberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarlsberg slips nicely into half guard.
Jarlsberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lombardo is staying active underneath Jarlsberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lombardo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jarlsberg pulls his head out easily.
Lombardo taking some punishment here, with Jarlsberg in his half guard.
Lombardo is not content to let Jarlsberg control the position.
Jarlsberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jarlsberg seems to be working for a kimura but Lombardo defends the submission attempt.
Lombardo is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarlsberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jarlsberg controlling from the full mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarlsberg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lombardo gets back to half guard.
Lombardo won't allow Jarlsberg to pass to mount.
Lombardo looking for submissions off his back.
Jarlsberg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jarlsberg works his way into side control.
Jarlsberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo can't do much from the bottom here.
Jarlsberg cracks Lombardo with a big elbow.
Jarlsberg scoring with punches from side control.
Jarlsberg is putting a hurting on Lombardo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jarlsberg is chipping away with strikes.
Lombardo is trying to control Jarlsberg's posture but Jarlsberg avoids it.
Jarlsberg landing strikes.
Jarlsberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jarlsberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jarlsberg has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lombardo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarlsberg tries to control but Lombardo wriggling away.
BOOM! Jarlsberg connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lombardo wants to control but Jarlsberg is having none of it.
Jarlsberg is landing with some decent strikes but Lombardo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lombardo tries to hold on but Jarlsberg pushes him away.
Lombardo is working to get back to half guard.
Jarlsberg tries to control but Lombardo wriggling away.
Lombardo wants to control but Jarlsberg is having none of it.
Jarlsberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lombardo is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Jarlsberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fridtjof Jarlsberg 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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jarlsberg.
Jarlsberg cracks Lombardo with a big right hand but Lombardo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jarlsberg trying to control the action but Lombardo is working from the bottom.
Jarlsberg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lombardo, who protects the arm well.
Jarlsberg tries to advance to mount but Lombardo denies him.
Lombardo tries to buck Jarlsberg off but Jarlsberg is having none of it.
Jarlsberg is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jarlsberg is chipping away with strikes.
Jarlsberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lombardo keeps working.
Lombardo is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarlsberg working the ground and pound.
Lombardo is looking for a sweep.
Jarlsberg connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lombardo some visible discomfort.
Lombardo is pushing Jarlsberg's head away, looking to escape. Jarlsberg manages to hold on to the position though.
Lombardo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jarlsberg works to advance to full mount. Lombardo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jarlsberg controlling his opponent.
Jarlsberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jarlsberg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarlsberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lombardo looks a forlorn figure.
Lombardo is in a horrible position here. Jarlsberg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jarlsberg controlling from the full mount.
Jarlsberg with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo taking shots to the head.
Jarlsberg breaks from Lombardo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jarlsberg controlling his opponent.
Jarlsberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jarlsberg working for a submission but Lombardo is keeping him at bay.
Jarlsberg wants to finish this one by submission but Lombardo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jarlsberg.
Lombardo trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jarlsberg is working for a guillotine from mount but Lombardo frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarlsberg controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jarlsberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jarlsberg wants to pass to mount but Lombardo is defending the position.
Jarlsberg passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jarlsberg unloading with bombs!
Lombardo is looking to improve his position but Jarlsberg isn't that keen on the idea.
Jarlsberg looking for a guillotine from mount but Lombardo is having none of it.
Jarlsberg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jarlsberg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarlsberg tries to control but Lombardo wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jarlsberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jarlsberg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lombardo tries to lock up and control but Jarlsberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jarlsberg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jarlsberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lombardo is looking to escape.
Lombardo is looking to improve his position but Jarlsberg isn't that keen on the idea.
Jarlsberg controlling from the full mount.
Lombardo is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lombardo is working hard here to advance position.
Jarlsberg with shots to the head and body - Lombardo looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fridtjof Jarlsberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jarlsberg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lombardo quickly recovers to half guard.
Lombardo actively working from the bottom here.
Jarlsberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jarlsberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jarlsberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jarlsberg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lombardo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarlsberg is landing with some decent strikes but Lombardo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jarlsberg landing shots from mount.
Jarlsberg landing punches.
Lombardo is rocked!
Fridtjof Jarlsberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lombardo can't escape the position.
Oh Lombardo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarlsberg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jarlsberg with shots to the head and body - Lombardo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jarlsberg looking to control but Lombardo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jarlsberg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A big strike lands for Jarlsberg! That's really hurt Lombardo and he's turned his back - Jarlsberg keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Jarlsberg jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fridtjof Jarlsberg!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez (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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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas fakes the leg kick and cracks Alvarez in the body.
Thomas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thomas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvarez.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Alvarez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvarez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
Thomas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Thomas.
Thomas throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alvarez lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Alvarez won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
Thomas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thomas wants to stand but Alvarez is controlling the position.
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alvarez is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez drops back looking for a leg! Thomas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomas manages to kick Alvarez off! Alvarez jumps back into Thomas's guard.
Thomas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alvarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alvarez throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Alvarez stops Thomas from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez content to stall in guard here.
Alvarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez stands and throws Thomas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thomas tries to escape but Alvarez is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez landing a few strikes.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Thomas is working away.
Thomas regains half guard there - taking advantage of Alvarez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez seems to be working for a kimura but Thomas defends the submission attempt.
Alvarez 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.
Thomas kicks off Alvarez and gets to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Alvarez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Thomas 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.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Thomas slips a jab from Alvarez.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alvarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thomas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alvarez checks it well.
Thomas lands the left hand.
Thomas throws a wild body kick that Alvarez sees coming a mile off.
Alvarez swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the body
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas throws a solid leg kick but Alvarez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thomas.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thomas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alvarez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alvarez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick from Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Alvarez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Alvarez jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alvarez lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sam Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Alvarez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Alvarez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thomas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alvarez's guard! Nice work there by Thomas!
Thomas tries to stand but Alvarez is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Alvarez won't let him.
Alvarez pulls Thomas in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez has a closed guard, preventing Thomas from standing up.
Alvarez is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Alvarez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.
Thomas tries a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
Thomas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thomas jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to land a leg kick but Alvarez saw it coming and moves away.
Alvarez lands a jab to the nose.
Decent striking displayed by Alvarez there.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alvarez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thomas can pounce on him.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Thomas throws a push kick but Alvarez slaps the foot to one side.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomas throws a low kick, looking for Alvarez's leg but Alvarez calmly moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas throws a leg kick that misses.
Thomas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thomas connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Thomas dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Alvarez thows a body shot but no joy.
Thomas throws a nice head kick!
Thomas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses.
Alvarez stops Thomas from standing up.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alvarez. That did some damage!
Thomas scores with a leg kick.
Alvarez dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
Thomas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sam Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thomas!
Alvarez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thomas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alvarez's guard! Nice work there by Thomas!
Thomas wants to stand and escape but instead Alvarez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Alvarez won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alvarez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Alvarez scoring with punches and elbows.
Alvarez working the head and body with strikes.
Alvarez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thomas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Alvarez scoring with punches from side control.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez drags him back down.
Thomas tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Alvarez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez connects with a big shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Alvarez is landing with strikes from the back.
Alvarez has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Thomas is in real trouble here. Alvarez gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Thomas is tapping out! Alvarez wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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