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AFC 17 Jellyroll vs Unitas PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenichi Uzomaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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215 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenichi Uzomaki!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzomaki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Riley counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Uzomaki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Riley lands with a cross.
Riley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Riley has an Americana. Uzomaki didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Riley is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Riley hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marcus Riley!
Marcus Riley tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Beucher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Beucher is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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157 lbs
21 - 15 - 0 |
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195 lbs
18 - 20 - 0 |
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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
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gerald Hodges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Beucher!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodges connects with a leg kick. Beucher looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Beucher tries to close the distance and clinch but Hodges swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hodges. That's going to slow Beucher down.
Beucher throws a combination. Hodges tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Beucher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hodges darts in and clinches Beucher up against the cage.
Hodges is trying to break the clinch but Beucher is controlling him.
Beucher avoiding damage.
Hodges wants to break free but Beucher has control.
Beucher tries to break free but Hodges pushes him back against the cage.
Hodges's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beucher misses with a shot to the body
and Hodges counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Beucher is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges throws a leg kick which misses Beucher's front leg but catches the back leg as Beucher tries to avoid it.
Hodges feints and then cracks Beucher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beucher down.
Hodges cracks the inside of Beucher's front leg.
Hodges throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beucher on the side of the head.
Hodges closes the distance and clinches.
Hodges breaks from the clinch.
Hodges thows a body kick. Beucher tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Beucher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hodges closes the distance and clinches.
Hodges looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hodges manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beucher darts in trying to clinch
and Hodges finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodges fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beucher, pushing him back against the cage.
Hodges prevents a body shot from Beucher.
Hodges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hodges lands a nice shot that snaps Beucher's head back.
It looks like Bobby Beucher has been cut.
Beucher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hodges looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beucher blocks a head kick by Hodges.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hodges.
Gerald Hodges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hodges fakes the leg kick and cracks Beucher in the body.
Hodges walks into a straight right hand from Beucher.
Beucher blocks a head kick by Hodges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beucher is looking to clinch but Hodges is avoiding it.
Beucher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hodges circles away quickly and effectively.
Hodges gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hodges manages to break the clinch.
Beucher throws a one two combo.
That kick from Hodges tenderised Beucher's leg. Beucher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beucher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hodges feints and then cracks Beucher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beucher down.
Beucher tries to close the distance and clinch but Hodges swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hodges moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hodges manages to break the clinch.
Gerald Hodges is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hodges throws a wild body kick that Beucher sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodges wants to land a leg kick but Beucher is out of range.
Beucher lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hodges is rocked!
Beucher lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Hodges out cold! Hodges is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobby Beucher!
After winning the bout, Bobby Beucher thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur Kukla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocko Dentalplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kukla comes to the cage accompanied by The Eagles - Hotel California. Rocko Dentalplan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Artur Kukla's chin.
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217 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Good kicks
Powerful |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Kukla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocko Dentalplan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Dentalplan.
Dentalplan scores with a nice body kick.
Dentalplan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kukla.
Dentalplan throws a right and a left that Kukla avoids nicely.
Dentalplan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kukla.
Dentalplan lands a big head kick that sends Kukla tumbling to the mat! Dentalplan takes a step backwards and waves Kukla back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kukla is rocked!
It looks like Artur Kukla 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!
Dentalplan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dentalplan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dentalplan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dentalplan connects with a solid leg kick.
Kukla blocks a head kick by Dentalplan.
Dentalplan lands a big head kick that sends Kukla tumbling to the mat! Dentalplan takes a step backwards and waves Kukla back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Kukla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dentalplan is looking to clinch.
Dentalplan tries a head kick but it misses.
Look low, kick high! Dentalplan uses the oldest trick in the book to send Kukla tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Dentalplan is absolutely delighted - when Kukla wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rocko Dentalplan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avigdor Liberman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Knight (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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220 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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245 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Brawler
Knockout power |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Avigdor Liberman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Knight!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liberman throws a shot to the body.
Knight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liberman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Liberman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knight is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Liberman is keeping busy.
A right handed body shot lands from Liberman .
Liberman has hold of one of Knight's legs. Knight is fighting the takedown attempt but Liberman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liberman wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Knight has momentary wrist control but Liberman slips an elbow through the middle.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Liberman passes into half guard.
Liberman seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Knight is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Avigdor Liberman !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randolf Brox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Garcilazo (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 prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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170 lbs
17 - 15 - 0 |
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155 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Powerful |
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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
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randolf Brox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Master Garcilazo!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcilazo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brox trying to strike off his back.
Garcilazo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brox dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcilazo controls Brox momentarily but Brox frees himself.
Brox is looking to stand up but Garcilazo won't let him.
Garcilazo wants to stand up but Brox is controlling him.
Garcilazo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Brox off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Brox gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Garcilazo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Garcilazo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcilazo trying to control the position from guard on top but Brox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcilazo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Garcilazo slips nicely into half guard.
Garcilazo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Brox is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Master Garcilazo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Soze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frenk Schmellengartner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soze comes to the cage accompanied by Outside - To Forgive but not Forget . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
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260 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hannibal Soze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frenk Schmellengartner!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soze slips under a jab from Schmellengartner.
Schmellengartner looks to clinch
and Soze counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Frenk Schmellengartner has been cut.
Soze looks to land a left hand but Schmellengartner moved out of range nicely.
Schmellengartner with a jab.
Jab, jab by Schmellengartner - just one landing.
Soze misses with a few strikes 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!
Schmellengartner feints and then cracks Soze's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soze down.
Hannibal Soze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soze looks to land a left hand but Schmellengartner moved out of range nicely.
Schmellengartner misses with an uppercut.
Soze lands a two punch combo.
Schmellengartner lands a nice looking kick to the body. Soze takes a step back to recover.
Soze throws an overhand right that lands on Schmellengartner's shoulder, as Schmellengartner tries to avoid the shot.
Soze misses with a takedown
and Schmellengartner counters with a good low kick that Soze was not able to check.
Soze shoots in for a takedown but Schmellengartner shows good takedown defense.
Schmellengartner tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soze thuds a left hand into Schmellengartner's body.
Schmellengartner loads up on a big right hand but Soze slips the punch.
Soze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schmellengartner as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Soze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmellengartner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schmellengartner pushes Soze up against the cage in a clinch.
Soze swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmellengartner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmellengartner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Schmellengartner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Soze has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schmellengartner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Soze's face.
Schmellengartner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soze blocks it with crossed arms.
Soze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schmellengartner missing with knees to the body.
Soze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schmellengartner backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soze.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schmellengartner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Hannibal Soze has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soze displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schmellengartner up against the cage.
Soze is trying to break the clinch but Schmellengartner is controlling him.
Schmellengartner lands a damaging elbow.
Schmellengartner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schmellengartner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Soze has had enough of the clinch but Schmellengartner keeps him there for the moment.
Soze wants to break free but Schmellengartner has control.
Soze wants to get back to striking at distance but Schmellengartner won't allow it.
Schmellengartner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Soze's defenses.
Schmellengartner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soze wants to get back to striking at distance but Schmellengartner won't allow it.
Soze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Soze stalling.
Soze trying to control the position but instead, Schmellengartner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Soze into the cage.
Soze has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soze scores with a shot to the side of Schmellengartner's head.
Schmellengartner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schmellengartner lands an elbow that stopped Soze in his tracks for a moment.
Schmellengartner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schmellengartner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soze's efforts to push away.
Schmellengartner tries to land knees in the clinch but Soze avoids the damage to the body.
Soze tries to circle away but Schmellengartner has him pinned against the cage.
Soze tries to break free but Schmellengartner pushes him back against the cage.
Schmellengartner takes a shot to the head.
Soze is pushing Schmellengartner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soze.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soze blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Schmellengartner.
Schmellengartner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schmellengartner misses with a knee to the head.
Schmellengartner lands an elbow that stopped Soze in his tracks for a moment.
Soze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soze blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schmellengartner misses with an elbow over the top.
Soze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soze scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Soze.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Soze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schmellengartner backwards.
Soze blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soze stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Soze dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Soze throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Schmellengartner tumbling to the canvas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmellengartner is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schmellengartner looking to control.
Soze passes Schmellengartner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Soze 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.
Soze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Soze is nestled in close to Schmellengartner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Soze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schmellengartner defending well though.
Soze is nestled in close to Schmellengartner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Schmellengartner tries to kick Soze off but Soze keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Schmellengartner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soze.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmellengartner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schmellengartner tries to get to full guard but Soze has control of the leg.
Soze lands with a punch from half guard.
Schmellengartner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soze.
Soze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Soze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Soze there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Soze connects with a nice short shot to Schmellengartner's temple.
Soze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Soze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schmellengartner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soze thows a huge punch but Schmellengartner dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmellengartner is looking to improve his position.
Schmellengartner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Soze throwing shots but Schmellengartner is blocking nicely.
Soze seems to be working for a kimura but Schmellengartner defends the submission attempt.
Soze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schmellengartner wants to improve his position but Soze is controlling well.
Schmellengartner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soze.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soze.
Schmellengartner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soze slips a nice elbow through Schmellengartner's hands, connecting with Schmellengartner's forehead.
Schmellengartner taking some punishment here, with Soze in his half guard.
Schmellengartner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schmellengartner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soze.
Soze postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Soze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schmellengartner controls Soze momentarily but Soze frees himself.
Soze might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schmellengartner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soze.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soze throws a strike but Schmellengartner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Soze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schmellengartner is aware though and is defending well.
Soze has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmellengartner wants to control from the top but Soze keeps moving.
Soze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hannibal Soze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soze is looking for a triangle but Schmellengartner pushes his legs off easily.
Soze has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schmellengartner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schmellengartner is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Soze dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A punch combination from Soze misses.
Soze takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Soze throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schmellengartner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Soze's knee momentarily.
Schmellengartner throws an overhand right that lands on Soze's shoulder, as Soze tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Soze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soze shoots for a double leg takedown but Schmellengartner sprawls well. He's pushed Soze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Soze takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Schmellengartner swings widly with a right hand
letting Soze counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Soze.
Soze cracks Schmellengartner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmellengartner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soze misses with a hook
and Schmellengartner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Schmellengartner scores with a knee to the head.
Soze taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soze managing to block the knees to the body from Schmellengartner.
Soze takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schmellengartner with a knee to the head.
Hannibal Soze has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Soze lands with a right to the head.
Soze is trying to break the clinch but Schmellengartner is controlling him.
Soze is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Schmellengartner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A hook to the body from Soze.
Schmellengartner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soze lands with a short shot to the head.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but Soze blocks it.
Soze breaks the clinch.
Schmellengartner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Soze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schmellengartner can do to turn this around?
Soze throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Soze dives in and grabs Schmellengartner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schmellengartner pushes down on Soze's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Soze misses with a body shot.
Soze misses with a takedown attempt - Schmellengartner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Soze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soze misses with a straight right.
Soze looks to throw the jab but Schmellengartner is out of range.
Schmellengartner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soze throws out the jab.
Schmellengartner instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Soze.
Schmellengartner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schmellengartner throws a punch but it's blocked by Soze.
Soze avoids the elbow strike from Schmellengartner, against the cage.
Soze scores with a hook to the body.
Soze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schmellengartner backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but Soze blocks it.
Soze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schmellengartner looking to throw knees to the head but Soze is blocking nicely.
Schmellengartner looking to throw knees to the head but Soze is blocking nicely.
Soze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schmellengartner is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Soze.
Schmellengartner is still on wobbly legs! Can Soze finish him?
Soze lands an uppercut that drops Schmellengartner! Soze follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soze crunches a massive hammerfist down on Schmellengartner - he's out! Soze Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hannibal Soze!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arbi Minasian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnett's entrance music is Stand Up. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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194 lbs
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216 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buddy Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arbi Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnett postures up and lands a big shot to Minasian's brow.
Minasian looking to control.
Barnett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnett postures up and lands a big shot to Minasian's brow.
Minasian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Minasian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Minasian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnett looking to pass the guard.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Barnett is in close to Minasian's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minasian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian controls Barnett momentarily but Barnett frees himself.
Minasian throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Barnett throwing strikes from guard but Minasian blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Minasian seems keen to control Barnett's posture.
Barnett landing with the ground and pound.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Barnett looking to pass the guard.
Minasian controls Barnett momentarily but Barnett frees himself.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Minasian looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Buddy Barnett wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Barnett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Minasian's guard.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Minasian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Minasian's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnett wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Barnett throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Minasian looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barnett puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Minasian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnett pulls his head out easily.
Minasian is staying active underneath Barnett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Minasian flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Minasian is refusing to be controlled, as Barnett sits in half guard.
Barnett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Minasian thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Barnett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Minasian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Minasian wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Barnett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Minasian's head.
Minasian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnett's guard.
Barnett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Minasian wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
Minasian looking for submissions off his back.
Barnett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett works his way into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnett breaks from Minasian's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Minasian is in a horrible position here. Barnett smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Minasian is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Barnett lands a nice shot to the head.
Barnett landing strikes from the mount.
Minasian working to try and regain half guard.
Minasian is in a horrible position here. Barnett smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minasian wants to control but Barnett is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Barnett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some bone on bone action there as Barnett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Minasian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnett working the head and body with strikes.
Barnett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barnett is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Minasian is looking to improve his position.
Minasian gets full guard.
Barnett preventing the sweep.
Minasian manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Barnett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnett decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barnett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Minasian's head.
Barnett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Minasian sees it coming and defends easily.
Minasian flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Minasian misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Minasian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian actively working from the bottom here.
Minasian is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Minasian defending well though.
Minasian wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
Barnett passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Minasian!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnett lands with some strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Minasian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnett looking to finish Minasian with some ground and pound. This is bad for Minasian!
Minasian is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barnett postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Minasian looks a forlorn figure.
Buddy Barnett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnett lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barnett trying to control the action but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Minasian trying to control but Barnett postures up.
Barnett trying to control from half guard but Minasian is working away.
Barnett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Minasian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Minasian wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barnett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Minasian trying to control here.
Minasian throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Minasian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Minasian is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Minasian has escaped and now he's on top!
Barnett manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Barnett prevents Minasian from getting the reversal.
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!
Barnett in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnett lands a nice shot to the head.
Barnett cracks Minasian with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Barnett goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Minasian turns into him and now he's in Barnett's guard.
Minasian has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barnett is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Barnett 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!
Barnett shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barnett passes into side control, despite Minasian's attempt to control the position.
Minasian is not content to let Barnett control the position.
Minasian prevents Barnett from improving position.
Barnett tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett tries to advance to mount but can't.
Minasian taking a bit of punishment here - Barnett scoring with strikes.
Barnett is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Minasian's shoulder. That is not cool.
Barnett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Minasian has escaped the position, nice work there.
Minasian can't do much from the bottom here.
Minasian trying to control but Barnett flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Minasian can't escape the position.
Minasian wants to control his opponent's hands but Barnett gets his hands free.
Barnett is punishing Minasian with strikes - can he finish him?!
Minasian wants to escape the position.
Buddy Barnett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnett's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Barnett is hanging on to Minasian's back as he tries to escape.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Good control from Barnett.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Buddy Barnett just wasn't active enough.
Barnett moves out of range of the body kick from Minasian.
Barnett checks a low kick from Minasian.
Buddy Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Minasian thows a leg kick but Barnett checks it
and Barnett counters with a body kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barnett.
Minasian is holding Barnett down, trying to stall.
Barnett trying to control the position but Minasian is working away.
Minasian is being controlled here.
Barnett trying to control the action but Minasian is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is staying tight to Minasian's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Buddy Barnett.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barnett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Barnett trying to control the position but Minasian is working away.
Minasian can't do much from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnett happy to just control the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Minasian wants to control but Barnett postures up.
Arbi Minasian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minasian tries to buck Barnett off but Barnett is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buddy Barnett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnett 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddy Barnett!
Buddy Barnett 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonah Hex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio Cesar Caprillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hex's entrance music is Johnny Cash - Rusty Cage .. A fine choice. Caprillo has chosen The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun as his entrance music. Jonah Hex could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Caio Cesar Caprillo's chin.
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29
257 lbs
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34
246 lbs
23 - 22 - 1 |
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World class MT
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonah Hex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caio Cesar Caprillo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hex tries to clinch there but Caprillo circles away.
Caprillo looks for a takedown but Hex sprawls well.
Hex moves into the clinch successfully.
Hex misses with a knee to the head.
Caprillo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hex is defending well.
Caprillo tries for a takedown but Hex manages to get underhooks.
Jonah Hex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Cesar Caprillo.
Caprillo letting Hex take a breather here.
Caprillo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Caprillo lands a takedown into guard.
Caprillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hex swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hex wriggles free and stands up.
Hex connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hex closes the distance but Caprillo moves to the side
and Caprillo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hex's knee momentarily.
Hex tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caprillo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jonah Hex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hex fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hex moves into the clinch.
Caprillo is trying to pull guard but Hex has him pressed against the cage.
Hex unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Caprillo looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hex gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hex drops Caprillo with a big knee straight up the middle! Caprillo is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Caprillo is rocked!
It looks like Caio Cesar Caprillo has been cut.
Hex pushes Caprillo up against the cage in a clinch.
Caprillo is still on wobbly legs! Can Hex finish him?
Hex lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Caprillo out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jonah Hex!
Jonah Hex was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qing Nan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
279 lbs
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254 lbs
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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
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Qing Nan Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Steele!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
Qing Nan Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steele.
Steele lands with a shot to the body.
Steele jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Steele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Steele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee tries to clinch but Steele is having none of it.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Steele pushes him off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lee.
Steele connects with a jab.
It looks like Qing Nan Lee has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee moves out of range as Steele strikes.
Steele tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Steele moves away and avoids it.
Lee avoids the head kick by Steele.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steele throws out the jab.
Steele tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee is looking to slow Steele down with leg kicks.
A left lands for Steele.
Steele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee misses with a hook. Steele ducked under it nicely.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Steele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Lee scores with a four punch combination!
A head kick misses from Steele.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.
Steele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
A jab from Lee misses.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Steele.
Steele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Steele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steele avoids the body shot from Lee.
Steele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Steele connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee pushes Steele up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Steele misses with a knee strike.
Lee is looking to control Steele's arms but Steele gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lee has his back to the cage.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steele breaks from the clinch.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Steele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steele tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Steele slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a jab when Steele was well out of range.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Steele's shoulder, as Steele tries to avoid the shot.
Steele on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Steele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steele circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Steele.
Steele wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee has Steele pushed against the cage.
Steele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steele looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Qing Nan Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Qing Nan Lee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Steele swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee throws a one two combo.
Steele throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee blocks a head kick by Steele.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steele throws out the jab.
Steele will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee misses with a body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Steele in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steele counters with a left to the body.
Steele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steele finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Lee swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
Steele throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Qing Nan Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steele misses with a kick to the body.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steele avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steele moves out of range of the body kick.
Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Lee.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Qing Nan Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Steele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Steele does no damage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lee.
Lee throws a combination that misses
and Steele counters with an inside leg kick.
Lee cracks Steele with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steele lands with an overhand left.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steele.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele slips a straight right by Lee.
Steele takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee tests Steele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steele takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee with a nice cross.
Steele avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Steele.
Steele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee is looking to clinch but Steele is avoiding it.
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee tests Steele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steele is rocked!
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Steele ducks down to avoid it.
Steele is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Steele covering up! Lee comes in with a big uppercut and Steele goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Qing Nan Lee!
Qing Nan Lee tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Jellyroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Unitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jellyroll kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Ecstasy of Gold. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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215 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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Jellyroll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, David Unitas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jellyroll shoots in for a takedown but Unitas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Unitas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jellyroll to score with a decent uppercut.
Jellyroll shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jellyroll showed some decent athleticism there.
Unitas is holding on to half guard well.
Jellyroll stops Unitas from getting back to his feet.
Jellyroll uses his free foot to push down on Unitas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Unitas.
Unitas is in a horrible position here. Jellyroll smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jellyroll throws some wild stikes that Unitas manages to avoid easily.
Jellyroll lands a nice shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unitas gets back to half guard.
Jellyroll missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jellyroll with the ground and pound but Unitas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unitas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Unitas wants to stand but Jellyroll is controlling the position.
Jellyroll working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Unitas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jellyroll looking to sit in guard and control but Unitas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Unitas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jellyroll looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jellyroll looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jellyroll!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jellyroll tries to score with some ground and pound. Unitas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jellyroll takes a little break here. Unitas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Unitas tries to escape but Jellyroll is in control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jellyroll tries for a kimura but Unitas is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unitas regains half guard.
Jellyroll lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jellyroll throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Unitas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Unitas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jellyroll.
Unitas trying to control here.
Jellyroll missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jellyroll slips a nice elbow through Unitas's hands, connecting with Unitas's forehead.
Unitas wants to improve his position but Jellyroll is controlling well.
Jellyroll slips a nice elbow through Unitas's hands, connecting with Unitas's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unitas trying to control from the bottom.
Jellyroll looks to land a strike but Unitas avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jellyroll scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jellyroll throwing strikes from guard but Unitas blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Unitas 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.
Unitas working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Jellyroll dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jellyroll shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Unitas as he avoids it easily.
Unitas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Unitas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jellyroll.
Jellyroll moves in looking to clinch but Unitas pushes him off.
Unitas tries for a takedown but Jellyroll sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simon Jellyroll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jellyroll misses with a takedown attempt - Unitas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Unitas lands with a nice body punch.
Jellyroll rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Unitas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
No luck for Jellyroll with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Jellyroll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jellyroll enables Unitas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jellyroll manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Unitas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jellyroll has an active guard here but Unitas has managed to pass into half guard.
Unitas is looking for a kimura but Jellyroll is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Unitas to get the leverage.
Unitas is working for a kimura but Jellyroll is defending it quite comfortably.
Unitas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jellyroll to regain full guard.
Unitas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jellyroll is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simon Jellyroll overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Unitas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jellyroll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unitas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Unitas tries to free his leg and advance position but Jellyroll is retaining full guard.
Unitas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jellyroll misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jellyroll looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jellyroll not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jellyroll 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unitas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jellyroll.
Jellyroll missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jellyroll missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jellyroll seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Unitas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jellyroll is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jellyroll wants to free his trapped foot but Unitas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unitas manages to get to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jellyroll throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Unitas wants to stand but Jellyroll is controlling the position.
Jellyroll lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Unitas keeping full guard, as Jellyroll tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jellyroll postures up in Unitas's guard and throws a big left but Unitas blocks it.
Jellyroll has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jellyroll won't allow Unitas to sweep him here.
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 Simon Jellyroll will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jellyroll shoots in looking for a takedown but Unitas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jellyroll's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jellyroll leaves Unitas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Unitas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A lazy left from Jellyroll finds it's target.
Unitas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jellyroll shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jellyroll lands a jab.
Jellyroll shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Unitas pinned against the cage. Unitas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jellyroll misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Jellyroll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unitas lands a two punch combo.
Unitas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jellyroll.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jellyroll looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
David Unitas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Unitas as he connects with a hook.
Jellyroll missing with a left hand there. Unitas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jellyroll is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Unitas's half guard.
Jellyroll stops Unitas from getting back to his feet.
Jellyroll throws a strike but Unitas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jellyroll stopping the sweep attempt from Unitas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jellyroll is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Unitas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Unitas has escaped and now he's on top!
Unitas tries to free his leg and advance position but Jellyroll is retaining full guard.
Jellyroll looking to hit a scissor sweep but Unitas is one step ahead there.
Unitas is looking to work some ground and pound but Jellyroll has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unitas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Unitas trying to control but Jellyroll is working from the bottom.
Jellyroll working a defensive guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jellyroll.
Unitas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Unitas delivers a nice body kick.
Simon Jellyroll is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jellyroll on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Unitas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jellyroll counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jellyroll.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unitas trying to control the position.
Unitas pulls Jellyroll in to control the position.
Jellyroll wants to control from the top but Unitas keeps moving.
Unitas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Unitas wants to get back to his feet but Jellyroll is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Unitas.
I think Jellyroll has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Simon Jellyroll!
Simon Jellyroll took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Unique Wear and Custom Design for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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