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AFLC 53: Barnes Vs Lawson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeAndre Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Gronholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gronholm has chosen Eeppinen biisi as his entrance music. Marcus Gronholm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DeAndre Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Gronholm!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gronholm momentarily.
A lazy left from Brown finds it's target.
Gronholm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Gronholm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown misses with a double jab
and Gronholm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like DeAndre Brown has been cut.
Gronholm throws an off balance right hand
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown instigates a clinch.
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!
Brown is leaning against Gronholm and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brown has Gronholm pressed against the ropes, preventing Gronholm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brown is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
Brown controlling the action here for a moment.
Gronholm lands a left hand.
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Brown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brown closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brown has closed the distance and engaged Gronholm in a clinch.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Marcus Gronholm 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!
Gronholm tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Gronholm back against the ropes.
Gronholm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Gronholm.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Gronholm missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gronholm misses with a hook.
A head kick by Gronholm misses
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brown pushes Gronholm up against the ropes in a clinch.
Brown lands a body shot.
Gronholm looks winded!
Brown controlling the action here for a moment.
Gronholm lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Gronholm's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gronholm doesn't seem bothered though.
Brown misses with the combination.
Brown pushes Gronholm up against the ropes in a clinch.
Brown is stalling here.
Gronholm scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown gets through Gronholm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gronholm backwards.
Gronholm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Gronholm.
Gronholm has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Gronholm tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Gronholm back against the ropes.
Gronholm is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brown tries a body shot but Gronholm blocks it.
A short right from Brown.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Gronholm's head.
Gronholm tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Gronholm back against the ropes.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gronholm letting Brown take a breather here.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Gronholm avoids it by throwing Brown back against the ropes.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gronholm is rocked!
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Gronholm is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Brown creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gronholm with a big uppercut! Gronholm tries to clinch up but Brown pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Gronholm to the mat! Gronholm covers up and Brown unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). DeAndre Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, DeAndre Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rover Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the ring accompanied by Desperado by Los Lobos. Rivers has chosen Superbeast as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rover Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Rivers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivers circles away.
Gracie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rivers.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Rivers.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rivers is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Rivers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Rivers is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rivers is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rover Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimundo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Raimundo Oliveira was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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200 lbs
18 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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
22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raimundo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oliveira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Howard scrambles back to his feet.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Howard.
Howard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
John Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howard keeps working.
Oliveira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oliveira thows a huge punch but Howard dodges it nicely.
Howard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oliveira.
Howard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Howard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oliveira.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard wants to get back to full guard.
Oliveira wants to control but Howard is keeping him busy.
Oliveira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oliveira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Howard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oliveira.
Howard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oliveira.
Howard wants to get back to full guard.
Oliveira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Howard defending well though.
Oliveira wants to free his trapped foot but Howard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oliveira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oliveira throwing shots but Howard is blocking nicely.
Oliveira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Howard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Howard tries to get out of the position.
Oliveira wants to take a breather but Howard is having none of it.
Howard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oliveira is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira punching from mount but Howard doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Oliveira wants to control the pace but Howard is squirming around nicely.
Howard is working to get back to half guard.
Oliveira misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Oliveira misses with a head shot.
Howard tries to hold on but Oliveira postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oliveira misses with a head shot.
Oliveira 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.
Oliveira pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oliveira scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Howard?
Howard is rocked!
Oliveira throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Oh Howard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Oliveira postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Howard looks a forlorn figure.
Howard tries to buck Oliveira off but he can't manage it.
Howard is squirming around, avoiding Oliveira's attempts to control the action.
Howard seems to have got his legs back now.
Oliveira throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Howard because Oliveira loaded up on that one.
Oliveira wants to control the pace but Howard is squirming around nicely.
Howard tries to hold on but Oliveira pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oliveira postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Howard looks a forlorn figure.
Howard is rocked!
Oliveira connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Howard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Poor strikes thrown by Oliveira there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Howard seems to have got his legs back now.
Oliveira throwing strikes here but Howard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oliveira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oliveira throwing strikes here but Howard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Oliveira thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oliveira thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Howard blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimundo Oliveira dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oliveira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Howard throws a hook to the side of Oliveira's head but Oliveira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Howard rushes Oliveira and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Howard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Howard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Howard holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Oliveira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oliveira tries to stall but Howard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Howard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Howard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
A jab lands there for Oliveira.
A looping hook to the body misses from Howard. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard misses with a lunging right hand
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Howard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Howard digs a good body shot into Oliveira's ribs.
Howard wants to clinch.
Jab from Howard.
Oliveira connects with a jab.
Howard misses with a series of wild punches.
Howard thuds a left hand into Oliveira's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Howard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Howard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Howard.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Howard.
Howard misses with a wild combination.
Howard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Howard.
Howard looks to clinch
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Howard throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard looks to land a right hand but Oliveira moved out of range.
Howard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Howard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Howard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Howard misses with a body shot.
Howard is looking to wear down Oliveira with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Howard takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses.
Howard scores with a three punch combo!
Nice sprawl there from Howard as Oliveira shoots in.
Howard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Howard tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oliveira.
Oliveira swings for the body but Howard moves out of range.
Howard misses with a right hand
and Howard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Howard misses with an uppercut. Oliveira saw that one coming.
Oliveira connects with a single shot there.
Oliveira swats away the attempt to clinch by Howard.
Oliveira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Howard's hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliveira.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howard misses with a body punch
and Oliveira counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Howard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Howard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Howard, as that shot connected.
Donk. Oliveira catches Howard right on the button with a cross.
Howard misses with a jab to the body
and Oliveira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oliveira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Howard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliveira.
Howard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howard blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Howard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliveira scores with a hook.
Howard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses.
Howard misses with a hook. Oliveira ducked under it nicely.
Howard swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Howard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliveira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Howard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howard as he avoids it easily.
Howard throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Howard moves out of range of the strikes.
Howard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Howard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Howard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard throws an off balance right hand
and Oliveira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Howard takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses.
Oliveira connects with a jab.
Howard is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Oliveira's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown. Howard tries to sprawl out of it but Oliveira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Howard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raimundo Oliveira.
Howard gets a clinch.
Howard tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Howard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oliveira as Howard tries to tie him up.
Howard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Howard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Howard fails to land.
Howard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Howard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oliveira has a couple of punches blocked by Howard.
A frustrated look appears on Oliveira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Howard lands with a left to the head.
Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Howard breaks the clinch.
Howard misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Howard thows a body shot but no joy.
John Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Howard wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.
Oliveira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howard.
Oliveira loads up on a big right hand but Howard slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Howard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Howard 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. Mike Tyson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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207 lbs
15 - 23 - 0 |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Liddell clinches up with Tyson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Liddell has Tyson pressed against the ropes, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Liddell has Tyson pressed against the ropes, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Liddell is controlling him.
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Liddell has Tyson pressed against the ropes, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Liddell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyson's efforts to push away.
Liddell keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Liddell jumps guard.
Liddell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tyson!
Liddell controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson tries to buck Liddell off but Liddell takes his back!
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Tyson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Liddell slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Liddell is persistently looking for the submission but Tyson is defending it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good control from Liddell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Tyson won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Liddell off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chuck Liddell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muniek Ziomek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
14 - 17 - 0 |
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muniek Ziomek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick James!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziomek with a lazy takedown attempt
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Ziomek backing up. Ziomek nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.
Ziomek gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James wants to pass the guard but Ziomek is defending well.
Ziomek is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ziomek won't allow James to pass to mount.
Ziomek is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ziomek gets back to full guard.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziomek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziomek 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ziomek is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ziomek defends well.
Ziomek has gone for a leg lock! James slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ziomek's guard.
James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziomek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ziomek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ziomek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
James has his foot on Ziomek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ziomek works his way back into a safe position though.
Ziomek postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! James is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ziomek, into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ziomek is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Ziomek off! Ziomek jumps back into James's guard.
Ziomek has gone for a leg lock! James slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ziomek's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ziomek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Ziomek's legs - danger averted.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziomek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ziomek is on top in guard.
Ziomek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! James is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ziomek, into his guard.
James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ziomek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard.
Ziomek drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but James manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ziomek has James in his guard.
Ziomek looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ziomek is on top in guard.
Ziomek tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
Ziomek drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Ziomek off! Ziomek jumps back into James's guard.
Ziomek wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
Ziomek drops back, looking for a kneebar! James looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. James looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from James!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ziomek has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for James but great work by Ziomek.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ziomek presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ziomek prevents James from getting the reversal.
James is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick James will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Ziomek has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a two punch combo.
Ziomek with a lazy takedown attempt
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James shoots in but Ziomek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ziomek with a lazy takedown attempt
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Ziomek backing up. Ziomek nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muniek Ziomek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James fails with the takedown.
Ziomek fails with the takedown
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Ziomek backing up. Ziomek nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ziomek has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ziomek tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James pulls guard effortlessly.
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ziomek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nick James has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ziomek has gone for a leg lock! James slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ziomek's guard.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James wants to control from the top but Ziomek keeps moving.
James is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ziomek wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
Ziomek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
James slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ziomek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of James's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take James's back!
James is really stuck here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
James defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
James turns into Ziomek and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Ziomek looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziomek, not yet.
Ziomek keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Ziomek has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ziomek looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziomek, not yet.
James trying to control but Ziomek is working from the bottom.
Ziomek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
James trying to control but Ziomek is working from the bottom.
Ziomek wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James wants to control from the top but Ziomek keeps moving.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Ziomek.
Ziomek is working hard here to advance position.
James 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ziomek lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for James!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ziomek misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a series of strikes. Ziomek will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ziomek. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ziomek gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James counters with a series of strikes. Ziomek will be more careful next time no doubt.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziomek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a straight that turns Ziomek's legs to rubber! James pushes forward with more strikes and Ziomek goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick James!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Let's Bounce as his entrance music. Shane Dela Cruz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matt Gracie's chin.
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175 lbs
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174 lbs
16 - 22 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shane Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dela Cruz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Dela Cruz's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dela Cruz, up you get!
Dela Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Dela Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dela Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dela Cruz was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Dela Cruz misses.
Dela Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Dela Cruz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dela Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Dela Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Dela Cruz. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Shane Dela Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Dela Cruz circles away.
Dela Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Dela Cruz does it's job there.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Dela Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Dela Cruz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dela Cruz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Dela Cruz has him pressed against the ropes.
Dela Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Dela Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dela Cruz thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Dela Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dela Cruz lands a lovely overhand right.
Dela Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Dela Cruz tries to kick Gracie off in order to stand up. Gracie Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie advances to mount.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Dela Cruz is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Dela Cruz flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Gracie anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Dela Cruz and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Gracie slips an arm under Dela Cruz chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Gracie has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Gracie is squeezing on Dela Cruz like an anaconda would it's prey. Dela Cruz fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Gracie!
After the fight, Matt Gracie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Miletich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kotzlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miletich's entrance music is Canibus- 2nd Round Knockout. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pat Miletich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Kotzlowski!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miletich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kotzlowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Kotzlowski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Miletich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kotzlowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kotzlowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miletich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Miletich is looking for a kimura but Kotzlowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miletich to get the leverage.
Miletich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kotzlowski defending well though.
Kotzlowski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotzlowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miletich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miletich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kotzlowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miletich.
Kotzlowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miletich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miletich throws a big elbow that misses.
Miletich scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miletich throws a big right hand that misses.
Miletich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miletich trying to control but Kotzlowski is working from the bottom.
Miletich tries to free his leg and advance position but Kotzlowski is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miletich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miletich working some strikes from top position.
Miletich throws a big right hand that misses.
Miletich throwing strikes but missing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miletich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miletich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miletich looking to sit in guard and control but Kotzlowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Miletich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kotzlowski wanted to stand there but Miletich had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotzlowski postures up.
Kotzlowski wants to pass the guard but Miletich is keeping the position.
Kotzlowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Miletich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miletich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pat Miletich wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kotzlowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miletich is fending him off so far but Kotzlowski persists. Nope, Miletich circles away and we're back to standing.
Kotzlowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Miletich counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kotzlowski won't be happy with that.
Miletich with the ground and pound but Kotzlowski regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kotzlowski is looking to control Miletich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kotzlowski avoid being mounted?
Miletich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kotzlowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Miletich dominated that round.
That's time! Miletich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miletich closes the distance and clinches up with Kotzlowski, looking for a takedown. Miletich pushes Kotzlowski against the ropes but Kotzlowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kotzlowski stuffs the takedown.
Kotzlowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miletich as he jumps to the side.
Kotzlowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miletich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kotzlowski wants to control but Miletich is keeping busy.
Miletich thows a huge punch but Kotzlowski dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miletich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Miletich thows a huge punch but Kotzlowski dodges it nicely.
Miletich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kotzlowski's head.
Kotzlowski looking for submissions off his back.
Miletich 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.
Miletich wants to advance to full mount but Kotzlowski doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Miletich with a nice head shot there.
Kotzlowski working for a triangle but Miletich defends it easily.
Miletich throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miletich throws an elbow that misses. Kotzlowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miletich's guard. Nice move by Kotzlowski!
Miletich is trying to control the position but Kotzlowski postures up.
Kotzlowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kotzlowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kotzlowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miletich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miletich tries to get out of the position.
Kotzlowski stopping the sweep attempt from Miletich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotzlowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Igor Kotzlowski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Miletich throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kotzlowski was covering up waiting for the punch and Miletich finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kotzlowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miletich advances position into side control!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Miletich sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kotzlowski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Miletich cracks Kotzlowski with a big elbow.
Kotzlowski struggling a bit here.
Kotzlowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miletich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miletich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miletich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kotzlowski's head.
Kotzlowski tries to kick Miletich off but Miletich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Miletich working Kotzlowski over with strikes.
Miletich wants to free his trapped foot but Kotzlowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Miletich dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Kotzlowski tries for a takedown but Miletich circles away easily
and Miletich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kotzlowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miletich gets underhooks to prevent Kotzlowski's takedown attempt.
Kotzlowski is pressed up against the ropes. Miletich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kotzlowski down to the mat. Kotzlowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miletich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miletich wants it to stay on the feet.
Pat Miletich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Kotzlowski.
Kotzlowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Kotzlowski tries to clinch but Miletich is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miletich has a takedown stuffed.
Kotzlowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kotzlowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Miletich circles away.
Kotzlowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Miletich backs up against the ropes.
It looks like Pat Miletich has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miletich closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kotzlowski on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Miletich working the ground and pound but Kotzlowski is defending the strikes.
Kotzlowski tries to improve position but can't.
Kotzlowski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miletich in side control lands a decent elbow.
Miletich landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Miletich goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kotzlowski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Miletich's guard! Nice work there by Kotzlowski!
Miletich manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miletich working the ground and pound effectively.
Kotzlowski wants to control but Miletich is having none of it.
Kotzlowski blocking the ground and pound.
Kotzlowski wants to control but Miletich is having none of it.
Miletich throws some wild stikes that Kotzlowski manages to avoid easily.
Miletich postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kotzlowski looks a forlorn figure.
Miletich with good strikes from the mount here!
Pat Miletich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kotzlowski is squirming around, avoiding Miletich's attempts to control the action.
Igor Kotzlowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miletich lands with some strikes.
Miletich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kotzlowski is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Miletich.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miletich lands with some strikes.
Miletich lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Miletich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miletich, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Miletich!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pat Miletich waved his t-shirt featuring CEC Nutrition Q160's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Morse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Simms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Morse could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roger Simms's chin.
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192 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, James Morse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roger Simms!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simms shoots in but no luck this time.
Morse throws a series of punches but Simms avoids them all with ease.
Morse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A combination from Simms does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Morse.
Morse gets caught napping as Simms dives in and scores a takedown. Morse manages to retain guard.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Morse wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Simms got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simms has managed to get both his arms back between Morse's legs - danger averted.
Morse working a defensive guard here.
Morse keeping moving, preventing Simms from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morse is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simms takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Simms takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No joy there for Morse, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simms moves away from the strike by Morse.
Simms fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Morse sprawls well initially but Simms persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morse wants to control but Simms is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morse might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simms not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Simms trying to mount his opponent but Morse defends it.
Simms seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simms lands with a punch from half guard.
Simms thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Simms missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Simms 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 fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Simms thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Simms not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morse wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simms throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morse moves into full guard.
Morse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simms.
Morse wants to stand and escape but Simms is having none of it.
Simms wants to pass the guard but Morse is keeping the position.
Simms prevents Morse from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morse controls Simms momentarily but Simms frees himself.
Simms postures up in Morse's guard and throws a big left but Morse blocks it.
Morse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Simms with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Simms drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Morse manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Simms has Morse in his guard.
Morse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simms can do anything to dispel that myth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simms preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 James Morse will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Simms fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simms moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morse dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simms. That did some damage!
Simms showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morse.
A good leg kick by Morse.
Simms misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simms shoots in for a takedown but Morse shows good takedown defense.
James Morse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Simms.
Morse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simms was well out of range. Poor timing from Morse.
Simms gets the takedown into side control.
Simms in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simms lands a decent elbow from side control.
Simms tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Simms has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Morse is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Simms is controlling him well.
Simms lands some shots froms side control.
The ground and pound from Simms seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Morse struggling a bit here.
Morse is not content to let Simms control the position.
Simms throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simms working the head and body with strikes.
Simms tries to score with some ground and pound. Morse controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Simms lands some shots froms side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simms wants to control but Morse is keeping him busy.
Simms working the ground and pound.
Morse gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Simms is looking to advance position but Morse won't allow it.
Morse is staying active underneath Simms, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Simms.
Morse tries to kick Simms off but Simms keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Morse moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simms loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simms looking to sit in guard and control but Morse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Morse postures up.
Simms keeping moving, preventing Morse from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simms is working an open guard so Morse takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Morse avoids the body shot from Simms.
James Morse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morse leaves Simms with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morse stuffs the takedown attempt from Simms. Simms gets slowly back to his feet.
Morse stuffs the takedown attempt from Simms. Simms gets slowly back to his feet.
Simms pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simms shoots for a double leg takedown but Morse sprawls well. He's pushed Simms's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simms is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simms on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morse cracks a nice hook into Simms's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Simms showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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.
Morse lands with a cross.
Simms tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simms somewhat.
Simms closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morse circles away.
Morse misses with a few strikes there.
Simms chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morse can pounce on him.
Morse scores with a push kick.
Simms dives in and scores a takedown into Morse's guard.
Simms must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morse is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simms is controlling him.
Morse controls Simms momentarily but Simms frees himself.
Simms takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morse is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simms is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morse trying to keep a closed guard but Simms is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Morse wants to get back to his feet but Simms is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
James Morse has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Simms takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
James Morse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simms stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morse.
Simms shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morse sprawls well. Morse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simms gets slowly back to his feet.
James Morse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Simms.
Morse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simms on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simms displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morse throws out the jab.
Morse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Simms misses with a series of wild punches.
Simms doesn't manage to clinch there - Morse circles away.
Simms will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morse tries to bum rush Simms with a series of wild strikes but Simms uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simms on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morse. Morse obviously looking to wear him down.
Morse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simms.
Morse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morse throws a body punch but Simms moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roger Simms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simms defending well as Morse loads up on a big left hand.
Simms dives in and scores a takedown into Morse's guard.
Simms drops back, looking for a kneebar! Morse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Morse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Morse!
Morse tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simms managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Morse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morse is looking to take a break and control but Simms is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simms can't do much from the bottom here.
Morse looks up at the clock and then as Simms takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Morse smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morse misses with the ground and pound.
Morse looks up at the clock and then as Simms takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Morse smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morse misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Morse showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morse 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roger Simms!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Wilhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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199 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Wilhelm!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilhelm scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Shane Dela Cruz has been cut.
Dela Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Dela Cruz dodges the punch combination from Wilhelm.
Wilhelm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilhelm slips a straight right by Dela Cruz.
A head kick misses from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilhelm's head.
Wilhelm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dela Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilhelm avoids the body shot from Dela Cruz.
Wilhelm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilhelm throws a right and a left that Dela Cruz avoids nicely.
Dela Cruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wilhelm. Wilhelm obviously looking to wear him down.
Dela Cruz throws a series of punches but Wilhelm avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wilhelm misses the shot to the body.
Dela Cruz blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dela Cruz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wilhelm misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilhelm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilhelm avoids the head kick by Dela Cruz.
Wilhelm cracks Dela Cruz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dela Cruz blocks a head kick by Wilhelm.
Wilhelm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilhelm wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilhelm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilhelm throws a series of punches but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Wilhelm blocks a head kick by Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz dives in and grabs Wilhelm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilhelm pushes down on Dela Cruz's head and hops out.
Wilhelm pushes Dela Cruz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dela Cruz is trying to pull guard but Wilhelm has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilhelm breaks the clinch.
Wilhelm attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dela Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilhelm manages to avoid it.
Wilhelm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Victor Wilhelm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilhelm lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilhelm but Wilhelm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wilhelm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilhelm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Dela Cruz misses.
Wilhelm feints a jab promting Dela Cruz to slip. Wilhelm then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dela Cruz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wilhelm with a hook.
Wilhelm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dela Cruz moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Wilhelm. No joy for Dela Cruz on that attempt.
Wilhelm throws a leg kick but Dela Cruz moved away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dela Cruz is defended easily by Wilhelm.
Dela Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Wilhelm.
Wilhelm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dela Cruz takes a swing at Wilhelm's ribcage but misses.
Dela Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Wilhelm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilhelm throws a series of strikes that have Dela Cruz backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dela Cruz is rocked!
Wilhelm clinches up against the ropes.
Oh Dela Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilhelm breaks the clinch.
Dela Cruz dodges the punch combination from Wilhelm.
Dela Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilhelm's waist but Wilhelm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dela Cruz off to one side.
Wilhelm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilhelm has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dela Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
Dela Cruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dela Cruz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dela Cruz is stalling here. Wilhelm is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dela Cruz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wilhelm has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Wilhelm stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dela Cruz tries to land a leg kick but Wilhelm saw it coming and moves away.
A combination from Wilhelm does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz blocks a jab.
Dela Cruz lands with a straight right. Wilhelm didn't see that one coming.
Wilhelm throws a nice looking combination but Dela Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilhelm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dela Cruz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wilhelm misses with a wild combination.
Wilhelm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz lands a jab to Wilhelm's midsection.
Wilhelm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dela Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilhelm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dela Cruz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dela Cruz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilhelm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dela Cruz is out of range.
Dela Cruz looking to score a takedown here. Wilhelm is defending well but Dela Cruz drives through and ends up in Wilhelm's guard.
Dela Cruz throws a strike but Wilhelm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dela Cruz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Wilhelm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Dela Cruz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dela Cruz misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Wilhelm.
A head kick misses from Dela Cruz.
Wilhelm lands with a cross.
Wilhelm misses with a double jab
and Dela Cruz counters with a big head kick but Wilhelm shrugs it off.
Dela Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilhelm.
Dela Cruz misses the jab.
Wilhelm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Wilhelm moves out of range easily.
Wilhelm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wilhelm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilhelm goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dela Cruz misses its intended target.
Dela Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilhelm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dela Cruz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilhelm. Wilhelm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wilhelm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dela Cruz counters with a nice body shot.
Dela Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wilhelm counters with a good low kick that Dela Cruz was not able to check.
Wilhelm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilhelm fails to land with a series of punches.
Dela Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Wilhelm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dela Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilhelm misses with the combination.
A combination from Wilhelm does no damage.
Dela Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dela Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilhelm moves away.
Good exchange - Wilhelm coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilhelm on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilhelm looks to land a combination but Dela Cruz avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilhelm, as that shot connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilhelm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dela Cruz takes a swing at Wilhelm's ribcage but misses.
Dela Cruz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wilhelm did well to prevent Dela Cruz getting side control.
Wilhelm tries to kick Dela Cruz off but Dela Cruz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm is looking to control Dela Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilhelm avoid being mounted?
Wilhelm looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dela Cruz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wilhelm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wilhelm tries to kick Dela Cruz off but Dela Cruz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wilhelm is pressing down on Dela Cruz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dela Cruz pushes down on Wilhelm's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dela Cruz is keen to just control but Wilhelm is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dela Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilhelm doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Wilhelm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilhelm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dela Cruz.
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 Shane Dela Cruz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Dela Cruz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wilhelm!
Wilhelm on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wilhelm lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wilhelm slips a jab and a cross from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wilhelm's hands.
Dela Cruz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shane Dela Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dela Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dela Cruz looks to throw the jab but Wilhelm is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilhelm connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Dela Cruz tumbling to the canvas! Wilhelm pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Dela Cruz was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Victor Wilhelm!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the ring accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Lawson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Another Victory kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Frankie Barnes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Barnes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes scores with the left hand. Lawson knows he should have avoided that one.
Lawson keeps Barnes at a distance using the push kick.
Lawson throws a leg kick which misses Barnes's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lawson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
Lawson looks to throw a body kick
and Barnes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Lawson's leg. Lawson is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lawson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Frankie Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes cracks the inside of Lawson's front leg.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lawson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawson misses the target.
Barnes jabs at Lawson's body.
That's two 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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lawson checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Barnes misses
and Lawson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Lawson counters with a straight right hand.
Lawson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barnes scores with a hook.
Lawson throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch.
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes pushes Lawson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes landing knees to the head.
Lawson is struggling to control the position.
Lawson is trying to break the clinch but Barnes has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Barnes throws an elbow that misses.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Lawson avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the ropes.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes lands a left hand.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lawson avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lawson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lawson tries to stall but Barnes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lawson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lawson.
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawson wants to stall.
A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Barnes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barnes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Barnes lands a knee to the body.
Barnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barnes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lawson's defenses.
It looks like Eric Lawson has been cut.
Barnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Lawson avoids the damage to the body.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barnes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barnes lands with a left to the head.
Lawson is rocked!
Barnes has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Lawson - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Barnes, and another! Lawson is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Frankie Barnes!
Frankie Barnes retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Frankie Barnes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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FIGHT
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