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WarZone 20: Rising Evil PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eragon Shaderslayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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155 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eragon Shaderslayer!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaderslayer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hardy is trying to pull guard but Shaderslayer has him pressed against the cage.
Shaderslayer pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shaderslayer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hardy is controlling him.
Shaderslayer pulls Hardy in close to his closed guard and prevents Hardy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shaderslayer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardy throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing.
Hardy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shaderslayer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardy won't allow Shaderslayer to sweep him here.
Hardy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hardy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shaderslayer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shaderslayer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shaderslayer managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaderslayer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Shaderslayer trying to keep a closed guard but Hardy is proving a slippery customer.
Hardy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shaderslayer's head.
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hardy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shaderslayer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hardy!
Hardy can't escape the position.
Hardy wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Shaderslayer.
Hardy 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.
Shaderslayer controlling from mount.
Hardy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaderslayer stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaderslayer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaderslayer moves away.
Shaderslayer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hardy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy takes a swing at Shaderslayer's ribcage but misses.
Hardy misses with a body shot
and Shaderslayer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shaderslayer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hardy is defending well.
Hardy has Shaderslayer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shaderslayer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaderslayer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hardy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shaderslayer slowing the pace effectively.
Shaderslayer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hardy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shaderslayer is trying to drag Hardy to the mat but Hardy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shaderslayer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shaderslayer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hardy after a bit of a struggle.
Shaderslayer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hardy prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaderslayer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shaderslayer looks winded!
Shaderslayer jumps guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shaderslayer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy misses with a low kick.
Shaderslayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardy misses with a shot to the body
and Shaderslayer counters with a head kick. That will keep Hardy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kevin Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaderslayer staying out of range there.
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaderslayer.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eragon Shaderslayer 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.
Some wild striking there from Hardy.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaderslayer manages to avoid it.
Hardy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shaderslayer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shaderslayer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardy as he jumps to the side.
Hardy misses with a combination
and Shaderslayer counters with a right hand to the body.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Shaderslayer moves out of range.
Shaderslayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the cage. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shaderslayer shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
Kevin Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eragon Shaderslayer.
Shaderslayer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shaderslayer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hardy avoids it really well and circles away.
A shot to the body from Hardy misses
and Shaderslayer counters with a body kick that stops Hardy in his tracks momentarily.
Hardy is looking to wear down Shaderslayer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hardy misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaderslayer blocks a head kick by Hardy.
Shaderslayer is breathing heavily.
Hardy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shaderslayer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hardy throws out a leg kick but Shaderslayer moves out of range and Hardy only half commits.
Shaderslayer closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Shaderslayer pushes Hardy against the cage but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hardy throws a sloppy body shot
and Shaderslayer counters with a thumping low kick.
Shaderslayer cracks a nice hook into Hardy's ribs.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardy swings for the body but Shaderslayer moves out of range.
Hardy throws a right hand that Shaderslayer ducks under and follows up with a left that Shaderslayer also avoids with ease.
Hardy misses with a body punch
and Shaderslayer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hardy's knee momentarily.
Shaderslayer scores with a leg kick.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shaderslayer blocks the body kick.
Hardy takes a swing at Shaderslayer's ribcage but misses.
Hardy stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaderslayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaderslayer.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Hardy as Shaderslayer shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hardy is defended easily by Shaderslayer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shaderslayer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shaderslayer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hardy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sloppy strikes there by Hardy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaderslayer parries the strikes from Hardy easily there. Hardy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shaderslayer to escape.
Shaderslayer is trying to control Hardy's posture but Hardy avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaderslayer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardy working the ground and pound from side control.
Hardy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hardy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shaderslayer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hardy's guard! Nice work there by Shaderslayer!
Hardy working for submissions but it's allowed Shaderslayer to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hardy.
Shaderslayer gets to his feet. Hardy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shaderslayer tries to clinch up but Hardy circles away and keeps his distance.
Shaderslayer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardy but Hardy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shaderslayer has Hardy up against the cage in 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!
Shaderslayer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Hardy 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!
Shaderslayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaderslayer moves out of range as Hardy throws a body kick.
Shaderslayer shoots for a takedown but Hardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kevin Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardy tries for a takedown but Shaderslayer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shaderslayer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaderslayer. Shaderslayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaderslayer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shaderslayer somewhat.
Kevin Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eragon Shaderslayer.
Shaderslayer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hardy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shaderslayer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shaderslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shaderslayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Shaderslayer should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hardy has tightened it up now! Shaderslayer should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kevin Hardy!
Kevin Hardy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cullen Castrello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Satoshi Kishida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castrello comes to the cage accompanied by Rhinestone Cowboy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Good knees
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cullen Castrello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Satoshi Kishida!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castrello cracks Kishida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kishida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Castrello defends it nicely.
Satoshi Kishida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castrello scores with a punch to the head.
Castrello moves into the clinch.
Castrello lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Satoshi Kishida has been cut.
Castrello with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Castrello.
Castrello throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kishida blocks it with crossed arms.
Kishida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kishida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Castrello is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kishida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Castrello blocks it with crossed arms.
Kishida wants to break free but Castrello has control.
Stalling in the clinch from Castrello.
Castrello tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kishida wants a takedown.
Kishida tries to land knees in the clinch but Castrello avoids the damage to the body.
Kishida swings wildly with an uppercut but Castrello uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castrello creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kishida's defenses.
Kishida tries for a takedown but Castrello manages to get underhooks.
Cullen Castrello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Satoshi Kishida.
Castrello with a knee to the head.
Kishida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Castrello lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Castrello.
Castrello stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Castrello lands a knee to the body.
Castrello manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kishida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kishida drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castrello pulls his leg out and moves away.
A combination from Kishida does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kishida has his takedown stuffed
and Castrello moves into the clinch.
Kishida tries to break free but Castrello pushes him back against the cage.
Kishida jumps guard and drags Castrello to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Castrello tries to free his leg and advance position but Kishida is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kishida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Castrello trying to control but Kishida is working from the bottom.
Castrello is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Cullen Castrello wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Castrello stuffs the takedown.
Castrello moves into range and clinches up with Kishida.
Kishida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Castrello scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Kishida's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Castrello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Castrello keeps control of Kishida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Castrello creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kishida's defenses.
Castrello comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Satoshi Kishida's cut even more.
Castrello on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kishida being controlled against the cage.
Castrello connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kishida's face.
Kishida is trying to break the clinch but Castrello has him pressed against the cage.
Castrello lands an elbow that stopped Kishida in his tracks for a moment.
Castrello lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castrello keeps control of Kishida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Castrello.
Castrello has Kishida pushed against the cage.
Castrello connects with a knee to the head.
Castrello landing knees to the head.
Castrello lands an elbow that stopped Kishida in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Satoshi Kishida's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Castrello landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castrello tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Castrello.
Castrello has Kishida pushed against the cage.
Kishida is looking to break free of the clinch but Castrello has double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalling in the clinch from Castrello.
Kishida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kishida working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Cullen Castrello dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Satoshi Kishida's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Castrello fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kishida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castrello sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kishida somewhat.
Kishida shoots in for a double leg but Castrello sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Castrello connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kishida's hands.
Castrello ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Castrello swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kishida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castrello tries to avoid it but Kishida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castrello to the ground. Castrello escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cullen Castrello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Satoshi Kishida.
Castrello connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kishida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castrello fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kishida misses with a knee to the head.
Kishida is breathing heavily.
Kishida is trying to force a seperation but Castrello has the dominant position.
Kishida misses with the head strike.
Kishida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kishida tries to land a knee to the head but Castrello blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castrello scores with a shot to the side of Kishida's head.
Castrello prevents Kishida from breaking the clinch.
Cullen Castrello has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Castrello slows down the pace here.
Kishida is trying to push Castrello away but Castrello has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Castrello throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kishidas head.
Kishida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castrello is defending well for now.
Castrello connects with a knee to the head.
Kishida has had enough of the clinch but Castrello keeps him there for the moment.
Castrello scores with a knee to the head.
Castrello with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kishida wants to stall.
Castrello connects with a knee to the head.
Kishida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Castrello holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castrello landing knees to the body.
Castrello lands a nice knee to the body.
Castrello slows down the pace here.
Castrello lands a knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kishida just misses with a elbow thrown towards Castrello's brow.
Castrello connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kishida's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castrello landing knees to the head.
Kishida is trying to break free.
Castrello lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Satoshi Kishida's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Castrello landing knees to the head.
Castrello prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kishida.
Kishida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Castrello has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castrello has Kishida pushed against the cage.
Kishida tries to land a knee to the head but Castrello blocks with his arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Castrello.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Castrello.
Kishida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kishida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castrello connects with a knee to the head.
Castrello lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kishida is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Satoshi Kishida's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cullen Castrello!
A relieved looking Cullen Castrello thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Massimo Caraglio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Ky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Ky is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Massimo Caraglio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Ky!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caraglio slips under a jab from Ky.
Ky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Caraglio avoids it really well and circles away.
Caraglio clinches with his opponent.
Ky swings wildly with an uppercut but Caraglio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caraglio lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ky trying to control from the bottom.
Caraglio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ky is trying to escape back to his feet but Caraglio uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Caraglio working the head and body with strikes.
Ky wants to get back to his feet.
Caraglio 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.
Ky can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Caraglio has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ky takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Caraglio trying to control the position but Ky is working away.
Ky is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Caraglio asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Caraglio is putting a hurting on Ky here, landing some big shots from side control.
Caraglio landing strikes.
Caraglio fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Caraglio working away.
Caraglio advances to mount.
Caraglio cracks Ky with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caraglio won't let Ky get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caraglio lands a couple of good shots and Ky has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Caraglio scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Ky is really stuck here.
Ky keeps trying to improve his position.
Caraglio tries to get the hooks in deep but Ky pushed the leg off.
Ky defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Caraglio lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Caraglio.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ky staying busy and making it hard for Caraglio to control.
Caraglio is punishing Ky with some ground and pound.
Caraglio is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ky has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Caraglio has Ky flattened out and is raining down punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Caraglio looking for the choke from the back.
You can see the frustration on Ky's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ky trying to get back to his feet but Caraglio is in full control for now.
Ky is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Caraglio has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ky has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky trying to control but not successfully.
Caraglio is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Caraglio gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Caraglio gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Caraglio apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Ky tries to sprawl but Caraglio drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ky is looking to get back to is feet but Caraglio passes into side control.
Caraglio looks up at the clock and then as Ky takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Caraglio smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ky can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ky wants to get back to his feet.
Caraglio works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ky takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Caraglio is looking to take a break and control but Ky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Massimo Caraglio dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Good shot there by Ky.
Ky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caraglio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Caraglio slips a jab and a cross from Ky.
A punch combination from Ky misses.
Ky throws a nice looking combination but Caraglio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ky lands with a right hand.
Ky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caraglio.
Ky misses with a two punch combination.
Ky closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Caraglio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ky wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caraglio wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Caraglio manages to get back to half guard.
Caraglio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caraglio.
Caraglio tries to strike from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Caraglio is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Caraglio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Caraglio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Caraglio won't allow Ky to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caraglio throws a big right hand that misses.
Ky wants to stand and escape but Caraglio is having none of it.
Caraglio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Caraglio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Caraglio stops Ky from standing up.
Ky is breathing heavily.
Caraglio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ky looking to control.
Caraglio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Caraglio wants to pass the guard but Ky is keeping the position.
Ky wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Caraglio manages to pass to side control.
Ground and pound from Caraglio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caraglio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Caraglio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ky tries to roll over but Caraglio keeps him under control.
Caraglio wants to take a breather but Ky is having none of it.
Caraglio is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Caraglio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ky knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Caraglio stops Ky from getting back to his feet.
Caraglio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ky keeps working.
Ky wants to improve his position but Caraglio is controlling well.
Ky wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massimo Caraglio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ky pushes Caraglio off but Caraglio dives into side control.
Caraglio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ky keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caraglio tries to move to mount but Ky blocks the move with his legs.
Caraglio in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ky is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Caraglio has just dragged him back down to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caraglio lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caraglio cracks Ky with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Caraglio looks up at the clock and then as Ky takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Caraglio smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Massimo Caraglio 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!
Ky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ky fails with the takedown.
Ky swings for the body but Caraglio moves out of range.
Ky looks to score with a jab to the body but Caraglio is just out of range.
Ky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caraglio circles away quickly and effectively.
Caraglio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ky's half guard.
Ky is staying active underneath Caraglio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Caraglio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Caraglio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caraglio stops Ky from getting back to his feet.
Caraglio working the head and body with strikes.
Caraglio stops Ky from getting back to his feet.
Ky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Caraglio prevents Ky from improving his position.
Caraglio lands with a punch from half guard.
Caraglio slips a nice elbow through Ky's hands, connecting with Ky's forehead.
Caraglio lands with a punch from half guard.
Ky wants to stand back up but Caraglio manages to pass into side control.
Caraglio scores with punches from side control.
Caraglio wants to control but Ky is keeping him busy.
Ky tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caraglio is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caraglio looking for the choke but no joy.
Ky is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Caraglio gets his way!
Ky is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caraglio has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ky.
Caraglio working for a choke but Ky is defending well.
Ky has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Caraglio controls the position.
I really don't envy Ky right now.
Caraglio lands with a hammerfist to the side of Ky's head.
Ky tries to escape but Caraglio has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caraglio looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is taking a good look at Ky as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Caraglio!
Caraglio lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Will Caraglio go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Caraglio is punishing Ky with strikes - can he finish him?!
Ky is trapped and Caraglio is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Ky is covering up but some of the strikes from Caraglio are getting through and doing damage.
Ky is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ky is trapped and Caraglio is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Ky is still in real trouble! Can Caraglio finish him?
Caraglio is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ky tries to escape the position.
Tom Ky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Massimo Caraglio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ky is trying to get back to his feet but Caraglio has full control of the position and if anything, Ky has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Massimo Caraglio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Caraglio, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Massimo Caraglio!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Havoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Thurman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Havoc could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Harry Thurman's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Havoc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Thurman!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havoc 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.
Thurman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thurman wants to sweep here but Havoc controlling him for the moment.
Havoc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thurman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Havoc taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurman tries to control but Havoc wriggling away.
Havoc working to try and regain half guard.
Thurman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Thurman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Havoc can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Havoc tries to lock up and control but Thurman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Havoc is breathing heavily.
Havoc regains half guard.
Thurman decides to stand up.
Thurman shoots in looking for a takedown. Havoc tries to sprawl out of it but Thurman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Havoc manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thurman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Havoc avoids it really well and circles away.
Havoc shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thurman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thurman controlling the position.
Thurman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thurman is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Havoc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thurman is controlling Havoc's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thurman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Havoc!
Thurman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Havoc hang on?
Thurman working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Havoc turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Thurman off and cradles Havoc's limp body as Thurman celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Harry Thurman!
An out of breath Harry Thurman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Yamoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Vorderman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Yamoth might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman - Metallica. Cyril Yamoth had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cyril Yamoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duncan Vorderman!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vorderman tries to clinch there but Yamoth circles away.
Vorderman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yamoth.
Yamoth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vorderman was covering up waiting for the punch and Yamoth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vorderman is looking to stand back up but Yamoth counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vorderman.
Yamoth is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yamoth trying to control the action but Vorderman is working from the bottom.
Vorderman pushes Yamoth off looking to stand but Yamoth dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamoth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yamoth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vorderman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yamoth.
Vorderman wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamoth controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Yamoth.
Vorderman has hold of Yamoth's hands but Yamoth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamoth working the head and body with strikes.
Yamoth 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!
Yamoth trying to control from half guard but Vorderman is working away.
Yamoth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Yamoth connects with a nice short shot to Vorderman's temple.
Yamoth working over Vorderman with some ground and pound. Vorderman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorderman wants to get back to his feet.
Yamoth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vorderman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Yamoth.
Yamoth looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vorderman is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamoth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yamoth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yamoth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vorderman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yamoth is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vorderman is trying to stand up here but Yamoth is controlling him well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Yamoth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vorderman gets caught napping as Yamoth dives in and scores a takedown. Vorderman manages to retain guard.
Yamoth pushing down on Vorderman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yamoth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vorderman's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vorderman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yamoth prevents Vorderman from standing back up.
Yamoth working the head and body with strikes.
Vorderman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vorderman is trying to stand back up but Yamoth is controlling him
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamoth slips a nice elbow through Vorderman's hands, connecting with Vorderman's forehead.
Yamoth winds up and cracks Vorderman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorderman wants to get back to his feet.
Yamoth wants to take a breather but Vorderman is having none of it.
Vorderman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yamoth scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yamoth is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vorderman wants to get back to his feet.
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. Yamoth connects with a nice short shot to Vorderman's temple.
Vorderman taking some punishment here, with Yamoth in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorderman pushes Yamoth off looking to stand but Yamoth dives back in and keeps control.
Vorderman taking some punishment here, with Yamoth in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamoth maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Vorderman could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Yamoth has cracked it and Vorderman is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Yamoth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cyril Yamoth!
During a confident post fight interview, Cyril Yamoth 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between The Repo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Rets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Repo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mr Vegas Heads High. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, The Repo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Rets!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Repo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Repo is looking to clinch.
Repo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Repo tries to clinch there but Rets circles away.
Repo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rets misses with a takedown attempt - Repo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Repo forces Rets back against the cage and clinches.
Repo lands a good knee to the midsection. Rets won't want to take too many of those.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rets gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Repo.
Repo tries to score a body lock takedown but Rets shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Repo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Repo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rets slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rets pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Repo is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rets trying to control the position from guard on top but Repo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rets content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Repo has locked up a guillotine! Repo's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Rets is holding on here and Repo must be using up a lot of energy. Rets has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Repo gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). The Repo!
The Repo is the new lightweight champion!
The Repo made sure to mention his sponsor, Tab out in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spenser Kalkbrenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad Massoud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Massoud comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kulobi kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spenser Kalkbrenner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ahmad Massoud!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massoud connects with a body shot that sends Kalkbrenner's belly button to the back.
Kalkbrenner throws a body punch but Massoud moves out of range.
Massoud lands a head shot.
Ahmad Massoud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Massoud misses.
Massoud scores with a decent looking hook.
Massoud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalkbrenner.
Massoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalkbrenner was well out of range. Poor timing from Massoud.
Massoud takes a swing at Kalkbrenner's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Massoud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kalkbrenner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalkbrenner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Massoud connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kalkbrenner scrambles back to his feet.
Kalkbrenner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Massoud lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Massoud finds it's way through Kalkbrenner's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalkbrenner shoots in but Massoud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kalkbrenner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
BOOM! Massoud lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kalkbrenner. Kalkbrenner tries to recover but Massoud is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kalkbrenner lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahmad Massoud!
Ahmad Massoud got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bitchbing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Carlito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Bitchbing has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Bitchbing!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlie Carlito!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitchbing closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carlito counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ground and pound from Carlito.
Carlito throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlito not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carlito wants to free his trapped foot but Bitchbing is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Carlito is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Carlito takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlito prevents Bitchbing from improving his position.
Carlito missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlito thows a huge punch but Bitchbing dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlito working over Bitchbing with some ground and pound. Bitchbing looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Carlito trying to control from Bitchbing's half guard. Bitchbing has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Carlito stands up over Bitchbing, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Carlito is working Bitchbing over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carlito throwing strikes from guard but Bitchbing blocks nicely.
Carlito throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bitchbing works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bitchbing will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carlito with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bitchbing avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carlito lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlito working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carlito throws an elbow that misses. Bitchbing uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carlito's guard. Nice move by Bitchbing!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitchbing prevents Carlito from getting back to his feet.
Carlito is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bitchbing stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bitchbing wants to clinch up but Carlito keeps it at a distance.
Carlito closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bitchbing circles away.
Charlie Carlito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlito looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bitchbing tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carlito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bitchbing is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlito closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bitchbing circles away.
Michael Bitchbing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Carlito.
Carlito swats away the attempt to clinch by Bitchbing.
Bitchbing gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bitchbing trying to land knees to the body.
Carlito wants a takedown.
Bitchbing stops a takedown attempt from Carlito.
Carlito is trying to break the clinch but Bitchbing is controlling him.
Bitchbing misses with a punch to the body.
Bitchbing throws a punch but it's blocked by Carlito.
Carlito tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bitchbing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carlito.
Carlito looking for a takedown.
Carlito avoiding damage as Bitchbing throws knees to the body.
Bitchbing trying to land knees to the body.
Bitchbing swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitchbing has a couple of punches blocked by Carlito.
Bitchbing misses with an elbow strike.
Bitchbing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carlito avoiding damage as Bitchbing throws knees to the body.
Carlito tries to score a body lock takedown but Bitchbing shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bitchbing misses with an elbow over the top.
Carlito has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bitchbing is trying to keep an underhook but Carlito manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bitchbing is trying to control but can't.
Bitchbing wants to get back to his feet.
Carlito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bitchbing keeps working.
Carlito missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carlito working Bitchbing over with strikes.
Carlito seems to be working for a kimura but Bitchbing defends the submission attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Carlito dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carlito is defended easily by Bitchbing.
Carlito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carlito keeps the fight on the outside.
Bitchbing tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carlito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carlito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bitchbing takes the fight into the clinch.
Bitchbing prevents the takedown attempt.
Michael Bitchbing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Carlito.
Carlito tries to land knees in the clinch but Bitchbing avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Bitchbing.
It looks like Charlie Carlito has been cut.
Carlito can't get the takedown.
Bitchbing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bitchbing lands an elbow inside.
Carlito tries to work over Bitchbing's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitchbing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bitchbing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carlito is defending well for now.
Carlito drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carlito is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bitchbing has a couple of punches blocked by Carlito.
Nice elbow from Bitchbing.
Carlito blocks the elbow strike.
Bitchbing tries to land knees in the clinch but Carlito avoids the damage to the body.
Carlito is trying to drag Bitchbing to the mat but Bitchbing just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bitchbing lands an elbow inside.
Bitchbing gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carlito.
Bitchbing throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bitchbing is pressed up against the cage. Carlito has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bitchbing down to the mat. Bitchbing avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carlito moves into range and clinches up with Bitchbing.
Carlito has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bitchbing after a bit of a struggle.
Carlito working aggressively here.
Carlito changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bitchbing fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bitchbing tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carlito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Bitchbing fails to land.
Bitchbing tries to land knees in the clinch but Carlito avoids the damage to the body.
Carlito takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Charlie Carlito's cut even more.
Carlito takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlito wants to take the fight to the mat but Bitchbing manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bitchbing trying to land knees to the body.
Carlito is trying to drag Bitchbing to the mat but Bitchbing just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bitchbing lands a nice elbow.
Bitchbing gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bitchbing wants to stall.
Carlito drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bitchbing pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carlito keeps the fight on the outside.
Carlito throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bitchbing was covering up waiting for the punch and Carlito finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bitchbing is trying to keep Carlito in close.
Carlito must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitchbing is looking to stand up but Carlito isn't so interested in that idea.
Carlito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carlito trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitchbing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlito pushes down on Bitchbing's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bitchbing desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Carlito lands a nice short elbow.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bitchbing dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Carlito's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carlito misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carlito fails with a takedown attempt.
Bitchbing is looking to clinch.
Carlito tries for a takedown but Bitchbing sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Michael Bitchbing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Carlito.
Carlito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carlito shoots in looking for a takedown but Bitchbing manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carlito's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carlito doesn't manage to clinch there - Bitchbing circles away.
Bitchbing tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carlito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bitchbing tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carlito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carlito keeps the fight on the outside.
Bitchbing keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carlito tried to score with a low kick but Bitchbing checks it.
Bitchbing stuffs the takedown attempt from Carlito. Carlito gets slowly back to his feet.
Bitchbing tries to close the distance and clinch but Carlito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carlito closes the distance and clinches up with Bitchbing, looking for a takedown. Carlito pushes Bitchbing against the cage but Bitchbing circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Carlito with that takedown attempt.
Michael Bitchbing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carlito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carlito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carlito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bitchbing tries to clinch but Carlito is having none of it.
Bitchbing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bitchbing moves in looking to clinch but Carlito pushes him off.
Bitchbing doesn't manage to clinch there - Carlito circles away.
Bitchbing tries to clinch up but Carlito circles away and keeps his distance.
Bitchbing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carlito scores with a takedown into Bitchbing's guard.
Bitchbing wants to stand but Carlito is controlling the position.
Carlito lands a couple of digs.
Carlito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitchbing is trying to control the position but Carlito postures up.
Carlito throws an elbow that misses. Bitchbing uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carlito's guard. Nice move by Bitchbing!
Carlito wants to get back to his feet but Bitchbing passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlito is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitchbing trying to control from half guard but Carlito is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Michael Bitchbing wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Carlito is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bitchbing sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carlito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bitchbing tries to clinch up but Carlito circles away and keeps his distance.
Carlito shoots in looking for a takedown. Bitchbing tries to sprawl out of it but Carlito keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bitchbing manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carlito closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bitchbing circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitchbing gets a clinch.
Carlito is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bitchbing taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Carlito avoids the elbow strike from Bitchbing, against the cage.
Bitchbing comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carlito wants to take the fight to the mat but Bitchbing manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bitchbing gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Charlie Carlito's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bitchbing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carlito avoids it.
Nice elbow from Bitchbing.
Charlie Carlito's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bitchbing lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charlie Carlito's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Bitchbing!
Michael Bitchbing is the new heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michael Bitchbing made sure he mentioned Tab out, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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