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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Spanish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen Invincible by Machine Gun Kelly as his entrance music. Ricky Spanish could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tommy Brown's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricky Spanish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spanish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spanish as he jumps to the side.
Brown has managed to clinch.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Brown shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brown postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Spanish to stand up.
Brown fails with the takedown.
Brown scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spanish knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Tommy Brown has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Brown dives in and grabs Spanish's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spanish pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
Ricky Spanish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Brown.
Spanish swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Spanish.
Brown has closed the distance and engaged Spanish in a clinch.
Brown jumps guard and drags Spanish to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brown kicks Spanish off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spanish.
Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
Spanish looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spanish wants to break free but Brown has control.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brown gets a double leg takedown into Spanish's guard.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown is standing up over Spanish. Spanish looks to escape but Brown dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown has hold of Spanish's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Spanish seems comfortable defending it but Brown has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Spanish is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Spanish is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Brown couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Brown!
A relieved looking Tommy Brown 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boda Tau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignat Kaigorodov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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280 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boda Tau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ignat Kaigorodov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaigorodov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kaigorodov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaigorodov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaigorodov pushes down on Tau's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kaigorodov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kaigorodov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kaigorodov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kaigorodov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kaigorodov stops Tau from getting back to his feet.
Kaigorodov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kaigorodov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tau wants to get back to full guard.
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!
Kaigorodov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kaigorodov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaigorodov is looking for a kimura but Tau is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaigorodov to get the leverage.
Kaigorodov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tau regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaigorodov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tau tries to strike from the bottom.
Kaigorodov won't allow Tau to get back to his feet.
Kaigorodov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaigorodov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tau is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tau lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kaigorodov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tau's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tau rolls, trying to escape but Kaigorodov keeps control of the position.
Kaigorodov punches Tau on the ear.
Kaigorodov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Kaigorodov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Tau up.
Kaigorodov controlling well, preventing Tau from escaping the position.
Kaigorodov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tau has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kaigorodov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tau avoids the strikes from Kaigorodov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Kaigorodov.
Kaigorodov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Tau is rocked!
Tau is trying to get back to his feet but Kaigorodov has full control of the position and if anything, Tau has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Oh Tau is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tau covers up after that shot from Kaigorodov.
Kaigorodov lands a series of strikes from the back and Tau goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ignat Kaigorodov!
Ignat Kaigorodov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonnie Fierro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reagel Johehanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fierro comes to the cage accompanied by Punkrocker. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonnie Fierro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Reagel Johehanson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johehanson tries to clinch but Fierro moves out of range.
Fierro throws a body punch but Johehanson moves out of range.
Johehanson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fierro.
Johehanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johehanson lands a high kick!
It looks like Jonnie Fierro has been cut.
Johehanson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fierro throws a lazy right hand but Johehanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fierro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johehanson moves away.
Johehanson tries for a takedown but Fierro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fierro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johehanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johehanson checks the leg kick.
Johehanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fierro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johehanson circles away quickly and effectively.
Fierro misses with an uppercut
and Johehanson counters with a nice right hand that sends Fierro toppling to the canvas! Fierro scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Johehanson finish him?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fierro misses with a hook. Johehanson ducked under it nicely.
Fierro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Fierro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fierro connects with a single shot there.
Johehanson instigates a clinch.
Fierro avoids the elbow strike from Johehanson, against the cage.
Johehanson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fierro blocking some punches.
Johehanson tries to throw a body punch but Fierro avoids it by throwing Johehanson back against the cage.
Fierro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johehanson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johehanson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jonnie Fierro's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johehanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fierro misses with a low kick as Johehanson jumps back.
Johehanson lands a big head kick that sends Fierro tumbling to the mat! Johehanson takes a step backwards and waves Fierro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fierro is rocked!
Jonnie Fierro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fierro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johehanson counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reagel Johehanson!
An out of breath Reagel Johehanson 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 Mr Orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cock Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Orange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cock Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves away from the strike by Orange.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Orange counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Orange breaks the clinch.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith rushes Orange and presses him up against the cage.
Orange wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orange looking to slow down the pace here.
Orange jumps guard but Smith stands there with Orange around his waist. Orange gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Orange blocks it.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Orange is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orange blocks it with crossed arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Orange pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Orange.
Smith looks to clinch
enabling Orange to counter with a crisp jab.
Orange keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Orange circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orange throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters by clinching up.
Orange wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Orange tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orange manages to break the clinch.
Orange keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Orange as he connects with a hook.
Cock Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith tries to clinch but Orange moves away
and Orange counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orange drops Smith with a nice combination! Orange dives into Smith's guard, looking to finish!
Smith is rocked!
It looks like Cock Smith has been cut.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Orange from controlling successfully.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Orange finish him?
Orange showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Orange is having none of it.
Orange working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Orange is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orange wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Mr Orange has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smith tries to clinch but Orange moves out of range.
Cock Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orange circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orange throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orange clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Orange tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Orange blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Orange blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Orange blocks it.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Orange blocks it.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Orange wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Orange misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Orange improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orange lands a shot to the body.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Orange is blocking nicely.
Orange swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orange is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Orange blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orange working aggressively here.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Orange's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Orange is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith looking to stall.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Orange's face.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orange breaks the clinch.
Smith wants to clinch but Orange slips to the side
and Orange counters with a nice body shot.
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 Mr Orange will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cock Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Orange jumps guard but Smith stands there with Orange around his waist. Orange gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Orange on the inside.
Orange can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orange is defending well for now.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Orange leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Orange avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Orange misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orange avoids it.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Orange in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Orange working aggressively here.
Orange lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Orange tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mr Orange has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orange managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Orange takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Orange's face.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Orange breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orange shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Orange gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Orange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orange paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith looks to clinch
and Orange connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Orange leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Orange managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Orange in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orange tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith has Orange pressed against the cage, preventing Orange from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Orange lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orange's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith tries to clinch
letting Orange counter with a right hand.
Orange clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Mr Orange is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orange paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orange swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith wants to clinch but Orange slips to the side
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orange has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cock Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orange tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Orange back against the cage.
Orange slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has Orange pushed against the cage.
Orange tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Orange drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Orange working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orange fails to pull guard.
A short right from Orange on the inside.
Orange managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Orange swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orange avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Orange wants to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orange's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orange trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Orange into the cage.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orange.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Orange lands an uppercut.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Orange stalling the fight.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Orange content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orange working aggressively here.
Orange avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Orange can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith lands an elbow just above Orange 's eye.
Orange tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cock Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Smith tries to clinch there but Orange circles away.
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Orange tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Orange back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Orange is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to clinch but Orange moves out of range.
Oh Orange is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orange swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orange paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orange seems to have got his legs back now.
Orange is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith tries to clinch
and Orange counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orange keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orange paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orange lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Orange on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orange digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
The referee is keeping an eye on Orange - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Orange blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Orange effectively controlling the action here.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Orange blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orange has picked Smith up - he's going for a ride! Orange dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Orange 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.
Orange wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Orange is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Orange is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orange wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Orange lands with a punch from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orange.
Orange wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Orange missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Orange working the head and body with strikes.
Smith regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Orange.
Orange looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Orange is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orange wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Orange chips away with some ground and pound.
Orange connects with a couple of short punches.
Orange throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mr Orange overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith wants to stand but Orange has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Orange 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.
Orange looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orange is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Orange's guard.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Orange escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orange is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cock Smith.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Duggan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus comes into the arena with bad boy - cascada blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Duggan's choice of entrance music: Bitch!!! Where you been. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
214 lbs
31 - 22 - 0 |
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29
204 lbs
16 - 10 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
31 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Duggan!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolmiokuristus throws a right hand that Duggan ducks under and follows up with a left that Duggan also avoids with ease.
Duggan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kolmiokuristus eats them both and turns towards Duggan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Duggan is looking to clinch but Kolmiokuristus is avoiding it.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Duggan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kolmiokuristus throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Duggan works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kolmiokuristus 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.
Duggan is refusing to be controlled, as Kolmiokuristus sits in half guard.
Kolmiokuristus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Duggan sees it coming and defends easily.
Kolmiokuristus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duggan wants to get back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a kimura but Duggan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kolmiokuristus to get the leverage.
Duggan is refusing to be controlled, as Kolmiokuristus sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duggan won't allow Kolmiokuristus to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kolmiokuristus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Duggan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kolmiokuristus is working away from the top position though.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a kimura here.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to take a break and control but Duggan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kolmiokuristus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Duggan is just riding it out for now. Kolmiokuristus eventually gives up the hold.
Duggan wants to improve his position but Kolmiokuristus is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Duggan is trying to stand back up but Kolmiokuristus is controlling him
Kolmiokuristus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duggan defending well though.
Kolmiokuristus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kolmiokuristus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duggan's head.
Kolmiokuristus wants to pass to mount but Duggan is defending the position.
Duggan is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus wants to pass to mount but Duggan is defending the position.
Duggan is trying to stand up here but Kolmiokuristus is controlling him well.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots but Duggan is blocking nicely.
Kolmiokuristus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duggan defending well though.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Duggan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kolmiokuristus is working away from the top position though.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kolmiokuristus prevents Duggan from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to control the action in half guard but Duggan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kolmiokuristus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kolmiokuristus with the ground and pound but Duggan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to work some ground and pound but Duggan has wrist control.
Duggan pulls Kolmiokuristus in to control the position.
Kolmiokuristus connects with a couple of short punches.
Duggan wants to get back to his feet but Kolmiokuristus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kolmiokuristus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duggan keeping full guard, as Kolmiokuristus tries to pass.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolmiokuristus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kolmiokuristus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in and drives through. Duggan sprawls well.
Kolmiokuristus tries for a takedown but Duggan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kolmiokuristus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duggan manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Duggan!
Duggan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duggan pinned against the cage. Duggan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duggan throws a right and a left that Kolmiokuristus avoids nicely.
Duggan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kolmiokuristus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A head kick misses from Duggan.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a takedown attempt.
Kolmiokuristus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Duggan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Duggan closes the distance and clinches.
Duggan stops a takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duggan prevents it.
Duggan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duggan stops a takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Duggan breaks from the clinch.
Duggan misses with a series of wild punches.
Duggan throws a sloppy head kick and Kolmiokuristus moves out of range easily.
Duggan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Duggan has Kolmiokuristus up against the cage in a clinch.
Duggan breaks from the 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!
Kolmiokuristus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duggan pinned against the cage. Duggan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Duggan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a double leg but Duggan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duggan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown attempt - Duggan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duggan throws a series of punches but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.
Duggan clinches.
Duggan prevents the takedown attempt.
Kolmiokuristus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duggan breaks from the clinch.
Kolmiokuristus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duggan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duggan takes a swing at Kolmiokuristus's ribcage but misses.
Duggan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duggan fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus connects with a body shot that sends Duggan's belly button to the back.
Kolmiokuristus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jim Duggan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duggan misses with a series of wild punches.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in looking for a takedown. Duggan tries to sprawl out of it but Kolmiokuristus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duggan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duggan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duggan swinging wildly here.
Duggan tries to clinch up.
Kolmiokuristus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kolmiokuristus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Duggan misses with a wild body shot.
Kolmiokuristus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Duggan takes a swing at Kolmiokuristus's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duggan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duggan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kolmiokuristus rather than just go for the knockout.
Kolmiokuristus misses the jab.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kolmiokuristus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Duggan dodges the punch combination from Kolmiokuristus.
Duggan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kolmiokuristus avoids the head kick by Duggan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolmiokuristus throws the left hand but Duggan avoids the punch easily.
Duggan moves in looking to clinch but Kolmiokuristus pushes him off.
Kolmiokuristus throws a hook but Duggan blocks it.
Good exchange - Kolmiokuristus coming out on top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from Kolmiokuristus does no damage.
Duggan scores with a head kick. Kolmiokuristus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kolmiokuristus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kolmiokuristus throws a right and a left that Duggan avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Duggan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Duggan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kolmiokuristus throws out the jab.
Duggan ducks under a wild hook from Kolmiokuristus.
Duggan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Duggan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kolmiokuristus.
A jab from Kolmiokuristus misses.
Duggan keeps the fight on the outside.
Kolmiokuristus swings for the body but Duggan moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Duggan.
A combination from Kolmiokuristus does no damage.
Duggan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Duggan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kolmiokuristus.
Duggan misses with a two punch combination.
Kolmiokuristus lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duggan. Kolmiokuristus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duggan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kolmiokuristus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duggan throws a nice looking combination but Kolmiokuristus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus wants to clinch up but Duggan keeps it at a distance.
Kolmiokuristus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duggan swivels and escapes.
Kolmiokuristus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duggan. Duggan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Duggan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kolmiokuristus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duggan moves into the clinch successfully.
Duggan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duggan is pushing Kolmiokuristus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kolmiokuristus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Duggan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duggan lands a nice uppercut.
Duggan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duggan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kolmiokuristus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duggan.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Duggan is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duggan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kolmiokuristus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duggan working a defensive guard here.
Kolmiokuristus postures up in Duggan's guard and throws a big left but Duggan blocks it.
Kolmiokuristus stops Duggan from standing up.
Kolmiokuristus postures up and lands a big shot to Duggan's brow.
Kolmiokuristus tries to free his leg and advance position but Duggan is retaining full guard.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big elbow that misses.
Duggan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kolmiokuristus!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus can't escape the position.
Duggan tries to control but Kolmiokuristus wriggling away.
Kolmiokuristus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Duggan get's back to his feet.
Jim Duggan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duggan scores with a hook.
Kolmiokuristus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duggan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duggan sprawls well. Duggan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kolmiokuristus gets slowly back to his feet.
Duggan moves in looking to clinch but Kolmiokuristus pushes him off.
Kolmiokuristus slips a jab and a cross from Duggan.
Duggan throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Duggan does no damage.
Kolmiokuristus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Duggan wants to clinch up but Kolmiokuristus keeps it at a distance.
Duggan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kolmiokuristus circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolmiokuristus thows a huge punch but Duggan dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Duggan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Duggan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Duggan!
Jim Duggan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heinrich Eisenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh McRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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32
280 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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34
265 lbs
17 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heinrich Eisenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh McRoberts!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRoberts fails to land with a series of punches.
Eisenberg 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.
McRoberts has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Eisenberg doesn't defend quickly enough and McRoberts has managed to lock this one up! Can Eisenberg escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to McRoberts on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Josh McRoberts!
Josh McRoberts thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sephiroth Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Resso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Resso has chosen Avenged Sevenfold-Beast and the Harlot as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
194 lbs
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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
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sephiroth Cooper!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Adam Resso!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resso misses with a head kick.
Resso scores with a leg kick.
Resso thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cooper if he has to take too many more of those.
A head kick misses from Resso.
Resso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Resso jabs Cooper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Resso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Resso misses with a body shot
and Cooper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Resso misses the target.
Cooper looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cooper wants to control from the top but Resso keeps moving.
Cooper throwing strikes from guard but Resso blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cooper lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Resso trying to control the pace.
Resso trying to control the action but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Cooper looking for submissions off his back.
Cooper with the active half guard here but Resso passes nicely into side control.
Resso misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper parries the strikes from Resso easily there. Resso is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cooper to escape.
You can see the frustration on Cooper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Resso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooper keeps working.
Resso lands a few punches from side control.
Resso working the head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper wants to control but Resso postures up.
Cooper trying his best to control but Resso has mounted him.
Cooper is squirming around, avoiding Resso's attempts to control the action.
Resso lands a big elbow.
Cooper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Resso prevents Cooper from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cooper sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cooper wants to improve his position but Resso is controlling well.
Resso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooper is not content to let Resso control the position.
Resso blocks the strikes from Cooper.
Resso lands with a punch from half guard.
Cooper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cooper gets full guard.
Resso trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Resso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resso is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooper has wrist control.
Resso wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.
Cooper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Resso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cooper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Resso defends well.
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!
Cooper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Resso is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooper has his foot on Resso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Resso works his way back into a safe position though.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Resso from controlling successfully.
Resso is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooper has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Resso dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Resso scores with a push kick.
Resso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Resso. Cooper shrugs it off though.
Nice straight punches there by Resso. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Resso.
Cooper walks forward, straight into a front kick from Resso.
Resso misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Resso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Resso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cooper.
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!
Resso misses the shot to the body.
Resso looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooper is just out of range.
Resso throws a front kick aimed at Cooper's knee but Cooper avoids it well.
Cooper blocks a head kick by Resso.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Resso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resso does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Resso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cooper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Resso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Resso looks to throw the jab but Cooper is out of range.
Resso misses with a jab to the body
and Cooper counters with an outside leg kick.
Resso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Resso misses with an uppercut
letting Cooper counter with a right hand.
Resso throws a push kick but Cooper slaps the foot to one side.
Cooper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Resso misses with a body kick.
Cooper staying out of range there.
A big left from Resso misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Resso defends it nicely.
Cooper fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sephiroth Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Resso lands a big head kick that sends Cooper tumbling to the mat! Resso takes a step backwards and waves Cooper back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cooper is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper is looking to land body kicks.
Oh Cooper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Resso closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Cooper out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Resso!
Adam Resso is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Adam Resso rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mayo Kermode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yster Best (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 Yster Best was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mayo Kermode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yster Best!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Best tries to bum rush Kermode with a series of wild strikes but Kermode uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Best takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Best uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kermode.
A big right from Kermode misses.
Best looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kermode looks for the body kick but Best saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Best misses the target.
Best looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Best misses with a low kick.
Kermode tries to bum rush Best with a series of wild strikes but Best uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kermode throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Kermode. No joy for Best on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Kermode as Best shoots in.
Mayo Kermode has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yster Best.
Best looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kermode is just riding it out for now. Best eventually gives up the hold.
Kermode is looking to improve his position.
Best trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Best is looking for a kimura here.
Kermode is defending against the submission attempts here by Best.
Best is working for a kimura but Kermode is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermode wants to get back to full guard.
Best trying to mount his opponent but Kermode defends it.
Best thows a huge punch but Kermode dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Best 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.
Best is trying to control. Kermode wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Best winds up and cracks Kermode with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Best performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Best 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Best is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kermode defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yster Best dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Best closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Best is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kermode is just riding it out for now. Best eventually gives up the hold.
Kermode is staying active underneath Best, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Best is working for a kimura but Kermode is defending it quite comfortably.
Best is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kermode sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best is looking to take a break and control but Kermode is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kermode is trying to control but can't.
Best thows a huge punch but Kermode dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Best not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kermode won't allow Best to pass to mount.
Kermode is not content to let Best control the position.
Kermode wants to control but Best is keeping busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Best seems to be working for a kimura but Kermode defends the submission attempt.
Kermode avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Best.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kermode keeps working.
Best is working for a kimura but Kermode is defending it quite comfortably.
Kermode is looking to control Best's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kermode avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kermode is not content to let Best control the position.
Best sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kermode defending well though.
Best wants to take a breather but Kermode is having none of it.
Well, if Best is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Yster Best was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kermode enables Best to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kermode manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yster Best showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kermode displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Best.
Best will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Best throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kermode misses with a jab, cross combination.
Best throws a right and a left that Kermode avoids nicely.
Best looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kermode displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Best.
Mayo Kermode has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yster Best.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Best is defended easily by Kermode.
Kermode fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kermode throws a shot from downtown. Best moves away and avoids it.
Kermode throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Best misses with a series of wild punches.
Kermode misses with a jab, cross combination.
Best misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kermode, as that shot connected.
Best shoots for a double leg takedown but Kermode sprawls well. He's pushed Best's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Best looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Best showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kermode keeping moving, preventing Best from controlling successfully.
Best postures up in Kermode's guard and throws a big left but Kermode blocks it.
Best throws a big right hand that misses.
Kermode manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Best wants to control but Kermode is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermode tries to control but Best wriggling away.
Best wants to hold on but Kermode pushes him away.
Best tries to reverse the position but Kermode maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Best is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kermode knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Best on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Best sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Best tries to get to full guard but Kermode has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Best trying to hold on to Kermode's head to control him but Kermode postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yster Best comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Best winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yster Best!
Yster Best decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimon Boets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Avreli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boets comes to the cage accompanied by Штиль. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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31
245 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimon Boets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Avreli!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avreli swings for the body but Boets moves out of range.
Boets showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Avreli.
Boets tries to score a power double leg takedown but Avreli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boets somewhat.
Boets uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avreli.
Boets misses with a double jab
and Avreli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boets won't be happy with that.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Avreli scores with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boets is looking for a sweep.
Avreli throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Boets is looking to regain half guard here but Avreli keeps moving and retains side control.
Boets taking a bit of punishment here - Avreli scoring with strikes.
Boets seems a little lost for a moment, as Avreli dominates the positioning.
Boets is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avreli works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Avreli scoring with punches and elbows.
Avreli throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Avreli scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boets is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Avreli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Avreli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boets defending well though.
Boets tries to get to full guard but Avreli has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avreli is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Avreli prevents Boets from improving his position.
Boets is staying active underneath Avreli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Avreli wants to free his trapped foot but Boets is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boets tries to roll over but Avreli keeps him under control.
Avreli thows a huge punch but Boets dodges it nicely.
Boets looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Avreli is thwarting Boets's attempts to control the position.
Avreli wants to stand but Boets has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Boets is refusing to be controlled, as Avreli sits in half guard.
Avreli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boets is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Avreli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Avreli's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avreli manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boets's guard. Nice work there by Avreli.
Avreli wants to control from the top but Boets keeps moving.
Avreli tries to free his leg and advance position but Boets is retaining full guard.
Boets is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Avreli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boets works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Avreli throwing strikes but missing.
Boets has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Avreli is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Boets.
Boets struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boets avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Avreli.
Avreli in side control lands a decent elbow.
Avreli works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boets regains half guard.
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. Avreli connects with a nice short shot to Boets's temple.
Boets keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Avreli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Avreli trying to control from half guard but Boets is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boets looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Avreli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Avreli throws a jab but it's blocked by Boets.
Avreli stuns Boets with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Avreli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Avreli postures up.
Avreli stands up over Boets, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Avreli trying to control but Boets is working from the bottom.
Avreli scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boets wants to sweep but no luck.
Boets working a defensive guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avreli is looking to work some ground and pound but Boets has wrist control.
Boets looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avreli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boets has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Avreli has managed to get both his arms back between Boets's legs - danger averted.
Boets keeping moving, preventing Avreli from controlling successfully.
Boets looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Avreli passes into side control.
Avreli working the ground and pound.
Avreli lands some shots froms side control.
Avreli lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Boets tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avreli slows the pace down.
Avreli lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Boets down.
Avreli trying to control the action but Boets is working from the bottom.
Avreli landing a few strikes.
Boets is working to avoid the ground and pound but Avreli connects with a decent elbow.
Boets is rocked!
Avreli in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Boets looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Avreli turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Avreli!
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