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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Graveyard Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Saari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghost comes to the cage accompanied by Howlin Wolf- Smokestack Lightening. Saari has chosen Warrior as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Graveyard Ghost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikael Saari!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saari tries to clinch but Ghost is having none of it.
Saari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ghost shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Saari is not content to let Ghost control the position.
Saari is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ghost is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Saari tries to roll over but Ghost keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Ghost's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost wants to pass to mount but Saari is defending the position.
Ghost seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghost is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ghost seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Saari is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Graveyard Ghost!
A very excited looking Graveyard Ghost made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiberius Capulet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert De Morcerf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Morcerf has chosen The Bastard's Song as his entrance music. Albert De Morcerf has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tiberius Capulet's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiberius Capulet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Albert De Morcerf!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capulet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Morcerf lands a knee to the head.
De Morcerf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Capulet avoiding damage as De Morcerf throws knees to the body.
Capulet tries a knee to the head but De Morcerf blocks it.
De Morcerf scores with a knee to the head.
Capulet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capulet avoiding damage as De Morcerf throws knees to the body.
De Morcerf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capulet avoids it.
Capulet connects with a nasty looking knee right to De Morcerf's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capulet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capulet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Morcerf blocks it with crossed arms.
Capulet avoiding damage as De Morcerf throws knees to the body.
Capulet looking to throw knees to the head but De Morcerf is blocking nicely.
De Morcerf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capulet avoids it.
Capulet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Morcerf avoiding damage as Capulet throws knees to the body.
Capulet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capulet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capulet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Capulet missing with knees to the body.
Capulet tries to land a knee to the head but De Morcerf blocks with his arms.
Capulet tries to land a knee to the head but De Morcerf blocks with his arms.
De Morcerf told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
De Morcerf working Capulet over with knees to the body.
Capulet is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Morcerf scores a nice knee to the body.
De Morcerf trying to land knees to the body.
Capulet managing to block the knees to the body from De Morcerf.
De Morcerf tries to land knees in the clinch but Capulet avoids the damage to the body.
De Morcerf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capulet avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Morcerf obliges.
De Morcerf landing knees to the head.
Capulet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Morcerf with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Capulet misses with a knee strike.
Capulet avoiding damage as De Morcerf throws knees to the body.
De Morcerf lands a good knee to the midsection. Capulet won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capulet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capulet avoiding damage as De Morcerf throws knees to the body.
De Morcerf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Capulet blocks it with crossed arms.
Capulet managing to block the knees to the body from De Morcerf.
De Morcerf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capulet avoids it.
De Morcerf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Capulet is defending well for now.
De Morcerf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Capulet is defending well for now.
De Morcerf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Capulet is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capulet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Morcerf.
Capulet managing to block the knees to the body from De Morcerf.
De Morcerf misses with a knee to the head.
De Morcerf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Capulet.
De Morcerf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Capulet.
Capulet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capulet trying to stall but De Morcerf improves his position.
De Morcerf trying to land knees to the body.
Capulet lands a knee to the head.
Capulet trying to land knees to the body.
Capulet misses with a knee to the head.
Capulet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Morcerf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capulet avoids it.
Capulet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for De Morcerf.
Capulet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Morcerf tries to land a knee to the head but Capulet blocks with his arms.
De Morcerf tries to land a knee to the head but Capulet blocks with his arms.
De Morcerf missing with knees to the body.
Capulet managing to block the knees to the body from De Morcerf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capulet avoiding damage as De Morcerf throws knees to the body.
Capulet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Capulet.
De Morcerf crunches a lovely knee into Capulet's ribcage.
Capulet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Morcerf tries to land knees in the clinch but Capulet avoids the damage to the body.
Capulet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Morcerf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capulet avoids it.
Capulet misses with a knee strike.
Capulet tries to land a knee to the head but De Morcerf blocks with his arms.
Capulet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Morcerf missing with knees to the body.
Capulet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Morcerf misses with a knee to the head.
Capulet looking to throw knees to the head but De Morcerf is blocking nicely.
De Morcerf landing knees to the body.
Capulet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Morcerf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Capulet is defending well for now.
De Morcerf tries to land knees in the clinch but Capulet avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capulet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Morcerf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Capulet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Morcerf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capulet avoids it.
Capulet throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Morcerf misses with a knee to the head.
De Morcerf unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Capulet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capulet misses with a knee to the head.
De Morcerf lands a knee to the head.
Capulet looking to throw knees to the head but De Morcerf is blocking nicely.
Capulet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Morcerf.
Capulet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Capulet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Morcerf crunches a lovely knee into Capulet's ribcage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Morcerf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capulet avoids it.
De Morcerf unloads a knee to the mid-section. Capulet lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
De Morcerf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capulet avoids it.
De Morcerf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Capulet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert De Morcerf 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.
Capulet moves into range and clinches up with De Morcerf.
Capulet managing to block the knees to the body from De Morcerf.
De Morcerf trying to land knees to the body.
Capulet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Morcerf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capulet avoids it.
Capulet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capulet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Morcerf blocks it with crossed arms.
Capulet tries a knee to the head but De Morcerf blocks it.
De Morcerf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Capulet.
Capulet tries a knee to the head but De Morcerf blocks it.
De Morcerf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capulet avoids it.
De Morcerf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Capulet is defending well for now.
Capulet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Morcerf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Capulet.
Capulet misses with a knee strike.
De Morcerf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Capulet.
Albert De Morcerf seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Capulet manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Capulet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capulet avoiding damage as De Morcerf throws knees to the body.
Capulet avoiding damage as De Morcerf throws knees to the body.
Capulet is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Capulet tries a knee to the head but De Morcerf blocks it.
De Morcerf tries to land knees in the clinch but Capulet avoids the damage to the body.
Capulet avoiding damage as De Morcerf throws knees to the body.
De Morcerf with a knee to the head.
De Morcerf missing with knees to the body.
Capulet throws a knee to the head but misses.
Capulet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Capulet tries to land a knee to the head but De Morcerf blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Capulet avoiding damage as De Morcerf throws knees to the body.
De Morcerf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Capulet.
Capulet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capulet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Capulet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Morcerf avoids it.
Capulet avoiding damage as De Morcerf throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capulet tries a knee to the head but De Morcerf blocks it.
Capulet misses with a knee to the head.
De Morcerf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Capulet.
Capulet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capulet missing with knees to the body.
De Morcerf trying to land knees to the body.
Capulet managing to block the knees to the body from De Morcerf.
Capulet tries to land a knee to the head but De Morcerf blocks with his arms.
Capulet lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capulet throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Morcerf crunches a lovely knee into Capulet's ribcage.
Capulet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capulet looking to throw knees to the head but De Morcerf is blocking nicely.
De Morcerf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Capulet.
De Morcerf unloads a knee to the mid-section. Capulet lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
De Morcerf tries to land knees in the clinch but Capulet avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for De Morcerf.
Capulet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Morcerf working Capulet over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Morcerf lands a nice knee to the body.
De Morcerf missing with knees to the body.
De Morcerf tries to land knees in the clinch but Capulet avoids the damage to the body.
Capulet misses with a knee strike.
Capulet misses with a knee strike.
De Morcerf working Capulet over with knees to the body.
De Morcerf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Capulet is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Capulet fails to land.
Capulet avoiding damage as De Morcerf throws knees to the body.
De Morcerf trying to land knees to the body.
Capulet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Capulet scores with a knee to the head.
Capulet throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Morcerf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Capulet.
De Morcerf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capulet avoids it.
De Morcerf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Capulet is defending well for now.
Capulet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Morcerf avoids a wild elbow strike from Capulet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Morcerf avoiding damage as Capulet throws knees to the body.
Capulet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Morcerf missing with knees to the body.
De Morcerf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Capulet is defending well for now.
Capulet pushes off an throws an elbow but De Morcerf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Capulet throws an elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Morcerf as Capulet tries to tie him up.
Capulet connects with a nasty looking knee right to De Morcerf's face.
Capulet avoiding damage as De Morcerf throws knees to the body.
Capulet managing to block the knees to the body from De Morcerf.
Capulet misses with a knee strike.
De Morcerf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capulet avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capulet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Capulet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capulet managing to block the knees to the body from De Morcerf.
De Morcerf missing with knees to the body.
Capulet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert De Morcerf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Capulet throws a wild body kick that De Morcerf sees coming a mile off.
Capulet has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Morcerf missing with knees to the body.
Capulet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Morcerf blocks it with crossed arms.
Capulet is trying to stall.
Knees in the clinch landing for De Morcerf.
De Morcerf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Capulet.
De Morcerf utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
De Morcerf using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
De Morcerf lands a nice knee to the body.
De Morcerf lands a good knee to the midsection. Capulet won't want to take too many of those.
Capulet takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Morcerf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capulet avoids it.
Capulet misses with a knee strike.
De Morcerf avoiding damage as Capulet throws knees to the body.
Capulet takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capulet avoiding damage as De Morcerf throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from De Morcerf.
Capulet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Capulet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Morcerf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capulet avoids it.
Capulet tries to land knees in the clinch but De Morcerf avoids the damage to the body.
De Morcerf tries to land knees in the clinch but Capulet avoids the damage to the body.
Capulet landing knees to the head.
Capulet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capulet with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Capulet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Capulet takes a knee to the side of the body.
De Morcerf putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Capulet in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
De Morcerf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Capulet is defending well for now.
Capulet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for De Morcerf.
Capulet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Morcerf trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capulet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capulet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Morcerf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Capulet is defending well for now.
Capulet is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Capulet misses with a knee to the head.
Albert De Morcerf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Capulet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Capulet is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Capulet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Capulet landing some nice looking knees to the body.
De Morcerf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Morcerf missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capulet trying to land knees to the body.
Capulet misses with a knee to the head.
Capulet trying to stall but De Morcerf improves his position.
Capulet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Morcerf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Capulet is defending well for now.
Capulet tries to land a knee to the head but De Morcerf blocks with his arms.
Capulet tries a knee to the head but De Morcerf blocks it.
Capulet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Morcerf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Morcerf landing knees to the body.
Capulet tries to land a knee to the head but De Morcerf blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Morcerf obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capulet managing to block the knees to the body from De Morcerf.
De Morcerf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capulet avoids it.
Capulet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Morcerf missing with knees to the body.
Capulet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Morcerf.
De Morcerf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Capulet.
Capulet lands a nice knee to the body.
De Morcerf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Capulet.
Tiberius Capulet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Morcerf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capulet avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Capulet trying to land knees to the body.
Capulet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Morcerf avoids it.
Capulet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert De Morcerf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Morcerf 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert De Morcerf!
After winning the bout, Albert De Morcerf thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hideya Kaayi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Scamstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hideya Kaayi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Scamstone!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scamstone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kaayi lands with a kick to the temple. Scamstone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kaayi knocks Scamstone to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Scamstone is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scamstone holds on to Kaayi's head and controls the position momentarily.
Scamstone is still in real trouble! Can Kaayi finish him?
Kaayi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scamstone, who protects the arm well.
Kaayi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scamstone, who protects the arm well.
Scamstone seems to have recovered his senses.
Kaayi misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scamstone manages to get back to half guard.
Kaayi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kaayi seems to be looking for submissions.
Scamstone is looking to control Kaayi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scamstone avoid being mounted?
Kaayi is trying to control the action in half guard but Scamstone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kaayi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scamstone is looking for a sweep. Kaayi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaayi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Scamstone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kaayi tries to stand but Scamstone is controlling from the bottom.
Kaayi trying to control the position from guard on top but Scamstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaayi gets to his feet. Scamstone looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaayi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scamstone avoids it really well and circles away.
Kaayi tries to clinch there but Scamstone circles away.
Kaayi sizes up Scamstone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Scamstone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Scamstone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Scamstone misses with the combination.
Scamstone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kaayi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scamstone as he jumps to the side.
Scamstone looks to land a combination but Kaayi avoids it well.
Kaayi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scamstone throws a one two combo.
Scamstone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaayi throws a head kick that misses.
Scamstone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scamstone throws a series of punches but Kaayi moves out of range.
Kaayi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Scamstone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaayi is in Scamstone's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaayi works over Scamstone with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaayi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kaayi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaayi preventing the sweep.
Scamstone looks winded!
Kaayi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideya Kaayi 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.
Scamstone throws a series of punches but Kaayi avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Scamstone does no damage.
Scamstone throws a right hand that Kaayi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaayi also avoids with ease.
Scamstone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaayi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaayi connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Scamstone to the floor! Kaayi dives in looking for the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaayi maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Scamstone could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kaayi has cracked it and Scamstone is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kaayi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hideya Kaayi!
A less than humble Hideya Kaayi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Huggens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Young Too (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young Too has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry Huggens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Young Too!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huggens tries to keep at a distance but Too has taken the fight into the clinch.
Too is trying to break free.
Huggens slowing the pace effectively.
Huggens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Too is trying to pull guard but Huggens turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Huggens.
Huggens lands an uppercut.
Too pulls guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Huggens trying to stand up but can't free himself from Too's guard.
Huggens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Huggens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Too on the ground.
Too trying to control the position.
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.
Huggens wants to stand and escape but instead Too has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Too trying to control but Huggens is working from the bottom.
Too pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huggens is keeping the position for now.
Huggens wants to hit a switch here but Too passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Huggens there!
Huggens working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Too scoring with strikes but Huggens is staying in there.
Huggens is squirming around, avoiding Too's attempts to control the action.
Huggens on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Huggens tries to get out of the position.
Huggens is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Huggens avoids a series of strikes thrown by Too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Too prevents Huggens from getting the reversal.
Huggens is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Huggens is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Too landing punches.
Too looking to secure an arm triangle but Huggens defends it well.
Too scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Huggens is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huggens is squirming around, avoiding Too's attempts to control the action.
Huggens wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Too.
Huggens is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Too punishing his opponent with strikes.
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!
Huggens is squirming around, avoiding Too's attempts to control the action.
Too putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Young Too dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Huggens takes the fight into the clinch.
Too being controlled against the cage.
Too breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Too tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Too throws a series of punches but Huggens moves out of range.
Huggens tries to clinch there but Too circles away.
Huggens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Huggens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Huggens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Huggens circles away from the clinch attempt
and Huggens moves into the clinch.
Too is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huggens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Huggens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Too backwards.
Too is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Huggens is defending well.
Huggens lands a body shot in the clinch.
Huggens content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Huggens seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Huggens lands with a light punch inside.
Huggens stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huggens lands a hook to the side of the head.
Too is trying to pull guard but Huggens turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Henry Huggens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Too.
Huggens pushes Too back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huggens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Huggens.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Come on Huggens - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Huggens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Too is rocked!
A short right from Huggens on the inside.
Too is still on wobbly legs! Can Huggens finish him?
Huggens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Huggens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Too missing with knees to the body.
Huggens throws a big uppercut that drops Too! More strikes from Huggens and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Too lies dazed against the cage as Huggens celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Huggens!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kone Wrot (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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197 lbs
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185 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kone Wrot!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wrot's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone wants to control from the top but Wrot keeps moving.
Wrot wants to sweep but no luck.
Stone forces his way into half guard.
Stone drops an elbow to the side of Wrot's head.
Stone 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stone in particular looking to stall.
Stone's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wrot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wrot wants to control but Stone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wrot keeps working.
Ground and pound from Stone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone controlling the action here.
Stone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone prevents Wrot from standing back up.
Stone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ryan Stone has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wrot wants to clinch but Stone slips to the side
and Stone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stone has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wrot pushes Stone off looking to stand but Stone dives back in and keeps control.
Wrot is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wrot is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wrot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, if Stone 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.
Stone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wrot is staying active underneath Stone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stone is controlling the pace.
Wrot wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stone is working for a kimura but Wrot is defending it quite comfortably.
Stone working the head and body with strikes.
Wrot wants to improve his position but Stone is controlling well.
Stone is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Stone there.
Wrot is trying to maintain the position but Stone is very close to passing his half guard.
Wrot preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Stone there.
Nice strikes from Stone there.
Stone slips a nice elbow through Wrot's hands, connecting with Wrot's forehead.
Wrot won't allow Stone to pass to mount.
Stone controlling the action here.
Stone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stone is pressing down on Wrot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wrot is holding on for now.
Stone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wrot with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wrot can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wrot on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone prevents Wrot from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrot on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wrot is trying to stand up here but Stone is controlling him well.
Wrot is looking for a sweep. Stone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wrot with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stone moves nicely into side control.
Stone has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Stone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wrot hang on?
Stone landing punches.
Wrot squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Stone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wrot closes the distance but Stone moves to the side
and Stone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stone working Wrot over with strikes.
Stone is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Wrot is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Stone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Noah Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe The Plumber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe The Plumber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Noah Cold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe The Plumber!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cold lands with a nice combination. The Plumber backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Joe The Plumber has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cold checks a leg kick.
Cold swinging wildly here.
Cold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Plumber circles away quickly and effectively.
The Plumber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Plumber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cold swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cold misses with a wild combination.
The Plumber tries to clinch but Cold is having none of it.
The Plumber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cold tries to keep at a distance but The Plumber has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Plumber connects with a knee to the head.
Cold tries to break free but The Plumber pushes him back against the cage.
Cold can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Plumber tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cold wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cold wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Plumber has him pressed against the cage.
Cold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Plumber landing knees to the head.
The Plumber throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cold blocks it with crossed arms.
The Plumber with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Noah Cold has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for The Plumber.
The Plumber just leaning against Cold, taking a breather.
The Plumber looking to throw knees to the head but Cold is blocking nicely.
The Plumber landing knees to the body.
Cold breaks from the clinch.
The Plumber throws a poor cross that misses
and Cold counters with a straight right hand.
Joe The Plumber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cold lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Plumber throws a sloppy head kick and Cold moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Plumber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cold stalks The Plumber and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Plumber's face. The Plumber staggers backwards, shaken.
Cold bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Plumber's head.
The Plumber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Plumber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Plumber takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cold lands a shoulder strike.
Cold on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cold working aggressively here.
The Plumber tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Plumber throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Plumber blocking some punches.
The Plumber misses with a knee strike.
Cold looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Plumber using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Plumber tries a knee to the head but Cold blocks it.
Cold wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cold has had enough of the clinch but The Plumber keeps him there for the moment.
The Plumber tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as The Plumber takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The Plumber looking to throw knees to the head but Cold is blocking nicely.
Cold wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Plumber has him pressed against the cage.
The Plumber working Cold over with knees to the body.
The Plumber throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cold blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Plumber tries to land a knee to the head but Cold blocks with his arms.
Cold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Plumber misses with a knee to the head.
Cold is looking to break free of the clinch but The Plumber has double underhooks.
Cold is trying to force a seperation but The Plumber has the dominant position.
Cold is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cold looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cold can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Plumber.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Plumber using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Plumber throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cold wants to break the clinch but can't.
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 Noah Cold will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
The Plumber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cold comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cold misses with a shot to the body
and The Plumber counters with an outside leg kick.
The Plumber drives through and clinches with Cold against the cage.
Cold is trying to break the clinch but The Plumber has him pressed against the cage.
The Plumber landing knees to the head.
Cold lands a right hand.
The Plumber is stalling here.
Cold managing to block the knees to the body from The Plumber.
The Plumber tries to land a knee to the head but Cold blocks with his arms.
The Plumber has Cold pressed against the cage, preventing Cold from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Plumber throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cold blocks it with crossed arms.
The Plumber with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold breaks from the clinch.
The Plumber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cold.
Cold swats away the attempt to clinch by The Plumber.
The Plumber wants to clinch but Cold slips to the side
and Cold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cold shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Plumber eats them both and turns towards Cold to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A punch combination from Cold misses.
The Plumber misses with a double jab.
Cold is looking to wear down The Plumber with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cold lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Plumber at a distance.
Cold throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Plumber.
Cold fails to land with a series of punches.
The Plumber doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Cold lands a nice hook to The Plumber's body. The Plumber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Plumber darts in trying to clinch
and Cold counters with a series of strikes. The Plumber will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent The Plumber tumbling to the canvas! Cold pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! The Plumber was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Noah Cold!
Noah Cold 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Whitaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Davis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
184 lbs
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197 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Whitaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Davis!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Whitaker moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker.
Whitaker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Davis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Whitaker there.
Whitaker trying to pass the guard but Davis defending well.
Whitaker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Whitaker trying to control from half guard but Davis is working away.
Whitaker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davis defends it well.
Davis trying to control from the bottom.
Whitaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Davis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Whitaker.
Whitaker prevents Davis from improving his position.
Davis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whitaker pulls his head out easily.
Whitaker 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker lands strikes from half guard.
Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whitaker.
Whitaker passes to side control.
Whitaker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Davis trying his best to control but Whitaker has mounted him.
Davis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Davis holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Whitaker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Whitaker landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis 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.
Whitaker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to reverse the position but Whitaker maintains control.
Davis gets back to half guard.
Whitaker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Davis tries to roll over but Whitaker keeps him under control.
Whitaker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Whitaker thows a huge punch but Davis dodges it nicely.
Davis actively working from the bottom here.
Davis is defending against the submission attempts here by Whitaker.
Whitaker is just content to waste time from the top position. Davis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitaker passes Davis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Davis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whitaker.
Whitaker is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Whitaker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whitaker in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Davis tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Whitaker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gabriel Whitaker!
Gabriel Whitaker was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexej Stepanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Rainey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rainey has chosen Work Remix - A$SAP Ferg as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight 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, Alexej Stepanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky Rainey!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rainey lands with a shot to the body.
Stepanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rainey sprawls well. Rainey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stepanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Rainey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rainey dives in and grabs Stepanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stepanov pushes down on Rainey's head and hops out.
Rainey's corner calls for a 1-2. Rainey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rainey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stepanov momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rainey.
Stepanov throws a right and a left that Rainey avoids nicely.
Stepanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stepanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rainey.
Alexej Stepanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rainey.
Stepanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rainey circles away.
Ricky Rainey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rainey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rainey lands with a cross.
Rainey is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stepanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Rainey - just one landing.
Rainey lands a right hook to the body.
We've been informed that Rainey has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rainey closes the distance but Stepanov moves to the side
and Stepanov counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stepanov is looking to take a break and control but Rainey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rainey wants to control but Stepanov postures up.
Stepanov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rainey is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Stepanov tries to advance to mount but Rainey denies him.
Stepanov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanov advances nicely into full mount.
Rainey tries to reverse the position but Stepanov maintains control.
Stepanov looking to secure an arm triangle but Rainey defends it well.
Rainey is in a horrible position here. Stepanov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rainey is rocked!
Stepanov postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Rainey bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Stepanov and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexej Stepanov!
Alexej Stepanov is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Alexej Stepanov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drago Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Virginie (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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drago Maximov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leon Virginie!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virginie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maximov is able to avoid easily.
Virginie throws a low kick, looking for Maximov's leg but Maximov calmly moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Virginie - that will leave a mark!
Virginie tries a head kick but it misses.
Virginie throws a head kick but Maximov moves out of range.
Maximov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Virginie. Virginie obviously looking to wear him down.
Maximov throws a series of punches but Virginie moves out of range.
Virginie thumps Maximov with a low kick.
Virginie throws the kick towards the body but Maximov avoids it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maximov!
Maximov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximov takes the fight into 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!
Maximov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Virginie backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Virginie obliges.
Maximov can't break the clinch.
Maximov managing to block the knees to the body from Virginie.
Virginie trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov struggles to land a body shot inside as Virginie controls his hands.
Maximov tries a body shot but Virginie blocks it.
Maximov pushes Virginie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maximov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Virginie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maximov avoiding damage as Virginie throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximov.
Virginie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maximov is defending well for now.
The referee calls for Virginie to work.
Maximov working aggressively here.
Maximov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximov avoiding damage as Virginie throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximov.
Virginie tries to land knees in the clinch but Maximov avoids the damage to the body.
Maximov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virginie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maximov is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Maximov fails to land.
Maximov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximov can't find room to land a body shot as Virginie controls the action.
Maximov lands an uppercut.
Maximov trying to land knees to the body.
Virginie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maximov.
Maximov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Virginie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Virginie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maximov wants to clinch.
Virginie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virginie slips under a jab from Maximov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Virginie slams his shin into Maximov's torso.
Virginie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maximov.
Virginie tries to keep at a distance but Maximov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Virginie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maximov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Virginie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maximov is defending well for now.
Maximov lands a body shot.
Maximov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximov lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Virginie.
Virginie looking to throw knees to the head but Maximov is blocking nicely.
Maximov misses with a punch to the body.
Virginie blocks an elbow strike.
Maximov can't find room to land a body shot as Virginie controls the action.
Maximov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maximov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximov tries to land a knee to the head but Virginie blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximov lands with a right to the head.
Maximov avoiding damage as Virginie throws knees to the body.
Virginie blocks an uppercut.
Maximov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Virginie.
Maximov throws a punch but it's blocked by Virginie.
Virginie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maximov avoids it.
Maximov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maximov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maximov lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maximov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Virginie backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maximov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maximov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximov misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Maximov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Virginie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximov.
A slow jab from Maximov misses its intended target.
Virginie defending well as Maximov loads up on a big left hand.
Maximov tries a head kick but it misses.
Virginie throws a body kick that misses.
Virginie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maximov's sensitive parts.
Maximov is looking to clinch.
Virginie throws a body kick that misses.
Maximov moves out of range as Virginie throws a body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Maximov.
Maximov misses with a head kick.
Maximov checks the leg kick.
Maximov is looking to clinch but Virginie is avoiding it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Virginie.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Virginie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maximov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maximov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virginie looks to land a body kick but Maximov moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Virginie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov blocks a head kick by Virginie.
Leon Virginie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maximov looks to score with a jab to the body but Virginie is just out of range.
Virginie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Virginie thows a body kick. Maximov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maximov avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick from Virginie lands but Maximov takes it in his stride.
Maximov misses with a body shot.
Maximov checks a low kick from Virginie.
Maximov doesn't manage to clinch there - Virginie circles away.
A head kick from Maximov lands but Virginie takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virginie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maximov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Virginie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maximov connects with a jab.
Virginie tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maximov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virginie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Virginie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Virginie misses with a low kick.
Virginie throws the kick towards the body but Maximov avoids it.
Virginie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Virginie lands a head kick!
Maximov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maximov avoids the head kick by Virginie.
Virginie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Virginie keeps the fight on the outside.
Maximov moves out of range of the leg kick from Virginie.
Virginie throws a sloppy head kick and Maximov moves out of range easily.
Maximov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Virginie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Virginie lands but Maximov takes it in his stride.
Virginie is looking to land body kicks.
Maximov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virginie was well out of range. Poor timing from Maximov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maximov. That's going to slow Virginie down.
Maximov misses with a head kick.
Virginie thows a leg kick but Maximov checks it
and Maximov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maximov rushes Virginie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Virginie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maximov is defending well for now.
Maximov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Virginie avoids it.
Maximov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maximov is trying to stall.
Virginie has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maximov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Virginie can turn it around.
Virginie tries to land a knee to the head but Maximov blocks with his arms.
Maximov is trying to force a seperation but Virginie has the dominant position.
Virginie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virginie takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximov struggles to land a body shot inside as Virginie controls his hands.
Maximov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maximov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maximov leaning against his opponent.
Maximov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Virginie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Virginie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Virginie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maximov is out of range and Virginie settles back down.
Drago Maximov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximov checks a leg kick.
Maximov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maximov throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maximov pushes Virginie up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Virginie to work.
Virginie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maximov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leon Virginie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Virginie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Virginie misses with a low kick.
Virginie throws a head kick but Maximov moves out of range.
Virginie thumps Maximov with a low kick.
Maximov doesn't manage to clinch there - Virginie circles away.
Virginie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maximov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Virginie throws a wild body kick that Maximov sees coming a mile off.
Virginie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maximov drives through and clinches with Virginie against the cage.
Maximov pushes Virginie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maximov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Virginie blocks an uppercut.
Maximov has a couple of punches blocked by Virginie.
Virginie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maximov avoids it.
Maximov lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virginie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maximov avoids it.
Virginie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maximov.
Maximov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Virginie's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A nice left hand lands by Maximov.
Virginie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maximov avoids it.
Maximov throws a head punch that misses.
Maximov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maximov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Virginies head.
Maximov has a couple of punches blocked by Virginie.
Virginie prevents a body shot from Maximov.
Drago Maximov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Virginie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Virginie being controlled against the cage.
Maximov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maximov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximov taking a breather.
Maximov has a couple of punches blocked by Virginie.
Virginie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maximov is defending well for now.
Maximov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maximov misses with an uppercut
and Virginie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maximov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Virginie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Virginie keeps the fight on the outside.
Maximov moves out of range of the body kick.
Virginie feints and then cracks Maximov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maximov down.
Maximov checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maximov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maximov has a couple of punches blocked by Virginie.
Virginie landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Virginie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov misses with a punch on the inside.
Maximov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maximov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximov trying to control the position but instead, Virginie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maximov into the cage.
Maximov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maximov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Virginie.
Maximov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Virginie missing with knees to the body.
Virginie tries to land a knee to the head but Maximov blocks with his arms.
Maximov can't find room to land a body shot as Virginie controls the action.
Maximov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maximov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virginie stalls.
Virginie missing with knees to the body.
Maximov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Virginie avoids it.
Maximov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maximov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Maximov.
Virginie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maximov blocks it with crossed arms.
Maximov misses with a punch on the inside.
Virginie trying to land knees to the body.
Maximov lands a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maximov avoiding damage as Virginie throws knees to the body.
Virginie working Maximov over with knees to the body.
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!
Maximov tries to work over Virginie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Drago Maximov.
I think Maximov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drago Maximov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Telly Savalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berzins has chosen Takedown - Blue Stahli as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Michael Berzins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Telly Savalas's chin.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Telly Savalas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Berzins!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savalas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Berzins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Savalas is trying to control the position but Berzins postures up.
Berzins looking to pass the guard.
Savalas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Berzins drops back looking for a leg! Savalas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Savalas manages to kick Berzins off! Berzins jumps back into Savalas's guard.
Berzins trying to control the position from guard on top but Savalas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins throwing strikes but missing.
Berzins is looking to work some ground and pound but Savalas has wrist control.
Savalas controls Berzins momentarily but Berzins frees himself.
Berzins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savalas looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berzins trying to control the position from guard on top but Savalas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berzins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzins with a flurry of punches that miss.
My spies in MuscleWorks Amsterdam™ inform me that Berzins has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Berzins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Berzins throwing strikes from guard but Savalas blocks nicely.
Berzins wants to control from the top but Savalas keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzins stays in close to Savalas's body and controls the position.
Berzins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savalas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berzins trying to control the position from guard on top but Savalas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Michael Berzins wasn't active enough on the ground.
Berzins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savalas.
Savalas throws a right hand that Berzins ducks under and follows up with a left that Berzins also avoids with ease.
Telly Savalas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savalas scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Michael Berzins has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Berzins has a takedown stuffed.
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!
Berzins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savalas scores with a punch to the head.
Savalas misses with a series of wild punches.
Berzins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savalas slips under a jab.
Savalas misses with a wild combination.
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 Telly Savalas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Berzins's cut.
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.
Berzins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Berzins shoots in but Savalas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Berzins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Berzins advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berzins is trying to get an arm triangle but Savalas is defending well.
Berzins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Savalas, who protects the arm well.
Savalas can't do much from the bottom here.
Berzins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Savalas, who protects the arm well.
Berzins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Savalas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Berzins but great work by Savalas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzins is looking for a sweep.
Berzins sneaks out the side door and pushes Savalas away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
No joy there for Savalas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savalas throws a right hand that Berzins ducks under and follows up with a left that Berzins also avoids with ease.
Savalas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berzins shoots in for a takedown but Savalas shows good takedown defense.
Nice shot lands for Savalas.
Savalas misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Savalas.
Savalas fails to land with a series of punches.
Savalas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Savalas digs a good body shot into Berzins's ribs.
Savalas misses with the combination.
Berzins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Savalas but Savalas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Telly Savalas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Berzins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savalas throws the left hand but Berzins avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Savalas. Those never looked like landing.
Berzins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savalas.
Savalas misses with the combination.
Savalas misses with a wild combination.
Berzins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Savalas as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savalas fails to land with a series of punches.
Savalas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Telly Savalas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Berzins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Savalas misses with a few strikes there.
Savalas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Berzins tries for a takedown but Savalas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Savalas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berzins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savalas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Savalas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Savalas throws a right hand that Berzins ducks under and follows up with a left that Berzins also avoids with ease.
Savalas connects with a looping right hand.
Berzins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Savalas fails to land with a series of punches.
Savalas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berzins.
Berzins looks to land a left hand but Savalas moved out of range nicely.
Berzins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savalas is fending him off so far but Berzins persists. Nope, Savalas circles away and we're back to standing.
Savalas misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Savalas!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savalas looks to land a combination but Berzins avoids it well.
Savalas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Savalas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savalas throws a series of punches but Berzins avoids them all with ease.
Berzins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Savalas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berzins wants to pass the guard but Savalas is keeping the position.
Berzins drops back looking for a leg! Savalas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Savalas manages to kick Berzins off! Berzins jumps back into Savalas's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzins trying to control but Savalas is working from the bottom.
Berzins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Berzins throws a big elbow that misses.
Savalas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Savalas tries to get out of the position.
Berzins controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Michael Berzins.
Berzins misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Savalas. Those never looked like landing.
Savalas moves away from the strike by Berzins.
Savalas throws a series of punches but Berzins moves out of range.
Telly Savalas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savalas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berzins.
Savalas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Savalas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Savalas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berzins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savalas lands with a nice combination. Berzins backs away looking to recover.
Berzins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Berzins trying to pass the guard but Savalas defending well.
Berzins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savalas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berzins.
Michael Berzins has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Berzins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Savalas defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Telly Savalas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Savalas, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Telly Savalas!
During a confident post fight interview, Telly Savalas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Michael Berzins spoke after the fight, saying 'I tore my ACL last week I will be back stronger than ever'.
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