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WarZone 69: Command Authority PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauhallinen Pommi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoro Fortisimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rauhallinen Pommi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauhallinen Pommi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zoro Fortisimo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortisimo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fortisimo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pommi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fortisimo's calf.
Fortisimo throws a leg kick but Pommi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pommi throws out a leg kick but Fortisimo moves out of range and Pommi only half commits.
Fortisimo throws a shot to the body.
Fortisimo feints and then cracks Pommi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pommi down.
Fortisimo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pommi is out of range and Fortisimo settles back down.
Fortisimo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pommi's head.
Fortisimo throws a body punch but Pommi moves out of range.
Fortisimo thows a body shot but no joy.
Pommi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pommi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fortisimo checks it well.
Fortisimo is looking to score with low kicks.
Pommi connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortisimo misses with a body kick.
Pommi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortisimo.
Pommi 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortisimo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pommi counters with an outside leg kick.
Fortisimo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pommi blocks a leg kick.
Pommi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortisimo.
Fortisimo throws the left hand but Pommi avoids the punch easily.
Fortisimo is looking to score with low kicks.
Pommi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fortisimo. That did some damage!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pommi - that will leave a mark!
Fortisimo throws a leg kick but Pommi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pommi misses with a low kick as Fortisimo jumps back.
Pommi feints and as Fortisimo raises his hands in defense, Pommi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pommi 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pommi passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pommi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pommi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fortisimo is controlling an arm, preventing Pommi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fortisimo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Pommi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fortisimo has left one of his arms exposed and Pommi doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Fortisimo screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rauhallinen Pommi!
A victorious Rauhallinen Pommi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rico Kliko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank McCay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rico Kliko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank McCay!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCay lands a head kick that stumbles Kliko and the fighters go to the mat.
Kliko is rocked!
It looks like Rico Kliko 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!
McCay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oh Kliko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCay lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Kliko head around and knocks him out cold! McCay hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank McCay!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Gaarlandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Heineken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Gaarlandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Heineken!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaarlandt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Heineken defends it nicely.
Gaarlandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Heineken scores with a body shot.
Heineken has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Heineken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gaarlandt at a distance.
Gaarlandt misses the jab.
Gaarlandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heineken.
Heineken scores with a three punch combo!
Gaarlandt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Heineken avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heineken swinging wildly here.
Heineken connects with a crisp jab.
Gaarlandt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Heineken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gaarlandt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Gaarlandt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaarlandt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heineken's waist but Heineken gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gaarlandt off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heineken lands a head shot.
Gaarlandt walks straight into a right hand from Heineken - that's dropped him! Heineken jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Gaarlandt from any more punishment! Gaarlandt complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexander Heineken!
Alexander Heineken 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Firahzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Firahzi's entrance music is Bad Guy - 3OH!3. A fine choice. Wyatt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ''Broken Out In Love'' kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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222 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Firahzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firahzi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wyatt fails with a takedown attempt.
Firahzi slaps away a takedown attempt from Wyatt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wyatt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wyatt showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wyatt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Firahzi is controlling Wyatt's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wyatt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Firahzi is just riding it out for now. Wyatt eventually gives up the hold.
Firahzi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wyatt is looking for a kimura but Firahzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wyatt to get the leverage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wyatt is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firahzi is trying to stand.
Firahzi is looking to improve his position.
Wyatt is looking for a kimura but Firahzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wyatt to get the leverage.
Firahzi is trying to control but can't.
Wyatt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Firahzi keeps working.
Firahzi wants to control but Wyatt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wyatt seems to be looking for submissions.
Firahzi has his hands clasped together around Wyatt's back. He's all about the action.
Wyatt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wyatt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firahzi wants to control but Wyatt is keeping busy.
Wyatt prevents Firahzi from standing back up.
Firahzi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Wyatt 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.
Wyatt is thwarting Firahzi's attempts to control the position.
Firahzi wants to improve his position but Wyatt is controlling well.
Firahzi is pressing down on Wyatt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt drops back looking for a leg! Firahzi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Firahzi manages to kick Wyatt off! Wyatt jumps back into Firahzi's guard.
Firahzi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wyatt passes into side control.
Wyatt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wyatt trying to control the position but Firahzi is working away.
Firahzi can't do much from the bottom here.
Wyatt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Firahzi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wyatt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Firahzi, who protects the arm well.
Firahzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt working away.
Firahzi is trying to get back to his feet.
Wyatt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Firahzi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wyatt's guard! Nice work there by Firahzi!
Firahzi pushing down on Wyatt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Firahzi 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.
Wyatt is staying active underneath Firahzi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Firahzi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firahzi content to control rather than advance.
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 Joe Firahzi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wyatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Firahzi.
Nice uppercut there from Firahzi.
Wyatt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Wyatt or perhaps it was just good defense by Firahzi which made him look bad.
Wyatt fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe Firahzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wyatt.
Firahzi cracks Wyatt with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Wyatt tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Firahzi pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Wyatt is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Firahzi!
Joe Firahzi 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Einar Haugen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Alan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haugen comes to the cage accompanied by Blood Rave !. James Alan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Einar Haugen's chin.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Einar Haugen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Alan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haugen's waist but Haugen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alan off to one side.
Haugen tries to clinch but Alan is having none of it.
Haugen gets a clinch.
Alan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Haugen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Haugen as Alan tries to tie him up.
Haugen breaks the clinch.
Alan fails with a takedown attempt.
Alan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haugen as he jumps to the side.
Einar Haugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Alan.
Alan wants to clinch up but Haugen keeps it at a distance.
Haugen rushes Alan and presses him up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Haugen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Haugen stops a takedown attempt from Alan.
Haugen controlling the action here for a moment.
Haugen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alan misses with a body kick.
Alan throws a looping overhand right but Haugen ducks down to avoid it.
Haugen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alan tries to sprawl but Haugen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Haugen decides to stand and escape the position.
Alan darts in looking for a takedown but Haugen gets double underhooks and turns Alan into the cage.
Haugen is trying to trip Alan. He has hold of a leg but Alan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Haugen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Haugen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alan on the ground.
Haugen is breathing heavily.
Alan is trying to control the position but Haugen postures up.
Alan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Haugen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haugen is one step ahead there.
Alan trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alan is looking to stand up but Haugen isn't so interested in that idea.
Alan is looking to sweep but instead, Haugen has passed into half guard.
Alan wants to control but Haugen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Haugen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haugen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haugen manages to get himself to full guard.
Alan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Haugen's guard.
Haugen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Haugen keeping full guard, as Alan tries to pass.
Haugen has a closed guard, preventing Alan from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alan wants to stand and escape but instead Haugen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haugen postures up.
Haugen tries to free his leg and advance position but Alan is retaining full guard.
Alan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haugen is aware though and is defending well.
Haugen postures up.
Alan is looking for a triangle but Haugen pushes his legs off easily.
Haugen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
Alan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alan looking to control.
Haugen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Alan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alan has a takedown stuffed.
Alan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Haugen counters with a left and a right that stings Alan.
Alan goes for a double leg but Haugen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haugen continues to drive forward.
Einar Haugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Alan.
Alan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haugen is defending well for now.
Haugen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Haugen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alan is in Haugen's guard.
Alan wants to control from the top but Haugen keeps moving.
Alan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Haugen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Haugen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Haugen!
Haugen tries to stand but Alan controls the position and pulls Haugen into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alan trying to keep a closed guard but Haugen is proving a slippery customer.
Alan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Haugen doesn't defend quickly enough and Alan has managed to lock this one up! Can Haugen escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Alan on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Alan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hideya Kaayi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Static (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hideya Kaayi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jethro Static!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Static tries to clinch up.
Kaayi connects with a high kick.
Static gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Static has Kaayi pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaayi.
Static lands with a light punch inside.
Kaayi goes for a takedown attempt but Static pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kaayi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Static takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Jethro Static has been cut.
Static is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Static is looking to clinch.
Static rushes Kaayi and presses him up against the cage.
Static manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Static lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Static lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Static struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaayi controls his hands.
Static content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kaayi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kaayi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Static is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideya Kaayi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Static lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kaayi tries a knee to the head but Static blocks it.
Static stalling in the clinch.
Static scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Static.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Static looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Static lands with a light punch inside.
Kaayi is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Static lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Kaayi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaayi has Static pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Static manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kaayi has clasped his hands together around Static's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Static pushes Kaayi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kaayi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kaayi seems to have got his legs back now.
Kaayi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Static to see if he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Static can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kaayi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kaayi working the head and body with strikes.
Kaayi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Static managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kaayi.
Static really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaayi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaayi trying to control the action but Static is working from the bottom.
Kaayi 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.
Static managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kaayi.
Kaayi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Static knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Static wants to get back to his feet but Kaayi drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaayi wants to control but Static is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Static is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kaayi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kaayi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Static has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kaayi tries to score with some ground and pound. Static controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaayi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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 Hideya Kaayi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jethro Static's cut.
That's time! Kaayi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kaayi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Static fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaayi misses with a takedown attempt - Static sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kaayi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Static tries to avoid it but Kaayi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Static to the ground. Static escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaayi moves into range and clinches up with Static.
Kaayi tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideya Kaayi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Static gets underhooks to prevent Kaayi's takedown attempt.
Kaayi managing to block the knees to the body from Static.
Static lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Static lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaayi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kaayi is trying to break the clinch but Static is controlling him.
Static slows down the pace here.
Kaayi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Static prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Static lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Static lands a right hand.
Static lands a body shot.
Static stalling the fight.
Jethro Static seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Static.
Kaayi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Static backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Static throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Static lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaayi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaayi tries for a takedown but Static manages to get underhooks.
Static makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaayi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaayi is trying to pull guard but Static turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Static lands a body shot in the clinch.
Static lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaayi backwards.
Static lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kaayi.
Static lands with a short shot to the head.
Static lands an uppercut.
Static throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaayis head.
Static creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kaayi with a big uppercut! Kaayi tries to clinch up but Static pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kaayi to the mat! Kaayi covers up and Static unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jethro Static!
The defeated Hideya Kaayi had this to say: 'Battle Lost but the War continues Team Goroshi - Aplha-Male Supplements'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pete Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lawrence defends it nicely.
Kelly looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lawrence tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lawrence but Lawrence pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lawrence throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Anthony Kelly has been cut.
Anthony Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence forces Kelly back against the cage and clinches.
Lawrence gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kelly.
Pete Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Kelly.
Lawrence gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kelly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lawrence connects with a superb combination that knocks Kelly out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Lawrence before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Kelly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pete Lawrence!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Micheal London (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danijel Novak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Novak has chosen Dubioza kolektiv - Kažu as his entrance music. Danijel Novak acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Micheal London!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danijel Novak!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak looks to clinch
and London counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
London showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
London prevents Novak from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells London's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
London scoring with some ground and pound.
London lands a couple of digs.
Novak is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
London connects with a couple of short punches.
Novak is still in real trouble! Can London finish him?
London gets to his feet and stands over Novak, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Novak felt that one! London unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Novak from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micheal London!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cullen Castrello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferdinand Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castrello's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Like 70. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cullen Castrello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ferdinand Fox!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castrello throws a chopping leg kick but Fox manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A cross from Castrello lands.
Castrello moves out of range as Fox strikes.
Ferdinand Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox just misses with a punch to the body.
Castrello lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Fox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Castrello misses.
The fighters circling - Castrello throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castrello bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fox's head backwards.
Castrello misses with a leg kick
and Fox makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fox dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Castrello. That did some damage!
Castrello moves out of range as Fox strikes.
Castrello throws a body kick that misses.
Fox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castrello misses with a wild body shot.
Fox takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox tried to score with a low kick but Castrello checks it.
Fox misses the jab.
Castrello definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Castrello tries to land a front kick but Fox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fox misses with a straight right.
Castrello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fox lands with a nice combination. Castrello backs away looking to recover.
Castrello throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fox misses with a two punch combination.
Fox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Castrello is looking to clinch.
Castrello tries to score with a low kick but Fox moves his leg out of the way.
Fox misses with a wild body shot.
Castrello lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fox will feel that in the morning.
Fox misses with a low kick.
Fox ducks right into an uppercut from Castrello.
Castrello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castrello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fox.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Castrello misses the target.
Fox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Castrello looks to land a left hand but Fox moved out of range nicely.
Fox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fox takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Castrello looks to throw the jab but Fox is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Fox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fox.
Fox gets tackled into the cage by Castrello. Castrello maintains the clinch.
Castrello tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Castrello misses with a body punch.
Castrello scores with a shoulder strike.
Fox swings wildly with an uppercut but Castrello uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castrello.
Fox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Castrello.
Castrello pushes Fox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castrello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castrello tries to throw a body punch but Fox avoids it by throwing Castrello back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fox blocks an elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Castrello - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hook to the body lands for Castrello.
Castrello misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fox.
Fox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castrello pushes off an throws an elbow but Fox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castrello misses with a punch on the inside.
Fox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Castrello.
Castrello trying to control the position but instead, Fox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Castrello into the cage.
Castrello just leaning against Fox, taking a breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cullen Castrello.
Castrello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fox.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castrello fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fox checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castrello. Fox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castrello throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cullen Castrello dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big right from Castrello misses.
Cullen Castrello is winning the standup battle so far.
Castrello throws a low kick but Fox moves out of range easily.
Fox misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Fox.
Fox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castrello slips a jab and a cross from Fox.
A nice inside leg kick there by Castrello. That's going to slow Fox down.
Fox throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fox takes a swing at Castrello's ribcage but misses.
Castrello tries to clinch but Fox is having none of it.
Castrello throws the kick towards the body but Fox avoids it.
Castrello connects with a solid leg kick.
Castrello throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fox's head.
Castrello walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Fox misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox misses with a hook. Castrello ducked under it nicely.
Castrello throws a sloppy head kick
and Castrello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fox connects with a looping right hand.
Fox throws a low kick but Castrello avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Castrello misses.
A jab lands there for Fox.
Castrello throws a hook but Fox avoids it easily.
Castrello is looking to clinch.
Castrello lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fox misses with a series of wild punches.
Fox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Castrello throws a wild body kick that Fox sees coming a mile off.
Fox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Castrello throws an overhand right that lands on Fox's shoulder, as Fox tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castrello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castrello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fox works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox blocks a head kick by Castrello.
A leg kick checked by Fox.
Castrello tries a head kick but it misses.
Castrello swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fox throws a looping overhand right but Castrello ducks down to avoid it.
Castrello throws a front kick aimed at Fox's knee but Fox avoids it well.
Fox looks to land a left hand but Castrello moved out of range nicely.
Castrello turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castrello.
Fox misses the jab.
Fox ducks under a wild hook from Castrello.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fox. Castrello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castrello misses with a body shot.
Castrello connects with an inside leg kick.
Fox lands with a good body shot.
Castrello tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castrello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fox.
Fox works Castrello's body with a nice hook.
Fox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castrello walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Castrello works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Castrello misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Castrello misses with a low kick.
Fox checks the leg kick.
Fox lands with an overhand left.
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!
Fox swings for the body but Castrello moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fox checks a leg kick.
Castrello misses with an uppercut.
Castrello scores with a jab.
Castrello pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castrello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fox.
Castrello scores with a sloppy right hand. Fox should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Castrello misses the jab.
Castrello lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ferdinand Fox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Castrello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fox misses with a hook.
Castrello tries to land a front kick but Fox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Castrello fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fox.
Fox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Castrello doesn't manage to clinch there - Fox circles away.
Fox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fox sizes up Castrello with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Castrello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fox blocks the body kick.
Castrello 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.
Fox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fox lands a head shot.
Fox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castrello bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Fox misses.
Castrello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Fox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castrello throws a lazy body kick
and Fox makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fox connects with a body shot.
Castrello misses with a wild body shot.
Fox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Castrello's head.
Fox clobbers Castrello with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Castrello drives through and clinches with Fox against the cage.
Castrello landing knees to the body.
Fox throws a head punch that misses.
Castrello tries to land knees in the clinch but Fox avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castrello lands a left hand.
Fox struggles to land a body shot inside as Castrello controls his hands.
Fox is working Castrello over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castrello creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fox misses with a punch to the body.
Castrello is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Castrello tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fox has a couple of punches blocked by Castrello.
Castrello looking to throw knees to the head but Fox is blocking nicely.
Fox avoiding damage as Castrello throws knees to the body.
Fox is pushing Castrello up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Castrello is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox is trying to break free.
Fox has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Castrello seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fox can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fox.
Fox lands a good knee to the midsection. Castrello won't want to take too many of those.
Castrello lands an elbow inside that Fox shrugs off.
Fox lands a nice shot to the body.
Castrello with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Castrello is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fox avoiding damage as Castrello throws knees to the body.
Fox struggles to land a body shot inside as Castrello controls his hands.
Castrello looking to throw knees to the head but Fox is blocking nicely.
Fox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castrello lands with a right to the head.
Castrello is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fox is keeping busy.
Castrello creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Castrello prevents a body shot from Fox.
Fox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Castrello.
Fox lands with a right to the head.
Fox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castrello backwards.
Fox blocks an uppercut.
Castrello misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castrello looking to throw knees to the head but Fox is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castrello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fox tries to break the clinch but Castrello is controlling the position.
Castrello gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Ferdinand Fox has been cut.
Castrello blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ferdinand Fox.
I think Fox 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ferdinand Fox!
Ferdinand Fox 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Rubicon Brandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fiedel Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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152 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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27
155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
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Good elbows
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rubicon Brandy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fiedel Castro!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandy feints and then cracks Castro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Castro down.
Castro closes the distance and clinches up with Brandy, looking for a takedown. Castro pushes Brandy against the cage but Brandy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Castro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brandy scores with a leg kick.
Brandy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Castro is staying active underneath Brandy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Castro won't allow Brandy to pass to mount.
Brandy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Castro sees it coming and defends easily.
Brandy is working for a submission of some sort.
Castro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandy pulls his head out easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandy is keen to just control but Castro is a slippery customer.
Brandy is trying to work for a kimura but Castro is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandy works his way into full mount!
Brandy moves to the back position.
Brandy controlling well, preventing Castro from escaping the position.
Brandy struggling to keep hold of the position.
Castro is in bad spot here.
Brandy is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Castro has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Brandy has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Castro taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Brandy doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rubicon Brandy!
Rubicon Brandy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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FIGHT
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