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WarZone 72: Forged by Fire PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Nog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jojo Asce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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265 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Nog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jojo Asce!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nog fails to land the takedown.
Nog closes the distance and clinches up with Asce, looking for a takedown. Nog pushes Asce against the cage but Asce circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Asce misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asce throws a head kick that misses.
Nog falls off balance throwing a combination
and Asce counters with a thumping low kick.
Asce has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nog is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Asce throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Asce cracks the inside of Nog's front leg.
Nog is breathing heavily.
Nog moves in looking to clinch but Asce pushes him off.
Asce punishes Nog's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asce lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nog backs up against the cage.
Asce shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Asce tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nog looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Asce 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.
Nog tries to roll over but Asce keeps him under control.
Asce not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asce thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Asce trying to control the action but Nog is working from the bottom.
Asce is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Asce is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nog doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Asce.
Asce wants to stand but Nog has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nog tries to get to full guard but Asce has control of the leg.
Nog is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Asce jumps into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asce wants to stand but Nog has his arm trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nog gets back to half guard.
Asce tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nog.
Asce trying to control from half guard but Nog is working away.
Asce looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nog is trying to maintain the position but Asce is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jojo Asce dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nog fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Asce shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Asce was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Asce decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nog blocks a head kick by Asce.
Nog misses the jab.
Nog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left and a right from Asce both land. Nice combination.
Nice takedown defense from Nog. No joy for Asce on that attempt.
Asce throws a sloppy head kick and Nog moves out of range easily.
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!
Asce throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nog.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asce has closed the distance and engaged Nog in a clinch.
Asce drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nog pulls his leg out and moves away.
Asce looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asce lands a high kick!
Big Nog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asce scores with a decent looking hook.
Nog blocks a head kick by Asce.
Asce thuds his shin into the meat of Nog's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asce moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nog tries to break free but Asce pushes him back against the cage.
Nog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asce lands a big head kick that sends Nog tumbling to the mat! Asce takes a step backwards and waves Nog back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nog is rocked!
It looks like Big Nog has been cut.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Asce! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jojo Asce!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remy Musampha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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242 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Remy Musampha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musampha shoots in and gets a takedown into Barnett's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barnett striking off his back but it's not causing Musampha any problems.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Musampha from controlling successfully.
Barnett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnett throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Barnett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnett has control of Musampha's left arm, preventing Musampha from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Musampha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barnett's waist but Barnett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Musampha off to one side.
Barnett darts in looking for a takedown but Musampha gets double underhooks and turns Barnett into the cage.
Barnett has had enough of the clinch but Musampha keeps him there for the moment.
Barnett throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Musampha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Musampha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Musampha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnett motions for Musampha to come forward. Barnett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Barnett as Musampha shoots in.
Barnett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remy Musampha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett dives in for a single leg takedown but Musampha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Musampha breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Barnett. No joy for Musampha on that attempt.
Barnett is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Musampha's half guard.
Barnett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Musampha's head.
Barnett moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Musampha.
Musampha is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett controlling from side mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnett decides to stand back up.
Barnett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Musampha counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett wants to clinch up but Musampha keeps it at a distance.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Musampha as he jumps to the side.
Musampha staying out of range there.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barnett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Musampha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnett is controlling him.
Barnett forces his way into half guard.
Musampha trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Barnett manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett throws some wild stikes that Musampha manages to avoid easily.
Musampha blocking the ground and pound.
Barnett thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Barnett controlling from mount.
Barnett thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnett controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Barnett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barnett tries to clinch but Musampha moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Musampha - that will leave a mark!
Barnett tries to clinch up.
Barnett has his takedown stuffed
and Musampha counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barnett is looking for a takedown.
Musampha lands a takedown into guard.
Musampha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnett has his feet on Musampha's thighs here. He's pushed Musampha off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Musampha screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Barnett!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jebac Godine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Big Baby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jebac Godine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Big Baby!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Baby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Godine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Godine gets the takedown into side control.
Godine is looking to take a break and control but Big Baby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Big Baby tries to buck Godine off but Godine is having none of it.
Big Baby is not content to let Godine control the position.
Godine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Big Baby knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Godine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Big Baby keeps working.
Big Baby gets back to half guard.
Big Baby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Big Baby actively working from the bottom here.
Big Baby actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Baby is staying active underneath Godine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Big Baby is looking for a sweep. Godine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Big Baby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Godine pulls his head out easily.
Godine trying to control from half guard but Big Baby is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big Baby wants to improve his position but Godine is controlling well.
Big Baby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Godine pulls his head out easily.
Godine wants to take a breather but Big Baby is having none of it.
Big Baby looking for submissions off his back.
Godine tries to pass to full mount but Big Baby defends it.
Godine is looking to take a break and control but Big Baby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Godine is trying to control the action in half guard but Big Baby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Big Baby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Godine pulls his head out easily.
Godine trying to control from half guard but Big Baby is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big Baby looking for submissions off his back.
Big Baby manages to get to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Big Baby escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Godine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Godine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Godine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Godine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Big Baby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Godine has managed to get both his arms back between Big Baby's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Baby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Big Baby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Godine defends well.
Godine has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Big Baby to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Godine is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Big Baby pulls down on the head and he's put Godine to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Big Baby!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roosevelt Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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260 lbs
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255 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roosevelt Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benjamin Webster!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Webster darts in trying to clinch
and Coleman counters with a nice leg kick.
Webster falls off balance throwing a combination
and Coleman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Benjamin Webster has been cut.
Webster misses with a takedown attempt
and Coleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Webster tries for a takedown but Coleman circles away easily
and Coleman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Coleman fails to land with a series of punches.
Coleman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coleman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coleman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Coleman lands with a nice body kick.
Webster looks winded!
Nice shot lands for Coleman.
Coleman cracks Webster with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Webster looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Coleman finish him?
Webster is rocked!
That has opened up Benjamin Webster's cut even more.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coleman.
Webster is still on wobbly legs! Can Coleman finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Webster seems to have recovered his senses.
Coleman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Webster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coleman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Webster sprawling to the canvas! Webster rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Coleman finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Webster is aggressively charging in as Coleman backs up avoiding any damage. Coleman tosses out a jab and Webster runs right into it face first! Webster is out cold! Coleman dropped down on all fours and is barking in Webster's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roosevelt Coleman!
A victorious Roosevelt Coleman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tessie. Rick Ross will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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250 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pete Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Ross!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Murphy content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Murphy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ross works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ross wants to stand up but Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Murphy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy stands and throws Ross's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ross is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Murphy has an Americana. Ross didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Murphy is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Murphy hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pete Murphy!
After winning the bout, Pete Murphy 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Ramierez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Studd (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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205 lbs
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219 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Ramierez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Studd!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramierez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ramierez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Studd did well to prevent Ramierez getting side control.
Ramierez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ramierez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Studd is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). George Ramierez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sola Romaneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacopo Faithful (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romaneiro comes to the cage accompanied by Roads - Portishead. Faithful has chosen Be Faithful as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 lbs
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265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sola Romaneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacopo Faithful!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faithful jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Sola Romaneiro has been cut.
Romaneiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Romaneiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Jacopo Faithful has been cut.
Faithful misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faithful throws a shot to the body.
Romaneiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romaneiro dodges the punch combination from Faithful.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Faithful enables Romaneiro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Faithful manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Faithful wants to get back to his feet but Romaneiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Romaneiro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Faithful can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Romaneiro controls the pace.
Romaneiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romaneiro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faithful works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romaneiro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Romaneiro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Faithful for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sola Romaneiro just wasn't active enough.
Faithful chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Romaneiro can pounce on him.
Romaneiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Romaneiro throws an overhand right that lands on Faithful's shoulder, as Faithful tries to avoid the shot.
Romaneiro lands a right hook to the body.
Faithful tries to clinch
and Romaneiro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romaneiro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romaneiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Romaneiro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Romaneiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Romaneiro is looking to pass into half guard but Faithful pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Faithful is in guard.
Romaneiro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Faithful won't allow Romaneiro to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Romaneiro holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sola Romaneiro just wasn't active enough.
Romaneiro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Faithful checks a leg kick.
Faithful checks a low kick from Romaneiro.
Faithful throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romaneiro slips a jab and a cross from Faithful.
Romaneiro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Faithful is out of range and Romaneiro settles back down.
Faithful tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faithful misses with a double jab
and Romaneiro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Romaneiro stalling.
Romaneiro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faithful is trying to stand back up but Romaneiro is controlling him
Romaneiro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Romaneiro lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sola Romaneiro dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Faithful tries to clinch but Romaneiro is having none of it.
Romaneiro throws a hook to the side of Faithful's head but Faithful sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Faithful throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romaneiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romaneiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Faithful.
Romaneiro throws a low kick but Faithful avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Romaneiro.
Romaneiro tried to score with a low kick but Faithful checks it.
A good leg kick by Romaneiro.
Romaneiro misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Romaneiro.
Romaneiro looks for the body kick but Faithful saw that one coming.
Faithful misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romaneiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
That kick from Romaneiro tenderised Faithful's leg. Faithful is trying to keep his angry face on.
Faithful slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faithful takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romaneiro connects with an inside leg kick.
Romaneiro misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Faithful.
Faithful throws a combination that misses
and Romaneiro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Romaneiro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Romaneiro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romaneiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faithful swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romaneiro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romaneiro lands a couple of digs.
Faithful is looking to stand up but Romaneiro isn't so interested in that idea.
Romaneiro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Romaneiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sola Romaneiro has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Romaneiro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Romaneiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Romaneiro gets the takedown into side control.
Romaneiro working the head and body with strikes.
Romaneiro working the body and head with strikes.
Faithful taking a bit of punishment here - Romaneiro scoring with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romaneiro misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Romaneiro controls the position.
Romaneiro tries for a kimura but Faithful is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romaneiro creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Faithful sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Romaneiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faithful can do to turn this around?
Romaneiro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sola Romaneiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Romaneiro remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Romaneiro landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sola Romaneiro dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Faithful checks a leg kick.
Faithful on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That has opened up Jacopo Faithful's cut even more.
Good leg kick by Romaneiro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jacopo Faithful is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romaneiro scores with a leg kick.
Faithful misses with a two punch combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romaneiro.
Sola Romaneiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Romaneiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faithful looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Romaneiro misses.
Romaneiro throws a leg kick but Faithful moved away.
Romaneiro is looking to slow Faithful down with leg kicks.
Faithful closes the distance but Romaneiro moves to the side
and Romaneiro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romaneiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faithful is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romaneiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Faithful has wrist control.
Romaneiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Romaneiro prevents Faithful from getting back to his feet.
Romaneiro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Romaneiro lands a couple of digs.
Romaneiro throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romaneiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Romaneiro controlling from side mount.
Jacopo Faithful has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romaneiro working the head and body with strikes.
The cut above Jacopo Faithful's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romaneiro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Faithful avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Romaneiro.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romaneiro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Faithful down.
Jacopo Faithful's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jacopo Faithful's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sola Romaneiro!
After the big win, Sola Romaneiro made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fighters First Nutrition Amsterdam 160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Sir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Toro (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Sir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Toro!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Toro as he connects with a hook.
Toro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Toro tries to sprawl but Sir drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toro is controlling Sir's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sir 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.
Sir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sir wants to pass to mount but Toro is defending the position.
Sir 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sir.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sir is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sir wants to pass the guard but Toro is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sir is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Toro to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Toro controlling Sir's posture.
Sir postures up in Toro's guard and throws a big left but Toro blocks it.
Sir throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sir has gone for a leg lock! Toro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sir's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toro defends it easily.
Sir keeping moving, preventing Toro from controlling successfully.
Sir looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Toro passes into half guard.
Toro is trying to control. Sir wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sir trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sir has a hand on Toro's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Toro takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sir wants to control but Toro is having none of it.
Sir slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
My spies in WarZone Training Facility 1 inform me that Toro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sir is looking to control Toro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sir avoid being mounted?
Sir is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Sir looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Robin Sir will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sir gets the takedown into side control.
Sir trying to control the position but Toro is working away.
Toro is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sir asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Toro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Toro sees it coming and defends easily.
Toro regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sir.
Sir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sir trying to move into half guard but instead Toro has managed to sweep!
Sir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Sir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toro defends well.
Sir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sir has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Toro has passed into side control.
Sir is trying to control Toro's posture but Toro avoids it.
Sir gets back to half guard.
Sir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toro pulls his head out easily.
Sir is trying to maintain the position but Toro is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sir looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Toro pushes past his half guard into mount!
Toro controlling from the full mount.
Sir really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Toro tries to control but Sir wriggling away.
Sir is looking to improve his position but Toro isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sir sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sir pushes Toro off looking to stand but Toro dives back in and keeps control.
Toro decides to return to a standing position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 Robin Sir will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Toro lands with a nice combination. Sir backs away looking to recover.
Sir misses with a hook. Toro ducked under it nicely.
Sir tries to clinch but Toro is having none of it.
Sir takes a swing at Toro's ribcage but misses.
Sir tries to clinch but Toro is having none of it.
Sir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toro moves away.
Toro avoids the body shot from Sir.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toro wants to clinch.
Toro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mario Toro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Toro enables Sir to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Toro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sir throws a big right hand that misses.
Sir won't allow Toro to get back to his feet.
Sir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sir is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sir is controlling him.
Sir passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sir scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Toro to see if he's OK.
Sir is looking to take a break and control but Toro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sir tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sir has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sir tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sir has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sir tries for a kimura but Toro is defending well.
Toro takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sir wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Toro, who protects the arm well.
Sir in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Toro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sir.
Sir throws a strike but Toro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sir is looking to pass into half guard but Toro pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Toro is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Sir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sir looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Toro passes into side control.
Toro gets to mount! Sir was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mario Toro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robin Sir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sir regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Sir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sir, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Robin Sir!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Rimppi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emaus Tamei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamei has chosen PNG Pom City by Naka Blood as his entrance music. 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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211 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Rimppi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emaus Tamei!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rimppi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rimppi looks to throw the jab but Tamei is out of range.
Rimppi misses with an uppercut.
Rimppi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Tamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Tamei throws a body punch but Rimppi moves out of range.
Rimppi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Rimppi.
Rimppi avoids a kick to the body.
Rimppi moves out of range of the body kick from Tamei.
Tamei moves out of range of the strikes.
Tamei is looking to clinch but Rimppi is avoiding it.
Tamei scores with a body shot.
Tamei scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamei misses with a body shot.
Rimppi throws out a loose jab but Tamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamei blocks a jab.
Tamei lunges at Rimppi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rimppi's hand.
Rimppi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rimppi avoids the body shot from Tamei.
Tamei slips a jab and a cross from Rimppi.
Tamei 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.
Rimppi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tamei.
Rimppi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Rimppi.
Tamei throws a hook but Rimppi avoids it easily.
Rimppi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tamei has closed the distance and engaged Rimppi in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tamei.
Rimppi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tamei misses with an elbow over the top.
Tamei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rimppi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rimppi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tamei lands a nice elbow.
Tamei is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rimppi is defending well for now.
Tamei breaks the clinch.
Tamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rimppi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tamei under the eye.
Rimppi throws the left hand but Tamei avoids the punch easily.
Rimppi throws a shot from downtown. Tamei moves away and avoids it.
Tamei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rimppi rather than just go for the knockout.
Tamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rimppi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Tamei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rimppi doesn't seem phased though.
Rimppi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rimppi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tamei slips a jab from Rimppi.
Tamei lands with a shot to the body.
Rimppi misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rimppi misses with a looping right.
Tamei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rimppi.
A jab from Rimppi misses.
Rimppi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tamei.
A swing and a miss from Tamei.
Rimppi scores with a body shot.
Rimppi misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rimppi throws a poor cross that misses
and Tamei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Tamei misses.
Tamei scores with a head kick. Rimppi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rimppi swats away the attempt to clinch by Tamei.
Tamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rimppi manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rimppi with a hook.
Tamei stalks Rimppi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rimppi's face. Rimppi staggers backwards, shaken.
Tamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rimppi.
Tamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tamei pushes Rimppi away with a front kick.
Tamei defending well as Rimppi loads up on a big left hand.
Tamei scores with a nice right hand.
Tamei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rimppi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tamei ducks under a wild hook from Rimppi.
Rimppi throws a hook to the side of Tamei's head but Tamei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tamei connects with a right hand. Rimppi shakes it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tamei is looking to slow Rimppi down with leg kicks.
Tamei slips under a jab from Rimppi.
Tamei thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rimppi if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emaus Tamei dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tamei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rimppi throws the left hand but Tamei avoids the punch easily.
Tamei throws a low kick but Rimppi avoids it.
Rimppi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rimppi scores with a nice right hand.
Rimppi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rimppi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tamei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rimppi scrambles back to his feet.
Tamei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rimppi scores with a shot to the body.
Rimppi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rimppi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rimppi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tamei counters with a stiff right hand.
Rimppi misses with an uppercut. Tamei saw that one coming.
Rimppi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamei.
A swing and a miss from Rimppi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rimppi defending well as Tamei loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Tamei.
Tamei walks into a stiff left hand from Rimppi.
Tamei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tamei tries to clinch there but Rimppi circles away.
Tamei defending well as Rimppi loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for Rimppi.
Rimppi connects with a body shot.
Rimppi clobbers Tamei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rimppi misses the shot to the body.
Rimppi misses with a hook.
Tamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick from Tamei misses.
Rimppi slips a straight right by Tamei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tamei fakes the leg kick and cracks Rimppi in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rimppi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tamei lands a jab to Rimppi's midsection.
Rimppi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamei manages to avoid it.
Rimppi throws a hook to the side of Tamei's head but Tamei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rimppi throws a body punch but Tamei moves out of range.
Rimppi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tamei cracks Rimppi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rimppi.
Tamei throws a quick inside leg kick.
Emaus Tamei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tamei throws a shot from downtown. Rimppi moves away and avoids it.
Rimppi missing with a left hand there. Tamei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tamei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rimppi throws a series of punches but Tamei avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Tamei misses.
Rimppi keeps the fight on the outside.
Rimppi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tamei is looking to land body kicks.
Tamei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rimppi's sensitive parts.
Rimppi missing with a left hand there. Tamei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rimppi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamei manages to avoid it.
Rimppi looks to throw the jab but Tamei is out of range.
Tamei lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rimppi. Tamei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tamei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamei misses with a hook.
Rimppi throws a jab but it's blocked by Tamei.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rimppi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tamei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rimppi.
Tamei throws a lazy right hand but Rimppi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rimppi misses with an uppercut. Tamei saw that one coming.
Tamei ducks under a wild hook from Rimppi.
Tamei moves out of range as Rimppi strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamei moves away from the strike by Rimppi.
Tamei walks into a stiff left hand from Rimppi.
Rimppi just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Tamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tamei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rimppi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tamei blocks a jab.
Tamei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rimppi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emaus Tamei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Tamei misses with a straight right.
Rimppi lands a jab to Tamei's midsection.
Tamei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rimppi.
Rimppi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Tamei.
Nice shot lands for Rimppi.
Tamei punishes Rimppi's body with a nice straight punch.
Rimppi throws the left hand but Tamei avoids the punch easily.
Rimppi lands a glancing blow to the side of Tamei's head.
Tamei thuds a left hand into Rimppi's body.
Tamei lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rimppi moves out of range as Tamei strikes.
Tamei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rimppi throws a big shot that misses.
Tamei moves away from the strike by Rimppi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamei thuds his right hand into Rimppi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tamei throws out a powerful jab.
Rimppi is rocked!
Tamei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Rimppi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamei. Rimppi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rimppi misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tamei keeps Rimppi at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamei drops Rimppi with a big left hand! Rimppi is injured, injured bad! Tamei jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emaus Tamei!
An out of breath and clearly excited Emaus Tamei thanked Tokyo United Fightwear ($9 shirts) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Bekeroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Karanova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romeo Bekeroon had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romeo Bekeroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Karanova!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karanova fails with the takedown.
Bekeroon misses with a double jab.
Karanova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bekeroon's waist but Bekeroon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karanova off to one side.
Karanova takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karanova walks into a left hand.
Bekeroon lands with an uppercut that bounces Karanova off the cage and back into range.
Romeo Bekeroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karanova fails to land the takedown.
Romeo Bekeroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Karanova.
Bekeroon stuns Karanova with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karanova looks winded!
A jab from Bekeroon does it's job there.
Bekeroon scores with the left hand. Karanova knows he should have avoided that one.
Bekeroon connects with a right hand. Karanova shakes it off.
Karanova is rocked!
Bekeroon feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Karanova crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Romeo Bekeroon!
A relieved looking Romeo Bekeroon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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