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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ophas Iamsaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Of Qfc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iamsaard's entrance music is Orono Wor Petchpun Highlight. A fine choice. Ophas Iamsaard looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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142 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ophas Iamsaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, King Of Qfc!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qfc tries to clinch there but Iamsaard circles away.
Iamsaard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Iamsaard leaves Qfc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Qfc fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Iamsaard sprawls well initially but Qfc persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Qfc not doing much here.
Let's hope that Qfc has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Qfc passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iamsaard wants to get back to his feet.
Qfc controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Qfc forces the positional change into back control.
Iamsaard fending off the submission attempt from Qfc.
Qfc is persistently looking for the submission but Iamsaard is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qfc tries to get the hooks in deep but Iamsaard pushed the leg off.
Qfc is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Qfc wants to control the position but Iamsaard frees himself and scrambles - Qfc manages to regain control in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iamsaard is being controlled here.
Qfc has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Qfc looks to throw a body kick
and Iamsaard counters with a head kick. That will keep Qfc thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Left hook, right uppercut from Iamsaard.
Qfc avoids a kick to the body.
Qfc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Iamsaard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Of Qfc dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Qfc lands a head kick. Iamsaard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Qfc fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Iamsaard throws a nice head kick!
Iamsaard misses the shot to the body.
Iamsaard connects with a high kick.
Qfc scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Qfc trying to control the pace.
Qfc not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qfc tries to pass to full mount but Iamsaard defends it.
Qfc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Iamsaard is just riding it out for now. Qfc eventually gives up the hold.
Qfc escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iamsaard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Qfc has a takedown stuffed.
Qfc shoots in looking for a takedown but Iamsaard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Qfc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ophas Iamsaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Of Qfc.
Qfc pushes Iamsaard up against the cage in a clinch.
Iamsaard is trying to break the clinch but Qfc is controlling him.
Iamsaard is trying to push Qfc away but Qfc has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Qfc tries for a takedown. No joy.
Iamsaard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qfc breaks the clinch.
Iamsaard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Qfc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Iamsaard tries to avoid it but Qfc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Iamsaard to the ground. Iamsaard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Qfc closes this distance looking for a takedown but Iamsaard circles away.
Qfc shoots in looking for a takedown but Iamsaard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Qfc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Qfc is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Qfc tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Iamsaard swivels and escapes.
Iamsaard lands with a slapping head kick.
Iamsaard throws a head kick but Qfc moves out of range.
Qfc clinches with his opponent.
Qfc struggles to land a body shot inside as Iamsaard controls his hands.
Iamsaard lands a nice elbow.
Qfc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iamsaard stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qfc throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Iamsaard lands with a good body shot.
Qfc fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Qfc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Iamsaard tries a head kick but it misses.
Qfc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Iamsaard's head coaches at Pahuyuth Muay Thai 9 elite and 3 sensation coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qfc fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iamsaard works over Qfc's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Of Qfc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Qfc tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Iamsaard defends well and Qfc ends up having to push Iamsaard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Iamsaard working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Iamsaard is trying to break the clinch but Qfc has him pressed against the cage.
Qfc tries for a takedown but Iamsaard manages to get underhooks.
Iamsaard wants to get back to striking at distance but Qfc won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Qfc just misses with a elbow thrown towards Iamsaard's brow.
Iamsaard is trying to push Qfc away but Qfc has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Iamsaard tries to break the clinch but Qfc is controlling the position.
Qfc jumps guard but Iamsaard stands there with Qfc around his waist. Qfc gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ophas Iamsaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Of Qfc.
Iamsaard can't break the clinch.
Iamsaard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Qfc has him pressed against the cage.
Qfc tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Iamsaard misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iamsaard is trying to break the clinch but Qfc has him pressed against the cage.
Qfc drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Iamsaard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Iamsaard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iamsaard is trying to force a seperation but Qfc has the dominant position.
Iamsaard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Qfc blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Qfc wants a takedown but no success here.
Iamsaard wants to get back to striking at distance but Qfc won't allow it.
Iamsaard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Iamsaard misses with a wild combination.
Ophas Iamsaard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Qfc shoots in and drives through. Iamsaard sprawls well.
Qfc shoots for a takedown but Iamsaard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iamsaard lands a jab-cross combination.
Iamsaard throws a series of punches but Qfc avoids them all with ease.
Qfc throws a nice head kick!
Qfc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Iamsaard throws a nice head kick!
Qfc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Qfc has a takedown stuffed.
Iamsaard swats away the attempt to clinch by Qfc.
Qfc is looking to clinch but Iamsaard is avoiding it.
Ophas Iamsaard is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iamsaard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Iamsaard as Qfc shoots in.
Iamsaard blocks a head kick by Qfc.
Iamsaard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iamsaard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Iamsaard as Qfc shoots in.
Iamsaard throws a head kick but Qfc moves out of range.
Iamsaard misses with a few strikes there.
Ophas Iamsaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Qfc takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iamsaard can't break the clinch.
Qfc lands a takedown into guard.
Qfc controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ophas Iamsaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OK we're going to have a standup here. King Of Qfc hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Qfc looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Qfc trying to control the position from guard on top but Iamsaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Of Qfc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Qfc winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Of Qfc!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franky Train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Beast has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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248 lbs
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274 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 Amsterdam, Franky Train!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Beast!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beast looks to clinch
and Train counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Train is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beast doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Train.
Beast regains full guard. Nicely done.
Train passes Beast's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Train tries to pass to full mount but Beast defends it.
Beast is looking to control Train's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beast avoid being mounted?
Beast is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Train pulls his head out easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Train is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Train scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Train seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beast does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Train trying to mount his opponent but Beast defends it.
Train wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beast keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast trying to hold on to Train's head to control him but Train postures up.
Beast is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Train trying to pass the guard but Beast defending well.
Beast is trying to maintain the position but Train is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Train moves out of range as Beast throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Train swivels and escapes.
Train gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Train escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Billy Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Train fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beast avoids it really well and circles away.
Train drives through and clinches with Beast against the cage.
Beast successfully pulls guard.
Train in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Train trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Train trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Train trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Train works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Train throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Train is trying to control. Beast wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beast is defending against the submission attempts here by Train.
Train is keen to just control but Beast is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Train throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beast is trying to stand back up but Train is controlling him
Train is thwarting Beast's attempts to control the position.
Train is trying to control the action in half guard but Beast is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beast looking for submissions off his back.
Train wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beast keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beast trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Train dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Beast shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Train as he jumps to the side.
Train is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beast's half guard.
Train looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Train is looking for a kimura here.
Train is trying to control. Beast wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Train is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beast defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast is defending against the submission attempts here by Train.
Train is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Beast reverses the position - he's now on top in Train's guard.
Train keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
Train seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Beast throws a big elbow that misses.
Beast loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beast prevents Train from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Train is working an open guard so Beast takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Train here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Train shoots for a takedown but Beast saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beast wants to clinch.
Beast throws a leg kick but Train moved away.
Beast is looking to clinch but Train is avoiding it.
Beast stalks Train and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Train's face. Train staggers backwards, shaken.
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Train counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beast is defending against the submission attempts here by Train.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Train.
Train wants to control but Beast is keeping him busy.
Beast wants to control but Train is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Beast misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Beast is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Train's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Train's back!
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Train is trying to get back to his feet but Beast has full control of the position and if anything, Train has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Train might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beast struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Train controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Train 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.
Beast biding his time, controlling Train.
Beast is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beast is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
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 Franky Train will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Train shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beast defends it nicely.
Beast dives in for a single leg takedown but Train sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Train breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beast tries to clinch but Train is having none of it.
Train tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beast defends well and Train ends up having to push Beast into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Train wants to take the fight to the mat but Beast manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Train. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beast has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Train is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beast is pressed up against the cage. Train has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beast down to the mat. Beast avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Train wants to clinch.
Beast closes the distance looking to clinch
and Train counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beast!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beast is looking to regain half guard here but Train keeps moving and retains side control.
Train trying to control the action but Beast is working from the bottom.
Beast is trying to control Train's posture but Train avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast is looking for a sweep.
Beast is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Train asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Beast struggling a bit here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast is trying to improve his position.
Train working the head and body with strikes.
Train lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Train with the ground and pound but Beast regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Train tries to pass to full mount but Beast defends it.
Franky Train overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beast is pressing down on Train's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beast is trying to control the position but Train postures up.
Beast is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Train decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Beast, up you get!
Train connects with a leg kick. Beast looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Train is looking to slow Beast down with leg kicks.
Train looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Train throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Train is trying to control the action in half guard but Beast is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beast is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Train scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beast tries to kick Train off in order to stand up. Train Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Train wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beast keeps working.
Train landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Train lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Train 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.
Train working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franky Train showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Train, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Train!
Franky Train really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Big Kabosh logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Knott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jar Krohn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krohn has chosen I Am Hollywood as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jake Knott has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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209 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Knott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jar Krohn!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krohn is defended easily by Knott.
Knott throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Krohn looks to clinch
and Knott counters with a three punch combo that has Krohn backing up. Krohn nods at Knott to acknowledge the strikes.
Knott rushes Krohn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knott avoiding damage.
Krohn tries for a takedown but Knott manages to get underhooks.
Knott decides to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knott has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Krohn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krohn wants to pass the guard but Knott is keeping the position.
Knott tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knott wriggles free and stands up.
Knott shoots in looking for a takedown. Krohn tries to sprawl out of it but Knott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Krohn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Knott throws a head kick but Krohn moves out of range.
Krohn shoots for a takedown but Knott saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jake Knott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jar Krohn.
Knott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krohn.
A head kick from Knott lands but Krohn takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jar Krohn has been cut.
Knott takes the fight into the clinch.
Knott is pushing Krohn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knott is trying to force a seperation but Krohn has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krohn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knott prevents it.
Krohn missing with knees to the body.
Knott decides to pull guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krohn with a nice head shot there.
Knott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knott can't keep his opponent in guard - Krohn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Krohn lands a nice short elbow.
Krohn misses with a head shot. Knott uses the momentum to regain guard.
Krohn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krohn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knott trying to keep a closed guard but Krohn is proving a slippery customer.
Krohn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knott trying to keep a closed guard but Krohn is proving a slippery customer.
Krohn connects with a couple of short punches.
Knott wants to get back to his feet but Krohn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Krohn wants to control from the top but Knott keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knott lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Krohn!
Krohn is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knott looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Krohn is in a horrible position here. Knott smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knott wants to finish this one by submission but Krohn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Knott.
Krohn is looking to improve his position but Knott isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Knott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jar Krohn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Krohn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Krohn gets tackled into the cage by Knott. Knott maintains the clinch.
Knott presses Krohn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knott gets underhooks to prevent Krohn's takedown attempt.
Krohn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knott gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jake Knott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jar Krohn.
Krohn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knott pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knott has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Krohn is trying to keep an underhook but Knott manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Knott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knott is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knott works his way into full mount!
Knott pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Knott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Krohn tries to reverse the position but Knott maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knott trying to control but Krohn is having none of it.
Knott controlling from the full mount.
Knott tries to control but Krohn wriggling away.
Knott lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knott prevents Krohn from getting the reversal.
Krohn tries to hold on but Knott postures up.
Knott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Krohn is looking to escape.
Krohn tries to hold on but Knott pushes him away.
Knott stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Krohn fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krohn is looking to clinch but Knott is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knott is defended easily by Krohn.
Krohn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krohn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knott.
Krohn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knott thows a body kick. Krohn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jar Krohn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krohn is breathing heavily.
No luck for Krohn with that takedown attempt.
Knott feints and as Krohn raises his hands in defense, Knott changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knott stands and steps away. Krohn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Knott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jar Krohn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Knott decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Krohn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knott's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knott's back!
Krohn loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Knott hold on?
Knott rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Knott gets back to full guard.
Knott wants to stand and escape but Krohn is having none of it.
Krohn trying to control the position from guard on top but Knott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knott looking to control.
Krohn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krohn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Knott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knott pulls Krohn in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Jake Knott wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Knott circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jake Knott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Krohn tries to avoid it but Knott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Krohn to the ground. Krohn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krohn tries to close the distance and clinch but Knott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krohn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knott sprawls well. Knott wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krohn gets slowly back to his feet.
Krohn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knott pushes Krohn up against the cage in a clinch.
Knott decides to pull guard.
Knott is trying to keep Krohn in close.
Knott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krohn wants to get back to his feet.
Knott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krohn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knott is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krohn trying to control here.
Knott has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Krohn defend it? Knott steps over the head and cranks it - Krohn is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Knott!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Knott!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage has chosen Bon Jovi - It's my life as his entrance music. Jackson Savage is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Savage!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage slaps away a takedown attempt from Briggs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Savage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Briggs sprawls well. Briggs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Savage gets slowly back to his feet.
Savage rushes Briggs and presses him up against the cage.
Savage manages to pull guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Briggs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Briggs passes Savage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savage wants to improve his position but Briggs is controlling well.
Briggs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is refusing to be controlled, as Briggs sits in half guard.
Savage trying to control here.
Briggs trying to pass the guard but Savage defending well.
Briggs wants to control but Savage is keeping him busy.
Savage manages to get to full guard.
Briggs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Savage wants to sweep here but Briggs controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nick Briggs just wasn't active enough.
Savage changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Briggs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Briggs can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savage wants to control but Briggs is keeping him busy.
Savage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Briggs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Savage tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Savage has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Briggs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Savage wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Savage wants to control but Briggs is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs can't do much from the bottom here.
Briggs gets back to half guard.
Savage is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Briggs sees it coming and defends easily.
Briggs wants to get back to full guard.
Savage seems to be working for a kimura but Briggs defends the submission attempt.
Savage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Briggs moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Briggs holds on and takes a little breather.
Briggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savage is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Briggs is on top in guard.
Savage manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Briggs wants to control but Savage is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage is working for a guillotine from mount but Briggs frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jackson Savage will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Briggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savage.
Savage tries to clinch there but Briggs circles away.
Briggs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Briggs showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage looking for submissions off his back.
Briggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savage keeps working.
Briggs is really struggling to control Savage but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Briggs trying to control the pace.
Briggs trying to pass the guard but Savage defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage gets back to full guard.
Savage pulls Briggs in to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Savage has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Savage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Briggs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Briggs trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Briggs wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Briggs enables Savage to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Briggs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Briggs 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.
Savage wants to control from the top but Briggs keeps moving.
Savage forces his way into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Briggs is trying to control but can't.
Savage works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs is looking to improve his position but Savage isn't that keen on the idea.
Briggs gets back to half guard.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Briggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Savage prevents Briggs from improving his position.
Briggs trying to hold on to Savage's head to control him but Savage postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage is trying to work for a kimura but Briggs is defending well.
Briggs is refusing to be controlled, as Savage sits in half guard.
Briggs won't allow Savage to pass to mount.
Briggs wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
Savage is working for a kimura but Briggs is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Briggs keeping control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jackson Savage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Briggs rushes Savage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Briggs jumps into guard, dragging Savage to the mat.
Jackson Savage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savage looking to pass the guard.
Savage trying to control but Briggs is working from the bottom.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Briggs is keeping the position.
Savage won't allow Briggs to sweep him here.
Briggs keeping full guard, as Savage tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Briggs keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jackson Savage wasn't active enough on the ground.
Briggs misses with an uppercut. Savage saw that one coming.
Briggs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savage pinned against the cage. Savage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Briggs shoots for a double leg takedown but Savage sprawls well. He's pushed Briggs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Savage darts in looking for a takedown but Briggs gets double underhooks and turns Savage into the cage.
Briggs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Savage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Briggs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nick Briggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Savage.
Savage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Briggs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Briggs pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Briggs is keeping the position.
Briggs keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Briggs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savage trying to control but Briggs is working from the bottom.
Briggs trying to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Savage wants to control from the top but Briggs keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jackson Savage.
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Briggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savage is fending him off so far but Briggs persists. Nope, Savage circles away and we're back to standing.
Briggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Savage counters with a head kick. That will keep Briggs thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Savage throws a head kick that misses.
Briggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Briggs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Savage looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Briggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savage keeps working.
Savage manages to get back to half guard.
Savage manages to get to full guard.
Briggs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage looking for a sweep. Not yet Savage, not yet.
Jackson Savage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Briggs pushes down on Savage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Savage is looking for a sweep. Briggs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Briggs is trying to control the action in half guard but Savage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savage.
Briggs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage wants to sweep here but Briggs controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jackson Savage.
I've got Savage winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Savage!
Jackson Savage bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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