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AMSFC 23 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Callaghan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macky Jawara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Callaghan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Macky Jawara! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jawara misses with a series of wild punches.
Jawara misses with a head kick.
Callaghan tries to clinch up but Jawara circles away and keeps his distance. Callaghan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jawara checks it well. Jawara fails to land with a series of punches.
Callaghan blocks a head kick by Jawara.
Jawara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jawara checks a low kick from Callaghan. Nice takedown defense from Jawara. No joy for Callaghan on that attempt. A low kick from Callaghan misses and Callaghan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Callaghan throws a low kick, looking for Jawara's leg but Jawara calmly moves out of range. Callaghan swings away with a leg kick that misses. Jawara looks to throw the jab but Callaghan is out of range. Jawara throws a big shot that misses. Jawara misses the jab. Jawara throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Callaghan blocks a head kick by Jawara.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jawara throws a right hand that Callaghan ducks under and follows up with a left that Callaghan also avoids with ease. Callaghan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Callaghan misses with a low kick.
Jawara throws an overhand right that lands on Callaghan's shoulder, as Callaghan tries to avoid the shot. A leg kick checked by Jawara. Callaghan misses with a low kick.
Callaghan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jawara's waist but Jawara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Callaghan off to one side. Callaghan wants to land a leg kick but Jawara is out of range. Callaghan goes for a double leg but Jawara avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jawara continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Callaghan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jawara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Callaghan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Jawara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Callaghan lands a leg kick that knocks Jawara off balance momentarily. A slapping leg kick lands for Callaghan.
Jawara blocks the body kick.
Jawara swinging wildly here.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Jawara throws out a loose jab but Callaghan uses good head movement to avoid it. Callaghan scores with a leg kick.
Jawara throws a chopping leg kick but Callaghan manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Callaghan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jawara throws out the jab. Horrible takedown by Callaghan or perhaps it was just good defense by Jawara which made him look bad. Some bone on bone action there as Jawara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Callaghan throws a leg kick and Jawara counters with an outside leg kick.
Macky Jawara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jawara throws a front kick that sends Callaghan stumbling back into the cage. Jawara lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jawara misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Jawara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jawara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Callaghan misses with a takedown attempt - Jawara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. A bone on bone clash there as Jawara blocks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Callaghan. Callaghan checks the leg kick. Callaghan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jawara blocks a low kick nicely. Callaghan misses with a low kick.
Jawara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Jawara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Callaghan throws a leg kick but Jawara sees it coming and checks it nicely. Callaghan throws a front kick aimed at Jawara's knee but Jawara avoids it well. Jawara 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. Callaghan dodges the punch combination from Jawara.
Callaghan closes the distance and clinches up with Jawara, looking for a takedown. Callaghan pushes Jawara against the cage but Jawara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Jawara tries to land a front kick but Callaghan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Callaghan connects with a leg kick. Jawara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Jawara jabs at Callaghan's body. Callaghan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Callaghan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jawara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Callaghan moves into the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Jawara is trying to break the clinch but Callaghan has him pressed against the cage. Callaghan wants a takedown but no success here.
Callaghan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Callaghan blocks a head kick by Jawara.
Callaghan tries for a takedown but Jawara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Callaghan misses with a body kick. Callaghan connects with a solid leg kick. Callaghan throws a low kick, looking for Jawara's leg but Jawara calmly moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Callaghan dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Callaghan tries a low kick but Jawara avoids it. A combination from Jawara does no damage. Callaghan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jawara but Jawara pushes him off and we're back to square one. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jawara.
Jawara throws a series of punches but Callaghan moves out of range. Jawara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Callaghan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jawara is out of range. Jawara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Callaghan. Callaghan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Callaghan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jawara. Jawara throws a head kick that misses and Callaghan counters with a low kick, right behind Jawara 's knee. Callaghan tries to work over Jawara's front leg with a kick but Jawara checks it. Callaghan misses with a low kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jawara, right into the meat.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jawara throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Callaghan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Callaghan misses with a low kick.
Callaghan is looking to score with low kicks. Callaghan dodges the punch combination from Jawara.
Jawara blocks a low kick nicely. Sean Callaghan is winning the standup battle so far. Jawara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Callaghan looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A bone on bone clash there as Jawara blocks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Jawara. No joy for Callaghan on that attempt. Callaghan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jawara. Callaghan throws a leg kick but Jawara checks it. Callaghan throws a leg kick and Jawara counters with a low kick, right behind Callaghan 's knee. Macky Jawara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Jawara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Callaghan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jawara defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Callaghan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Callaghan throws a leg kick and Jawara counters with a leg kick. Callaghan throws a low kick but Jawara moves out of range easily. A telegraphed right hand from Jawara misses the target. Jawara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Callaghan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Jawara misses the shot to the body. Jawara lands a two punch combo.
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! Jawara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Callaghan can pounce on him.
Jawara tries to score with a low kick but Callaghan moves his leg out of the way. An inside leg kick from Callaghan misses. Nice takedown defense from Jawara. No joy for Callaghan on that attempt. Jawara tests Callaghan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jawara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jawara is breathing heavily.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jawara checks a leg kick. Jawara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Callaghan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Callaghan clinches with his opponent.
Callaghan is trying to drag Jawara to the mat but Jawara just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Callaghan has Jawara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jawara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jawara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Callaghan shoots in for a takedown but Jawara shows good takedown defense. Callaghan shoots for a takedown but Jawara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jawara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Callaghan manages to avoid it. Callaghan throws a leg kick but Jawara checks it.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Jawara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Callaghan thumps Jawara with a low kick. Jawara throws a front kick aimed at Callaghan's knee but Callaghan avoids it well. Callaghan misses with a takedown and Jawara counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jawara checks a leg kick. Callaghan misses with a leg kick. Callaghan checks a leg kick nicely. Callaghan shoots in but Jawara avoids the takedown attempt easily. Jawara misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jawara throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Callaghan fails with the takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Macky Jawara will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Callaghan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Callaghan cracks the inside of Jawara's front leg. Callaghan throws out a leg kick but Jawara moves out of range and Callaghan only half commits. Jawara throws a body punch but Callaghan moves out of range. Jawara throws a nice looking combination but Callaghan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Callaghan throws a solid leg kick but Jawara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Callaghan. Callaghan tries for a takedown but Jawara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Callaghan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jawara defends it nicely. Jawara missing with a left hand there. Callaghan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Callaghan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Jawara throws a sloppy head kick and Callaghan moves out of range easily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jawara throws a series of strikes that have Callaghan backpedaling.
Jawara throws a right hand that Callaghan ducks under and follows up with a left that Callaghan also avoids with ease. Jawara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jawara misses with a low kick as Callaghan jumps back. Jawara throws a series of punches but Callaghan avoids them all with ease. Callaghan shoots in but Jawara avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Callaghan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Callaghan throws out a leg kick but Jawara moves out of range and Callaghan only half commits. Callaghan is looking to slow Jawara down with leg kicks. Jawara 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.
Callaghan drives through and clinches with Jawara against the cage.
Jawara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Callaghan has him pressed against the cage. Jawara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Callaghan is keeping busy. Callaghan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jawara gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Jawara is trying to break the clinch but Callaghan has him pressed against the cage.
Jawara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jawara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Callaghan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jawara tries to avoid it but Callaghan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jawara to the ground. Jawara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A low kick from Callaghan misses and Jawara counters with a two punch combo. Callaghan wants to clinch but Jawara slips to the side and Jawara counters with a three punch combo that has Callaghan backing up. Callaghan nods at Jawara to acknowledge the strikes. Jawara throws a wild body kick that Callaghan sees coming a mile off. Jawara throws a leg kick but Callaghan sees it coming and checks it nicely. Callaghan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jawara. Callaghan connects with a leg kick. Jawara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Callaghan looks for a takedown but Jawara sprawls well. Jawara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Callaghan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jawara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jawara 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. Callaghan fails with the takedown. Jawara slaps away a takedown attempt from Callaghan, before circling back to the center of the mat. Jawara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jawara takes a swing at Callaghan's ribcage but misses. Callaghan tries a low kick but Jawara avoids it. Callaghan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A leg kick checked by Callaghan. Callaghan fails in his attempt to clinch. Callaghan misses with a low kick. Callaghan throws a front kick aimed at Jawara's knee but Jawara avoids it well.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Callaghan tries to score with a low kick but Jawara moves his leg out of the way. Callaghan scores with a spinning back kick! Callaghan misses with a low kick. Callaghan throws a chopping leg kick but Jawara manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Callaghan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jawara's waist but Jawara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Callaghan off to one side. Callaghan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Callaghan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jawara sprawls well initially but Callaghan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Callaghan scoring with strikes to the body and head. Callaghan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Jawara is bucking up trying to escape but Callaghan cracks him with another couple of good strikes. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Callaghan punishing his opponent with strikes. Callaghan working Jawara over with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight! Sean Callaghan showed his dominance in that final round. Well Callaghan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Callaghan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julian Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filip Rumia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julian Demaestri could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Filip Rumia's chin.
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180 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julian Demaestri! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Filip Rumia! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Demaestri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Rumia needs to keep his hands up - Demaestri had a free shot at his head there.
Demaestri bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Demaestri sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rumia is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Demaestri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rumia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Demaestri is working to tighten his grip on Rumia's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rumia has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Demaestri is really squeezing tight and eventually Rumia passes out! Demaestri breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Julian Demaestri! Julian Demaestri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Bilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Szakul Ingwar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bilson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cant be touched!. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tim Bilson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Szakul Ingwar! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ingwar is just out of range. Ingwar misses with the combination.
Ingwar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Ingwar shoots in for a takedown but Bilson shows good takedown defense. Ingwar shoots in but no luck this time. Tim Bilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Szakul Ingwar. Ingwar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ingwar slips a straight right by Bilson. Ingwar throws a nice inside leg kick. Ingwar is looking to slow Bilson down with leg kicks. Bilson blocks a head kick by Ingwar.
Bilson loads up on a big right hand but Ingwar slips the punch. Ingwar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bilson as he jumps to the side. Ingwar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Ingwar is looking to clinch but Bilson is avoiding it.
Ingwar rushes Bilson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Ingwar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Ingwar lands an elbow inside. Ingwar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bilson smiles and moves away.
Bilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ingwar tries to clinch up.
Bilson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Bilson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Ingwar looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ingwar postures up in Bilson's guard and throws a big left but Bilson blocks it. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ingwar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Bilson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bilson tries to get out of the position. Ingwar throws a big right hand that misses. Ingwar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ingwar wants to control from the top but Bilson keeps moving.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Ingwar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
 The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Szakul Ingwar wasn't active enough on the ground. Ingwar moves in looking to clinch but Bilson pushes him off. Ingwar shoots for a double leg takedown but Bilson sprawls well. He's pushed Ingwar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Ingwar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bilson sprawls well. Bilson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ingwar gets slowly back to his feet. Ingwar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bilson thows a body shot but no joy. Bilson misses with a wild body shot. Ingwar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Ingwar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bilson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Ingwar wants to clinch. Ingwar is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A slapping body kick lands there for Ingwar.
Ingwar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bilson napping and manages to drive through into side control! Bilson tries to buck Ingwar off but Ingwar is having none of it. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bilson is working hard here to advance position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ingwar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bilson some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Szakul Ingwar dominated that round. That's time! Bilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ingwar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Ingwar lands with a nice combination. Bilson backs away looking to recover. Bilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ingwar. Ingwar is looking to clinch but Bilson is avoiding it.
Ingwar fails in his attempt to clinch. Ingwar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ingwar tries to clinch there but Bilson circles away.
Ingwar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bilson pinned against the cage. Bilson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Bilson leaves Ingwar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ingwar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bilson throws a lazy right hand but Ingwar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bilson tries to keep at a distance but Ingwar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ingwar has clasped his hands together around Bilson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Bilson wants to control but Ingwar postures up. Ingwar is looking to take a break and control but Bilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. I wouldn't like to be where Bilson is right now.
Ingwar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Ingwar throws a strike aimed at the side of Bilson's head but Bilson avoids it well. Bilson tries to bench press Ingwar off him but Ingwar keeps the position. Ingwar trying to control the action but Bilson is working from the bottom. Bilson regains half guard, as Ingwar was trying to land strikes. Bilson trying to control here.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Well, if Ingwar 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.
Bilson is looking for a sweep. Ingwar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ingwar 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.
Szakul Ingwar has got the better of the ground game so far.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Bilson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bilson tries to roll over but Ingwar keeps him under control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Szakul Ingwar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ingwar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ingwar tries to clinch but Bilson is having none of it. Ingwar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bilson moves away. Ingwar tries for a takedown but Bilson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Ingwar shoots in and drives through. Bilson sprawls well. Bilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ingwar tries to clinch but Bilson is having none of it. Szakul Ingwar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ingwar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bilson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ingwar fails to land with a series of punches.
Bilson throws a body punch but Ingwar moves out of range.
Bilson tries to keep at a distance but Ingwar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ingwar manages to break the clinch.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ingwar throws a nice head kick!
Ingwar fails with the takedown. Tim Bilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Szakul Ingwar. Bilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Ingwar counters with a big head kick but Bilson shrugs it off. Szakul Ingwar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ingwar has Bilson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ingwar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ingwar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ingwar tries to clinch up. Bilson throws a lazy right hand but Ingwar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ingwar misses with a hook.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Ingwar fails in his attempt to clinch. Bilson throws a shot from downtown. Ingwar moves away and avoids it.
Ingwar gets a clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bilson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ingwar is keeping busy. Ingwar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bilson is trying to stall.
Ingwar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ingwar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bilson regains guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingwar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bilson dives on top into guard. Bilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ingwar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bilson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ingwar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ingwar trying to control the position.
Ingwar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Szakul Ingwar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bilson trying to control but Ingwar is working from the bottom.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bilson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Ingwar is looking to stand up but Bilson isn't so interested in that idea. Tim Bilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bilson throws a big elbow that misses. Bilson throwing strikes from guard but Ingwar blocks nicely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bilson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. 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! Ingwar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight! Szakul Ingwar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ingwar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Szakul Ingwar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrea Carnevale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Gaucho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carnevale's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Avenged Sevenfold - Nightmare. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrea Carnevale! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rafael Gaucho! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gaucho tries for a takedown but Carnevale circles away easily and Carnevale counters with a thumping low kick. Carnevale bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. We've been told by Carnevale's head coaches at MuscleWorks Amsterdam™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Carnevale punishes Gaucho's body with a nice straight punch. Carnevale keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carnevale thuds his right hand into Gaucho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Carnevale dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Carnevale throws a series of punches but Gaucho moves out of range. Carnevale lands a nice hook to Gaucho's body. Gaucho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Gaucho has his takedown stuffed and Carnevale counters with a straight right hand. Gaucho looks winded! Gaucho shoots and misses and Carnevale counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Andrea Carnevale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Gaucho.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Carnevale cracks Gaucho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Carnevale connects with a body shot. Carnevale cracks Gaucho on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Gaucho falls backwards against the cage. Carnevale follows up with more strikes that drop Gaucho to his knees. Carnevale keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Gaucho! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrea Carnevale! During a confident post fight interview, Andrea Carnevale thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Schilk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Rogalewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Magnus Schilk has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magnus Schilk! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Rogalewski! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Schilk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rogalewski backs up against the cage.
Schilk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Schilk throws a head kick that half lands.
Rogalewski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rogalewski in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Schilk tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rogalewski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Rogalewski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duey Doubleg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazarus Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Po has chosen Tribal Seeds- Vampire as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duey Doubleg! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lazarus Po! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Po tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doubleg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Doubleg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Po as he avoids it easily. A big left from Doubleg misses. Doubleg fails with a takedown attempt. Doubleg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Po defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duey Doubleg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooh!!! Po has knocked Doubleg down with a huge combo! Po steps away and waves a wobbly Doubleg back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 It looks like Duey Doubleg has been cut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Doubleg shoots for a takedown but Po saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Doubleg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Po pinned against the cage. Po gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Po throws a sloppy head kick and Doubleg moves out of range easily. Doubleg dives in and grabs Po's left leg, looking for a takedown. Po pushes down on Doubleg's head and hops out. Po stuffs the takedown attempt from Doubleg. Doubleg gets slowly back to his feet. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Doubleg. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Doubleg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Po defends well and Doubleg ends up having to push Po into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Po's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. A short right from Po on the inside. Po looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Doubleg blocks an elbow strike from Po.
Knees to the body from Po.
Doubleg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Po prevents it.
Po stalling in the clinch.
Po throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doublegs head. Doubleg jumps guard but Po turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Doubleg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Po smiles and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Po. No joy for Doubleg on that attempt.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Doubleg shoots in for a double leg but Po sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Doubleg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Po. Po displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doubleg. Po slaps away a takedown attempt from Doubleg, before circling back to the center of the mat. Po lands a brutal head kick. Doubleg looks out on his feet and Po throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Lazarus Po! After winning the bout, Lazarus Po 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Dark Daemon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Zerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dark Daemon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Daemon! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Zerra! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zerra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daemon moves away. Zerra misses with a leg kick. No joy there for Zerra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zerra lands a nice shot that snaps Daemon's head back.
Daemon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
 It looks like Dark Daemon has been cut. Daemon blocks a head kick by Zerra.
Zerra stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Zerra throws an overhand right that lands on Daemon's shoulder, as Daemon tries to avoid the shot. Zerra tries a low kick but Daemon avoids it. Zerra takes a swing at Daemon's ribcage but misses. The fighters circle momentarily. Daemon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Zerra 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. Zerra misses with a combination
and Daemon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zerra! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zerra is looking for a sweep. Daemon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Daemon prevents Zerra from escaping the position. Zerra is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Daemon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Daemon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Zerra pushes Daemon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Daemon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Daemon is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Zerra looks calm but he's in trouble here. Daemon gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Zerra is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Daemon lets go of the hold and Zerra can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dark Daemon! Dark Daemon retains his lightweight title! A relieved looking Dark Daemon 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Mera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jose Mera was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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147 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Clark! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Mera! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mera fails with the takedown. Clark lands a really nice looking cross but Mera seems unphased.
Mera throws a leg kick but Clark sees it coming and checks it nicely. Clark scores with a head kick.
Mera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Clark lands with a kick to the temple. Mera shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
 Mera is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mera dodges the punch combination from Clark.
Clark rushes Mera and presses him up against the cage. Clark lands a knee to the head.
Mera takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Clark.
Mera misses with the head strike.
Clark with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Mera is still on wobbly legs! Can Clark finish him? Clark working some nice short punches in the clinch. Clark scores with a knee to the head.
Mera tries to pull guard but Clark won't allow it.
Clark scores a nice knee to the body.
Mera takes a knee to the side of the body. Clark landing knees to the head.
A short right from Clark on the inside.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Clark crunches a lovely knee into Mera's ribcage. Clark blocking some punches.
Clark connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mera's face.
Clark connects with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mera. Clark jerks Mera's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Mera drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Clark goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Clark because Mera was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Andrew Clark! Andrew Clark retains his featherweight title! In his post fight interview, Andrew Clark started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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