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AMSFC 27 - Unification PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatenda Ihejirika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatenda Ihejirika has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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261 lbs
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198 cm
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tatenda Ihejirika! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Emelianenko! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ihejirika gets in close and instigates a clinch. Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Ihejirika avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage. Emelianenko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Emelianenko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Ihejirika wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving. Ihejirika lands a couple of decent looking shots. Ihejirika stands up over Emelianenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Ihejirika trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Emelianenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ihejirika scoring with some ground and pound. Ihejirika trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ihejirika wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position. Ihejirika postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Emelianenko looking for a guillotine here but Ihejirika defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Emelianenko pulls Ihejirika in close to prevent any damage. Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Ihejirika from controlling successfully. Emelianenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ihejirika defends well. Ihejirika throwing strikes from guard but Emelianenko blocks nicely. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ihejirika accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ihejirika loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Emelianenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Emelianenko, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ihejirika might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Emelianenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ihejirika doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ihejirika manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Emelianenko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Ihejirika not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Ihejirika is in close to Emelianenko's body, working some short punches and elbows. Ihejirika postures up.
Ihejirika has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. This has been an exciting period of action! Ihejirika sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Emelianenko's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Emelianenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ihejirika. Ihejirika looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko has his hands clasped together around Ihejirika's back. He's all about the action. Emelianenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Ihejirika.
Emelianenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ihejirika pulls his head out easily. Ihejirika is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Emelianenko sees it coming and defends easily. Emelianenko won't allow Ihejirika to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ihejirika is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Ihejirika is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Emelianenko! Ihejirika thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ihejirika moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Emelianenko has worked his arm free - good work by Emelianenko!
Emelianenko is not content to let Ihejirika control the position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Emelianenko is looking for a sweep. Ihejirika cracks Emelianenko with an elbow. That is naaassty. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatenda Ihejirika dominated that round. That's time! Ihejirika's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ihejirika thows a body shot but no joy. Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ihejirika misses with a body kick. Tatenda Ihejirika is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ihejirika throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emelianenko. Ihejirika throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ihejirika misses with a two punch combination.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ihejirika tries to clinch but Emelianenko is having none of it. Ihejirika connects with a solid leg kick. Emelianenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Emelianenko throws a body punch but Ihejirika moves out of range. Ihejirika shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Emelianenko as he jumps to the side. Ihejirika looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Ihejirika does no damage. Emelianenko lands with an overhand left. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ihejirika swings away with a body shot that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a series of strikes. Ihejirika will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Emelianenko thuds a left hand into Ihejirika's body. Ihejirika buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Emelianenko dodges the punch combination from Ihejirika.
Ihejirika looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Emelianenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Tatenda Ihejirika has been cut. Ihejirika tries to bum rush Emelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Emelianenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ihejirika closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Emelianenko thuds a left hand into Ihejirika's body. Emelianenko throws a series of punches but Ihejirika moves out of range. Emelianenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Emelianenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Emelianenko lands with a big left! Ihejirika is wobbled badly! Emelianenko comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Ihejirika to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexander Emelianenko! After winning the bout, Alexander Emelianenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Faersk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Varona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jon Faersk has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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187 cm
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190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Faersk! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Varona! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Faersk wants to clinch and Varona counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Faersk! The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Varona has an Americana. Faersk didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Varona is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Varona hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Carlos Varona! Carlos Varona made sure to mention his sponsor, GREEN!160 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Szakul Ingwar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woods has chosen skillet-monster as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 cm
22
200 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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186 cm
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Good knees
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Szakul Ingwar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Woods! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Woods moves into the clinch successfully.
Ingwar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Woods lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Ingwar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ingwar forces Woods back against the cage and clinches. Woods is trying to push Ingwar away but Ingwar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Ingwar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ingwar misses with a wild combination.
Woods gets a clinch. Ingwar keeps control of Woods as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ingwar pressing his opponent against the cage. Ingwar prevents the takedown attempt.
Ingwar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Woods regains guard immediately. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Ingwar postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Woods wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ingwar manages to pass to side control. Woods has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ingwar is working away from the top position though. Woods really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ingwar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. 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.
Ingwar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Woods! Woods is working to get back to half guard.
Ingwar looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Woods tries to lock up and control but Ingwar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Ingwar lands a nice shot to the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ingwar looking for a guillotine from mount but Woods is having none of it. Ingwar trying to control but Woods is having none of it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ingwar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ingwar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Woods?
Ingwar unloading with bombs!
Woods is rocked! Woods takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Woods is still in real trouble! Can Ingwar finish him? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ingwar postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Woods badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ingwar around the waist but Ingwar pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ingwar is the winner by TKO! Ingwar jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Szakul Ingwar!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Misuaksual Lutuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackie Can (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Can has chosen Don't cross his path when he's drunk! as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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168 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Misuaksual Lutuka! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackie Can! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Can tried to score with a low kick but Lutuka checks it. Can tries to score with a low kick but Lutuka moves his leg out of the way. Can throws a low kick but Lutuka moves out of range easily. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lutuka checks a leg kick. Can fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lutuka checks it well. A jab from Can misses. Can just misses with a punch to the body.
Lutuka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lutuka moves out of range of the leg kick from Can. Can finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Can connects with a solid leg kick. Lutuka shoots in for a double leg but Can sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lutuka is defended easily by Can. Lutuka looks for a takedown but Can sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misuaksual Lutuka. That's going to take a lot out of him. Can throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Lutuka checks the leg kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Can lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lutuka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lutuka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Can feints and then cracks Lutuka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lutuka down. Can wants to land a leg kick but Lutuka is out of range. Can is looking to chop away at Lutuka's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Can throws out a leg kick but Lutuka moves out of range and Can only half commits. Can motions for Lutuka to come forward. Can throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Lutuka tries for a takedown but Can sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Lutuka shoots in for a double leg but Can sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Can finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lutuka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Can misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Can scoring well with a low kick there.
Can throws a right and a left that Lutuka avoids nicely. Lutuka gets a double leg takedown into Can's guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Lutuka tries to free his leg and advance position but Can is retaining full guard. Lutuka is breathing heavily. Lutuka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Lutuka stops Can from standing up. Lutuka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lutuka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. 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! Can wants to stand up but Lutuka is controlling him. Lutuka looking to pass the guard. 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. Lutuka drops back looking for a leg! Can is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Can manages to kick Lutuka off! Lutuka jumps back into Can's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lutuka stops Can from standing up. Can looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Lutuka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Can dives on top into guard. Lutuka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Can defends it easily. Can wants to get up but he can't break Lutuka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Can gets to his feet. Lutuka looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Lutuka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Can. An inside leg kick from Can misses. Lutuka moves out of range of the leg kick from Can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lutuka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Lutuka shoots in and gets a takedown into Can's guard. Lutuka won't allow Can to get back to his feet. Lutuka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lutuka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Can can do anything to dispel that myth. Lutuka looking to pass the guard. Lutuka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lutuka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Lutuka stops Can from standing up. Lutuka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Lutuka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lutuka stops Can from standing up. Lutuka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Can's guard. Lutuka wants to pass the guard but Can is keeping the position. Can wants to stand but Lutuka is controlling the position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Lutuka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Lutuka stops Can from standing up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jackie Can will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lutuka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Can.
Can misses with a double jab.
Lutuka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Can counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lutuka's knee momentarily. Lutuka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Can misses with a low kick as Lutuka jumps back. Lutuka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Can as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misuaksual Lutuka. That's going to take a lot out of him. Can misses with a leg kick. Can throws a leg kick but Lutuka checks it. A swing and a miss from Can. Lutuka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Can is fending him off so far but Lutuka persists. Nope, Can circles away and we're back to standing. Lutuka is looking to clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lutuka shoots in but no luck this time. Can lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Lutuka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Can. Lutuka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Can sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Lutuka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Can lands with a nice body punch. Lutuka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Can.
Jackie Can seems to be getting the better of the standup. Can sizes up Lutuka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Can scores with a one two! Lutuka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Misuaksual Lutuka has been cut. Jackie Can is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lutuka fails with a takedown attempt. Can misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Lutuka blocks the leg kick.
Can misses with a low kick. Misuaksual Lutuka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A slapping leg kick lands for Can.
A punch combination from Can misses. Can slaps away a takedown attempt from Lutuka, before circling back to the center of the mat. Can turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Can fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lutuka. Lutuka moves out of range of the leg kick from Can. Can fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lutuka.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Can slaps away a takedown attempt from Lutuka, before circling back to the center of the mat. A slapping leg kick lands for Can.
Can throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lutuka. Can lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lutuka's sensitive parts. Can scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lutuka doesn't seem bothered though. Lutuka slips a jab and a cross from Can.
Can tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A solid leg kick lands there for Can.
Lutuka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Can will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Can works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Lutuka darts in looking for a takedown but Can gets double underhooks and turns Lutuka into the cage. Can breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Can throws a right and a left that Lutuka avoids nicely. Lutuka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lutuka fails to land the takedown. Can fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lutuka on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. No luck with that takedown attempt from Lutuka. Can tried to score with a low kick but Lutuka checks it. Can lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lutuka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Can but Can pushes him off and we're back to square one. Can fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Can looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Can misses with a low kick.
Can throws a leg kick but Lutuka sees it coming and moves out of range. Lutuka checks a leg kick nicely. Can lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Can throws a front kick aimed at Lutuka's knee but Lutuka avoids it well. Lutuka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Lutuka shoots in for a takedown but Can shows good takedown defense. Can walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lutuka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Can tries a low kick but Lutuka avoids it. Can scores with a leg kick.
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! Lutuka blocks a low kick nicely. Can throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Can. That's going to slow Lutuka down. Can throws a low kick but Lutuka moves out of range easily. Can bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lutuka's head. Lutuka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Can can pounce on him.
Lutuka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Can misses with a leg kick. Can throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Can stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Can wants it to stay on the feet. Lutuka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Can lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lutuka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lutuka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Lutuka checks the leg kick. Can throws out a leg kick but Lutuka moves out of range and Can only half commits. Can throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lutuka fails miserably with a takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackie Can showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Misuaksual Lutuka's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Can scoring well with a low kick there.
Can pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lutuka is out of range and Can settles back down. Can stuns Lutuka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Can lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lutuka's sensitive parts. Lutuka checks a low kick from Can. Can stuffs the takedown. Can tries to work over Lutuka's front leg with a kick but Lutuka checks it. Can does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Lutuka shoots in but no luck this time. Can lands with a nice combination. Lutuka backs away looking to recover. Can fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Can lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Can throws a front kick aimed at Lutuka's knee but Lutuka avoids it well. Lutuka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Can throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lutuka. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Can tried to score with a low kick but Lutuka checks it. Lutuka checks a low kick from Can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lutuka gets a double leg takedown into Can's guard. Lutuka won't allow Can to get back to his feet. Can has a closed guard, preventing Lutuka from standing up. Lutuka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lutuka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Lutuka prevents Can from getting back to his feet. Lutuka drops back looking for a leg! Can is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Can manages to kick Lutuka off! Lutuka jumps back into Can's guard. Can is looking to stand up but Lutuka isn't so interested in that idea. Lutuka drops back looking for a leg! Can is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Can manages to kick Lutuka off! Lutuka jumps back into Can's guard. Can wants to stand but Lutuka is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lutuka is looking to stand up but Can won't let him. Lutuka prevents Can from getting back to his feet. Lutuka stands up from Can's guard - Lutuka perhaps looking for a knockout. 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! Lutuka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misuaksual Lutuka. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lutuka checks a low kick from Can. Can wants to land a leg kick but Lutuka is out of range. Lutuka shoots in for a takedown but Can shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Can throws a sloppy head kick and Lutuka moves out of range easily. Lutuka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Can lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A right-left combo lands from Can. Can scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Good work by Lutuka as he checks the leg kick. Can fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lutuka is out of range. Jackie Can is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Can throws a front kick aimed at Lutuka's knee but Lutuka avoids it well. Can attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Can misses with a jab, cross combination.
Can throws a front kick aimed at Lutuka's knee but Lutuka avoids it well. Lutuka shoots in but no luck this time. Can throws a quick inside leg kick. Can throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lutuka. Lutuka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Can pinned against the cage. Can gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Can, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Horrible takedown by Lutuka or perhaps it was just good defense by Can which made him look bad. Can is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lutuka rather than just go for the knockout. Can throws a solid leg kick but Lutuka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Can. Lutuka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lutuka dives in and grabs Can's left leg, looking for a takedown. Can pushes down on Lutuka's head and hops out. Can thumps Lutuka with a low kick. That kick from Can tenderised Lutuka's leg. Lutuka is trying to keep his angry face on. A clash of legs there as Lutuka blocks the low kick. Can throws a chopping leg kick but Lutuka manages to avoid taking any serious damage. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lutuka checks a leg kick. Can connects with a leg kick. Lutuka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lutuka closes the distance and pushes Can back into the cage. Can's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Misuaksual Lutuka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lutuka throws a hook to the side of Can's head but Can sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight! Jackie Can comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Can 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackie Can! Jackie Can decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bronko Banger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Galati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galati has chosen Anarchy in the UK as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bronko Banger! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavel Galati! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Galati checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Galati misses the shot to the body. Banger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Galati looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Banger! Galati gets to mount! Banger was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Banger tries to reverse the position but Galati maintains control. Banger is working hard here to advance position. Galati raining down shots from the mount! Banger tries to hold on but Galati pushes him away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Banger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Galati with good strikes from the mount here! Galati with the ground and pound from mount. Banger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Galati thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Banger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Banger sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Banger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galati pulls his head out easily. Galati seems to be working for a kimura but Banger defends the submission attempt. Galati is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Galati is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Banger is trying to maintain the position but Galati is very close to passing his half guard. Banger is looking for a sweep. Galati is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Galati connects with a nice short shot to Banger's temple. Banger manages to get to full guard.
Galati is pushing down on Banger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banger is fighting to maintain full guard but Galati has managed to sneak the leg through. Galati slips a nice elbow through Banger's hands, connecting with Banger's forehead. Banger looking for submissions off his back. Banger is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Galati is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Galati is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Banger is trying to get back to full guard. Banger gets full guard. Galati trying to control the position from guard on top but Banger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Banger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Galati! Galati is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Banger is working for a guillotine from mount but Galati frees his head quite easily.
Banger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galati is looking to escape. Galati is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Banger goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Galati is on top in guard.
Banger has an active guard here but Galati has managed to pass into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Banger looking for submissions from an awkward position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Galati dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Galati scores with the left hand. Banger knows he should have avoided that one. Banger misses with a low kick.
Galati feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Banger keeping moving, preventing Galati from controlling successfully. Banger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Galati manages to get himself to full guard.
Banger stays in close to Galati's body and controls the position. Banger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galati is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Banger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Banger trying to control the position from guard on top but Galati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pavel Galati has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bronko Banger wasn't doing enough on the ground. Galati takes the fight into the clinch. Banger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Galati after a bit of a struggle. A right hand to the body from Galati.
Galati breaks the clinch.
Galati throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Galati. Galati fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Banger sprawls well initially but Galati persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Banger tries to get to full guard but Galati has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Banger moves into full guard.
Banger trying to control the position.
Banger pulls Galati in to control the position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Banger manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Galati tries to get back to half guard but can't. Banger jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Galati manages to avoid the submission attempt. Banger goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Galati has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Banger but great work by Galati. Galati is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Galati working away. Galati is looking to take a break and control but Banger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Banger is looking for a sweep. Banger wants to control but Galati postures up. Galati working the body and head with strikes. Banger sneaks back into half guard. Banger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Banger controls Galati momentarily but Galati frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Banger working for a triangle but Galati defends it easily.
Galati postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Galati lands a couple of digs. Banger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Galati is working Banger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Galati stopping the sweep attempt from Banger. 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 Bronko Banger will probably get the nod. That's time! Banger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Galati gets a takedown into half guard. Banger is trying to get back to full guard. Banger moves into full guard.
Galati trying to control the position from guard on top but Banger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Banger has his foot on Galati's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galati works his way back into a safe position though. Banger has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Galati is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Banger. Galati landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Banger is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Banger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Banger gets full guard. Galati landing with the ground and pound. Banger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Galati. Banger wants to sweep but no luck. Banger trying to keep a closed guard but Galati is proving a slippery customer.
Banger tries to land a sweep but no joy. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Banger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Galati is looking to improve his position.
Galati is looking to escape. Galati won't allow Banger to pass to mount. Galati flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Galati has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banger is working away from the top position though. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Banger wants to pass the guard but Galati is defending well. We've been hearing that Banger has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Galati moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Galati is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Galati keeping moving, preventing Banger from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Galati had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banger defends it easily. Banger being controlled here momentarily. Banger trying to control but Galati is working from the bottom. Banger postures up in Galati's guard and throws a big left but Galati blocks it. Galati looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Banger stands and throws Galati's legs to the side, diving into side control. Banger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galati knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Banger wants to control but Galati is keeping him busy. Galati tries to improve position but can't. Banger trying to control the action but Galati is working from the bottom. Banger tries for a kimura but Galati is defending well. Galati gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Galati moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bronko Banger. I think Banger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronko Banger!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stephane Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Rohan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillips comes to the cage accompanied by Bing Bong by Korki Buchek. Stephane Phillips has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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162 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephane Phillips! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Rohan! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phillips is defended easily by Rohan. Phillips really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Phillips closes the distance and clinches up with Rohan, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes Rohan against the cage but Rohan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Rohan looks to score with a jab to the body but Phillips is just out of range. Rohan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Rohan scores with a nice right hand.
Rohan misses with an uppercut. Phillips saw that one coming. A big left from Rohan misses. Phillips shoots for a double leg takedown but Rohan sprawls well. He's pushed Phillips's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephane Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him. Phillips keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rohan. Phillips throws a shot from downtown. Rohan moves away and avoids it. Phillips walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rohan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Rohan throws a hook but Phillips blocks it. Rohan throws a leg kick and Phillips counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Phillips is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rohan defends it well. Phillips is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rohan! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rohan tries to lock up and control but Phillips gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Rohan tries to get back to half guard but can't. Phillips punching from mount but Rohan doing a good job of avoiding damage. Phillips connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Phillips trying to control but Rohan is having none of it. Rohan working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rohan manages to regain half guard. Good work. Rohan is looking to control Phillips's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rohan avoid being mounted? Phillips not landing any meaningful shots this time. Phillips has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Phillips is trying to control the action in half guard but Rohan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rohan tries to get to full guard but Phillips has control of the leg. Rohan trying to control but Phillips postures up.
Phillips trying to control the action but Rohan is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Rohan swings for the body but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Phillips uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rohan. Rohan misses with a leg kick. Phillips throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Phillips dives in and scores a takedown into Rohan's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rohan is controlling Phillips's posture. Rohan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but Rohan is retaining full guard. Rohan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Phillips wants to control from the top but Rohan keeps moving. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Phillips slips nicely into half guard. Phillips will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Rohan is not content to let Phillips control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephane Phillips dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Phillips misses with a head kick.
Rohan throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Rohan wants to land a leg kick but Phillips is out of range. Rohan pushes Phillips away with a front kick. George Rohan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Phillips bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Rohan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Phillips shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Phillips was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Phillips looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rohan is avoiding damage well.
Phillips throws a strike aimed at the side of Rohan's head but Rohan avoids it well. Rohan tries to control but Phillips manages to take his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Even with his hooks in, Phillips manages to miss with strikes from the back. Stephane Phillips overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. I really don't envy Rohan right now.
Rohan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Rohan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Phillips trying to control. Phillips misses with a punch to the head. Phillips is trying to stick to Rohan's back but Rohan is turning into Phillips. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Phillips's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rohan.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Phillips bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rohan's guard. Phillips sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rohan's guard. Rohan wants to control but Phillips is keeping busy.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Rohan is defending well. Rohan is pressing down on Phillips's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Phillips looking to pass the guard. Phillips missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Phillips missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Phillips throws an elbow that misses. Rohan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Phillips's guard. Nice move by Rohan! Phillips is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rohan is aware though and is defending well. Phillips pulls Rohan in close to prevent any damage. Rohan stopping the sweep attempt from Phillips.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Phillips throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Phillips lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rohan! Rohan wants to hold on but Phillips pushes him away. Rohan is looking to get to half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Phillips breaks from Rohan's wrist control and lands an elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephane Phillips dominated that second round. That's time! Phillips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rohan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Phillips avoids the body shot from Rohan.
Rohan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A left lands for Rohan. Rohan throws a leg kick that is checked and Phillips counters with a takedown into side control. Rohan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Phillips.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Phillips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rohan keeps working. Rohan can't do much from the bottom here. Rohan parries the strikes from Phillips easily there. Phillips is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rohan to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rohan sneaks back into half guard. Rohan is trying to get back to full guard. Phillips tries to pass to full mount but Rohan defends it. Rohan is controlling Phillips's trapped leg to prevent Phillips from advancing to side control. Phillips throwing shots but Rohan is blocking nicely. Stephane Phillips is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rohan is staying active underneath Phillips, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Rohan trying to hold on to Phillips's head to control him but Phillips postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Rohan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Phillips's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Phillips's back! Rohan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Phillips knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Phillips for a finish. Rohan somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. Rohan is trying to stick to Phillips's back but Phillips is turning into Rohan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rohan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Phillips. Phillips lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. George Rohan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Phillips looking to sit in guard and control but Rohan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Rohan stopping the sweep attempt from Phillips. Rohan is working Phillips over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Rohan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phillips works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Phillips working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rohan. Rohan throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rohan wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving. Rohan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Rohan throws a big elbow that misses. Rohan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Rohan throws a strike but Phillips rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rohan controlling the position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rohan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phillips is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! George Rohan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Phillips has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephane Phillips! A very excited looking Stephane Phillips rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grim Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duey Doubleg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 cm
28
155 lbs
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22
164 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Counter fighter
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Grim Reaper! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duey Doubleg! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Doubleg avoids the head kick by Reaper.
Reaper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Grim Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reaper gets in close and instigates a clinch. Doubleg blocks an uppercut.
Doubleg's coach down at Sanitarium was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Doubleg's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Reaper pushes Doubleg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Doubleg tries to pull guard but Reaper won't allow it.
Doubleg fails to pull guard.
Reaper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doubleg backwards. Reaper pushes Doubleg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Doubleg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reaper to keep the fight standing. Grim Reaper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duey Doubleg. A nice left hand lands by Reaper.
Reaper working some nice short punches in the clinch. Reaper tries to throw a body punch but Doubleg avoids it by throwing Reaper back against the cage. Reaper scores with a hook to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Reaper scores with a nice hook to the head. Reaper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Reaper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doublegs head. Doubleg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reaper to keep the fight standing. Doubleg takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reaper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Reaper misses with a body punch.
Doubleg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Doubleg working hard to break the clinch. Reaper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Reaper lands a right hand. A right hand to the body from Reaper.
Doubleg looks winded! Reaper tries a body shot but Doubleg blocks it.
Reaper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doubleg is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A nice left hand lands by Reaper.
Doubleg is still on wobbly legs! Can Reaper finish him? A left hand lands to the body for Reaper.
Reaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Doubleg seems to have recovered his senses. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reaper. Reaper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reaper lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Reaper. Reaper lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reaper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Reaper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Doubleg jumps guard but Reaper stands there with Doubleg around his waist. Doubleg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Doubleg takes a shot to the head. Reaper lands a right hand. Reaper gets through Doubleg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Reaper pushes Doubleg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short body shot lands from Reaper as the two fighters clinch.
Doubleg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reaper walks away with a smile on his face. Doubleg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Reaper! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Grim Reaper! Grim Reaper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Camel Monkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Rogalewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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180 lbs
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200 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Camel Monkey! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Rogalewski! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Monkey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Monkey showed some decent athleticism there. We've been hearing that Monkey has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Monkey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Rogalewski looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Monkey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogalewski keeps working. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Monkey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Rogalewski wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Monkey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogalewski keeps working.
Camel Monkey has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Rogalewski wants to clinch up but Monkey keeps it at a distance. Monkey motions for Rogalewski to come forward. Monkey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Rogalewski throws a solid leg kick but Monkey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rogalewski. Rogalewski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rogalewski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Monkey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rogalewski. Monkey throws the left hand but Rogalewski avoids the punch easily. Monkey misses with a hook. Rogalewski ducked under it nicely. Rogalewski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Monkey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Rogalewski swings and misses with a shot to the body and Monkey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rogalewski won't be happy with that. This has been an exciting period of action! Rogalewski is trying to control Monkey's posture but Monkey avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Monkey misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Monkey taking a breather here. Rogalewski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Monkey. Rogalewski tries to bench press Monkey off him but Monkey keeps the position. Monkey tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Monkey in side control lands a decent elbow. Rogalewski on the wrong end of some ground and pound. The strikes coming from Monkey are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Monkey throwing strikes but Rogalewski manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Monkey avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rogalewski. Monkey is trying to control Rogalewski's posture but Rogalewski avoids it. Monkey is trying to get back to half guard. Rogalewski working away. Monkey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Rogalewski trying to control the action but Monkey is working from the bottom. My spies in Sanitarium inform me that Rogalewski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Rogalewski controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Monkey tries to get back to half guard but can't. Monkey is not content to let Rogalewski control the position. Monkey tries to improve position but can't. Monkey is working hard here to advance position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Monkey gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Rogalewski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Camel Monkey dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rogalewski moves into the clinch. Monkey gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rogalewski regains guard.
Rogalewski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Monkey wants to pass the guard but Rogalewski is keeping the position. Rogalewski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rogalewski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Monkey manages to get himself to full guard.
Rogalewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Monkey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rogalewski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Rogalewski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monkey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rogalewski has managed to get both his arms back between Monkey's legs - danger averted. Monkey keeping full guard, as Rogalewski tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rogalewski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Monkey wants to sweep here but Rogalewski controlling him for the moment. Rogalewski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Monkey has his hands on Rogalewski's head, controlling the position. Monkey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nice sprawl there from Rogalewski as Monkey shoots in. Rogalewski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Monkey swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Danga de danga de dang - Monkey scores with a four punch combination! Monkey keeps the fight on the outside. Rogalewski with a poor takedown so Monkey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Monkey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Rogalewski pulls Monkey in to control the position. Monkey trying to control but Rogalewski is working from the bottom. Rogalewski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Monkey is now in half guard. Rogalewski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Monkey. Rogalewski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Monkey is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Monkey is thwarting Rogalewski's attempts to control the position. Rogalewski is controlling Monkey's position as best he can from this difficult position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Monkey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Camel Monkey dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Monkey scores with a decent looking hook. Rogalewski shoots in looking for a takedown. Monkey tries to sprawl out of it but Rogalewski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Monkey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Rogalewski walks into a jab. Rogalewski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Rogalewski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Monkey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Rogalewski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Monkey's guard. Monkey keeping moving, preventing Rogalewski from controlling successfully. Monkey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rogalewski's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Monkey sitting in guard, not really doing much. Camel Monkey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Monkey wants to pass the guard but Rogalewski is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Monkey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rogalewski works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Rogalewski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Monkey wants to control from the top but Rogalewski keeps moving. Rogalewski wants to stand but Monkey is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Rogalewski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Monkey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Rogalewski wants to clinch. Rogalewski tries to clinch but Monkey is having none of it. A nice combination there by Monkey.
Monkey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogalewski was well out of range. Poor timing from Monkey. Monkey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Monkey lands in his opponent's guard. Monkey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Monkey throws an elbow that misses. Rogalewski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monkey's guard. Nice move by Rogalewski! Monkey has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rogalewski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Monkey.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee asks Rogalewski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rogalewski prefers to stall for the moment though. Monkey gets back to half guard. Monkey tries to get to full guard but Rogalewski has control of the leg. Rogalewski performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Monkey is staying active underneath Rogalewski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Monkey trying to control but Rogalewski postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Rogalewski not landing any meaningful shots this time. Monkey wants to get back to full guard. Rogalewski moves into full mount! Monkey won't be happy about that! Rogalewski wants to control the pace but Monkey is squirming around nicely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rogalewski with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Monkey sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Camel Monkey clearly takes that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Monkey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rogalewski momentarily.
Rogalewski gets a double leg takedown into Monkey's guard. Rogalewski wants to control from the top but Monkey keeps moving. Monkey trying to control the position.
Rogalewski wants to control from the top but Monkey keeps moving. Monkey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Rogalewski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monkey circles away. Rogalewski drops his hands momentarily and Monkey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Rogalewski blocks a leg kick. Rogalewski moves in looking to clinch but Monkey pushes him off. Decent striking displayed by Monkey there. Camel Monkey is winning the standup battle so far. A left lands for Monkey. Monkey throws a nice looking combination but Rogalewski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Monkey tries for a takedown but Rogalewski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Monkey tests Rogalewski's chin there with a solid looking shot. Rogalewski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Rogalewski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Monkey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rogalewski.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rogalewski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rogalewski winds up and cracks Monkey with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Rogalewski is looking for a kimura here.
Rogalewski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Monkey trying to control but Rogalewski postures up.
Rogalewski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Monkey has his hands clasped together around Rogalewski's back. He's all about the action. Monkey wants to control but Rogalewski is keeping busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Rogalewski is looking to stall here but Monkey recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rogalewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Monkey controlling Rogalewski's posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Monkey leaves Rogalewski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Monkey throws a leg kick but Rogalewski sees it coming and checks it nicely. Rogalewski looks for a takedown but Monkey sprawls well. Camel Monkey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Rogalewski. Rogalewski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Damian Rogalewski will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Monkey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Rogalewski with a lazy takedown attempt and Monkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rogalewski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Monkey is out of range. Monkey clinches. Rogalewski is trying to stall.
Monkey pulls guard effortlessly. Monkey has his feet on Rogalewski's thighs here. He's pushed Rogalewski off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rogalewski screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Camel Monkey! Camel Monkey retains his middleweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Camel Monkey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. Damian Rogalewski was interviewed post fight and said 'Wrócę jeszcze mocniejszy!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fat Meat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kent Pedersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedersen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Do I Wanna Know? kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kent Pedersen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 lbs
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245 lbs
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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
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fat Meat! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kent Pedersen! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A chopping leg kick lands by Meat. Meat seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Pedersen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Meat under the eye. Meat pushes Pedersen up against the cage in a clinch. Pedersen decides to pull guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Meat trying to control but Pedersen is working from the bottom. Meat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Meat's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Pedersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fat Meat. Pedersen keeps the fight on the outside. Meat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pedersen. Pedersen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meat paws at him with a jab and circles away. Pedersen misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Meat darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Pedersen throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pedersen takes a body punch but keeps moving. Meat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pedersen.
Meat forces Pedersen back against the cage and clinches. Pedersen taking a breather. Meat lands an uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Meat. A right handed body shot lands from Meat.
Pedersen looks winded! Pedersen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Meat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A nice left hand lands by Meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Meat scores with a nice hook to the head. Meat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pedersen is rocked! Meat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pedersen backwards. Pedersen is still on wobbly legs! Can Meat finish him? Meat creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Pedersen with a big uppercut! Pedersen tries to clinch up but Meat pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Pedersen to the mat! Pedersen covers up and Meat unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fat Meat! A victorious Fat Meat thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Evil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dark Evil acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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140 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
10 - 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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Evil! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Evil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Clark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evil.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Evil has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Clark fails in his attempt to clinch. Clark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Clark lands a nice looking body shot.
Evil shoots for a double leg takedown but Clark sprawls well. He's pushed Evil's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Clark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Andrew Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark Evil. Clark throws a nice inside leg kick. Clark stuffs the takedown. Clark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evil's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Evil scrambles back to his feet. Clark connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. The crowd cheers as Clark lands an impressive looking overhand right. Evil doesn't seem phased though.
Evil is rocked! Clark scores with a jab to the head.
Evil is still on wobbly legs! Can Clark finish him? Andrew Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Clark Throws a clean left jab. Clark Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Evil's chin! Evil crumbles to the ground and Clark follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Clark!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrew Clark! Andrew Clark retains his featherweight title! Andrew Clark was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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