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VFC:E 26: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Piechowiak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Kukushkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kukushkin has chosen Kukushka as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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230 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pawel Piechowiak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Kukushkin!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Kukushkin finds it's way through Piechowiak's defenses.
Piechowiak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kukushkin throws an overhand right that lands on Piechowiak's shoulder, as Piechowiak tries to avoid the shot.
Piechowiak throws out a loose jab but Kukushkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kukushkin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kukushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kukushkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kukushkin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kukushkin thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukushkin wants to control from the top but Piechowiak keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukushkin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kukushkin looking to sit in guard and control but Piechowiak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kukushkin kicks Piechowiak off and gets to his feet.
Kukushkin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Piechowiak counters with a one-two to the body.
Piechowiak throws a right and a left that Kukushkin avoids nicely.
Jab, jab by Kukushkin - just one landing.
Piechowiak tries to clinch but Kukushkin is having none of it.
Decent striking displayed by Kukushkin there.
It looks like Pawel Piechowiak has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukushkin thuds a left hand into Piechowiak's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piechowiak misses with a combination
and Kukushkin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kukushkin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Piechowiak lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Piechowiak.
Kukushkin swings for the body but Piechowiak moves out of range.
Kukushkin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Piechowiak on the side of the head.
Pawel Piechowiak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kukushkin sends Piechowiak crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kukushkin is motioning to the referee to let Piechowiak up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Piechowiak is rocked!
Kukushkin steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Piechowiak is out on his feet! Kukushkin sets himself and nearly takes Piechowiak's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex Kukushkin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kris Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Wigger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killa comes to the cage accompanied by Shook ones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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166 lbs
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Good wrestling
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KO power |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kris Killa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Wigger!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killa lands a nice hook to Wigger's body. Wigger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Killa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wigger's hands.
It looks like Hans Wigger has been cut.
Wigger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Killa avoids it really well and circles away.
Wigger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killa closes the distance and pushes Wigger back into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Killa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wigger clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wigger fending off the submission attempt from Killa.
Killa trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killa gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Killa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Killa working for a choke but Wigger is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Wigger.
Killa has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Wigger.
Killa scores with strikes from the back.
Killa punishes Wigger with strikes from the back mount.
Wigger defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wigger trying to control the hands but Killa breaks the grip.
Killa lands punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killa lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Wigger hold on?!
Can Wigger hold on?! Killa is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Killa tries to get the hooks in deep but Wigger pushed the leg off.
Killa lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wigger trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wigger tries to escape the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Will Killa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Killa lands strikes to the head.
Killa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Killa scores with strikes from the back.
Killa scores with punches and elbows.
Killa lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Wigger is rocked!
Wigger defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Killa's arms.
Killa scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Wigger is looking for a way out.
Wigger is still in real trouble! Can Killa finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa working for the choke.
Wigger seems to have recovered his senses.
Killa is breathing heavily.
I really don't envy Wigger right now.
Wigger takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Killa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wigger is defending well though. Killa let's go of the attempt for now.
Wigger manages to reverse the position and now he's in Killa's guard. Nice work there by Wigger.
Killa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wigger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Killa managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wigger won't allow Killa to get back to his feet.
Wigger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Killa trying to keep a closed guard but Wigger is proving a slippery customer.
Wigger trying to control the position from guard on top but Killa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killa controlling Wigger's posture.
Wigger trying to control but Killa is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killa wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Killa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Wigger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wigger throws a series of punches but Killa moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Killa connects with the punch.
Killa clinches with his opponent.
Wigger is looking to break free of the clinch but Killa has double underhooks.
Killa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wigger throws a head kick that misses.
Killa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Killa lands a big shot there that rocks Wigger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Killa loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Wigger scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Killa land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Killa stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kris Killa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor De Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Durell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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157 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor De Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Durell!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durell throws out a loose jab but De Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durell throws a right hand that De Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that De Santos also avoids with ease.
De Santos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Michael Durell has been cut.
Durell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Santos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Santos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Durell's shoulder, as Durell tries to avoid the shot.
De Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Santos misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Durell.
Durell missing with a left hand there. De Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Durell. That snapped De Santos's head back.
Durell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Santos misses with a kick to the body.
De Santos misses with a double jab.
De Santos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Durell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Durell scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to de liver by De Santos. Beautiful body shot.
Durell looks gassed!
De Santos ducks under a wild hook from Durell.
Durell looks to score with a jab to the body but De Santos is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durell misses with a looping left.
De Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Santos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Santos throws a left that rocks Durell and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! De Santos dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Durell regain composure!
Durell is rocked!
De Santos works to advance to full mount. Durell defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
De Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
De Santos moves to back control.
De Santos has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Durell's body.
Durell preventing the rear naked choke attempt from De Santos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durell looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. De Santos controlling the positon.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Victor De Santos just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
De Santos ducks under a wild hook from Durell.
De Santos lands with a nice combination. Durell backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from De Santos misses.
De Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durell was well out of range. Poor timing from De Santos.
Durell missing with a left hand there. De Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Santos throws a right hand that Durell ducks under and follows up with a left that Durell also avoids with ease.
Durell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Santos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That has opened up Michael Durell's cut even more.
Durell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Santos scores with a nice strike.
De Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Durell counters with a straight right hand.
Durell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Durell is still on wobbly legs! Can De Santos finish him?
Durell loses concentration momentarily and De Santos pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Durell crashes face first to the mat, out cold! De Santos finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Victor De Santos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Kiely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Struve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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233 lbs
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275 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Kiely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Struve!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiely clinches up with Struve and pushes him back against the cage.
Struve avoids a wild elbow strike from Kiely.
Kiely looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kiely pushes off an throws an elbow but Struve leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Struve is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kiely gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kiely breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kiely throws a right hand that Struve ducks under and follows up with a left that Struve also avoids with ease.
Kiely throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Struve.
Kiely clinches up against the cage.
Kiely throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kiely lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Stefan Struve has been cut.
Kiely gets through Struve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kiely breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiely misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Struve 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.
Struve has gone for a leg lock! Kiely slips out almost immediately though and dives into Struve's guard.
Kiely won't allow Struve to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kiely 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 Struve.
Struve is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Struve looks gassed!
Kiely has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Struve fails with a takedown attempt.
Fedor Kiely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Struve.
Kiely misses with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kiely.
Kiely pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiely fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Struve, pushing him back against the cage.
Kiely breaks from the clinch.
Kiely displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Struve.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiely moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Kiely. That snapped Struve's head back.
Kiely has taken the fight to the clinch.
Struve takes an elbow to the temple.
Kiely lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kiely lands an elbow that stopped Struve in his tracks for a moment.
Kiely lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Stefan Struve's cut even more.
Kiely breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kiely!
Kiely connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Struve's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Struve throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kiely's waist but Kiely gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Struve off to one side.
A punch combination from Kiely misses.
Fedor Kiely is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiely swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Struve fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kiely moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struve takes an elbow to the temple.
Struve is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kiely comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kiely lands an elbow that stopped Struve in his tracks for a moment.
Kiely's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kiely jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Kiely.
Kiely throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Struve's head.
Kiely throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kiely works over Struve's head and body with a nice combination.
Kiely throws a nice head kick!
Kiely has managed to clinch.
Kiely breaks from the clinch.
Kiely throws a right hand that Struve ducks under and follows up with a left that Struve also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Kiely, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kiely has closed the distance and engaged Struve in a clinch.
Kiely lands an elbow that stopped Struve in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Stefan Struve's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice elbow from Kiely.
Kiely lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiely comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kiely lands a nice elbow.
Struve is rocked!
Stefan Struve's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice elbow from Kiely.
Struve is still on wobbly legs! Can Kiely finish him?
Kiely breaks the clinch.
Struve seems to have recovered his senses.
Kiely tries a head kick but it misses.
Struve shoots in but no luck this time.
Kiely is working the combinations to good effect here.
Struve shoots for a double leg takedown but Kiely sprawls well. He's pushed Struve's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Struve looks for a takedown but Kiely sprawls well.
Kiely throws a head kick that misses.
Kiely lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kiely scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Kiely closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiely lands an elbow that stopped Struve in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stefan Struve's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fedor Kiely!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kimo Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bomani El Hazad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonardo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Amazing. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Dangerous knees
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimo Leonardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bomani El Hazad!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Leonardo with that takedown attempt.
Leonardo looks for a takedown but El Hazad sprawls well.
Leonardo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimo Leonardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonardo fails to land the takedown.
El Hazad slaps away a takedown attempt from Leonardo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leonardo is defended easily by El Hazad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leonardo.
Kimo Leonardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonardo closes the distance and clinches up with El Hazad, looking for a takedown. Leonardo pushes El Hazad against the cage but El Hazad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leonardo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says El Hazad as he avoids it easily.
Leonardo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from El Hazad.
El Hazad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
El Hazad landing knees to the head.
Leonardo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Leonardo is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Hazad landing some nice looking knees to the body.
El Hazad connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Kimo Leonardo has been cut.
El Hazad with a knee to the head.
Leonardo is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Hazad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oh Leonardo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
El Hazad landing knees to the body.
El Hazad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leonardo seems to have got his legs back now.
El Hazad with a knee to the head.
El Hazad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leonardo's face.
El Hazad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
El Hazad scores a nice knee to the body.
El Hazad scores with a knee to the head.
El Hazad putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Leonardo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
El Hazad lands a nice knee to the body.
El Hazad landing knees to the head.
El Hazad landing knees to the head.
El Hazad lands a knee to the head.
El Hazad landing knees to the body.
El Hazad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Leonardo takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by El Hazad.
El Hazad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Hazad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leonardo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
El Hazad lands a knee to the head.
El Hazad stops a takedown attempt from Leonardo.
El Hazad landing knees to the head.
El Hazad landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
El Hazad scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Hazad connects with a knee to the head.
Leonardo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. El Hazad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
El Hazad wants to clinch up but Leonardo keeps it at a distance.
A left and a right from El Hazad both land. Nice combination.
El Hazad leaves Leonardo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
El Hazad moves in looking to clinch but Leonardo pushes him off.
El Hazad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
El Hazad throws a one two combo.
Bomani El Hazad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El Hazad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leonardo circles away quickly and effectively.
Leonardo shoots in for a takedown but El Hazad shows good takedown defense.
El Hazad lands with a kick to the ribs.
El Hazad moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. El Hazad obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Hazad landing knees to the head.
Leonardo tries to pull guard but El Hazad holds him up against the cage and eventually Leonardo drops back down to his feet.
El Hazad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leonardo's face.
El Hazad lands a knee to the head.
El Hazad tries to land a knee to the head but Leonardo blocks with his arms.
El Hazad tries to land a knee to the head but Leonardo blocks with his arms.
El Hazad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
El Hazad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leonardo blocks it with crossed arms.
El Hazad misses with a knee strike.
Leonardo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
El Hazad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leonardo's face.
Leonardo has El Hazad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. El Hazad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
El Hazad stops a takedown attempt from Leonardo.
El Hazad scores with a knee to the head.
El Hazad unloads a knee to the mid-section.
El Hazad misses with a knee to the head.
El Hazad tries to land a knee to the head but Leonardo blocks with his arms.
El Hazad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
El Hazad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leonardo blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
El Hazad lands a knee to the head.
El Hazad lands a knee to the body.
El Hazad scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from El Hazad.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. El Hazad obliges.
Leonardo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. El Hazad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
El Hazad unloads a knee to the mid-section.
El Hazad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
El Hazad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Leonardo is trying to drag El Hazad to the mat but El Hazad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
El Hazad connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by El Hazad.
El Hazad tries a knee to the head but Leonardo blocks it.
Leonardo tries to score a body lock takedown but El Hazad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leonardo can't get the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for El Hazad to work.
El Hazad connects with a knee to the head.
El Hazad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leonardo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leonardo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bomani El Hazad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimo Leonardo's cut.
That's time! Leonardo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
El Hazad takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leonardo jumps guard but El Hazad stands there with Leonardo around his waist. Leonardo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leonardo wants a takedown.
Leonardo tries for a takedown but El Hazad manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimo Leonardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Hazad scores with a knee to the head.
El Hazad lands a knee to the head.
El Hazad unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leonardo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
El Hazad with a knee to the head.
El Hazad scores a nice knee to the body.
El Hazad with a knee to the head.
El Hazad looking to throw knees to the head but Leonardo is blocking nicely.
El Hazad scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by El Hazad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leonardo is trying to drag El Hazad to the mat but El Hazad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
El Hazad connects with a knee to the head.
El Hazad lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo takes a knee right on the jaw!
El Hazad scores with a knee to the head.
Leonardo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as El Hazad walks away with a smile on his face. Leonardo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
El Hazad tries to clinch but Leonardo is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - El Hazad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leonardo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with El Hazad but El Hazad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
El Hazad forces Leonardo back against the cage and clinches.
El Hazad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Hazad prevents the takedown attempt.
El Hazad lands a knee to the head.
El Hazad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leonardo's face.
Leonardo drops down looking for an ankle pick but El Hazad pulls his leg out and moves away.
El Hazad throws a series of punches but Leonardo avoids them all with ease.
El Hazad closes the distance and pushes Leonardo back into the cage.
El Hazad landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Hazad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leonardo's face.
El Hazad tries a knee to the head but Leonardo blocks it.
Leonardo wants a takedown.
Leonardo takes a knee right on the jaw!
El Hazad landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
El Hazad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Hazad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
El Hazad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Hazad looking to throw knees to the head but Leonardo is blocking nicely.
Leonardo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
El Hazad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leonardo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
El Hazad tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Hazad unloads a knee to the mid-section.
El Hazad stops a takedown attempt from Leonardo.
A knee to the head by El Hazad.
El Hazad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leonardo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
El Hazad lands a good knee to the midsection. Leonardo won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. El Hazad obliges.
El Hazad tries a knee to the head but Leonardo blocks it.
El Hazad misses with a knee to the head.
Bomani El Hazad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Hazad misses with a knee strike.
El Hazad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leonardo blocks it with crossed arms.
Leonardo wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees to the body from El Hazad.
Leonardo drops down looking for an ankle pick but El Hazad pulls his leg out and moves away.
El Hazad doesn't manage to clinch there - Leonardo circles away.
Leonardo shoots in but El Hazad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kimo Leonardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leonardo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Hazad regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Leonardo.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leonardo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leonardo wants to control from the top but El Hazad keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Hazad has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Leonardo postures up in El Hazad's guard and throws a big left but El Hazad blocks it.
Leonardo is fighting to break El Hazad's control of his arms but El Hazad is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Leonardo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leonardo stopping the sweep attempt from El Hazad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bomani El Hazad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kimo Leonardo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Leonardo dives in and grabs El Hazad's left leg, looking for a takedown. El Hazad pushes down on Leonardo's head and hops out.
Leonardo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around El Hazad's waist but El Hazad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leonardo off to one side.
Leonardo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimo Leonardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Hazad has closed the distance and engaged Leonardo in a clinch.
El Hazad unloads a knee to the mid-section.
El Hazad working Leonardo over with knees to the body.
El Hazad working Leonardo over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Hazad working Leonardo over with knees to the body.
El Hazad landing knees to the head.
El Hazad landing knees to the body.
El Hazad landing knees to the body.
El Hazad with a knee to the head.
El Hazad misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
El Hazad with a knee to the head.
El Hazad unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Leonardo is trying to drag El Hazad to the mat but El Hazad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
El Hazad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leonardo's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Hazad landing knees to the head.
Leonardo jumps guard but El Hazad stands there with Leonardo around his waist. Leonardo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
El Hazad lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for El Hazad.
Leonardo can't get the takedown.
El Hazad with a knee to the head.
El Hazad is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
El Hazad misses with a knee to the head.
El Hazad landing knees to the body.
El Hazad misses with a knee strike.
Leonardo fails to pull guard.
El Hazad with a knee to the head.
El Hazad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Hazad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leonardo blocks it with crossed arms.
El Hazad scores with a knee to the head.
Leonardo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. El Hazad gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
El Hazad lands a nice knee to the body.
El Hazad connects with a knee to the head.
El Hazad scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leonardo goes for a takedown attempt but El Hazad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
El Hazad lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
El Hazad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leonardo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
El Hazad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leonardo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
El Hazad doesn't manage to clinch there - Leonardo circles away.
El Hazad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leonardo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leonardo shoots for a takedown but El Hazad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leonardo.
El Hazad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leonardo, pushing him back against the cage.
El Hazad with a knee to the head.
Leonardo goes for a takedown in the clinch but El Hazad prevents it.
El Hazad unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leonardo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Leonardo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but El Hazad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Hazad with a knee to the head.
El Hazad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Hazad gets underhooks to prevent Leonardo's takedown attempt.
El Hazad working Leonardo over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from El Hazad.
El Hazad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leonardo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
El Hazad working Leonardo over with knees to the body.
Leonardo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. El Hazad gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
El Hazad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
El Hazad misses with a knee to the head.
El Hazad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leonardo blocks it with crossed arms.
Leonardo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. El Hazad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leonardo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? El Hazad is fending him off so far but Leonardo persists. Nope, El Hazad circles away and we're back to standing.
Leonardo swats away the attempt to clinch by El Hazad.
El Hazad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leonardo's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
El Hazad tries to clinch up.
Both fighters circling a little - El Hazad finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
El Hazad scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
El Hazad wants to clinch.
Leonardo shoots in for a double leg but El Hazad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leonardo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but El Hazad avoids it really well and circles away.
El Hazad is looking to clinch but Leonardo is avoiding it.
El Hazad has closed the distance and engaged Leonardo in a clinch.
El Hazad landing some nice looking knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
El Hazad lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. El Hazad obliges.
El Hazad scores with a knee to the head.
El Hazad tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kimo Leonardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonardo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
El Hazad landing knees to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bomani El Hazad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got El Hazad 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 25:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bomani El Hazad!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Runfor Cover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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155 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Runfor Cover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Foreman!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cover misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Foreman.
Foreman ducks under a wild hook from Cover.
Cover drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cover tries to bum rush Foreman with a series of wild strikes but Foreman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Foreman lands a glancing blow to the side of Cover's head.
Foreman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Foreman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cover.
Cover just misses with a punch to the body.
Cover misses with a wild combination.
Cover throws a right hand that Foreman ducks under and follows up with a left that Foreman also avoids with ease.
Cover looks to land a left hand but Foreman moved out of range nicely.
Cover stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Foreman fails to land with a series of punches.
Foreman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cover slips under a jab.
A left and a right from Cover both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Eric Foreman has been cut.
Foreman misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foreman.
Cover misses with a series of wild punches.
Cover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foreman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Cover both land. Nice combination.
Cover slips under a jab.
Foreman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Foreman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cover was well out of range. Poor timing from Foreman.
Runfor Cover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cover misses with a looping right.
Foreman slips a jab from Cover.
Cover throws a combination that misses
and Foreman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cover throws a series of punches but Foreman avoids them all with ease.
Cover is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A swing and a miss from Foreman.
Foreman loads up on a big right hand but Cover slips the punch.
Cover throws a hook to the side of Foreman's head but Foreman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cover bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Foreman's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cover lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cover throws a series of punches but Foreman avoids them all with ease.
Cover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Foreman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cover.
Cover misses with a body shot.
Cover defending well as Foreman loads up on a big left hand.
Cover misses with a series of wild punches.
Cover throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Foreman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Foreman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Foreman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Foreman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cover.
Foreman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cover throws a hook to the side of Foreman's head but Foreman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Foreman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cover throws a sloppy body shot
and Foreman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Foreman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Foreman.
Cover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foreman circles away quickly and effectively.
Cover misses with a body punch
and Foreman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cover thinking.
A swing and a miss from Foreman.
Nice uppercut lands for Foreman. That snapped Cover's head back.
Cover misses with a straight left.
Cover throws an overhand right that lands on Foreman's shoulder, as Foreman tries to avoid the shot.
Foreman slips a jab from Cover.
A swing and a miss from Cover.
Foreman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Foreman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foreman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cover throws a jab when Foreman was well out of range.
Cover ducks under a wild hook from Foreman.
Foreman looks to land a right hand but Cover moved out of range.
Cover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Foreman to counter with a crisp jab.
Foreman stuns Cover with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cover misses with a body shot
and Foreman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cover throws a series of punches but Foreman moves out of range.
Cover is breathing heavily.
Cover lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cover is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cover looks to land a left hand but Foreman moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foreman. Cover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cover misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foreman misses with a hook. Cover ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Foreman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Foreman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Runfor Cover dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Foreman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Foreman staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Cover misses.
Cover throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cover throws out a loose jab but Foreman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cover scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cover looks to throw the jab but Foreman is out of range.
Foreman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cover ducks under a wild hook from Foreman.
Good exchange - Foreman coming out on top.
Cover misses with a straight left.
Cover throws a hook to the side of Foreman's head but Foreman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foreman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cover to score with a decent uppercut.
Cover scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Foreman slips a jab and a cross from Cover.
A slow jab from Foreman misses its intended target.
Cover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cover throws a sloppy body shot
and Foreman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Foreman throws a hook but Cover avoids it easily.
Cover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Foreman to counter with a crisp jab.
Foreman staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Cover finds it's target.
Foreman moves out of range of the strikes.
Cover lands with a hook. Foreman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Foreman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cover lands a jab to the nose.
A punch combination from Cover misses.
Foreman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cover counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Cover lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cover throws the left hand but Foreman avoids the punch easily.
Foreman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Foreman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foreman moves away.
Cover loads up on a big right hand but Foreman slips the punch.
Runfor Cover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cover moves out of range of the strikes.
Cover has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cover ducks right into an uppercut from Foreman.
Foreman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cover misses with an uppercut.
Cover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Foreman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Runfor Cover is winning the standup battle so far.
Foreman connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Foreman misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman scores with a punch to the head.
Cover tries to bum rush Foreman with a series of wild strikes but Foreman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Foreman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cover lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Foreman backs up against the cage.
Cover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foreman moves away.
Foreman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cover stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foreman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cover lands with a straight right. Foreman didn't see that one coming.
Cover works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Cover misses the target.
Cover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Foreman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cover takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cover avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foreman staying out of range there.
Foreman looks to land a left hand but Cover moved out of range nicely.
Foreman misses with a straight left.
Cover cracks Foreman with an open hand slap.
Cover blocks a jab.
Foreman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cover throws a hook but Foreman blocks it.
Cover misses with an uppercut.
Cover swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cover throws the left hand but Foreman avoids the punch easily.
Cover scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cover throws the left hand but Foreman avoids the punch easily.
Foreman misses with a hook.
Cover ducks under a wild hook from Foreman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Runfor Cover dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eric Foreman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cover connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Foreman's hands.
Cover misses with a straight left.
Foreman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foreman.
Cover throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foreman cracks Cover with a right hand to the side of the head.
Foreman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cover lands a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Cover as he connects with a hook.
Foreman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cover finds it's way round the side to connect with Foreman's head.
Nice shot by Foreman.
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!
Cover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Foreman.
Cover throws a jab but it's blocked by Foreman.
Cover lands with a cross.
Foreman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cover uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Foreman has time to react.
Foreman is rocked!
Cover thuds his right hand into Foreman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Foreman is still on wobbly legs! Can Cover finish him?
Cover fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Foreman out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Runfor Cover!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sid Vicious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts has chosen Go to Sleep as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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183 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sid Vicious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roberts lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vicious is looking for a sweep. Roberts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicious blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roberts.
Roberts is looking for a kimura but Vicious is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roberts to get the leverage.
Vicious actively working from the bottom here.
Roberts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roberts works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vicious regains half guard.
Vicious wants to improve his position but Roberts is controlling well.
Vicious is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roberts pulls his head out easily.
Roberts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vicious actively working from the bottom here.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roberts lands a nice short elbow.
Roberts is thwarting Vicious's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Roberts is looking to stall here but Vicious recovers full guard.
Vicious keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Vicious working for a triangle but Roberts defends it easily.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Roberts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicious is retaining full guard.
Vicious looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roberts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roberts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vicious had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roberts defends it easily.
Roberts postures up.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vicious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roberts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicious had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roberts defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vicious looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roberts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roberts slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vicious keeps working.
Vicious sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts working Vicious over with strikes.
Vicious slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vicious avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vicious had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roberts defends it easily.
Vicious is breathing heavily.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts works over Vicious with some ground and pound from guard.
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vicious has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roberts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vicious keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Roberts is working Vicious over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicious is controlling Roberts's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Roberts will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roberts's corner calls for a 1-2. Roberts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roberts.
Vicious shoots in and bounces Roberts off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vicious wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Vicious drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roberts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roberts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roberts!
Roberts controls the position.
Roberts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicious tries to bench press Roberts off him but Roberts keeps the position.
Vicious manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vicious trying to control the action but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vicious.
Vicious looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roberts is refusing to be controlled, as Vicious sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts wants to control but Vicious is keeping busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vicious misses with a takedown
and Roberts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicious trying to control here.
Vicious tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg.
Vicious is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roberts pulls his head out easily.
Vicious is looking to improve his position.
Roberts working the head and body with strikes.
Roberts lands with a punch from half guard.
Roberts trying to control from half guard but Vicious is working away.
Vicious looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roberts looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roberts lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to work for an arm triangle but Vicious is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Roberts working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vicious looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vicious is looking for a sweep. Roberts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roberts working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vicious looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts is nestled in close to Vicious, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roberts slips a nice elbow through Vicious's hands, connecting with Vicious's forehead.
Vicious looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts working Vicious over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts working over Vicious with some ground and pound. Vicious looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Roberts trying to mount his opponent but Vicious defends it.
Vicious is looking for a sweep. Roberts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roberts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roberts working Vicious over with strikes.
Roberts scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vicious is looking for a sweep. Roberts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicious is trying to control but Roberts manages to pass to mount!
Roberts is stalling here but it's allowed Vicious to get half guard.
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. Roberts connects with a nice short shot to Vicious's temple.
Vicious trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Roberts tries for a takedown but Vicious circles away easily
and Vicious counters with a shoot takedown. Roberts fights it but they end up in guard.
Vicious looking to pass the guard.
Roberts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vicious drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vicious jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vicious trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Vicious forces his way into half guard.
Vicious is thwarting Roberts's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roberts is not content to let Vicious control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet.
Roberts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Roberts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vicious trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts working for a triangle but Vicious defends it easily.
Vicious postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Vicious counters with a shoot takedown. Roberts fights it but they end up in guard.
Vicious pushing down on Roberts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vicious looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicious is trying to work for a kimura but Roberts is defending well.
Roberts trying to control here.
Vicious is trying to control the action in half guard but Roberts is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vicious is really struggling to control Roberts but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vicious tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roberts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vicious is keen to just control but Roberts is a slippery customer.
Roberts is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Roberts changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vicious looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicious parries the strikes from Roberts easily there. Roberts is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vicious to escape.
The strikes coming from Roberts are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vicious taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vicious is trying to get back to half guard.
Vicious is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Roberts off and has taken his back!
Roberts trying to control but not successfully.
Vicious is trying to stick to Roberts's back but Roberts is turning into Vicious. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vicious's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Roberts.
Vicious has his foot on Roberts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roberts works his way back into a safe position though.
Roberts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vicious is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roberts stands and throws Vicious's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicious is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Roberts's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vicious keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roberts scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vicious trying to control here.
Vicious tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg.
Jake Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vicious is trying to control but can't.
Sid Vicious has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberts is trying to work for a kimura but Vicious is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vicious trying to control here.
Roberts prevents Vicious from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Vicious showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roberts 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Roberts!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Bros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Tosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tosh has chosen Stepping Razor as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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183 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Bros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Tosh!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bros throws a series of punches but Tosh avoids them all with ease.
Tosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bros.
Bros misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tosh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tosh gets the takedown into side control.
Bros struggling a bit here.
Tosh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tosh takes a little break here. Bros wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bros can't do much from the bottom here.
Tosh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bros keeps working.
Tosh working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bros, who protects the arm well.
Bros tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Bros's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A control attempt from Bros but he's now mounted!
Tosh scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bros?
Bros knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tosh on the ground.
Tosh looking for a guillotine from mount but Bros is having none of it.
Bros is desperately trying to improve his position but Tosh has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tosh wants to control the pace but Bros is squirming around nicely.
Tosh connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tosh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tosh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bros can't escape the position.
Tosh landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bros looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Tosh is looking to control Bros but Bros is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bros covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Tosh has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Tosh is trying to stick to Bros's back but Bros is turning into Tosh. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tosh's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bros.
Bros 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.
Bros trying to control but Tosh is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bros throws a big right hand that misses.
Tosh controlling Bros's posture.
Bros wants to control from the top but Tosh keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bros swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Tosh dominated that round.
That's time! Bros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bros tries to bum rush Tosh with a series of wild strikes but Tosh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bros lands with a nice combination. Tosh backs away looking to recover.
Tosh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bros paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mario Bros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tosh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bros misses with a double jab.
Bros avoids the body shot from Tosh.
Tosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bros manages to avoid it.
Tosh misses with a wild body shot.
Tosh closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bros did well to prevent Tosh getting side control.
Tosh is trying to control. Bros wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bros wants to get back to full guard but Tosh has passed into side control.
Bros wants to hold on but Tosh pushes him away.
Tosh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tosh scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosh fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bros is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tosh wants to finish this one by submission but Bros is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tosh.
Tosh looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tosh is breathing heavily.
Tosh throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bros because Tosh loaded up on that one.
Bros is trying to reverse the position but instead Tosh has taken his back - oops!
Tosh doesn't have the hooks in and Bros manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bros wants to control from the top but Tosh keeps moving.
Bros tries to stand but Tosh is controlling from the bottom.
Tosh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tosh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bros actively working from the bottom here.
Bros wants to get back to full guard.
Bros is staying active underneath Tosh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosh is controlling the pace.
Tosh is keen to just control but Bros is a slippery customer.
Tosh is working for a submission of some sort.
Bros won't allow Tosh to pass to mount.
Bros avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tosh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tosh takes a swing at Bros's ribcage but misses.
Tosh takes a swing at Bros's ribcage but misses.
Tosh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tosh. Bros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peter Tosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tosh shoots for a takedown but Bros saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bros misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Bros.
Oooh a lovely combination from Bros sends Tosh down but not out. Bros dives into side control looking to finish.
Tosh is rocked!
It looks like Peter Tosh has been cut.
Bros wants to stand but Tosh has his arm trapped.
Tosh is still in real trouble! Can Bros finish him?
A lull in the action here.
Tosh regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bros's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Bros dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Tosh's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tosh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bros was well out of range. Poor timing from Tosh.
Tosh seems to have recovered his senses.
Tosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tosh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bros sprawls well. Bros wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tosh gets slowly back to his feet.
Bros misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bros misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tosh thows a body shot but no joy.
Bros throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown by Tosh or perhaps it was just good defense by Bros which made him look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosh throws a body punch but Bros moves out of range.
Tosh avoids the body shot from Bros.
Tosh lands a body shot.
Bros lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Tosh sprawling to the canvas. Bros follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Tosh hang on?
Tosh is rocked!
Tosh wants to improve his position but Bros is controlling well.
Tosh is still in real trouble! Can Bros finish him?
Tosh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosh is not content to let Bros control the position.
Tosh seems to have recovered his senses.
Bros not doing much here.
Bros tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tosh controls his leg.
Tosh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tosh is on top in guard.
Tosh pushing down on Bros's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tosh seems to be looking for submissions.
Tosh wants to free his trapped foot but Bros is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bros tries to kick Tosh off but Tosh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tosh is trying to control the action in half guard but Bros is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tosh moves into full mount! Bros won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosh avoids the attempt from Bros to control.
Peter Tosh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tosh wants to control the pace but Bros is squirming around nicely.
Tosh jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bros manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tosh looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bros is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tosh's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bros wants to get back to his feet.
Bros trying to control but Tosh postures up.
Tosh thows a huge punch but Bros dodges it nicely.
Tosh is working for a kimura but Bros is defending it quite comfortably.
Tosh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bros knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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 Mario Bros.
I think Bros 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Bros!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shom Harnick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chili Con Carne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Shom Harnick has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shom Harnick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chili Con Carne!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harnick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Con Carne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Con Carne avoids the head kick by Harnick.
Harnick forces Con Carne back against the cage and clinches.
Con Carne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harnick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shom Harnick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harnick doesn't manage to clinch there - Con Carne circles away.
Harnick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Con Carne.
Harnick is looking to clinch.
Harnick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harnick wants to clinch up but Con Carne keeps it at a distance.
Harnick tries to clinch but Con Carne is having none of it.
Horrible takedown by Con Carne or perhaps it was just good defense by Harnick which made him look bad.
Harnick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Con Carne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harnick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Con Carne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harnick is looking to clinch but Con Carne is avoiding it.
Con Carne has a takedown stuffed.
Shom Harnick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chili Con Carne.
Con Carne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harnick as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harnick clinches up against the cage.
Con Carne has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Harnick regains guard immediately.
Con Carne wants to control from the top but Harnick keeps moving.
Con Carne looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Con Carne trying to control but Harnick is working from the bottom.
Harnick pushes Con Carne off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Con Carne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harnick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Con Carne somewhat.
Con Carne shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Con Carne connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Harnick squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Con Carne wants to control but instead Harnick manages to regain half guard.
Harnick is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harnick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Con Carne.
Still in half guard, Con Carne seems content to control.
Let's hope that Con Carne has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Con Carne is pressing down on Harnick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harnick is holding on for now.
Harnick looks like he's trying to stand up.
Con Carne is trying to control the action in half guard but Harnick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Con Carne shoots in but Harnick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harnick tries to close the distance and clinch but Con Carne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Con Carne shoots in looking for a takedown. Harnick tries to sprawl out of it but Con Carne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harnick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harnick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Con Carne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Con Carne swats away the attempt to clinch by Harnick.
Con Carne fails to land the takedown.
Harnick misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shom Harnick will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harnick wants to clinch.
Harnick moves into the clinch successfully.
Harnick is pressed up against the cage. Con Carne has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harnick down to the mat. Harnick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harnick tries to clinch up but Con Carne circles away and keeps his distance.
Harnick is looking to clinch but Con Carne is avoiding it.
Con Carne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harnick did well to prevent Con Carne getting side control.
Con Carne is trying to control. Harnick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Con Carne is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harnick sees it coming and defends easily.
Con Carne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harnick is not content to let Con Carne control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Con Carne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harnick's head.
Con Carne is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harnick sees it coming and defends easily.
Con Carne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Con Carne is breathing heavily.
Con Carne is looking to advance position but Harnick won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Harnick as Con Carne shoots in.
Shom Harnick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Con Carne decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Harnick wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harnick is defending against the submission attempts here by Con Carne.
Harnick is trying to stand back up but Con Carne is controlling him
Con Carne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Con Carne is working for a kimura but Harnick is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Con Carne wants to pass the guard but Harnick is defending well.
Con Carne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Con Carne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Harnick - that will leave a mark!
Harnick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Con Carne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Con Carne avoiding damage as Harnick throws knees to the body.
Harnick connects with a knee to the head.
Harnick misses with an elbow strike.
Harnick unloads a knee to the mid-section. Con Carne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Harnick scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Harnick.
Good body shot from Harnick.
Harnick lands a knee to the body.
Con Carne is pressed up against the cage. Harnick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Con Carne down to the mat. Con Carne avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harnick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Con Carne.
Harnick darts in and clinches Con Carne up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shom Harnick dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Con Carne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harnick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harnick tries a knee to the head but Con Carne blocks it.
Con Carne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harnick lands with a left to the head.
Harnick prevents the takedown attempt.
Harnick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Con Carne blocks it with crossed arms.
Harnick tries for a takedown but Con Carne manages to get underhooks.
Harnick is looking to break free of the clinch but Con Carne has double underhooks.
Con Carne lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Harnick kicks off Con Carne and gets to his feet.
Harnick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Con Carne decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Con Carne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harnick defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Con Carne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harnick defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Con Carne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Con Carne stops Harnick from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Still in half guard, Con Carne seems content to control.
Con Carne trying to control the action but Harnick is working from the bottom.
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. Con Carne connects with a nice short shot to Harnick's temple.
Con Carne trying to control the action but Harnick is working from the bottom.
Con Carne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harnick is not content to let Con Carne control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Con Carne trying to work for an americana but Harnick has managed to regain full guard.
Con Carne postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Harnick is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Con Carne, into his guard.
Harnick wanted to stand there but Con Carne had control of the position.
Harnick slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Con Carne works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chili Con Carne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harnick wants to stand but Con Carne has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shom Harnick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Con Carne working for a triangle but Harnick defends it easily.
Con Carne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harnick is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chili Con Carne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harnick 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shom Harnick!
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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Duce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duce comes to the cage accompanied by Anger. Ford has chosen Drop the World as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Duce!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Ford!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duce scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ford pushes Duce off looking to stand but Duce dives back in and keeps control.
Ford kicks Duce off and gets back to his feet.
Duce changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ford tries to avoid it but Duce manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ford to the ground. Ford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A combination from Ford does no damage.
Duce jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ford defending well as Duce loads up on a big left hand.
Duce takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Duce shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ford as he avoids it easily.
Ford throws a head kick that half lands.
Duce thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ford with a nice cross.
Duce walks into a jab.
Ford lands a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
Duce takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ford scores with a one two! Duce had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ford.
Ford stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Duce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford stuffs the takedown.
Ford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duce is breathing heavily.
Duce will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Duce will feel that in the morning.
Ford closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ford lands with a kick to the temple. Duce shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ford throws a series of punches but Duce avoids them all with ease.
Ford throws a head kick that half lands.
Duce is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford scores with a hook to the body. Duce takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ford lands a two punch combo.
Oh Duce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ford walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Duce drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Ford swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Duce's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Ford! Ryan Ford retains his middleweight title!
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FIGHT
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