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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ares Hurricane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Christopher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ares Hurricane!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurricane misses with a body kick.
Christopher wants to clinch.
Christopher darts in looking for a takedown but Hurricane gets double underhooks and turns Christopher into the cage.
Hurricane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Christopher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Christopher.
It looks like Ares Hurricane has been cut.
Come on Hurricane - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Christopher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hurricane manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Christopher manages to pull guard.
Hurricane wants to pass the guard but Christopher is keeping the position.
Hurricane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurricane postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christopher has a closed guard, preventing Hurricane from standing up.
Hurricane controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ares Hurricane was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Christopher tries to clinch up but Hurricane circles away and keeps his distance.
Ares Hurricane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christopher tries to clinch up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Christopher.
Hurricane clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hurricane as Christopher tries to tie him up.
Christopher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Christopher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hurricane gets the takedown into side control.
Hurricane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hurricane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christopher tries to buck Hurricane off but Hurricane is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christopher trying to remain calm as Hurricane controls from the top position.
Hurricane stands up and beckons Christopher to his feet.
Christopher tries to clinch but Hurricane is having none of it.
Hurricane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christopher checks it well.
Christopher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hurricane sprawls well. Hurricane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Christopher gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Christopher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christopher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Christopher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hurricane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane works Christopher's body with a nice hook.
Hurricane clinches up with Christopher and pushes him back against the cage.
Christopher taking a breather.
Christopher lands a nice uppercut.
Christopher pushes Hurricane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christopher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hurricane fails to pull guard.
Hurricane takes an elbow to the forehead.
Christopher with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Christopher is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christopher landing knees to the head.
Christopher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christopher prevents Hurricane from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Hurricane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ares Hurricane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hurricane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Christopher napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hurricane advances to mount.
Hurricane throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Christopher because Hurricane loaded up on that one.
Christopher tries to hold on but Hurricane postures up.
Hurricane is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Christopher blocks a leg kick.
Hurricane fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurricane clinches.
Christopher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hurricane tries to pull guard but Christopher holds him up against the cage and eventually Hurricane drops back down to his feet.
Christopher dodges an elbow strike from Hurricane.
Christopher pulls Hurricane into guard.
Hurricane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hurricane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane slips nicely into half guard.
Hurricane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christopher defending well though.
Hurricane content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurricane 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hurricane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hurricane throwing shots but Christopher is blocking nicely.
Hurricane moves nicely into side control.
Christopher is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hurricane has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane stands up.
Hurricane closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Christopher quickly recovers to half guard.
Hurricane perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Hurricane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ares Hurricane's cut.
That's time! Christopher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hurricane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Christopher lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hurricane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hurricane throws a head punch that misses.
Christopher misses with a knee to the head.
Hurricane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Christopher breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hurricane.
Hurricane drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurricane in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hurricane stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christopher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hurricane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hurricane takes the fight into the clinch.
Christopher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Christopher misses with a knee strike.
Hurricane tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Christopher smiles and moves away.
Hurricane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Christopher looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hurricane is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Hurricane.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hurricane decides to stand back up. Hurricane steps back and let's Christopher get back to his feet.
Hurricane avoids a kick to the body.
Christopher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hurricane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christopher doesn't manage to clinch there - Hurricane circles away.
Hurricane looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane drops back looking for a leg! Christopher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Christopher manages to kick Hurricane off! Hurricane jumps back into Christopher's guard.
John Christopher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hurricane sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hurricane stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ares Hurricane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hurricane 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ares Hurricane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franz Bratwurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franz Bratwurst could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aaron Brock's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Franz Bratwurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aaron Brock!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bratwurst moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bratwurst avoids the body shot from Brock.
Bratwurst throws an overhand right that lands on Brock's shoulder, as Brock tries to avoid the shot.
Bratwurst missing with a left hand there. Brock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bratwurst misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brock.
Bratwurst slaps away a takedown attempt from Brock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aaron Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bratwurst throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bratwurst lands with a shot to the body.
Bratwurst takes one to the chin there.
Brock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bratwurst looks to land a combination. Brock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bratwurst throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bratwurst swinging wildly here.
Brock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bratwurst at a distance.
Bratwurst cracks Brock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brock misses with a wild body shot.
Brock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bratwurst.
Brock misses with a hook. Bratwurst ducked under it nicely.
Franz Bratwurst is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bratwurst swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bratwurst misses the target.
Brock is looking to clinch but Bratwurst is avoiding it.
Bratwurst misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut there from Bratwurst.
Bratwurst connects with a crisp jab.
Brock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bratwurst misses with a wild combination.
Brock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bratwurst avoids it really well and circles away.
Bratwurst throws out a powerful jab.
Bratwurst throws a looping overhand right but Brock ducks down to avoid it.
Brock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bratwurst defends well and Brock ends up having to push Bratwurst into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Franz Bratwurst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Brock.
Bratwurst breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bratwurst paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brock walks into a stiff left hand from Bratwurst.
Brock tries to move into range but Bratwurst moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock avoids the body shot from Bratwurst.
Bratwurst tests Brock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bratwurst.
Bratwurst thows a body shot but no joy.
Bratwurst misses the shot to the body.
Brock tries to clinch there but Bratwurst circles away.
Bratwurst takes a swing at Brock's ribcage but misses.
Bratwurst takes one to the side of the head.
Bratwurst lands a head shot.
Brock ducks right into an uppercut from Bratwurst.
Brock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bratwurst looks to throw the jab but Brock is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratwurst works over Brock's head and body with a nice combination.
Bratwurst scores with a jab. Brock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Bratwurst.
Bratwurst takes a swing at Brock's ribcage but misses.
Bratwurst keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bratwurst scores with a jab. Brock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bratwurst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brock was well out of range. Poor timing from Bratwurst.
Brock wants to clinch.
Bratwurst throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bratwurst throws a hook but Brock avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brock.
Bratwurst scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bratwurst dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bratwurst misses with a two punch combination.
Brock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bratwurst lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bratwurst misses with an uppercut.
Bratwurst throws a shot from downtown. Brock moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Bratwurst throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bratwurst misses with a double jab.
Brock is looking to clinch but Bratwurst is avoiding it.
Bratwurst throws a hook but Brock avoids it easily.
Brock fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Bratwurst.
Bratwurst drops his hands momentarily and Brock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bratwurst circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bratwurst counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brock staying out of range there.
A jab from Bratwurst misses.
Bratwurst looks to score with a jab to the body but Brock is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Bratwurst scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Bratwurst dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bratwurst uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bratwurst misses with a two punch combination.
Brock looks to score with a jab to the body but Bratwurst is just out of range.
Bratwurst lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick from Brock is predictable there
and Bratwurst counters with a one-two to the body.
Bratwurst throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bratwurst lands a body shot.
Bratwurst throws a jab when Brock was well out of range.
Brock ducks under a wild hook from Bratwurst.
Nice takedown defense from Bratwurst. No joy for Brock on that attempt.
Bratwurst takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bratwurst lands a jab.
Brock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bratwurst manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bratwurst scores with a jab to the body.
Franz Bratwurst is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bratwurst circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from Bratwurst.
Bratwurst misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock tries to land a front kick but Bratwurst steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brock moves in looking to clinch but Bratwurst pushes him off.
Brock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bratwurst.
A big right from Brock misses.
A punch combination from Bratwurst misses.
Bratwurst throws a jab when Brock was well out of range.
Brock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bratwurst will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bratwurst cracks Brock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bratwurst lands a jab to the head.
Bratwurst lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brock backs up against the cage.
Bratwurst swats away the attempt to clinch by Brock.
Bratwurst misses with a body shot.
Franz Bratwurst is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock sizes up Bratwurst with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bratwurst just misses with a punch to the body.
Brock misses with a body kick.
Bratwurst looks to land a combination but Brock avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bratwurst slips a jab and a cross from Brock.
Bratwurst stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Franz Bratwurst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Brock.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brock slips a jab from Bratwurst.
Bratwurst misses the shot to the body.
Brock throws a wild body kick that Bratwurst sees coming a mile off.
Bratwurst looks to land a combination. Brock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bratwurst circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bratwurst misses with the combination.
Brock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bratwurst swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bratwurst.
Bratwurst doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Brock wants to clinch.
Brock doesn't manage to clinch there - Bratwurst circles away.
Brock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brock wants to clinch up but Bratwurst keeps it at a distance.
Bratwurst just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brock is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bratwurst is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Brock.
Bratwurst misses with a straight right.
Bratwurst bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bratwurst fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brock on the side of the head.
Bratwurst throws a hook but Brock avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bratwurst lands a right hook to the body.
Bratwurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brock moves away.
Bratwurst tests Brock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock fails with a takedown attempt.
Bratwurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brock manages to avoid it.
Brock avoids the body shot from Bratwurst.
Bratwurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brock manages to avoid it.
Bratwurst lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bratwurst throws a right hand that misses
and Brock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bratwurst swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bratwurst fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bratwurst throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Bratwurst dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bratwurst thows a body shot but no joy.
Bratwurst is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brock can do to turn this around?
Brock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bratwurst lands a right hook to the body.
Brock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bratwurst.
Brock shoots in for a takedown but Bratwurst shows good takedown defense.
Bratwurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brock manages to avoid it.
Brock wants to clinch.
Brock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bratwurst circles away.
Brock takes one on the button.
Bratwurst fails to land with a series of punches.
Bratwurst tries to bum rush Brock with a series of wild strikes but Brock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bratwurst scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brock in his tracks.
Brock moves in looking to clinch but Bratwurst pushes him off.
Brock shoots in looking for a takedown but Bratwurst manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Franz Bratwurst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Brock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratwurst looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bratwurst.
A jab from Brock misses.
Bratwurst avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brock moves out of range as Bratwurst strikes.
Bratwurst throws a series of punches but Brock avoids them all with ease.
Bratwurst circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bratwurst counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bratwurst manages to avoid it.
Brock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bratwurst swings for the body but Brock moves out of range.
Brock tries to clinch up.
Bratwurst lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bratwurst throws a hook but Brock avoids it easily.
Bratwurst misses with a hook. Brock ducked under it nicely.
Brock is looking to clinch but Bratwurst is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratwurst lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bratwurst throws an off balance right hand
and Brock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brock tries to clinch there but Bratwurst circles away.
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!
Brock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brock is rocked!
Bratwurst throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brock is still on wobbly legs! Can Bratwurst finish him?
Brock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aaron Brock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bratwurst swings for the body but Brock moves out of range.
Bratwurst moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brock moves in looking to clinch but Bratwurst pushes him off.
Brock wants to clinch.
Bratwurst lands a jab to the head.
Bratwurst swings for the body but Brock moves out of range.
Brock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bratwurst.
Brock seems to have recovered his senses.
Bratwurst looks to land a left hand but Brock moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock dives in and grabs Bratwurst's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bratwurst pushes down on Brock's head and hops out.
Bratwurst lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bratwurst clobbers Brock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Brock misses.
Brock ducks under a wild hook from Bratwurst.
Bratwurst throws a right hand that misses
letting Brock counter with a right hand.
Brock moves away from the strike by Bratwurst.
Bratwurst throws a body punch but Brock moves out of range.
Bratwurst throws a right and a left that Brock avoids nicely.
Bratwurst ducks right into an uppercut from Brock.
Brock lands a nice shot to the body.
Bratwurst avoids the body shot from Brock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock wants to clinch
and Bratwurst counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bratwurst.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bratwurst misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Bratwurst. Those never looked like landing.
Brock shoots in for a double leg but Bratwurst sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brock tries to clinch up but Bratwurst circles away and keeps his distance.
Brock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bratwurst rather than just go for the knockout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bratwurst, as that shot connected.
Bratwurst throws a big shot that misses.
Bratwurst misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brock.
Brock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bratwurst misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brock tries to close the distance and clinch but Bratwurst swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bratwurst manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bratwurst checks a leg kick.
Franz Bratwurst is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good exchange - Bratwurst coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franz Bratwurst showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bratwurst has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franz Bratwurst!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chubber Lane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruki Rabota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chubber Lane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruki Rabota!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lane lands a big right hand that sends Rabota crashing to the mat! Lane stays standing though and waves Rabota back to his feet!
Rabota is rocked!
It looks like Ruki Rabota has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rabota is still on wobbly legs! Can Lane finish him?
Rabota looks winded!
Lane grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Rabota takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Lane cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chubber Lane!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Varshik Gerich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Wibowo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerich's entrance music is NEW BDSM Whore. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Varshik Gerich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kevin Wibowo!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wibowo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gerich was covering up waiting for the punch and Wibowo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gerich trying to control the position here.
Wibowo passes into half guard.
Gerich is concentrating on defense, preventing Wibowo from advancing position.
Wibowo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gerich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wibowo is working for a kimura but Gerich is defending it quite comfortably.
Wibowo wants to pass the guard but Gerich is defending well.
Wibowo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gerich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wibowo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerich is staying active underneath Wibowo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gerich manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wibowo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Gerich is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gerich obliges.
A knee to the head by Gerich.
Our sources have told us that Gerich has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Gerich crunches a lovely knee into Wibowo's ribcage.
Wibowo looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wibowo wants a takedown.
Wibowo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wibowo is fighting to break Gerich's control of his arms but Gerich is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wibowo wants to control from the top but Gerich keeps moving.
Gerich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wibowo throws a strike but Gerich rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wibowo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gerich is one step ahead there.
Wibowo looking for subs off his back but Gerich has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gerich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gerich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wibowo wants to control but Gerich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerich seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gerich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wibowo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gerich.
Wibowo looking for submissions off his back.
Wibowo missing with punches from the bottom.
Gerich works his way into side control.
Gerich advances to mount.
Wibowo is looking to improve his position but Gerich isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gerich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wibowo is looking to escape.
Wibowo tries to reverse the position but Gerich maintains control.
Gerich is landing with some decent strikes but Wibowo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerich lands a big elbow.
Gerich landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gerich lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gerich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wibowo wants to control but Gerich is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gerich breaks from Wibowo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wibowo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gerich with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Varshik Gerich dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wibowo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gerich circles away.
Gerich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wibowo has time to react.
Wibowo is rocked!
Wibowo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wibowo is still on wobbly legs! Can Gerich finish him?
Gerich drops Wibowo with a big left hand! Wibowo is injured, injured bad! Gerich jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Varshik Gerich!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Seth Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cohen comes to the cage accompanied by Daft Punk - Instant Crush. 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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156 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seth Cohen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper misses with the combination.
Cohen tries to keep at a distance but Cooper has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cohen.
Cohen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cooper tries a knee to the head but Cohen blocks it.
Cooper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cohen is defending well for now.
Cooper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cohen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cooper wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooper. Cohen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cohen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cohen clinches up against the cage.
Cooper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cohen blocks it with crossed arms.
Cooper told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Cohen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper throws an off balance right hand
and Cohen counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Cooper misses.
Cohen tries to move into range but Cooper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Cooper misses.
Cooper misses with a straight right.
Cohen keeps the fight on the outside.
Cohen moves out of range as Cooper strikes.
Joey Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper tries to clinch up.
Cohen slips a jab from Cooper.
Cooper throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Cohen counter with a right hand.
Cohen scores with a shot to the body.
Cohen blocks a jab.
Cohen lands a head shot.
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!
Cooper throws a right hand that misses
and Cohen counters with a big right hand! Oh Cooper is in trouble here! Cohen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Cohen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Seth Cohen waved his t-shirt featuring Meet the Future's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Wolter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
152 lbs
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonas Wolter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Medeiros!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medeiros misses with a double jab.
Wolter tries to clinch but Medeiros moves away
and Medeiros counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Medeiros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Medeiros tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolter is retaining full guard.
Medeiros is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wolter keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jose Medeiros.
Wolter looks to land a right hand but Medeiros moved out of range.
Medeiros closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wolter circles away.
Medeiros takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wolter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wolter blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Medeiros throws a jab when Wolter was well out of range.
Wolter cracks Medeiros with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wolter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolter throws a leg kick which misses Medeiros's front leg but catches the back leg as Medeiros tries to avoid it.
Wolter throws a head kick that misses.
Wolter moves in looking to clinch but Medeiros pushes him off.
Wolter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Medeiros connects with a body shot that sends Wolter's belly button to the back.
Wolter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wolter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Medeiros throws out a loose jab but Wolter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolter tries to close the distance and clinch but Medeiros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wolter is looking to clinch.
Wolter throws a front kick aimed at Medeiros's knee but Medeiros avoids it well.
Medeiros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wolter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Medeiros blocks a head kick by Wolter.
Jonas Wolter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Medeiros slips under a jab from Wolter.
Medeiros will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wolter slips a straight right by Medeiros.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolter tries to clinch up.
Wolter takes one to the side of the head.
Medeiros tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Medeiros.
Wolter moves in looking to clinch but Medeiros pushes him off.
Medeiros tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wolter swivels and escapes.
Medeiros misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medeiros shoots for a takedown but Wolter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jonas Wolter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Medeiros.
Medeiros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolter.
Medeiros throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wolter.
Wolter ducks under a wild hook from Medeiros.
Wolter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Medeiros throws a series of punches but Wolter moves out of range.
Medeiros throws a right hand that misses
and Wolter counters with a stiff right hand.
Medeiros closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wolter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolter wants to control but Medeiros is keeping busy.
Medeiros prevents Wolter from improving his position.
Wolter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wolter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Medeiros advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Wolter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Medeiros tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wolter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Medeiros on the ground.
Medeiros content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wolter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wolter tries to get out of the position.
Wolter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Medeiros wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros throws an elbow but Wolter slips to the side and avoids it well.
Medeiros is looking to take a break and control but Wolter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wolter taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wolter prevents Medeiros from moving into mount.
Medeiros scores with a couple of short elbows.
Medeiros controls the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Medeiros landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wolter can't do much from the bottom here.
Medeiros looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wolter is avoiding damage well.
Wolter is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Medeiros is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wolter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wolter stops Medeiros from passing to mount.
Wolter is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Medeiros dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Medeiros lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolter circles away quickly and effectively.
Medeiros checks a leg kick.
A jab from Wolter misses.
Medeiros will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wolter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Medeiros's hands.
Wolter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wolter throws a sloppy head kick and Medeiros moves out of range easily.
Wolter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolter lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by Medeiros.
Medeiros on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wolter. Wolter obviously looking to wear him down.
Wolter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Medeiros in his tracks.
Wolter scores with a jab to the body.
Wolter blocks a jab.
Wolter tries to clinch up.
Wolter is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Wolter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wolter misses with a right hand
and Medeiros counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Medeiros.
Medeiros pushes down on Wolter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Medeiros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wolter wants to control but Medeiros is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jose Medeiros has got the better of the ground game so far.
Medeiros is keen to just control but Wolter is a slippery customer.
Medeiros prevents Wolter from standing back up.
Wolter is looking to control Medeiros's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wolter avoid being mounted?
Medeiros passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros lands a big shot there that rocks Wolter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Medeiros in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Medeiros controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolter taking shots to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wolter sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Medeiros is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Medeiros scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Wolter is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolter is pressing down on Medeiros's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medeiros slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wolter wants to sweep but no luck.
Wolter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Medeiros passes Wolter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is trying to control the action in half guard but Wolter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Medeiros is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wolter is working to get back to half guard.
Medeiros pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wolter wants to hold on but Medeiros pushes him away.
Wolter is looking to get to half guard.
Medeiros landing punches.
Medeiros sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolter wants to control but Medeiros is having none of it.
Wolter is working to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolter is working hard here to advance position.
Medeiros avoids the attempt from Wolter to control.
Medeiros looking to control but Wolter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wolter is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Medeiros tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wolter taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Medeiros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Medeiros fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wolter checks it well.
Wolter misses with a two punch combination.
Medeiros takes one to the side of the head.
Medeiros throws a lazy right hand but Wolter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jonas Wolter is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolter is looking to clinch.
Wolter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Medeiros fails with a takedown attempt.
Medeiros moves out of range of the strikes.
Medeiros throws a body punch but Wolter moves out of range.
Medeiros shoots in but Wolter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Medeiros throws a series of punches but Wolter moves out of range.
Wolter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Medeiros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolter.
Wolter tries to clinch but Medeiros moves out of range.
Wolter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Medeiros.
Wolter throws a big shot that misses.
Jose Medeiros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wolter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Medeiros getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Medeiros misses.
Medeiros has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Medeiros there as he acknowledges the shot.
Medeiros keeps the fight on the outside.
Wolter dips to his left and cracks Medeiros with an uppercut!
Wolter checks a low kick from Medeiros.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wolter sprawls well. Wolter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Medeiros gets slowly back to his feet.
Jonas Wolter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Medeiros.
Wolter misses the shot to the body.
Medeiros closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolter is working to avoid the ground and pound but Medeiros connects with a decent elbow.
Wolter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Medeiros's best efforts.
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!
Wolter is looking to escape.
Medeiros is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wolter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wolter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Medeiros 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.
Wolter wants to sweep here but Medeiros controlling him for the moment.
Wolter working a defensive guard here.
Wolter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros gets back to half guard.
Medeiros moves into full guard.
Wolter looking to pass the guard.
Medeiros keeping moving, preventing Wolter from controlling successfully.
Wolter is really struggling to control Medeiros but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Medeiros throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolter trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Medeiros manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wolter trying to control the position.
Medeiros scoring with punches to the head and body.
Medeiros slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Medeiros is working Wolter over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wolter is being controlled here.
Wolter can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jose Medeiros is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolter is looking to reverse the position.
Wolter regains half guard.
Jonas Wolter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in half guard, Medeiros seems content to control.
Medeiros lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jonas Wolter.
I think Medeiros has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Medeiros!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Hoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Klincko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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29
190 lbs
11 - 7 - 1 |
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197 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Hoffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Klincko!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klincko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hoffer to score with a decent uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Hoffer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hoffer throws a leg kick but Klincko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Klincko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoffer. That did some damage!
Klincko misses with a body kick.
Hoffer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Klincko is trying to defend but Hoffer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Klincko is trying to maintain the position but Hoffer is very close to passing his half guard.
Hoffer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klincko controlling the position well.
Hoffer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffer throwing shots but Klincko is blocking nicely.
Hoffer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hoffer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Klincko wants to get back to full guard.
Klincko controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Klincko trying to control but Hoffer postures up.
Hoffer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Klincko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hoffer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Klincko defending well though.
Klincko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klincko is looking for a triangle but Hoffer pushes his legs off easily.
Hoffer looking to sit in guard and control but Klincko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hoffer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoffer, not yet.
Klincko trying to control but Hoffer is working from the bottom.
Klincko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoffer trying to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klincko works over Hoffer with some ground and pound from guard.
Klincko passes Hoffer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klincko is trying to control. Hoffer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Klincko is working for a kimura but Hoffer is defending it quite comfortably.
Klincko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hoffer's head.
Hoffer is trying to maintain the position but Klincko is very close to passing his half guard.
Klincko throwing shots but Hoffer is blocking nicely.
Klincko working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hoffer's thigh. Hoffer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hoffer pulls Klincko in close to prevent any damage.
Klincko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoffer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klincko wants to control from the top but Hoffer keeps moving.
Klincko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Klincko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dave Klincko hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Klincko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klincko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Klincko misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Klincko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hoffer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Klincko cracks Hoffer with an open hand slap.
Klincko scoring well with a low kick there.
Klincko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jimmy Hoffer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Hoffer.
Hoffer scores with a hook.
Hoffer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Klincko 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.
Hoffer tries to bum rush Klincko with a series of wild strikes but Klincko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoffer lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klincko dives in and grabs Hoffer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoffer pushes down on Klincko's head and hops out.
Hoffer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoffer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klincko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klincko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoffer at a distance.
Klincko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klincko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hoffer takes a step back to recover.
Hoffer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Klincko.
Hoffer misses with a lunging right hand
and Klincko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klincko throws a body kick that misses.
Klincko tries to score with a low kick but Hoffer moves his leg out of the way.
Hoffer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Klincko on the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hoffer checks a leg kick.
Hoffer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoffer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klincko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoffer gets tackled into the cage by Klincko. Klincko maintains the clinch.
Hoffer is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer tries to break the clinch but Klincko is controlling the position.
Klincko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hoffer can't fight it off and eventually Klincko manages to take the fight to the floor. Hoffer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klincko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Klincko stopping the sweep attempt from Hoffer.
Klincko trying to control but Hoffer is working from the bottom.
Klincko is working Hoffer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dave Klincko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoffer keeping moving, preventing Klincko from controlling successfully.
Hoffer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klincko.
Klincko wants to control from the top but Hoffer keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klincko passes Hoffer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Klincko is pressing down on Hoffer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hoffer is holding on for now.
Klincko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hoffer is just riding it out for now. Klincko eventually gives up the hold.
Hoffer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoffer.
Klincko wants to control from the top but Hoffer keeps moving.
Klincko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hoffer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hoffer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hoffer!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Klincko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Klincko is trying to control Hoffer's posture but Hoffer avoids it.
Hoffer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hoffer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hoffer tries to score with some ground and pound. Klincko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Klincko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Klincko is not content to let Hoffer control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klincko can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Klincko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Hoffer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hoffer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klincko manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Hoffer.
Klincko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoffer.
Klincko connects with a body shot.
Hoffer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klincko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoffer avoids a kick to the body.
Klincko looks to land a body kick but Hoffer moved away.
Klincko connects with a crisp jab.
Hoffer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Klincko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klincko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hoffer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Klincko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hoffer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Klincko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Klincko keeping moving, preventing Hoffer from controlling successfully.
Klincko looking for a sweep. Not yet Klincko, not yet.
Hoffer trying to control the position from guard on top but Klincko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klincko pulls Hoffer in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoffer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dave Klincko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer lands a couple of digs.
Hoffer postures up in Klincko's guard and throws a big left but Klincko blocks it.
Klincko has control of Hoffer's left arm, preventing Hoffer from doing any damage.
Hoffer trying to control the position from guard on top but Klincko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hoffer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klincko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoffer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Klincko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klincko throws a head kick that misses.
Hoffer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klincko moves away.
Klincko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klincko tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klincko missing with a left hand there. Hoffer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoffer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoffer lands with a shot to the body.
Klincko throws a push kick but Hoffer slaps the foot to one side.
Klincko motions for Hoffer to come forward. Klincko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoffer misses with a straight right.
Hoffer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoffer. Klincko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimmy Hoffer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klincko slips under a jab.
Hoffer misses with a right hand
and Klincko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hoffer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klincko.
Klincko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoffer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Klincko avoids it really well and circles away.
Hoffer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Klincko. Klincko obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klincko.
Klincko moves out of range of the leg kick from Hoffer.
Klincko throws a head kick that half lands.
Klincko ducks under a wild hook from Hoffer.
Klincko lands with a shot to the body.
Hoffer ducks under a wild hook from Klincko.
A jab from Hoffer does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klincko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klincko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jimmy Hoffer is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoffer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hoffer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klincko moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Hoffer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Klincko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Klincko!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Jacarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
195 lbs
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199 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Matrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Jacarson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matrix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matrix tries a low kick but Jacarson avoids it.
Matrix throws a leg kick which misses Jacarson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jacarson tries to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Matrix has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Matrix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matrix blocks a head kick by Jacarson.
Jacarson throws a sloppy head kick and Matrix moves out of range easily.
Matrix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacarson.
Matrix misses with a looping left.
Anthony Jacarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matrix gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
What's Jacarson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Matrix wants to control for a moment but Jacarson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Matrix is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jacarson reverses the position - he's now on top in Matrix's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacarson manages to get himself to full guard.
Jacarson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matrix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jacarson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matrix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matrix manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matrix is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacarson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matrix looking to pass the guard.
Jacarson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacarson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matrix landing with the ground and pound.
Jacarson keeping moving, preventing Matrix from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix controls from within his opponent's guard.
John Matrix has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jacarson misses with a few strikes there.
Jacarson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Matrix misses the target.
Matrix throws a hook but Jacarson blocks it.
Matrix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacarson.
Matrix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jacarson scores with a one two! Matrix had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jacarson connects with a right hand. Matrix shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacarson misses with a body kick.
Jacarson throws a head kick that misses.
Jacarson throws a lazy head kick
and Matrix counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matrix trying to advance position but Jacarson counters by regaining guard.
Matrix stays in close to Jacarson's body and controls the position.
Matrix stopping the sweep attempt from Jacarson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matrix content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Matrix dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Matrix throws a solid leg kick but Jacarson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matrix.
A head kick from Jacarson lands but Matrix takes it in his stride.
Matrix defending well as Jacarson loads up on a big left hand.
Matrix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthony Jacarson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matrix gets a takedown into half guard.
Jacarson is trying to control but can't.
Jacarson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Matrix is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jacarson reverses the position - he's now on top in Matrix's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacarson preventing the sweep.
Jacarson trying to control the position from guard on top but Matrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matrix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jacarson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jacarson stays in close to Matrix's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Matrix controlling Jacarson's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anthony Jacarson.
Jacarson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matrix fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jacarson to the ground. Matrix is now in Jacarson's guard.
Jacarson is trying to keep Matrix in close.
Matrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacarson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matrix working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jacarson trying to keep a closed guard but Matrix is proving a slippery customer.
Matrix throws a big elbow that misses.
Matrix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jacarson looking to control.
Matrix is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jacarson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matrix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix chips away with some ground and pound.
Jacarson trying to control the position.
Matrix makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jacarson is trying to control the position but Matrix postures up.
Matrix passes Jacarson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jacarson moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matrix wants to control from the top but Jacarson keeps moving.
Matrix passes Jacarson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Matrix dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Matrix shoots in and drives through. Jacarson sprawls well.
Matrix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jacarson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matrix counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Matrix is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Matrix throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacarson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matrix throws a big right hand that misses.
Matrix is fighting to break Jacarson's control of his arms but Jacarson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matrix wants to control from the top but Jacarson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jacarson is pulling down on Matrix's head. It's preventing any offense from Matrix, at least for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Matrix fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacarson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jacarson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matrix.
Matrix looks for a takedown but Jacarson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Matrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacarson tries a head kick but it misses.
Matrix dodges the punch combination from Jacarson.
Jacarson misses with a two punch combination.
Anthony Jacarson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix looks to throw the jab but Jacarson is out of range.
Matrix cracks Jacarson with a good jab.
Jacarson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jacarson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matrix throws out a leg kick but Jacarson moves out of range and Matrix only half commits.
Jacarson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A big left from Matrix misses.
Jacarson throws a head kick that misses.
Jacarson misses with a head kick.
Jacarson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matrix avoids the head kick by Jacarson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacarson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matrix blocks a head kick by Jacarson.
Matrix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jacarson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matrix counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jacarson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix controlling the action here.
Matrix prevents Jacarson from improving his position.
Well, if Matrix is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
John Matrix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jacarson is looking for a sweep. Matrix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matrix not doing much here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John Matrix has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Matrix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jacarson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jacarson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matrix.
Matrix lands a front kick.
Jacarson walks into a stiff left hand from Matrix.
Anthony Jacarson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacarson tries to work over Matrix's front leg with a kick but Matrix checks it.
Jacarson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacarson walks into a straight right hand from Matrix.
Jacarson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacarson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Jacarson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Matrix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matrix, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Matrix!
John Matrix decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lawyers Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yancy Malaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money comes to the cage accompanied by Lawyers, Guns, and Money - Warren Zevon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lawyers Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yancy Malaki!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malaki with a nice cross.
Lawyers Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Money throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Money throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Money will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Money lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Money throws a right and a left that Malaki avoids nicely.
Money is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Money walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Malaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Money's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Money.
Money pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Money misses.
Malaki scores with a decent looking hook.
Money misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Money moves away.
Malaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Money throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Malaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money doesn't manage to clinch there - Malaki circles away.
Malaki dips to his left and cracks Money with an uppercut!
Malaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Malaki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malaki.
Money tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Money. Malaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Money fails to land with a series of punches.
Money tries a low kick but Malaki avoids it.
Money has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Johny Fighting Temple in the buildup to the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Money there.
Money moves in looking to clinch but Malaki pushes him off.
Money tries to bum rush Malaki with a series of wild strikes but Malaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Money tries to land a leg kick but Malaki saw it coming and moves away.
Malaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Money rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Money feints and then cracks Malaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malaki down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Malaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Malaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Money connects with a leg kick. Malaki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Money slips a straight right by Malaki.
Malaki lands with a straight right. Money didn't see that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Malaki.
Malaki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Money lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malaki's sensitive parts.
Money throws a low kick but Malaki avoids it.
Money throws a push kick but Malaki slaps the foot to one side.
Money misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Money throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Money keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malaki.
Malaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Money moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money tries to land a front kick but Malaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Money throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Money. Money circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malaki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Malaki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Money had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Money lands a nice shot that snaps Malaki's head back.
Malaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Money.
Money moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Money checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A good leg kick by Money.
Nice jab there from Malaki.
Money tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Malaki misses its intended target.
Money throws a series of strikes that have Malaki backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Money throws a combination that misses
and Malaki counters with a nice body shot.
Money lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaki misses with a wild body shot.
Malaki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Money displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Malaki lands a jab to the head.
Money takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Money lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Money moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Money clinches.
Malaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Money's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Money on the inside.
Malaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Money keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malaki's efforts to push away.
Money breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 Lawyers Money will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Malaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malaki digs a good hook to Money's body.
Malaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Money was well out of range. Poor timing from Malaki.
Money is looking to clinch.
Lawyers Money is winning the standup battle so far.
Malaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Malaki blocks a leg kick.
Money pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Malaki back to the cage. Money follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Malaki tries to bum rush Money with a series of wild strikes but Money uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malaki misses with a low kick as Money jumps back.
Money slips a jab from Malaki.
Money falls off balance throwing a combination
and Malaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Money lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malaki's sensitive parts.
Malaki scores with a hook to the body. Money takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malaki throws a body punch but Money moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Money's head backwards.
Money displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malaki throws out the jab.
Money looks for the body kick but Malaki saw that one coming.
Money misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Money moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malaki. Money does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malaki tests Money's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Money.
Money looks to clinch
and Malaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Malaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malaki scores with a jab.
Malaki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Money tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Money bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malaki jabs at Money's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheers as Money lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malaki doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Money takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Money lands with a kick to the temple. Malaki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Money misses with a few strikes there.
Money misses with a leg kick.
Malaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Money has time to react.
Money tries a low kick but Malaki avoids it.
Malaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Money scores with a three punch combo!
Malaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malaki slips a jab and a cross from Money.
Money lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malaki swings for the body but Money moves out of range.
Money with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Malaki.
Money looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Money should have avoided that one.
Malaki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Money.
Malaki throws a hook but Money blocks it.
Malaki thuds a left hand into Money's body.
Malaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lawyers Money is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Money walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Money takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Money throws a leg kick but Malaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Money looks to throw the jab but Malaki is out of range.
Money forces Malaki back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Malaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Money's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malaki missing with a left hand there. Money was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Money lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malaki gets tackled into the cage by Money. Money maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money misses with a short punch on the inside.
Money manages to break the clinch.
Money attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Money misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Money throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Money misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Money throws the kick towards the body but Malaki avoids it.
Money pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Money looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Money throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malaki.
A head kick misses from Money.
Malaki lands a jab to the nose.
Money rushes Malaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yancy Malaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Money swinging wildly here.
Malaki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malaki.
Money is rocked!
Money slips a jab and a cross from Malaki.
Oh Money is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malaki blocks a head kick by Money.
Malaki blocks a head kick by Money.
Money seems to have got his legs back now.
Malaki checks the leg kick.
Malaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot by Malaki.
Money tries to clinch up.
Money throws a leg kick but Malaki moved away.
Money throws a body kick that misses
and Money takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Money lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Malaki punishes Money's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Money looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malaki lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malaki. Money does a little dance to reset his feet.
Money will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Money misses with a hook.
Money throws the kick towards the body but Malaki avoids it.
Malaki checks a leg kick nicely.
Money takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice body punch from Malaki.
Malaki misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Money. That's going to slow Malaki down.
Money throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Money tried to score with a low kick but Malaki checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Money throws a head kick but Malaki moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Malaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Money doesn't seem phased though.
Malaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Money.
Money takes one to the chin there.
Malaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Money lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malaki's sensitive parts.
Money swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Money avoids the body shot from Malaki.
Malaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Money tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Money's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Money scrambles back to his feet.
Money moves out of range of the strikes.
Money tries to clinch but Malaki is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money moves in looking to clinch but Malaki pushes him off.
Money takes one on the button.
Malaki scores with a hook.
Money pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Money looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malaki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Malaki misses with a looping left.
Money pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Money finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Money ducks under a wild hook from Malaki.
Malaki jabs Money to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Money moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot by Malaki.
Malaki lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Money attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Malaki scores with a nice head shot.
Malaki throws a big shot that misses.
Money throws a front kick aimed at Malaki's knee but Malaki avoids it well.
Jab by Malaki.
Money throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Money walks into a straight right hand from Malaki.
Malaki takes a swing at Money's ribcage but misses.
Money attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malaki dodges the punch combination from Money.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Malaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Malaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yancy Malaki!
Our winner, Yancy Malaki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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