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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leif Mortensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Galati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galati is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Anarchy in the UK. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leif Mortensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavel Galati!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mortensen takes the fight into the clinch.
Mortensen stalling.
Galati on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mortensen pushes off an throws an elbow but Galati leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mortensen pushes Galati back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Galati is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mortensen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Galati wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mortensen has him pressed against the cage.
Galati tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mortensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Galati tries for a takedown. No joy.
Leif Mortensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Galati.
Galati has Mortensen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Galati pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mortensen tumbling to the mat - Galati dives into Mortensen's guard.
Mortensen working a defensive guard here.
Galati is stalling in the full guard.
Mortensen is looking to stand up but Galati isn't so interested in that idea.
Mortensen is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at ACADEMIA ESPARTANA ® that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galati controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mortensen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mortensen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Galati controls his leg.
Galati tries to get to full guard but Mortensen has control of the leg.
Mortensen trying to control from half guard but Galati is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galati moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortensen looking to sit in guard and control but Galati gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Galati's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Galati showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Galati won't allow Mortensen to sweep him here.
Galati controls from within his opponent's guard.
Galati trying to control but Mortensen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pavel Galati wasn't active enough on the ground.
Galati moves into the clinch.
Galati misses with an elbow strike.
Galati has hold of one of Mortensen's legs. Mortensen is fighting the takedown attempt but Galati gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mortensen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Galati sitting in guard here, content to control.
Galati missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mortensen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Galati.
Galati loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortensen keeping moving, preventing Galati from controlling successfully.
Galati won't allow Mortensen to get back to his feet.
Galati drops back looking for a leg! Mortensen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mortensen manages to kick Galati off! Galati jumps back into Mortensen's guard.
Mortensen trying to keep a closed guard but Galati is proving a slippery customer.
Galati landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mortensen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Galati dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mortensen misses with a series of wild punches.
Galati has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mortensen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mortensen closes the distance and pushes Galati back into the cage.
Mortensen prevents the takedown attempt.
Mortensen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mortensen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Galati has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A body shot lands from Mortensen.
Galati pushes Mortensen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mortensen stops a takedown attempt from Galati.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A knee to the head by Mortensen.
Galati wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mortensen landing knees to the head.
It looks like Pavel Galati has been cut.
Galati wants a takedown.
Leif Mortensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Galati.
Mortensen stalling in the clinch but Galati improves position.
Mortensen tries a knee to the head but Galati blocks it.
A short uppercut from Mortensen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mortensen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mortensen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Galati is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortensen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mortensen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mortensen stalling against the cage.
Mortensen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Galati blocks it with crossed arms.
Mortensen lands a nice knee to the body.
Galati tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mortensen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mortensen lands a nice elbow.
Mortensen tries a body shot but Galati blocks it.
Mortensen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mortensen lands an elbow inside.
Mortensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galati can't find room to land a body shot as Mortensen controls the action.
Knees to the body from Mortensen.
Mortensen looking to stall.
Mortensen connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mortensen blocks a body shot from Galati.
Mortensen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Galati in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mortensen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Galati is breathing heavily.
Mortensen scores with a hook to the body.
Mortensen working Galati over with knees to the body.
Mortensen lands with a right to the head.
Mortensen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Galati looking for a takedown.
Mortensen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mortensen crunches a lovely knee into Galati's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortensen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mortensen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Galati working aggressively here.
Galati takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mortensen lands with a short shot to the head.
Galati looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mortensen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mortensen scores a nice knee to the body.
Mortensen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mortensen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mortensen scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mortensen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mortensen wants to stall.
Mortensen lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mortensen obliges.
Mortensen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mortensen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Galati has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mortensen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mortensen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Galati wants a takedown but no success here.
Galati tries to pull guard but Mortensen won't allow it.
Mortensen lands a good knee to the midsection. Galati won't want to take too many of those.
A right hand to the body from Mortensen.
Nice elbow from Mortensen.
Mortensen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mortensen lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mortensen working Galati over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mortensen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Mortensen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pavel Galati's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mortensen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mortensen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Galati has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Mortensen.
Mortensen pushes off an throws an elbow but Galati leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mortensen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mortensen prevents Galati from breaking the clinch.
Mortensen tries a knee to the head but Galati blocks it.
Galati is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Galati wants a takedown but no success here.
Galati prevents a body shot from Mortensen.
Galati jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mortensen walks away with a smile on his face. Galati gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Leif Mortensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Galati.
Galati takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mortensen closes the distance and clinches.
Mortensen tries a body shot but Galati blocks it.
Good body shot from Mortensen.
Mortensen lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mortensen connects with a knee to the head.
Galati is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Galati is still on wobbly legs! Can Mortensen finish him?
Clinched against the cage, Mortensen lands a big elbow that drops Galati! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Galati is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Mortensen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Misuaksual Lutuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duey Doubleg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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163 lbs
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164 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Misuaksual Lutuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duey Doubleg!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lutuka shoots in for a takedown but Doubleg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lutuka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Doubleg did well to prevent Lutuka getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lutuka is working for a kimura but Doubleg is defending it quite comfortably.
Lutuka is trying to work for a kimura but Doubleg is defending well.
Doubleg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lutuka pulls his head out easily.
Doubleg actively working from the bottom here.
Lutuka trying to work for an americana but Doubleg has managed to regain full guard.
Lutuka postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Doubleg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lutuka, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubleg 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.
Lutuka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Doubleg passes into side control.
Lutuka prevents Doubleg from improving position.
Lutuka is trying to improve his position.
Lutuka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lutuka looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Doubleg pushes past his half guard into mount!
Doubleg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doubleg working Lutuka over with strikes here.
Doubleg looking to secure an arm triangle but Lutuka defends it well.
Lutuka wants to get back to his feet.
Doubleg landing strikes from the mount and Lutuka is in trouble!
Lutuka tries to buck Doubleg off but he can't manage it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutuka is trying desperately to improve position.
Doubleg lands a big elbow.
Lutuka tries to reverse the position but Doubleg maintains control.
Lutuka is working hard here to advance position.
Doubleg takes Lutuka's back.
Doubleg is looking to control Lutuka but Lutuka is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutuka tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lutuka has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Lutuka tries to escape the position.
Doubleg punishes Lutuka with strikes from the back mount.
Doubleg trying to control.
Lutuka tries to escape but Doubleg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Doubleg go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Doubleg has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lutuka has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doubleg looking for the RNC.
Doubleg controlling well, preventing Lutuka from escaping the position.
Doubleg has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lutuka is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Doubleg is trying to stick to Lutuka's back but Lutuka is turning into Doubleg. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Doubleg's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lutuka.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doubleg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lutuka manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duey Doubleg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Doubleg looks for a takedown but Lutuka sprawls well.
Lutuka shoots in for a takedown but Doubleg shows good takedown defense.
Lutuka tries to clinch but Doubleg is having none of it.
Lutuka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Doubleg counters with a single leg into guard. Lutuka didn't expect that.
Doubleg looking to pass the guard.
Doubleg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lutuka looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Doubleg has picked Lutuka up and slammed him! Lutuka can't keep hold of the triangle and Doubleg manages to pass to side control!
Doubleg is working Lutuka over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutuka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lutuka is not content to let Doubleg control the position.
Doubleg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lutuka, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubleg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lutuka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lutuka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Doubleg off and has taken his back!
Lutuka is hanging on to Doubleg's back as he tries to escape.
Doubleg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Doubleg won't enjoy being in this position. Lutuka looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Doubleg is tapping - it's over boys! Lutuka picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Misuaksual Lutuka!
Misuaksual Lutuka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Can (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Rohan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Can comes into the arena with Don't cross his path when he's drunk! blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackie Can!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Rohan!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Can is looking to chop away at Rohan's legs.
Can attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Can thows a leg kick but Rohan checks it
so Rohan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rohan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rohan throws a big right hand that misses.
Rohan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Can wants to stand up but Rohan is controlling him.
Rohan trying to control the position from guard on top but Can is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rohan throwing strikes from guard but Can blocks nicely.
Rohan won't allow Can to get back to his feet.
Can utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Can avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rohan trying to control but Can is working from the bottom.
Can working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rohan.
Rohan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Can wants to get back to his feet but Rohan passes into half guard.
Can knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rohan on the ground.
Can wants to get back to his feet.
Rohan is looking for a kimura here.
Can wants to get back to his feet.
Can is refusing to be controlled, as Rohan sits in half guard.
Can on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Can tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rohan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rohan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Can is refusing to be controlled, as Rohan sits in half guard.
Rohan prevents Can from standing back up.
Rohan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rohan stops Can from getting back to his feet.
Rohan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Can's head.
Rohan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rohan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rohan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Can has one foot on Rohan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Can connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rohan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jackie Can seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rohan blocks a low kick nicely.
Can throws a chopping leg kick but Rohan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Can throws a head kick but Rohan moves out of range.
We've been told by Can's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Fight Club - ELITE TRAINERS----$580 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rohan checks the leg kick.
Can feints and then cracks Rohan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rohan down.
Can will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Can throws a front kick aimed at Rohan's knee but Rohan avoids it well.
Can misses with a combination
and Rohan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rohan prevents Can from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rohan landing with the ground and pound.
Can wants to get back to his feet but Rohan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rohan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rohan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rohan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rohan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rohan throwing strikes from guard but Can blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Can is looking to stand up but Rohan isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Can working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rohan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Rohan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Can tries to work over Rohan's front leg with a kick but Rohan checks it.
Can throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Can throws a chopping leg kick but Rohan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from Can misses
so Rohan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
George Rohan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rohan stands up over Can, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rohan stops Can from standing up.
Can is looking to stand back up but Rohan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Can.
Rohan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Rohan.
Can taking some punishment here, with Rohan in his half guard.
Can looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rohan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Can is trying to stand up here but Rohan is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rohan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Can avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rohan.
Rohan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Can to regain full guard.
Rohan stops Can from standing up.
Can keeping moving, preventing Rohan from controlling successfully.
Can avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rohan throwing strikes from guard but Can blocks nicely.
Can avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rohan throwing strikes but missing.
Rohan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Can works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rohan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rohan controlling from the top position.
Rohan lands a couple of elbows.
Rohan throws a big right hand that misses.
Rohan trying to control the position from guard on top but Can is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Can wants to stand and escape but Rohan is having none of it.
Rohan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rohan drops back looking for a leg! Can is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Can manages to kick Rohan off! Rohan jumps back into Can's guard.
Rohan wants to control from the top but Can keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rohan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rohan is looking to work some ground and pound but Can has wrist control.
Can wants to stand but Rohan is controlling the position.
Rohan trying to control the position from guard on top but Can is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Can utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rohan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Can works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rohan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rohan trying to control the position from guard on top but Can is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rohan is looking to work some ground and pound but Can has wrist control.
Can preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rohan stops Can from standing up.
Rohan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Can wants to stand and escape but Rohan is having none of it.
Rohan wants to control from the top but Can keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rohan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rohan throwing strikes from guard but Can blocks nicely.
Can can't keep his opponent in guard - Rohan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Rohan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Can moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rohan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A bone on bone clash there as Rohan blocks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Can misses.
Can throws a leg kick
and Rohan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Can won't be happy with that.
Rohan wants to control but Can is keeping him busy.
Can is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Can is not content to let Rohan control the position.
Can dodges the ground and pound from Rohan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rohan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Can has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rohan trying to control the action but Can is working from the bottom.
Rohan with the ground and pound but Can regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Can pushes Rohan off looking to stand but Rohan dives back in and keeps control.
Rohan thows a huge punch but Can dodges it nicely.
Rohan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rohan prevents Can from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Can avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rohan.
Can keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rohan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rohan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Can's head.
Rohan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rohan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Can looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Can avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rohan.
Rohan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Can defending well though.
Rohan throwing shots but Can is blocking nicely.
Rohan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rohan wants to control but Can is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rohan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rohan is looking to take a break and control but Can is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rohan wants to pass to mount but Can is defending the position.
Rohan wants to take a breather but Can is having none of it.
Rohan trying to pass the guard but Can defending well.
Can wants to get back to his feet.
Can is staying active underneath Rohan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Can keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rohan winds up and cracks Can with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rohan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rohan wants to control but Can is keeping him busy.
Rohan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Can keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rohan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Can looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rohan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
George Rohan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rohan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackie Can has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rohan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Can is trying to stand.
Can is defending against the submission attempts here by Rohan.
Rohan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Can's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Rohan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rohan 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Rohan!
A victorious George Rohan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Kristofferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Zerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Konrad Kristofferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Zerra!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zerra cracks Kristofferson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zerra misses with a wild combination.
Kristofferson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zerra circles away quickly and effectively.
Kristofferson lands a nice shot that snaps Zerra's head back.
Kristofferson misses with a double jab.
Zerra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kristofferson blocks a head kick by Zerra.
Kristofferson throws a series of punches but Zerra moves out of range.
Kristofferson avoids the head kick by Zerra.
We've been told by Kristofferson's head coaches at MuscleWorks Amsterdam™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zerra takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zerra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kristofferson.
Zerra misses with the combination.
Kristofferson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristofferson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kristofferson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zerra connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kristofferson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zerra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kristofferson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zerra scores with the left hand. Kristofferson knows he should have avoided that one.
Kristofferson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kristofferson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kristofferson misses with a double jab.
Kristofferson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zerra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kristofferson is keeping the position for now.
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!
Zerra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kristofferson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zerra throwing strikes but missing.
Zerra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zerra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kristofferson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zerra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kristofferson is keeping the position for now.
Zerra throwing strikes but missing.
Kristofferson keeping moving, preventing Zerra from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zerra throws a strike but Kristofferson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zerra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kristofferson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zerra is tightening it up a little... Kristofferson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kristofferson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kristofferson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zerra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matt Zerra!
During a confident post fight interview, Matt Zerra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrea Carnevale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aapo Ik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Carnevale might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Avenged Sevenfold - Nightmare. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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174 lbs
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178 lbs
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrea Carnevale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aapo Ik!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carnevale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carnevale moves in looking to clinch but Ik pushes him off.
Ik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carnevale.
Carnevale loads up on a big right hand but Ik slips the punch.
Carnevale seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Carnevale misses with a right hand
and Ik counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ik working the ground and pound but Carnevale is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Carnevale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carnevale takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carnevale keeps working.
Carnevale takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ik happy to just control the position for now.
Carnevale prevents Ik from moving into mount.
Carnevale struggling a bit here.
Carnevale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ik wants to control but Carnevale is keeping him busy.
Carnevale striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Carnevale tries to bench press Ik off him but Ik keeps the position.
Ik trying to control the position but Carnevale is working away.
Ik scores with punches from side control.
Ik scoring with punches from side control.
Ik cracks Carnevale with a big right hand but Carnevale just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Carnevale struggling a bit here.
Carnevale is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ik connects with a decent elbow.
Ik just content to control the position.
Carnevale knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ik on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ik trying to control the action but Carnevale is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnevale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ik is chipping away with strikes.
Ik wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carnevale, who protects the arm well.
Ik working away.
Carnevale might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ik is putting a hurting on Carnevale here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ik tries to move to mount but Carnevale blocks the move with his legs.
Carnevale struggling a bit here.
Carnevale takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ik working the body and head with strikes.
Ik scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ik is putting a hurting on Carnevale here, landing some big shots from side control.
Carnevale is trying to control Ik's posture but Ik avoids it.
Ik connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Carnevale some visible discomfort.
Carnevale struggling a bit here.
Carnevale takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Carnevale is rocked!
It looks like Andrea Carnevale has been cut.
A big shot lands for Ik! That's hurt Carnevale! Will he recover? Ik fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aapo Ik!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Mera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronko Banger (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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150 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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135 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Mera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bronko Banger!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Banger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banger keeping moving, preventing Mera from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Banger holds on and takes a little breather.
Banger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banger manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mera is trying desperately to improve position.
Mera sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banger seems to be looking for submissions.
Banger is trying to control the action in half guard but Mera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mera has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Banger wants to work for an arm triangle but Mera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Banger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mera defends it well.
Banger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mera has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mera looking for submissions off his back.
Banger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mera tries to roll over but Banger keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banger is keen to just control but Mera is a slippery customer.
Mera actively working from the bottom here.
Banger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mera misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Banger is trying to control the action in half guard but Mera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banger is working away from the top position though.
Mera tries to roll over but Banger keeps him under control.
Mera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banger.
Banger is looking to take a break and control but Mera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mera throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Banger trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom.
Banger drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mera dives on top into guard.
Mera throwing strikes from guard but Banger blocks nicely.
Mera postures up.
Mera forces his way into half guard.
Banger actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mera stopping the sweep attempt from Banger.
Banger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mera!
Mera sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Banger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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!
Banger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mera wants to get back to full guard.
Mera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banger.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banger uses his free foot to push down on Mera's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mera.
Mera working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banger landing strikes from the mount and Mera is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronko Banger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mera throws the left hand but Banger avoids the punch easily.
Mera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Banger napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Banger is trying to control Mera's posture but Mera avoids it.
Mera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mera is trying to get an arm triangle but Banger is defending well.
Banger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mera off and has taken his back!
Banger working for a choke but Mera is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mera defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mera fending off the submission attempt from Banger.
Mera is trying to defend against the choke here but Banger has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Banger Tightens the hold and Mera taps out furiously! Banger displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bronko Banger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stephane Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazarus Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillips comes to the cage accompanied by Bing Bong by Korki Buchek. Po has chosen Tribal Seeds- Vampire as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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164 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephane Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lazarus Po!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips throws a lazy head kick
and Po makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Phillips misses with a wild body shot.
Phillips pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phillips throws a head kick but Po moves out of range.
Po pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown. Po tries to sprawl out of it but Phillips keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Po manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillips tried to score with a low kick but Po checks it.
Lazarus Po is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Phillips.
Phillips checks a low kick from Po.
Phillips shoots in but Po avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Po pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Po misses with a head kick.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Po as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephane Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Po shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips throws a sloppy head kick
and Po counters with an inside leg kick.
Po has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Phillips shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Po defends it nicely.
Po throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily.
Phillips has a takedown stuffed.
Phillips throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Po lands with a nice body kick.
Stephane Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Po moves out of range as Phillips throws a body kick.
Phillips pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phillips tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Po defends well and Phillips ends up having to push Po into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Po stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Phillips tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Po smiles and moves away.
Phillips looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Po misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phillips checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Po throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily.
Phillips throws a head kick but Po moves out of range.
Phillips looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Po is fending him off so far but Phillips persists. Nope, Po circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillips misses with a head kick.
Phillips will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazarus Po dominated that round.
That's time! Phillips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice takedown defense from Po. No joy for Phillips on that attempt.
Lazarus Po is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Po avoids the head kick by Phillips.
Phillips misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Po lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phillips blocks a head kick by Po.
Phillips tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phillips looks to throw a body kick
and Po moves into the clinch.
Po misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Po would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Po really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Phillips. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Po controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Phillips manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Po is trying desperately to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Po can do anything to dispel that myth.
Phillips scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips with the ground and pound from mount.
Phillips looking to secure an arm triangle but Po defends it well.
Po has given up his back here.
Phillips really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Po looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Phillips will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Po trying to control but not successfully.
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!
Po tries to escape the position.
Po trying to control the hands but Phillips won't let him.
I really don't envy Po right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Po is defending well but eventually Phillips manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Po has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stephane Phillips!
After the fight, Stephane Phillips was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Evil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Clay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Evil!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evil keeps the fight on the outside.
Clay looks to land a combination. Evil sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Evil is rocked!
Clay moves into the clinch.
Evil is trying to force a seperation but Clay has the dominant position.
Clay tries to work over Evil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evil tries for a takedown but Clay manages to get underhooks.
Clay taking a breather.
Evil is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clay is defending well.
Clay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evil backwards.
Evil has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tyson Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark Evil.
Clay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay is pressed up against the cage. Evil has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clay down to the mat. Clay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been told by Clay's head coaches at Dark Horse MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tyson Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evil looks for a takedown but Clay sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Clay as Evil shoots in.
Clay throws the left hand but Evil avoids the punch easily.
Clay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Evil's head backwards.
Evil is still on wobbly legs! Can Clay finish him?
A big left from Clay misses.
Evil seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters circling - Evil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Clay misses the target.
Clay rushes Evil and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evil has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clay after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evil.
Clay pushes Evil back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Evil.
Evil is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Evil has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clay after a bit of a struggle.
Come on Clay - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Clay for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Evil is trying to push Clay away but Clay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Clay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evil tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clay swivels and escapes.
Clay throws a jab when Evil was well out of range.
Clay punishes Evil's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Evil on the side of the head.
Evil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clay moves away.
A jab from Clay misses.
Evil slips under a jab.
Good shot there by Clay.
Clay gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay has a couple of punches blocked by Evil.
Evil drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clay pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tyson Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clay misses with a hook. Evil ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Clay dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clay throws a jab but it's blocked by Evil.
Evil with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clay to score with a decent uppercut.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Evil got wobbled bad by a big combination! Clay presses forward with punches and knees until Evil stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Evil closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Clay!
Tyson Clay is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Tyson Clay, 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Borthol Grynworst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camel Monkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Borthol Grynworst!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Camel Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Grynworst is out of range.
Grynworst connects with a body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Monkey.
Grynworst managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Monkey.
Monkey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grynworst is trying to get back to half guard.
Grynworst is not content to let Monkey control the position.
Grynworst is trying to improve his position.
Monkey lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grynworst is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grynworst tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grynworst is not content to let Monkey control the position.
Monkey working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Monkey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grynworst is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Grynworst is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Monkey winds up and cracks Grynworst with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Monkey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grynworst wants to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Monkey working his ground and pound in the gym.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Monkey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grynworst is trying to get back to full guard.
Monkey moves nicely into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monkey is looking to take a break and control but Grynworst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Grynworst is working to avoid the ground and pound but Monkey connects with a decent elbow.
Monkey creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Grynworst some visible discomfort.
Grynworst is trying to get back to half guard.
Monkey creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Monkey gets to mount! Grynworst was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Grynworst keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Monkey controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monkey in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Camel Monkey dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Monkey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grynworst keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monkey.
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Grynworst is out of range.
Monkey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grynworst momentarily.
Monkey misses with a straight left.
Grynworst with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grynworst. Monkey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grynworst ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Monkey sizes up Grynworst with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grynworst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Monkey staying out of range there.
Monkey misses the jab.
Grynworst misses with a double jab.
Grynworst looks to throw the jab but Monkey is out of range.
Grynworst moves away from the strike by Monkey.
Grynworst scores with a hook.
Grynworst gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grynworst looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grynworst being controlled here, momentarily.
Grynworst might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Monkey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monkey forces his way into half guard.
Monkey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Grynworst gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grynworst keeping moving, preventing Monkey from controlling successfully.
Monkey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grynworst has momentary wrist control but Monkey slips an elbow through the middle.
Monkey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grynworst wants to improve his position but instead Monkey has moved into half guard.
Monkey wants to free his trapped foot but Grynworst is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grynworst avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Monkey.
Monkey is nestled in close to Grynworst, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Grynworst avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Monkey.
Monkey is trying to control. Grynworst wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Monkey winds up and cracks Grynworst with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Grynworst is refusing to be controlled, as Monkey sits in half guard.
Grynworst tries to roll over but Monkey keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grynworst manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey passes into half guard.
Grynworst trying to control but Monkey postures up.
Grynworst is looking to improve his position.
Monkey is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grynworst!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monkey lands a couple of good shots and Grynworst has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Camel Monkey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Grynworst's corner calls for a 1-2. Grynworst obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Borthol Grynworst has been cut.
Grynworst misses with a right hand
so Monkey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Monkey lands a couple of elbows.
Grynworst working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monkey.
Monkey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grynworst is on top in guard.
Grynworst passes Monkey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grynworst is looking to stall here but Monkey recovers full guard.
Grynworst wants to pass the guard but Monkey is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grynworst sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Monkey's guard.
Grynworst prevents Monkey from improving his position.
Grynworst is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Monkey defends it well.
Monkey gets full guard.
Grynworst advances to half guard.
Monkey is controlling Grynworst's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Monkey moves into full guard.
Grynworst has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Monkey to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Grynworst is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Monkey pulls down on the head and he's put Grynworst to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Camel Monkey!
Camel Monkey is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Camel Monkey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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