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D 47 : Wolkowski vs. McCormick PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Baraona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zebuszko Zebek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Baraona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zebuszko Zebek!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zebek misses with the body kick
and Baraona counters by moving into the clinch.
Zebek has clasped his hands together around Baraona's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zebek trying to control the action but Baraona is working from the bottom.
Baraona is letting Zebek control him for a moment.
Baraona is trying to buck Zebek off.
Zebek tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Baraona pushes Zebek away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zebek gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zebek scoring with punches and elbows.
Baraona tries to escape but Zebek is in control.
Zebek tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Zebek is working Baraona over with some ground and pound from side control.
Baraona is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zebek has just dragged him back down to the mat.
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!
Zebek is looking to take a break and control but Baraona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zebek tries to stand but Baraona is controlling his head.
Zebek connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Baraona some visible discomfort.
Baraona is not content to let Zebek control the position.
Zebek in side control lands a decent elbow.
Baraona is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Zebek is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zebek takes a little break here. Baraona wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zebek tries to stand but Baraona is controlling his head.
Baraona is trying to buck Zebek off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zebek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baraona keeps working.
Baraona wants to get back to his feet but Zebek is dominant here and he's now got Baraona's back!
Baraona is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Zebek scores with strikes from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baraona is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zebek has good solid back control here.
Baraona is trying to get back to his feet but Zebek has full control of the position and if anything, Baraona has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Zebek scores with strikes from the back.
Zebek is landing with strikes. Baraona can't take much more of this.
The referee is taking a good look at Baraona as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Zebek!
Baraona looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zebek tries to get the hooks in deep but Baraona pushed the leg off.
Zebek really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Baraona.
Baraona holding both Zebek 's hands and preventing any damage.
Zebek scores with punches and elbows.
Baraona trying to get back to his feet but Zebek is in full control for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zebek loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Baraona hold on?
Baraona is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zebuszko Zebek dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zebek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baraona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zebek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baraona is looking to clinch.
Zebek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baraona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baraona scores a nice knee to the body.
Zebek is looking to take this one to the mat.
Baraona scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Zebuszko Zebek has been cut.
Baraona tries to land a knee to the head but Zebek blocks with his arms.
Zebek looking to slow down the pace here.
Zebek is breathing heavily.
Baraona looking to stall.
Zebek dodges an elbow strike from Baraona.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zebek tries to pull guard but Baraona won't allow it.
Baraona with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baraona looking to slow down the pace here.
Baraona lands a knee to the head.
Zebek takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baraona taking a breather.
Baraona has Zebek pushed against the cage.
Zebek blocks an elbow strike.
Zebek misses with some punches.
Baraona throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zebek blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Baraona.
Baraona tries to land a knee to the head but Zebek blocks with his arms.
Zebek trying to control the position but instead, Baraona has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zebek into the cage.
Zebek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zebek crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Baraona - the referee stops the clock and Zebek gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Baraona. Zebek manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Baraona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zebek throws a head kick that misses
and Baraona counters with a good, hard body kick but Zebek shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Zebek.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baraona tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zebek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zebek tries to keep at a distance but Baraona has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baraona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baraona with a knee to the head.
Zebek takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baraona lands a knee to the head.
Baraona taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Baraona lands a good knee to the midsection. Zebek won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baraona connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zebek's face.
Zebek takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baraona leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Baraona for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Zebek working hard to break the clinch.
Baraona with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baraona throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zebek trying to land knees to the body.
Zebek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baraona lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Baraona.
Baraona landing knees to the head.
That has opened up Zebuszko Zebek's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zebek takes a knee right on the jaw!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baraona lands a knee to the head.
Zebek is rocked!
Baraona lands a good knee to the midsection. Zebek won't want to take too many of those.
Zebek is still on wobbly legs! Can Baraona finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baraona scores with a knee to the head.
Zebek takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zebek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baraona pulls his leg out and moves away.
John Baraona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zebuszko Zebek.
Baraona rushes Zebek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Baraona.
Zebek seems to have recovered his senses.
Baraona connects with a knee to the head.
Baraona misses with a knee to the head.
Zebek has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baraona after a bit of a struggle.
Baraona comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baraona lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baraona lands a left hand.
Baraona landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Baraona dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zebuszko Zebek's cut.
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!
Zebek has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baraona finds it's way round the side to connect with Zebek's head.
Zebek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baraona pinned against the cage. Baraona gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
John Baraona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baraona fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baraona is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baraona tries to keep at a distance but Zebek has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zebek misses with a knee to the head.
Baraona connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zebek's face.
Baraona using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zebek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zebek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baraona.
Baraona stops a takedown attempt from Zebek.
Baraona connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraona lands a knee to the head.
Baraona lands a knee to the body.
Baraona lands a knee to the body.
Baraona utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Baraona obliges.
Baraona scores a nice knee to the body.
Baraona connects with a knee to the head.
Baraona with a knee to the head.
Baraona lands a knee to the head.
Baraona is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Baraona landing knees 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!
Baraona using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zebek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baraona with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baraona is looking to control Zebek's arms but Zebek gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baraona has his back to the cage.
Zebek fails to pull guard.
John Baraona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zebuszko Zebek.
Baraona connects with a knee to the head.
Baraona with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zebek is trying to push Baraona away but Baraona has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Our sources have told us that Baraona has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Baraona is pushing Zebek up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A knee to the head by Baraona.
Baraona prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baraona with a knee to the head.
Baraona lands a good knee to the midsection. Zebek won't want to take too many of those.
Zebek is trying to pull guard but Baraona turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baraona unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Baraona.
Baraona crunches a lovely knee into Zebek's ribcage.
Baraona connects with a knee to the head.
Baraona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zebek is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baraona to keep the fight standing.
Baraona connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zebek's face.
Baraona using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baraona lands a nice elbow.
Zebek is working for takedown but Baraona is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baraona with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baraona tries a knee to the head but Zebek blocks it.
Zebek jumps guard but Baraona turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baraona is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Baraona gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zebek.
Baraona lands a knee to the head.
Baraona with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baraona lands a body punch.
Baraona lands a knee to the body.
John Baraona has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baraona with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baraona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baraona tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baraona connects with a knee to the head.
Zebek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Baraona showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baraona has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Baraona!
A very excited looking John Baraona rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coppersmith Algorithm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Hendriks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Coppersmith Algorithm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Hendriks!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Algorithm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hendriks finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hendriks leaves Algorithm with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Algorithm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hendriks's waist but Hendriks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Algorithm off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coppersmith Algorithm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendriks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hendriks tries to clinch up but Algorithm circles away and keeps his distance.
Hendriks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Algorithm shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hendriks trying to keep a closed guard but Algorithm is proving a slippery customer.
Hendriks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hendriks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Algorithm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hendriks has his foot on Algorithm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Algorithm works his way back into a safe position though.
Algorithm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Algorithm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendriks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Algorithm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hendriks is looking for a triangle but Algorithm pushes his legs off easily.
Algorithm scoring with some ground and pound.
It looks like Dave Hendriks has been cut.
Hendriks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Algorithm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hendriks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Algorithm lands a couple of digs.
Hendriks doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Algorithm trying to control but Hendriks is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendriks is trying to control the position but Algorithm postures up.
Algorithm 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.
Algorithm avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Algorithm avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Algorithm trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendriks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Algorithm throwing strikes from guard but Hendriks blocks nicely.
Algorithm tries to free his leg and advance position but Hendriks is retaining full guard.
Algorithm drops back looking for a leg! Hendriks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hendriks manages to kick Algorithm off! Algorithm jumps back into Hendriks's guard.
Hendriks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Algorithm pushes down on Hendriks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Algorithm is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendriks trying to control but Algorithm postures up.
Algorithm is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hendriks sees it coming and defends easily.
Hendriks wants to control but Algorithm is keeping busy.
Algorithm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hendriks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Algorithm.
Algorithm is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hendriks defends it well.
Hendriks felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendriks trying to hold on to Algorithm's head to control him but Algorithm postures up.
Algorithm landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Algorithm throwing shots but Hendriks is blocking nicely.
Hendriks tries to get to full guard but Algorithm has control of the leg.
Algorithm is looking to take a break and control but Hendriks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Algorithm lands strikes from half guard.
That has opened up Dave Hendriks's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Algorithm is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hendriks sees it coming and defends easily.
Algorithm is working for a submission of some sort.
Algorithm is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coppersmith Algorithm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Hendriks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hendriks misses with a straight left.
Hendriks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hendriks lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good work by Algorithm as he checks the leg kick.
Algorithm drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hendriks is trying to control the position but Algorithm postures up.
Algorithm trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendriks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendriks keeping full guard, as Algorithm tries to pass.
Hendriks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendriks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Algorithm is aware though and is defending well.
Hendriks has his foot on Algorithm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Algorithm works his way back into a safe position though.
Hendriks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendriks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Algorithm trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendriks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendriks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Algorithm advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Hendriks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Algorithm is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hendriks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Algorithm tries for a kimura but Hendriks is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendriks wants to control but Algorithm postures up.
Algorithm tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Algorithm has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Algorithm is working Hendriks over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Hendriks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Algorithm is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hendriks is trying to escape and Algorithm transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hendriks is forced to tap! Nice work there by Algorithm! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Coppersmith Algorithm!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slobo Berganovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pencil Neck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neck has chosen Deep Purple - Bad Attitude as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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178 lbs
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slobo Berganovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pencil Neck!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berganovic misses the jab.
Neck goes for a double leg but Berganovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Berganovic continues to drive forward.
Neck gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Berganovic regains guard.
Berganovic seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neck passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Berganovic is looking to regain half guard here but Neck keeps moving and retains side control.
Neck is trying to get an arm triangle but Berganovic is defending well.
Berganovic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Neck's best efforts.
Berganovic gets back to full guard.
Berganovic wants to stand up but Neck is controlling him.
Neck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neck throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berganovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Neck.
Neck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berganovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berganovic pulls Neck in close to his closed guard and prevents Neck from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berganovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berganovic wants to stand up but Neck is controlling him.
Neck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neck wants to pass the guard but Berganovic is keeping the position.
Neck preventing the sweep.
Neck advances position into side control!
Berganovic dodges the ground and pound from Neck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Berganovic struggling a bit here.
Berganovic avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Neck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neck sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Berganovic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Berganovic throws Neck to one side and escapes!
Neck shoots in but no luck this time.
Neck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berganovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Neck blocks a jab.
Neck forces Berganovic back against the cage and clinches.
Berganovic manages to pull guard.
Berganovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Neck is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Neck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Berganovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Neck is working Berganovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Neck postures up in Berganovic's guard and throws a big left but Berganovic blocks it.
Berganovic is looking to stand up but Neck isn't so interested in that idea.
Neck cracks Berganovic with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neck throwing strikes from guard but Berganovic blocks nicely.
Neck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Berganovic wants to stand and escape but Neck is having none of it.
Berganovic wants to sweep here but Neck controlling him for the moment.
Berganovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Berganovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neck makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Neck throws an elbow that misses. Berganovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Neck's guard. Nice move by Berganovic!
Berganovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Neck working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neck is looking for a triangle but Berganovic pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berganovic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Berganovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Neck told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Neck working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neck 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.
Berganovic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Neck is looking to cinch up a triangle. Berganovic throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Neck's body to avoid the submission. Neck has instead reached around Berganovic's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Neck arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pencil Neck!
Pencil Neck seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big mo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Espirit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big mo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arthur Espirit's chin.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Big mo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Espirit!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Espirit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
mo closes the distance and clinches.
Espirit blocks an elbow strike.
Espirit has dropped down and is working for a takedown. mo is trying to keep an underhook but Espirit manages to get the takedown into half guard.
mo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Espirit lands with a punch from half guard.
mo tries to kick Espirit off but Espirit keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Espirit working the head and body with strikes.
mo is looking to escape.
mo is breathing heavily.
Espirit content to control rather than advance.
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!
Nice strikes from Espirit there.
Espirit is taking a breather. mo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Espirit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
mo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Espirit scores with a couple of nice shots.
Espirit looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Espirit scores with a couple of nice shots.
Espirit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Espirit scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Espirit looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Espirit lands strikes from half guard.
Espirit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Espirit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Espirit in particular looking to stall.
Espirit decides to return to a standing position.
Big mo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
mo wants to clinch but Espirit slips to the side
and Espirit counters with a right hand to the body.
Espirit lands a jab to mo's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espirit cracks mo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
mo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Espirit punishes mo's body with a nice straight punch.
mo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Espirit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Big mo has been cut.
Espirit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Espirit, as that shot connected.
Espirit moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! mo goes down! Can Espirit finish him!?
mo is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
mo has momentary wrist control but Espirit slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh mo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Espirit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Espirit working some strikes from top position.
Espirit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
mo seems to have got his legs back now.
Espirit lands a couple of elbows.
Espirit is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espirit working some strikes from top position.
Espirit content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Espirit landing with the ground and pound.
Espirit scoring with punches to the head and body.
Espirit landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Espirit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Espirit keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of mo's head.
Espirit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Espirit stands up over mo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
mo being controlled here, momentarily.
Espirit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espirit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Espirit postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
mo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Espirit controls the pace.
Espirit advances position into side control!
Espirit lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Espirit cracks mo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
mo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
mo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Espirit crunches a massive hammerfist down on mo - he's out! Espirit Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arthur Espirit!
Arthur Espirit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jizzy Krup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buff Dickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickens is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Trick Daddy - Shut Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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182 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jizzy Krup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Buff Dickens!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickens shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Krup's guard.
Dickens works over Krup with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickens stays in close to Krup's body and controls the position.
Dickens being controlled here momentarily.
Krup is looking to stand up but Dickens isn't so interested in that idea.
Dickens postures up in Krup's guard and throws a big left but Krup blocks it.
Dickens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dickens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dickens looking to pass the guard.
Dickens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dickens is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krup wants to stand up but Dickens is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickens looking to sit in guard and control but Krup gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dickens wants to sweep here but Krup controlling him for the moment.
Krup wanted to stand there but Dickens had control of the position.
Dickens wants to sweep but no luck.
Dickens throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Krup looking to pass the guard.
Dickens looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Krup is looking to stand up but Dickens won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dickens pulls Krup in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Krup gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dickens to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Krup seems keen to control Dickens's posture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krup tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dickens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dickens preventing the sweep.
Dickens throws an elbow that misses. Krup uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dickens's guard. Nice move by Krup!
Dickens seems keen to control Krup's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickens wants to sweep here but Krup controlling him for the moment.
Dickens is adopting a defensive guard.
Krup passes Dickens's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Krup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickens keeps working.
Dickens keeping control of the position.
Dickens tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dickens wants to control but Krup is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dickens is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krup's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krup's back!
Dickens lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Dickens missing with strikes from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickens is hanging on to Krup's back as he tries to escape.
Dickens scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krup trying to get back to his feet but Dickens is in full control for now.
Dickens is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Krup defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dickens working for a choke but Krup is defending well.
Dickens has Krup flattened out and is raining down punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buff Dickens 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.
Krup throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dickens tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Krup is in Dickens's guard.
Dickens striking off his back but it's not causing Krup any problems.
Krup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krup trying to control but Dickens is working from the bottom.
Krup stopping the sweep attempt from Dickens.
Dickens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krup is looking to stand up but Dickens won't let him.
Krup stands up and waves to Dickens to follow him.
Dickens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krup bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krup drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Krup is rocked!
Dickens throws a series of punches but Krup avoids them all with ease.
Oh Krup is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickens drops Krup with a huge uppercut! Krup drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dickens is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buff Dickens!
An out of breath and clearly excited Buff Dickens thanked Nippon Outfitters for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomas Keto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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42
200 lbs
39 - 26 - 0 |
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198 lbs
39 - 22 - 0 |
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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
39 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Hollywood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuomas Keto!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollywood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Hollywood misses.
Hollywood has closed the distance and engaged Keto in a clinch.
Keto gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hollywood regains guard.
Hollywood has Keto pulled in close to control his posture.
Keto preventing the sweep.
Keto prevents Hollywood from getting back to his feet.
Keto trying to control but Hollywood is working from the bottom.
Keto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hollywood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keto.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hollywood tries to clinch there but Keto circles away.
Hollywood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Keto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hollywood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keto is looking to clinch but Hollywood is avoiding it.
Keto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hollywood has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Keto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hollywood is defending well.
David Hollywood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuomas Keto.
Hollywood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hollywood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Keto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Keto jumps guard but Hollywood turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Keto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hollywood lands with a short shot to the head.
Keto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hollywood to keep the fight standing.
Hollywood lands a nice uppercut.
Hollywood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keto's elbow.
Keto drags the fight down to the ground.
Hollywood has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Keto is proving hard to escape from.
Hollywood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hollywood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hollywood wanted to stand there but Keto had control of the position.
Hollywood wants to control from the top but Keto keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hollywood defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollywood wants to stand but Keto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Keto keeping moving, preventing Hollywood from controlling successfully.
Keto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hollywood defends well.
Keto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hollywood is aware though and is defending well.
Hollywood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Keto is proving hard to escape from.
Keto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hollywood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hollywood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keto is keeping the position for now.
Hollywood pushes down on Keto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Hollywood seems content to control.
Hollywood prevents Keto from improving his position.
Hollywood tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Keto is looking to control Hollywood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Keto avoid being mounted?
Keto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hollywood wants to pass the guard but Keto is defending well.
Keto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Keto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollywood gets to his feet - Keto follows without any prompting.
Keto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hollywood takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hollywood is pushing Keto's head away, looking to escape. Keto manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hollywood keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomas Keto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hollywood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Keto tries to clinch but Hollywood moves out of range.
Keto looks for a takedown but Hollywood sprawls well.
Hollywood misses with a two punch combination.
Keto rushes Hollywood and presses him up against the cage.
Hollywood lands a nice knee to the body.
Keto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hollywood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
David Hollywood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuomas Keto.
Keto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keto jumps guard but Hollywood stands there with Keto around his waist. Keto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Keto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Tuomas Keto has been cut.
Keto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hollywood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hollywood is defending well.
Hollywood putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Keto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Keto is breathing heavily.
Keto is trying to pull guard but Hollywood turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Keto jumps guard and drags Hollywood to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hollywood tries to free his leg and advance position but Keto is retaining full guard.
Hollywood would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Keto working a defensive guard here.
Hollywood stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hollywood is looking to clinch.
David Hollywood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Keto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
David Hollywood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hollywood rushes Keto and presses him up against the cage.
Keto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Keto fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hollywood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hollywood prevents the takedown attempt.
Hollywood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keto backwards.
Keto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hollywood after a bit of a struggle.
Hollywood manages to break the clinch.
Keto tries to keep at a distance but Hollywood has taken the fight into the clinch.
Keto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Keto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hollywood stands and throws Keto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Keto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hollywood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Keto pushes Hollywood away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hollywood gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood wants to stand but Keto is controlling his arm.
Keto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hollywood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hollywood remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hollywood tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hollywood has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hollywood stands up.
Hollywood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hollywood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hollywood misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Hollywood. No joy for Keto on that attempt.
Hollywood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
David Hollywood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hollywood landing knees to the head.
Keto can't get the takedown.
Hollywood tries a body shot but Keto blocks it.
Hollywood tries to land knees in the clinch but Keto avoids the damage to the body.
Hollywood looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Keto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hollywood just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hollywood misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Keto.
Hollywood utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Keto avoiding damage as Hollywood throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollywood lands a nice shot to the body.
Keto managing to block the knees to the body from Hollywood.
Keto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hollywood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tuomas Keto's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hollywood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hollywood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hollywood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keto swats away the attempt to clinch by Hollywood.
Good leg kick by Hollywood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hollywood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hollywood tries to clinch up.
Hollywood tries to clinch but Keto is having none of it.
Hollywood clinches.
Hollywood lands a body punch.
Hollywood gets underhooks to prevent Keto's takedown attempt.
Hollywood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hollywood tries to land knees in the clinch but Keto avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hollywood.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keto fails to pull guard.
Hollywood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hollywood missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hollywood just stands there and leans against the cage.
David Hollywood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuomas Keto.
A short right from Hollywood.
Hollywood taking a breather.
Keto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hollywood.
Keto is looking for a takedown.
Keto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Keto lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Keto working his ground and pound in the gym.
Hollywood is positioning himself well to prevent Keto advancing to mount.
Hollywood looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hollywood wants to get back to full guard.
Hollywood kicks off Keto and gets to his feet.
Keto has his takedown stuffed
and Hollywood counters with a left and a right that stings Keto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keto shoots in but Hollywood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hollywood takes the fight into the clinch.
Hollywood prevents the takedown attempt.
Keto is trying to drag Hollywood to the mat but Hollywood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Keto avoids a wild elbow strike from Hollywood.
Keto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hollywood pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hollywood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hollywood lands an elbow that stopped Keto in his tracks for a moment.
Hollywood scores with a hook to the body.
Hollywood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Keto is defending well for now.
Hollywood landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood stops a takedown attempt from Keto.
Keto takes a shot to the head.
Hollywood pressing his opponent against the cage.
Keto gets control of Hollywood's arms and successfully pulls guard. Keto will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hollywood forces his way into half guard.
Hollywood tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Keto actively working from the bottom here.
Hollywood is keen to just control but Keto is a slippery customer.
Hollywood is working for a kimura but Keto is defending it quite comfortably.
Tuomas Keto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hollywood seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Keto actively working from the bottom here.
Hollywood prevents Keto from improving his position.
Hollywood wants to work for an arm triangle but Keto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hollywood is controlling the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keto is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Hollywood showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hollywood has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Hollywood!
An out of breath David Hollywood 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minowa Fujiati (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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280 lbs
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269 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Minowa Fujiati!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujiati closes the distance and clinches up with Jordan, looking for a takedown. Fujiati pushes Jordan against the cage but Jordan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Fujiati or perhaps it was just good defense by Jordan which made him look bad.
Fujiati avoids a kick to the body.
Fujiati moves out of range as Jordan strikes.
Fujiati tries for a takedown but Jordan circles away easily
and Jordan counters with a head kick that drops Fujiati to the mat! Fujiati scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Fujiati is rocked!
Joe Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minowa Fujiati.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordan throws an uppercut from hell that sends Fujiati clean off his feet! He's out cold! Jordan stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Jordan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Pitsenbarger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rik McRae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McRae is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slipknot - Before I Forget. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Pitsenbarger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Rik McRae!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRae throws a right hand that misses
and Pitsenbarger counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've been informed that McRae has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pitsenbarger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McRae has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pitsenbarger scores with a jab to the body.
McRae misses with a looping left.
McRae with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pitsenbarger to score with a decent uppercut.
Pitsenbarger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McRae has time to react.
Rik McRae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitsenbarger throws a shot to the body.
McRae is looking to score with low kicks.
McRae chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McRae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitsenbarger.
McRae looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitsenbarger is just out of range.
McRae lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McRae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitsenbarger moves away.
Pitsenbarger just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRae closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pitsenbarger to the mat! Pitsenbarger manages to get full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McRae in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McRae trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McRae trying to control but Pitsenbarger is working from the bottom.
McRae postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pitsenbarger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McRae, into his guard.
Pitsenbarger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McRae has an active guard here but Pitsenbarger has managed to pass into half guard.
Pitsenbarger is looking for a kimura here.
McRae makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McRae.
Pitsenbarger advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRae is trying to control but Pitsenbarger passes into side control!
McRae is looking to regain half guard here but Pitsenbarger keeps moving and retains side control.
Pitsenbarger has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pitsenbarger slips a jab from McRae.
McRae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from McRae. Pitsenbarger does a little dance to reset his feet.
McRae misses with a body shot.
McRae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger moves away from the strike by McRae.
Pitsenbarger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McRae manages to avoid it.
Pitsenbarger throws a sloppy head kick and McRae moves out of range easily.
Pitsenbarger lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRae tests Pitsenbarger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McRae attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McRae falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pitsenbarger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McRae finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McRae.
Pitsenbarger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McRae.
McRae throws a lazy right hand but Pitsenbarger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pitsenbarger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pitsenbarger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McRae takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pitsenbarger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pitsenbarger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McRae.
Pitsenbarger stuns McRae with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitsenbarger misses with a body shot.
McRae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that misses.
Pitsenbarger is looking to wear down McRae with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pitsenbarger feints and then cracks McRae's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McRae down.
Pitsenbarger lands with a good body shot.
McRae throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pitsenbarger.
A punch combination from McRae misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McRae misses with a leg kick
and Pitsenbarger counters with a left to the body.
McRae looks winded!
Pitsenbarger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McRae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Pitsenbarger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice body punch from Pitsenbarger.
McRae lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick misses from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick misses from Pitsenbarger.
McRae is looking to score with low kicks.
McRae misses with an uppercut. Pitsenbarger saw that one coming.
McRae takes one on the button.
McRae closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pitsenbarger circles away.
Pitsenbarger is looking to chop away at McRae's legs.
Pitsenbarger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Pitsenbarger misses.
Pitsenbarger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McRae counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Pitsenbarger blocks the leg kick.
Pitsenbarger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McRae connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McRae tests Pitsenbarger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McRae on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pitsenbarger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McRae connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pitsenbarger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McRae is out of range.
McRae ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McRae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from McRae misses.
Bill Pitsenbarger is winning the standup battle so far.
McRae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitsenbarger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitsenbarger.
McRae keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRae throws an off balance right hand
enabling Pitsenbarger to counter with a crisp jab.
Pitsenbarger misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McRae misses the shot to the body.
McRae throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McRae looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pitsenbarger is fending him off so far but McRae persists. Nope, Pitsenbarger circles away and we're back to standing.
Pitsenbarger lands a nice looking kick to the body. McRae takes a step back to recover.
McRae is breathing heavily.
McRae works Pitsenbarger's body with a nice hook.
McRae takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McRae checks a low kick from Pitsenbarger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRae lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pitsenbarger at a distance.
Pitsenbarger connects with a leg kick. McRae looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McRae connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pitsenbarger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McRae throws a jab but it's blocked by Pitsenbarger.
McRae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitsenbarger.
McRae tests Pitsenbarger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McRae scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McRae lands a nice hook to Pitsenbarger's body. Pitsenbarger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pitsenbarger walks into a jab.
Pitsenbarger thows a body shot but no joy.
McRae cracks Pitsenbarger with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitsenbarger throws a lazy right hand but McRae sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pitsenbarger.
McRae takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pitsenbarger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McRae moves away.
McRae lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pitsenbarger checks a low kick from McRae.
McRae throws a leg kick but Pitsenbarger moved away.
Pitsenbarger lands a big head kick that sends McRae tumbling to the mat! Pitsenbarger takes a step backwards and waves McRae back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Rik McRae has been cut.
McRae slips a straight right by Pitsenbarger.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger digs a good hook to McRae's body.
Pitsenbarger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Pitsenbarger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rik McRae's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pitsenbarger throws out a loose jab but McRae uses good head movement to avoid it.
McRae throws a looping overhand right but Pitsenbarger ducks down to avoid it.
Pitsenbarger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from McRae. Those never looked like landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McRae lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pitsenbarger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pitsenbarger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McRae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McRae misses with a looping right.
Pitsenbarger digs a good body shot into McRae's ribs.
McRae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitsenbarger lands a nice looking body kick.
McRae takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McRae ducks under a wild hook from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger throws a predictable looking body shot
letting McRae counter with a right hand.
Pitsenbarger scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger tries a low kick but McRae avoids it.
Pitsenbarger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McRae stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pitsenbarger just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that misses.
McRae on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McRae looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from McRae tenderised Pitsenbarger's leg. Pitsenbarger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pitsenbarger blocks a leg kick.
McRae pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice sprawl there from Pitsenbarger as McRae shoots in.
Pitsenbarger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McRae is rocked!
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!
McRae with a jab.
McRae is still on wobbly legs! Can Pitsenbarger finish him?
Bill Pitsenbarger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger keeps McRae at a distance using the push kick.
McRae takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McRae on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McRae seems to have recovered his senses.
Pitsenbarger lands a big head kick that sends McRae tumbling to the mat! Pitsenbarger takes a step backwards and waves McRae back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pitsenbarger lands a brutal head kick. McRae looks out on his feet and Pitsenbarger throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Bill Pitsenbarger!
Bill Pitsenbarger retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Bill Pitsenbarger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Wolkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCormick has chosen Shipping up to Boston as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Wolkowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher McCormick!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCormick misses with a leg kick.
Wolkowski throws a jab but it's blocked by McCormick.
McCormick throws a head kick that misses.
McCormick misses with a straight left.
Wolkowski throws a shot from downtown. McCormick moves away and avoids it.
McCormick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wolkowski on the side of the head.
Wolkowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCormick throws a wild body kick that Wolkowski sees coming a mile off.
Damian Wolkowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolkowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCormick.
McCormick throws out a loose jab but Wolkowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCormick slips a straight right by Wolkowski.
Wolkowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCormick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wolkowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCormick lands a nice shot to the body.
McCormick looks to throw the jab but Wolkowski is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCormick connects with a solid leg kick.
McCormick misses with an uppercut.
Wolkowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCormick misses with a straight right.
McCormick throws a lazy right hand but Wolkowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from McCormick. No joy for Wolkowski on that attempt.
McCormick leaves Wolkowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wolkowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Wolkowski.
McCormick misses with a low kick as Wolkowski jumps back.
A jab from McCormick finds it's way through Wolkowski's defenses.
Wolkowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCormick to the ground. Wolkowski is now in McCormick's guard.
Wolkowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wolkowski throwing strikes from guard but McCormick blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCormick pulls Wolkowski in close to prevent any damage.
Wolkowski stopping the sweep attempt from McCormick.
Wolkowski stands and throws McCormick's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The strikes coming from Wolkowski are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McCormick manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wolkowski's best efforts.
Wolkowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wolkowski is looking for a kimura here.
Wolkowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCormick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wolkowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McCormick tries to roll over but Wolkowski keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski wants to control but McCormick is keeping him busy.
Wolkowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wolkowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCormick is just riding it out for now. Wolkowski eventually gives up the hold.
Wolkowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCormick is trying is best to control the position here.
Wolkowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCormick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wolkowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wolkowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCormick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCormick gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCormick's head.
McCormick has his hands on Wolkowski's head, controlling the position.
Wolkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McCormick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolkowski throwing strikes but missing.
McCormick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolkowski is one step ahead there.
McCormick is still trying to improve position.
Wolkowski wants to control from the top but McCormick keeps moving.
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.
Wolkowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McCormick is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christopher McCormick will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wolkowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCormick circles away quickly and effectively.
Wolkowski shoots for a double leg takedown but McCormick sprawls well. He's pushed Wolkowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wolkowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCormick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Damian Wolkowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCormick misses with a kick to the body.
No luck for Wolkowski with that takedown attempt.
Wolkowski ducks under a wild hook from McCormick.
McCormick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wolkowski.
Wolkowski has been working on his balance at MuscleWorks Amsterdam™ , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by McCormick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Wolkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Wolkowski misses its intended target.
McCormick throws a body kick that misses.
McCormick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice sprawl there from McCormick as Wolkowski shoots in.
Christopher McCormick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolkowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCormick scores with a decent looking hook.
McCormick leaves Wolkowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCormick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolkowski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCormick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCormick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wolkowski.
Wolkowski throws a poor cross that misses
and McCormick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolkowski throws a right and a left that McCormick avoids nicely.
Wolkowski scores with a nice strike.
McCormick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolkowski was well out of range. Poor timing from McCormick.
Good standup being displayed there by McCormick as he connects with a hook.
Wolkowski misses with a body kick.
Wolkowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCormick throws out the jab.
McCormick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCormick lands a left and a right that send Wolkowski crashing to the mat, dazed. McCormick thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wolkowski is rocked!
It looks like Damian Wolkowski has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolkowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCormick.
Oh Wolkowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wolkowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wolkowski seems to have got his legs back now.
Wolkowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCormick on the side of the head.
Wolkowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McCormick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wolkowski.
Wolkowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCormick defending well though.
McCormick is concentrating on defense, preventing Wolkowski from advancing position.
Wolkowski trying to control from McCormick's half guard. McCormick has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McCormick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wolkowski manages to get himself to full guard.
McCormick is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
McCormick preventing the sweep.
Wolkowski throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wolkowski working for a triangle but McCormick defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolkowski trying to keep a closed guard but McCormick is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski pulls McCormick in close to his closed guard and prevents McCormick from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wolkowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCormick controls the pace.
Wolkowski wants to sweep here but McCormick controlling him for the moment.
Wolkowski keeping moving, preventing McCormick from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wolkowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Damian Wolkowski.
Wolkowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wolkowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCormick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wolkowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCormick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolkowski looks to land a left hand but McCormick moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Wolkowski misses.
Good exchange - Wolkowski coming out on top.
McCormick scores with a nice right hand.
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!
McCormick throws a hook but Wolkowski avoids it easily.
Wolkowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCormick.
McCormick misses the jab.
Wolkowski swings widly with a right hand
letting McCormick counter with a right hand.
Wolkowski works over McCormick's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from McCormick. Those never looked like landing.
Wolkowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McCormick slips a jab from Wolkowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher McCormick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damian Wolkowski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wolkowski fails with a takedown attempt.
McCormick misses the jab.
McCormick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wolkowski, as that shot connected.
McCormick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolkowski darts in looking for a takedown but McCormick gets double underhooks and turns Wolkowski into the cage.
McCormick manages to break the clinch.
McCormick throws out a loose jab but Wolkowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCormick rushes Wolkowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCormick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCormick scores with a shoulder strike.
Wolkowski has McCormick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCormick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Wolkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCormick lands with a right to the head.
Wolkowski takes a shot to the head.
McCormick lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolkowski is working for takedown but McCormick is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCormick scores with a hook to the body.
McCormick lands with a left to the head.
McCormick scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCormick cracks Wolkowski with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCormick.
Wolkowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCormick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCormick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolkowskis head.
Wolkowski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCormick is defending well.
McCormick lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCormick lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Wolkowski to his knees! McCormick keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher McCormick!
Christopher McCormick is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Christopher McCormick, 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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