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MGFL Fight Night 2 WW GP Final PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stafford Alois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alois might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Promised Land. Will Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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, Stafford Alois!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Will Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alois moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Alois didn't see that one coming.
Alois throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Alois on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alois tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Alois misses with a straight left.
Alois wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Alois, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stafford Alois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alois misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Alois moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Alois is trying to trip Jackson. He has hold of a leg but Jackson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Alois persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Alois won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson wants to stand up but Alois is controlling him.
Alois working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Will Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alois feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Alois changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alois trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Alois manages to pass to side control.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alois perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alois wants to stand up but Jackson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jackson tries to roll over but Alois keeps him under control.
Alois thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alois ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alois jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Alois walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alois goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alois was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Alois closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Alois gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard but Alois has passed into side control.
Alois with shots to the head and body - Jackson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Alois lands a big elbow.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alois looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Alois.
Alois lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jackson is in a horrible position here. Alois smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alois landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alois avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Alois looking for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stafford Alois dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alois shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alois shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Alois's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Alois backing up. Alois nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alois walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alois is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alois counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
A punch lands to the side of Alois 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alois in his tracks.
Alois shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stafford Alois. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alois seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Jackson shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Alois is backing up but Jackson catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Alois covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Jackson Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex van der Val (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van der Val comes to the cage accompanied by Finntroll--Födosagan. Gracie has chosen Get It as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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240 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex van der Val!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roger Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van der Val takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gracie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Roger Gracie has been cut.
van der Val takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie scores with a takedown into van der Val's guard.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
van der Val on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. van der Val defending well though.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but van der Val defends it.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie is trying to control. van der Val wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
van der Val regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gracie.
van der Val looking for a sweep. Not yet van der Val, not yet.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but van der Val is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
van der Val wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie tests van der Val's chin there with a solid looking shot.
van der Val throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - van der Val throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
van der Val attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. van der Val defending well though.
van der Val regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but van der Val is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie connects with a couple of short punches.
van der Val keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
van der Val 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.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie throws and elbow that misses. van der Val uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by van der Val!
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
van der Val preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Gracie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
van der Val throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Alex van der Val is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie rushes van der Val and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
van der Val is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can van der Val avoid being mounted?
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie is looking to advance position but van der Val won't allow it.
Gracie is keen to just control but van der Val is a slippery customer.
Gracie is working for a kimura but van der Val is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van der Val is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
van der Val won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
van der Val gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracieis looking to pass into half guard but van der Val pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now van der Val is in guard.
van der Val stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie wants to sweep here but van der Val controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working for a triangle but van der Val defends it easily.
van der Val has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
van der Val wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van der Val is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
van der Val stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
van der Val tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. van der Val won't be happy with that.
van der Val can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Roger Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to score with some ground and pound. van der Val controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
van der Val is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but van der Val is defending well.
Gracie swings around for an armbar but van der Val sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.
Gracie has his foot on van der Val's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. van der Val works his way back into a safe position though.
van der Val pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roger Gracie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
van der Val wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
van der Val wants to control but Gracie postures up.
van der Val prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on van der Val's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
van der Val struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by van der Val, who protects the arm well.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but van der Val denies him.
van der Val tries to improve position but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
van der Val showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
van der Val stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van der Val closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
and Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for van der Val!
van der Val holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gracie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
van der Val is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
van der Val suckers Gracie into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! van der Val is now in Gracie's guard!
van der Val got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, van der Val has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead van der Val passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van der Val slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as van der Val sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Alex van der Val has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie is looking to control van der Val's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but van der Val passes into side control!
van der Val tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him.
Roger Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
van der Val is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex van der Val showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Le Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Banner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler. Bruce Dillinger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jerome Le Banner's chin.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerome Le Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Dillinger!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Banner avoids the head kick by Dillinger.
Le Banner is looking to land body kicks.
Le Banner throws a head kick that misses.
Le Banner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Le Banner scores with a takedown into Dillinger's guard.
Dillinger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Le Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Le Banner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dillinger manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Le Banner has Dillinger in his guard.
Dillinger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dillinger won't allow Le Banner to get back to his feet.
Dillinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Banner wants to get back to his feet but Dillinger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dillinger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dillinger wants to pass the guard but Le Banner is keeping the position.
Le Banner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dillinger is controlling him.
Dillinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dillinger misses with a takedown attempt
and Le Banner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Le Banner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dillinger sprawls well initially but Le Banner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Le Banner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dillinger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Le Banner.
Le Banner wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Banner tries to stand and escape but Dillinger actually recovers to full guard.
Dillinger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dillinger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Le Banner!
Dillinger is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Le Banner is surviving well by controlling Dillinger's body position as best he can.
Dillinger connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
It looks like Jerome Le Banner has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dillinger trying to control but Le Banner is having none of it.
Dillinger putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dillinger trying to control but Le Banner is having none of it.
Le Banner is in a horrible position here. Dillinger smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Le Banner is looking to get to half guard.
Dillinger looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Le Banner is trying to stand.
Dillinger controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger with the ground and pound from mount.
Le Banner is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Dillinger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillinger content just to control the position here.
Dillinger lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dillinger looking to control but Le Banner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Le Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dillinger tries to control but Le Banner wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Le Banner taking shots to the head.
Le Banner is desperately trying to improve his position but Dillinger has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Dillinger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Le Banner'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.
Le Banner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dillinger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dillinger moves out of range as Le Banner throws a body kick.
A head kick by Le Banner misses
so Dillinger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dillinger lands a couple of elbows.
Dillinger prevents Le Banner from getting back to his feet.
Dillinger is in close to Le Banner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Le Banner wants to stand and escape but Dillinger is having none of it.
Dillinger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dillinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Le Banner pushes Dillinger off and scrambles back to his feet.
Le Banner fails with the takedown
and Dillinger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillinger forces his way into half guard.
Le Banner is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Banner is looking to escape.
Well, if Dillinger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Le Banner is in trouble now - Dillinger has advanced to mount!
Le Banner wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Dillinger unloading with bombs!
Bruce Dillinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dillinger unloading with bombs!
Dillinger tries to control but Le Banner wriggling away.
Dillinger is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Le Banner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dillinger lands a big shot there that rocks Le Banner but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Le Banner is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger controlling his opponent.
Dillinger tries to control but Le Banner wriggling away.
Dillinger controlling from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillinger lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Le Banner hang on?
Dillinger trying to control but Le Banner is having none of it.
Dillinger breaks from Le Banner's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dillinger lands with some strikes.
Le Banner is looking to improve his position but Dillinger isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger dominating with strikes here.
Le Banner is squirming around, avoiding Dillinger's attempts to control the action.
Dillinger landing strikes from the mount and Le Banner is in trouble!
Le Banner is looking to get to half guard.
Le Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Dillinger has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Le Banner's face.
Oh Le Banner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dillinger scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Le Banner?
Dillinger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Le Banner seems to have got his legs back now.
Dillinger connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dillinger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger has hold of Le Banner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Le Banner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger tries to control but Le Banner wriggling away.
Le Banner working to try and regain half guard.
Le Banner is bucking up trying to escape but Dillinger cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dillinger wants to control the pace but Le Banner is squirming around nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dillinger has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Le Banner's face.
Le Banner is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dillinger looking to finish Le Banner with some ground and pound. This is bad for Le Banner!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Dillinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jerome Le Banner's cut.
That's time! Le Banner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dillinger rushes Le Banner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dillinger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Le Banner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Le Banner throws a series of punches but Dillinger avoids them all with ease.
Dillinger misses with a takedown attempt
so Le Banner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Le Banner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dillinger is proving hard to escape from.
Le Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Le Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Le Banner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Le Banner stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger dives in and grabs Le Banner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Le Banner pushes down on Dillinger's head and hops out.
Jerome Le Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Dillinger.
Le Banner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Le Banner.
Le Banner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Le Banner looks to land a combination but Dillinger avoids it well.
No luck for Dillinger with that takedown attempt.
Dillinger needs to keep his hands up - Le Banner had a free shot at his head there.
Le Banner checks a low kick from Dillinger.
Dillinger drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dillinger preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Banner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Le Banner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dillinger.
Dillinger stands and throws Le Banner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dillinger working the head and body with strikes.
Le Banner is not content to let Dillinger control the position.
Dillinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Le Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Le Banner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Banner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Le Banner is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Le Banner tries to improve position but can't.
Le Banner is not content to let Dillinger control the position.
Dillinger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Le Banner kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dillinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dillinger lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jerome Le Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger trying to control the position but Le Banner is working away.
Le Banner manages to get back to half guard.
Le Banner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dillinger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dillinger stops Le Banner from getting back to his feet.
Dillinger passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dillinger looking to control but Le Banner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dillinger controlling the pace for now.
Dillinger lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Dillinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dillinger winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Dillinger!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josef Ahoinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahoinen has chosen brutal jazz as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paulo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josef Ahoinen!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ahoinen.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Ahoinen keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva being controlled for a moment.
Ahoinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Ahoinen tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahoinen trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Ahoinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Ahoinen eventually gives up the hold.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Silva gets full guard.
Ahoinen advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahoinen prevents Silva from standing back up.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is pressing down on Ahoinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ahoinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahoinen.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahoinen is one step ahead there.
Ahoinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Silva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Ahoinen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ahoinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahoinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahoinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ahoinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Ahoinen looks gassed!
Ahoinen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters with a solid body kick.
Silva clinches but Ahoinen breaks the clinch
and Ahoinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ahoinen is working away from the top position though.
Silva has his hands clasped together around Ahoinen's back. He's all about the action.
Ahoinen wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to kick Ahoinen off but Ahoinen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Silva trying to control here.
Silva makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Ahoinen is blocking nicely.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Ahoinen blocks with his arms.
Ahoinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ahoinen moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Ahoinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Ahoinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahoinen avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ahoinen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Ahoinen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ahoinen is just content to waste time from the top position. Silva takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ahoinen won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Ahoinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Ahoinen from standing up.
Ahoinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ahoinen stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Ahoinen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva has escaped and now he's on top!
Ahoinen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva throws and elbow that misses. Ahoinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Ahoinen!
Ahoinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ahoinen lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahoinen manages to get himself to full guard.
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ahoinen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
Ahoinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Ahoinen preventing the sweep.
Ahoinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ahoinen trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahoinen stands up from Silva's guard - Ahoinen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ahoinen closes the distance and clinches.
Ahoinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva is trying to drag Ahoinen to the mat but Ahoinen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ahoinen.
Ahoinen prevents the takedown attempt.
Ahoinen goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paulo Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josef Ahoinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Ahoinen's takedown attempt.
Silva pulls guard.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Ahoinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva is looking to stand up but Ahoinen isn't so interested in that idea.
Ahoinen wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Ahoinen looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Josef Ahoinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Ahoinen moves out of range easily.
Ahoinen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahoinen is one step ahead there.
Ahoinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahoinen has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Ahoinen gets to his feet. Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahoinen tries to clinch but Silva moves away
and Silva counters with a nice body kick.
Ahoinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silva trying to control the position.
Josef Ahoinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ahoinen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ahoinen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ahoinen!
Ahoinen landing a few strikes.
Ahoinen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ahoinen's guard! Nice work there by Silva!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva postures up in Ahoinen's guard and throws a big left but Ahoinen blocks it.
Silva thows a big elbow that misses.
Ahoinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ahoinen is on top in guard.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahoinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ahoinen is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ahoinen is surviving well by controlling Silva's body position as best he can.
Silva tries to get up but Ahoinen was controlling his body and he's reversed into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ahoinen wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Silva is looking to stand up but Ahoinen won't let him.
Ahoinen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paulo Silva.
I think Silva 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastien Legard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patch Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legard's entrance music is Crank That (Travis Barker Remix). A fine choice. Sebastien Legard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
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275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sebastien Legard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Patch Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garcia throws a head kick but Legard moves out of range.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legard.
Garcia throws a front kick that sends Legard stumbling back into the cage.
Garcia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garcia throws a solid leg kick but Legard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garcia.
Legard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Garcia feints and then cracks Legard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Legard down.
Garcia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Legard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Legard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Legard misses with a body shot.
Garcia is looking to score with low kicks.
Legard stuns Garcia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Legard slips the punch.
Legard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Sebastien Legard has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Legard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garcia.
Garcia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Legard's calf.
Legard is breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garcia.
Legard has a takedown stuffed.
Legard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Garcia.
Garcia scoring well with a low kick there.
Legard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Legard takes one to the chin there.
Good leg kick by Garcia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia lands a head shot.
Patch Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia catches Legard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garcia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garcia misses with a body shot
and Legard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Garcia controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Garcia moves into full guard.
Garcia has control of Legard's left arm, preventing Legard from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legard is one step ahead there.
Garcia is controlling Legard's posture.
Legard preventing the sweep.
Garcia controlling Legard's posture.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Legard from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legard is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia controlling the position.
Legard preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia pulls Legard in close to prevent any damage.
Despite being in the dominant position, Patch Garcia just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garcia throws the kick towards the body but Legard avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legard. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Legard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garcia can pounce on him.
Garcia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Legard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Legard. That did some damage!
Legard moves out of range of the body kick from Garcia.
Garcia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Legard.
Garcia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garcia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Legard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Legard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
Garcia misses with a body kick.
Garcia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Garcia.
Garcia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garcia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Crunch! Garcia slams his shin into Legard's torso.
Garcia throws a nice head kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Garcia!
Garcia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garcia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Garcia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia scores with a leg kick.
Garcia misses with a body kick.
Legard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garcia.
Garcia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Legard's sensitive parts.
Garcia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patch Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastien Legard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Garcia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garcia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Garcia connects with a high kick.
Legard takes one on the button.
Garcia thuds a left hand into Legard's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia thumps Legard with a low kick.
Legard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
Patch Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia lands a big head kick that sends Legard tumbling to the mat! Garcia takes a step backwards and waves Legard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Legard is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Garcia. That's going to slow Legard down.
Oh Legard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Legard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garcia.
Legard seems to have got his legs back now.
Garcia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garcia circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Legard drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Garcia follows Legard to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patch Garcia!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Anselm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Azevedo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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290 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Azevedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leo Anselm!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anselm staying out of range there.
Anselm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Azevedo's waist but Azevedo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anselm off to one side.
Azevedo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anselm moves away.
Azevedo throws a front kick aimed at Anselm's knee but Anselm avoids it well.
Azevedo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Leo Anselm has been cut.
Azevedo doesn't manage to clinch there - Anselm circles away.
Azevedo just misses with a punch to the body.
Anselm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azevedo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anselm bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Azevedo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anselm trying to control the action but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
Anselm is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Azevedo is trying to escape and Anselm transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Azevedo is forced to tap! Nice work there by Anselm! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leo Anselm!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milo Kroton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan van der Burgt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kroton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mastodon - Blood and Thunder. van der Burgt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sepultura - Angel. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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325 lbs
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313 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Milo Kroton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathan van der Burgt!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kroton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kroton wants to clinch up but van der Burgt keeps it at a distance.
Kroton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kroton misses with an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from van der Burgt.
Kroton tries to clinch up.
van der Burgt tries to clinch up
and Kroton counters with a nice body shot.
Kroton fails with a takedown attempt.
Kroton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van der Burgt tries to bum rush Kroton with a series of wild strikes but Kroton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kroton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches van der Burgt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
van der Burgt is trying to improve his position.
van der Burgt struggling a bit here.
Kroton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kroton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kroton working the ground and pound but van der Burgt is defending the strikes.
Kroton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
van der Burgt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kroton looking to control but instead van der Burgt has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
van der Burgt throws a jab when Kroton was well out of range.
Kroton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. van der Burgt catches Kroton right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Milo Kroton has been cut.
van der Burgt missing with a left hand there. Kroton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kroton just misses with a punch to the body.
van der Burgt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kroton avoids the body shot from van der Burgt.
Kroton swinging wildly here.
Kroton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kroton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around van der Burgt's waist but van der Burgt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kroton off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Kroton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van der Burgt tests Kroton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kroton shoots and misses
and van der Burgt moves into the clinch.
van der Burgt lands an uppercut.
van der Burgt trying to control the position but instead, Kroton has worked for underhooks and has pushed van der Burgt into the cage.
van der Burgt is trying to force a seperation but Kroton has the dominant position.
van der Burgt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
van der Burgt jabs Kroton right on the nose. Kroton blinks but takes it well.
Kroton moves out of range of the strikes.
Kroton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kroton dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kroton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kroton cracks van der Burgt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Milo Kroton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milo Kroton's cut.
That's time! Kroton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kroton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kroton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kroton lands with some strikes.
Kroton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. van der Burgt looks a forlorn figure.
Milo Kroton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kroton lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kroton throws some wild stikes that van der Burgt manages to avoid easily.
van der Burgt takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Poor strikes thrown by Kroton there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kroton throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for van der Burgt because Kroton loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroton misses with a head shot.
Kroton throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kroton throwing strikes but van der Burgt uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
van der Burgt trying to control but Kroton postures up.
Kroton wants to control but van der Burgt is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Kroton.
Kroton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
van der Burgt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kroton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kroton trying to control the action but van der Burgt is working from the bottom.
Kroton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
van der Burgt tries to get to full guard but Kroton has control of the leg.
van der Burgt controlling the position well.
Kroton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kroton is taking a breather. van der Burgt 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van der Burgt trying to hold on to Kroton's head to control him but Kroton postures up.
Kroton is trying to control. van der Burgt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kroton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kroton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Kroton there.
van der Burgt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kroton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kroton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. van der Burgt defending well though.
Kroton misses with a head shot. van der Burgt uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kroton slips nicely into half guard.
Kroton is stalling here. van der Burgt is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kroton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and van der Burgt has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
van der Burgt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kroton keeps working.
Kroton struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Kroton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Milo Kroton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kroton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but van der Burgt moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from van der Burgt. Kroton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kroton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and van der Burgt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
van der Burgt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kroton counters with a left to the body.
van der Burgt lands with a nice combination. Kroton backs away looking to recover.
van der Burgt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
van der Burgt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kroton was well out of range. Poor timing from van der Burgt.
Kroton tries to clinch
and van der Burgt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van der Burgt fails to land with a series of punches.
van der Burgt tries to clinch but Kroton is having none of it.
Jonathan van der Burgt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
van der Burgt throws a nice looking combination but Kroton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kroton misses with a body shot.
van der Burgt throws a hook but Kroton avoids it easily.
van der Burgt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
van der Burgt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kroton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
van der Burgt with a jab.
van der Burgt jabs at Kroton's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van der Burgt connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
van der Burgt lands with a hook. Kroton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kroton throws a combination that misses
and van der Burgt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
van der Burgt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kroton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and van der Burgt counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kroton's guard now.
van der Burgt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
van der Burgt won't allow Kroton to sweep him here.
van der Burgt is pushing down on Kroton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kroton is fighting to maintain full guard but van der Burgt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kroton won't allow van der Burgt to pass to mount.
Jonathan van der Burgt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van der Burgt not doing much here.
Kroton is not content to let van der Burgt control the position.
Kroton blocking the ground and pound attempt from van der Burgt.
van der Burgt wants to control but Kroton is keeping him busy.
Kroton is defending against the submission attempts here by van der Burgt.
van der Burgt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kroton is staying active underneath van der Burgt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kroton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kroton gets a takedown into half guard.
Kroton trying to advance position but van der Burgt counters by regaining guard.
Kroton distracts van der Burgt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Milo Kroton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kroton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kroton trying to control the position from guard on top but van der Burgt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan van der Burgt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kroton 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Kroton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kastriot Skenderbeu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Valuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skenderbeu comes to the cage accompanied by Back In Black. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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26
287 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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285 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kastriot Skenderbeu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikolai Valuev!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valuev throws a combination. Skenderbeu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Kastriot Skenderbeu has been cut.
Skenderbeu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valuev tries to close the distance and clinch but Skenderbeu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skenderbeu throws a right and a left that Valuev avoids nicely.
Valuev throws a hook to the side of Skenderbeu's head but Skenderbeu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valuev throws the left hand but Skenderbeu avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Valuev misses its intended target.
Valuev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valuev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skenderbeu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Valuev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Skenderbeu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valuev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skenderbeu lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valuev misses with a combination
and Skenderbeu counters with a big head kick but Valuev shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valuev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skenderbeu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Valuev won't be happy with that.
Skenderbeu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valuev keeps working.
Skenderbeu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Valuev is avoiding damage well.
Skenderbeu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Valuev is not content to let Skenderbeu control the position.
Skenderbeu lands a nice forearm strike.
Valuev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Skenderbeu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Valuev wants to get back to his feet but Skenderbeu drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skenderbeu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Skenderbeu takes a little break here. Valuev wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Valuev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Skenderbeu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Valuev is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valuev being controlled for a moment.
Skenderbeu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valuev has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valuev is trying to buck Skenderbeu off.
Valuev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Skenderbeu stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valuev is staying active underneath Skenderbeu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Skenderbeu is controlling the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skenderbeu is keen to just control but Valuev is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kastriot Skenderbeu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kastriot Skenderbeu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Skenderbeu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valuev.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Valuev!
Valuev clinches but Skenderbeu breaks the clinch
and Skenderbeu counters with a one-two to the body.
Valuev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valuev wants it to stay on the feet.
Valuev missing with a left hand there. Skenderbeu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skenderbeu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valuev.
Skenderbeu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Valuev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skenderbeu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Valuev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Valuev.
Valuev misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valuev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Valuev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valuev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Skenderbeu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Valuev's guard now.
Skenderbeu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Skenderbeu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Valuev is pulling down on Skenderbeu's head. It's preventing any offense from Skenderbeu, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skenderbeu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Skenderbeu looking to sit in guard and control but Valuev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Kastriot Skenderbeu just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Valuev throws a big shot that misses.
Nikolai Valuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skenderbeu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valuev misses with a hook. Skenderbeu ducked under it nicely.
Valuev digs a good hook to Skenderbeu's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed right hand from Valuev misses the target.
Valuev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Skenderbeu counters with a good, hard body kick but Valuev shrugs it off.
Valuev lands a nice hook to Skenderbeu's body. Skenderbeu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valuev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valuev closes the distance but Skenderbeu moves to the side
and Skenderbeu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Valuev moves in looking to clinch but Skenderbeu pushes him off.
Skenderbeu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valuev.
Kastriot Skenderbeu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valuev misses with a combination
and Skenderbeu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skenderbeu seems to be looking for submissions.
Skenderbeu is keen to just control but Valuev is a slippery customer.
Skenderbeu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Valuev is trying is best to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skenderbeu wants to control but Valuev is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kastriot Skenderbeu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kastriot Skenderbeu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A big left from Valuev misses.
Skenderbeu throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Valuev misses.
Skenderbeu slips under a jab from Valuev.
Skenderbeu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valuev.
A good leg kick by Skenderbeu.
Good shot there by Valuev.
Valuev wants to clinch but Skenderbeu slips to the side
and Skenderbeu counters with a left and a right that stings Valuev.
Skenderbeu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Skenderbeu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valuev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skenderbeu momentarily.
Valuev throws a hook to the side of Skenderbeu's head but Skenderbeu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valuev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skenderbeu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Valuev to the mat! Valuev manages to get full guard.
Skenderbeu trying to control the position from guard on top but Valuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valuev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Skenderbeu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Skenderbeu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valuev working a defensive guard here.
Skenderbeu won't allow Valuev to get back to his feet.
Skenderbeu wants to control from the top but Valuev keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Skenderbeu throws a head kick that Valuev semi-blocks.
Valuev tries to clinch up
and Skenderbeu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valuev thinking.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Skenderbeu - that will leave a mark!
Valuev misses with a shot to the body
and Valuev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skenderbeu moves out of range of the strikes.
Valuev tries to clinch up
and Skenderbeu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Valuev leaves Skenderbeu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Skenderbeu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Valuev throws a combination that misses
and Skenderbeu counters with a series of strikes. Valuev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Valuev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Skenderbeu counters with a one-two to the body.
Valuev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skenderbeu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Skenderbeu shoots in and drives through. Valuev sprawls well.
Nikolai Valuev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valuev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skenderbeu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Valuev slaps away a takedown attempt from Skenderbeu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kastriot Skenderbeu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valuev closes the distance but Skenderbeu moves to the side
and Skenderbeu counters with a left and a right that stings Valuev.
Valuev throws an overhand right that lands on Skenderbeu's shoulder, as Skenderbeu tries to avoid the shot.
Valuev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Skenderbeu.
Skenderbeu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skenderbeu throws a series of punches but Valuev avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Skenderbeu misses.
Kastriot Skenderbeu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valuev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Skenderbeu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kastriot Skenderbeu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skenderbeu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kastriot Skenderbeu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hors Da Vors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Van der Laan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van der Laan has chosen Eazy-E ft. Tupac, The Game - How We Do as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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24
185 lbs
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195 lbs
8 - 3 - 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hors Da Vors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Van der Laan!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Vors shoots in but no luck this time.
Da Vors takes a kick to the side of the head.
Da Vors takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van der Laan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Da Vors's sensitive parts.
Van der Laan moves out of range as Da Vors strikes.
Van der Laan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Da Vors wants to land a leg kick but Van der Laan is out of range.
Van der Laan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van der Laan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van der Laan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Van der Laan.
Van der Laan has Da Vors pushed against the cage.
Da Vors avoids the elbow strike from Van der Laan, against the cage.
Van der Laan trying to land knees to the body.
Van der Laan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Da Vors blocks an elbow strike from Van der Laan.
Da Vors avoiding damage as Van der Laan throws knees to the body.
Van der Laan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Da Vors is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Van der Laan.
Van der Laan lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Hors Da Vors has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van der Laan lands an elbow inside.
Van der Laan lands a damaging elbow.
Van der Laan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van der Laan obliges.
Van der Laan lands an elbow that stopped Da Vors in his tracks for a moment.
Van der Laan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Da Vors in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Van der Laan scores a nice knee to the body.
Da Vors is trying to force a seperation but Van der Laan has the dominant position.
Van der Laan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Van der Laan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Da Vors is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Van der Laan.
Da Vors on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van der Laan lands a good knee to the midsection. Da Vors won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Van der Laan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van der Laan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Van der Laan working Da Vors over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van der Laan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Da Vors avoids it.
Van der Laan lands an elbow inside that Da Vors shrugs off.
Van der Laan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Da Vors in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Van der Laan scores a nice knee to the body.
Van der Laan lands an elbow just above Da Vors 's eye.
Van der Laan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Van der Laan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Van der Laan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Da Vors's face.
Da Vors on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van der Laan lands an elbow that stopped Da Vors in his tracks for a moment.
Van der Laan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van der Laan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Van der Laan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Van der Laan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stalling in the clinch from Van der Laan.
With the fighters up against the cage, Van der Laan throws an elbow but misses.
Van der Laan scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van der Laan missing with knees to the body.
Van der Laan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Van der Laan.
Da Vors takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Van der Laan.
Van der Laan lands an elbow that stopped Da Vors in his tracks for a moment.
Van der Laan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Van der Laan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Da Vors on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van der Laan lands a nice knee to the body.
Van der Laan lands a nice elbow.
Van der Laan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Da Vors's defenses.
Van der Laan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Da Vors has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van der Laan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Van der Laan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Vors takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van der Laan with a knee to the head.
Van der Laan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van der Laan scores with a knee to the head.
Da Vors takes an elbow to the temple.
Van der Laan lands a damaging elbow.
Van der Laan lands an elbow inside that Da Vors shrugs off.
Van der Laan tries to land a knee to the head but Da Vors blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Van der Laan.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van der Laan obliges.
Da Vors wants to get back to striking at distance but Van der Laan won't allow it.
Van der Laan lands an elbow that stopped Da Vors in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van der Laan lands an elbow inside.
Van der Laan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van der Laan stalling against the cage.
Van der Laan tries to land knees in the clinch but Da Vors avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Van der Laan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hors Da Vors's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Da Vors 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 Van der Laan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van der Laan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hors Da Vors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van der Laan tries to score with a low kick but Da Vors moves his leg out of the way.
Van der Laan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Da Vors throws a sloppy head kick and Van der Laan moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van der Laan.
Da Vors throws a lazy head kick
and Van der Laan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Da Vors really felt that one!
Van der Laan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van der Laan instigates a clinch.
Van der Laan connects with a knee to the head.
Van der Laan scores with a knee to the head.
Van der Laan crunches a lovely knee into Da Vors's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van der Laan lands a knee to the body.
Van der Laan lands an elbow inside.
Van der Laan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van der Laan lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van der Laan scores with a knee to the head.
Van der Laan lands a damaging elbow.
Andre Van der Laan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van der Laan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Van der Laan trying to land knees to the body.
Van der Laan connects with a knee to the head.
Da Vors takes a knee right on the jaw!
Da Vors takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van der Laan lands a damaging elbow.
Van der Laan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van der Laan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Da Vors can't get the takedown.
Da Vors takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van der Laan lands a nice knee to the body.
Da Vors on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Da Vors lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Van der Laan.
Van der Laan lands an elbow inside that Da Vors shrugs off.
Da Vors blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van der Laan tries to land knees in the clinch but Da Vors avoids the damage to the body.
Van der Laan lands an elbow that stopped Da Vors in his tracks for a moment.
Van der Laan missing with knees to the body.
Van der Laan misses with an elbow strike.
Van der Laan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Van der Laan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Da Vors.
Da Vors avoids the elbow strike from Van der Laan, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Van der Laan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Da Vors is defending well for now.
Van der Laan misses with a knee to the head.
Van der Laan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Van der Laan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van der Laan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Da Vors blocks it with crossed arms.
Van der Laan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Da Vors.
Da Vors tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van der Laan smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Vors swats away the attempt to clinch by Van der Laan.
Da Vors tries for a takedown but Van der Laan circles away easily
and Van der Laan counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hors Da Vors. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van der Laan moves out of range of the strikes.
Van der Laan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Vors.
Da Vors misses with a wild combination.
Van der Laan moves into the clinch.
Van der Laan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Van der Laan scores with a knee to the head.
Van der Laan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van der Laan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Da Vors's defenses.
Van der Laan throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Van der Laan lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Van der Laan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Da Vors's brow.
Van der Laan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van der Laan looking to throw knees to the head but Da Vors is blocking nicely.
Van der Laan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van der Laan looking to throw knees to the head but Da Vors is blocking nicely.
Van der Laan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Da Vors.
Van der Laan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van der Laan misses with an elbow strike.
Da Vors blocks an elbow strike from Van der Laan.
Van der Laan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Van der Laan landing knees to the head.
Da Vors trying to land knees to the body.
Da Vors wants to get back to striking at distance but Van der Laan won't allow it.
Van der Laan lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van der Laan lands an elbow just above Da Vors 's eye.
Van der Laan lands an elbow that stopped Da Vors in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Van der Laan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hors Da Vors's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Da Vors takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Da Vors throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van der Laan scores with a head kick.
Da Vors tries to clinch but Van der Laan moves away
and Van der Laan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Da Vors takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Da Vors fails to land the takedown.
A head kick from Van der Laan lands but Da Vors takes it in his stride.
Van der Laan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Da Vors's sensitive parts.
Van der Laan throws a sloppy head kick and Da Vors moves out of range easily.
Van der Laan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Da Vors misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van der Laan slips a jab from Da Vors.
Van der Laan thumps Da Vors with a low kick.
Van der Laan scores with a leg kick.
Van der Laan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Vors throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van der Laan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Da Vors's knee momentarily.
A good leg kick by Van der Laan.
Crunch! Van der Laan slams his shin into Da Vors's torso.
Van der Laan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van der Laan scores with a head kick.
Van der Laan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Da Vors. That did some damage!
Da Vors tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van der Laan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van der Laan lands an elbow inside.
Da Vors on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Van der Laan missing with knees to the body.
Van der Laan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Da Vors has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Da Vors tries to land knees in the clinch but Van der Laan avoids the damage to the body.
Van der Laan blocks an elbow strike from Da Vors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van der Laan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Van der Laan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van der Laan crunches a lovely knee into Da Vors's ribcage.
Van der Laan trying to land knees to the body.
Van der Laan throws an elbow that misses.
Van der Laan lands a nice elbow.
Van der Laan connects with a knee to the head.
Van der Laan tries to land knees in the clinch but Da Vors avoids the damage to the body.
Da Vors tries to score a body lock takedown but Van der Laan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Da Vors looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hors Da Vors. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van der Laan crunches a lovely knee into Da Vors's ribcage.
Da Vors is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van der Laan scores with a knee to the head.
Van der Laan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Da Vors landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van der Laan obliges.
Da Vors throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van der Laan blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van der Laan landing knees to the body.
Da Vors takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van der Laan trying to land knees to the body.
Van der Laan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Da Vors dodges an elbow strike from Van der Laan.
Van der Laan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Da Vors is keeping busy.
Da Vors using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van der Laan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Da Vors pulls guard effortlessly.
Van der Laan throwing strikes but missing.
Van der Laan working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Da Vors keeping moving, preventing Van der Laan from controlling successfully.
Van der Laan throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Vors controls Van der Laan momentarily but Van der Laan frees himself.
Da Vors is really struggling to control Van der Laan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Da Vors fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hors Da Vors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van der Laan scores with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van der Laan.
A good leg kick by Van der Laan.
Van der Laan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van der Laan throws a front kick that sends Da Vors stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Van der Laan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van der Laan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 24:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Van der Laan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Janssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusko Casic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janssen comes to the cage accompanied by Orgineel Amsterdam. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Janssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dusko Casic!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casic stuffs the takedown.
Janssen tries to keep at a distance but Casic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Janssen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Janssen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Janssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Janssen tries to pull guard but Casic won't allow it.
Casic misses with an elbow strike.
Janssen takes an elbow to the temple.
Casic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Janssen's defenses.
Casic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Casic stalling in the clinch.
Janssen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Janssen blocks an elbow strike.
Janssen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Casic smiles and moves away.
Casic rushes Janssen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Janssen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Janssen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Janssen manages to pull guard.
Janssen is looking for a triangle but Casic pushes his legs off easily.
Janssen wants to sweep but no luck.
Casic trying to control but Janssen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janssen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janssen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Janssen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Casic is one step ahead there.
Casic wants to control from the top but Janssen keeps moving.
Casic won't allow Janssen to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Janssen is working hard here to advance position.
Janssen has his foot on Casic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Casic works his way back into a safe position though.
Casic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Janssen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Casic has managed to get both his arms back between Janssen's legs - danger averted.
Janssen is breathing heavily.
Casic won't allow Janssen to sweep him here.
Janssen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Casic uses it to pass to side control.
Janssen tries to buck Casic off but Casic is having none of it.
Janssen is trying to work for a sweep but Casic has mounted him!
Janssen is desperately trying to improve his position but Casic has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Janssen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Casic trying to control but Janssen is having none of it.
Janssen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Janssen regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dusko Casic will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Janssen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Casic.
Casic tries to clinch up but Janssen circles away and keeps his distance.
Janssen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Casic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Janssen.
Casic clinches up against the cage.
Janssen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Casic just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Janssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Janssen fails to pull guard.
Casic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Casic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Casic lands a damaging elbow.
Janssen jumps guard but Casic stands there with Janssen around his waist. Janssen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Casic slows down the pace here.
Janssen takes an elbow to the temple.
Casic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Janssen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Casic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Casic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Casic lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Casic.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Janssen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Casic walks away with a smile on his face. Janssen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Casic has closed the distance and engaged Janssen in a clinch.
Casic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Janssen jumps guard and drags Casic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Janssen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Casic puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Casic stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Janssen to get to his feet.
Janssen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Casic. That one must have hurt.
Crunch! Casic slams his shin into Janssen's torso.
Casic delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Casic forces Janssen back against the cage and clinches.
Casic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Janssen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Janssen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Casic lands an elbow inside.
Janssen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Casic walks away with a smile on his face. Janssen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Casic.
Jan Janssen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Casic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Casic forces Janssen back against the cage and clinches.
Casic lands an elbow just above Janssen 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casic slows down the pace here.
Janssen takes an elbow to the temple.
Casic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Casic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Janssen's defenses.
Casic lands an elbow that stopped Janssen in his tracks for a moment.
Janssen jumps guard but Casic stands there with Janssen around his waist. Janssen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Casic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Casic lands a nice elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Casic.
Nice elbow from Casic.
It looks like Jan Janssen has been cut.
Casic lands a damaging elbow.
Casic lands an elbow inside.
Janssen fails to pull guard.
Casic lands a nice elbow.
Janssen takes an elbow to the temple.
Casic lands an elbow just above Janssen 's eye.
Casic lands an elbow that stopped Janssen in his tracks for a moment.
Casic lands an elbow that stopped Janssen in his tracks for a moment.
Casic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Casic is stalling here.
Nice elbow from Casic.
Nice elbow from Casic.
Casic lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Casic.
Casic lands an elbow just above Janssen 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Casic lands an elbow just above Janssen 's eye.
Casic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Casic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Casic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Janssen's defenses.
Janssen takes an elbow to the temple.
Casic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Casic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Casic lands a nice elbow.
Casic has Janssen pressed against the cage.
Janssen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Janssen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Casic walks away with a smile on his face. Janssen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Casic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Casic pushes Janssen up against the cage in a clinch.
Janssen jumps guard but Casic stands there with Janssen around his waist. Janssen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Janssen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Casic lands an elbow inside.
Janssen takes an elbow to the temple.
Janssen tries to pull guard but Casic holds him up against the cage and eventually Janssen drops back down to his feet.
Casic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Janssen's defenses.
Janssen takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Janssen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Casic walks away with a smile on his face. Janssen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dusko Casic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Casic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Casic moves in looking to clinch but Janssen pushes him off.
Janssen closes the distance but Casic moves to the side
and Casic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Janssen's knee momentarily.
Casic cracks the inside of Janssen's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Janssen closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Casic clinches.
Casic lands an elbow that stopped Janssen in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Casic.
Janssen tries to pull guard but Casic holds him up against the cage and eventually Janssen drops back down to his feet.
Janssen can't get the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Casic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Casic lands a damaging elbow.
Casic lands a damaging elbow.
Casic lands a nice elbow.
Casic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Janssen's defenses.
Casic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Casic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusko Casic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jan Janssen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Janssen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Casic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Casic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Janssen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casic tries to clinch but Janssen moves out of range.
Casic rushes Janssen and presses him up against the cage.
Casic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Casic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Casic lands an elbow that stopped Janssen in his tracks for a moment.
Casic lands a nice elbow.
Casic lands a damaging elbow.
Casic lands an elbow inside that Janssen shrugs off.
Casic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Casic lands a nice elbow.
Janssen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Casic walks away with a smile on his face. Janssen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Janssen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Casic sprawls well. Casic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Janssen gets slowly back to his feet.
Janssen tries to keep at a distance but Casic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Casic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Casic lands an elbow that stopped Janssen in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casic lands an elbow just above Janssen 's eye.
Janssen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Janssen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Casic lands an elbow inside.
Janssen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Casic walks away with a smile on his face. Janssen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Janssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Casic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Janssen, pushing him back against the cage.
Janssen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Casic walks away with a smile on his face. Janssen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Janssen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jan Janssen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Casic has Janssen up against the cage in a clinch.
Janssen wants a takedown but no success here.
Casic stalling against the cage.
Casic lands a nice elbow.
Janssen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Casic lands an elbow inside that Janssen shrugs off.
Casic lands an elbow inside that Janssen shrugs off.
Casic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Janssen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Casic smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Janssen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casic wants to clinch.
Casic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Casic lands an elbow inside.
Casic lands an elbow that stopped Janssen in his tracks for a moment.
Casic prevents the takedown attempt.
Janssen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Casic lands an elbow inside.
Dusko Casic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Casic lands a damaging elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Janssen takes an elbow to the temple.
Casic lands an elbow just above Janssen 's eye.
Casic lands an elbow inside that Janssen shrugs off.
Janssen jumps guard but Casic stands there with Janssen around his waist. Janssen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Casic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Janssen tries to pull guard but Casic won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janssen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Casic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Casic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Casic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Janssen has Casic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Casic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Casic lands an elbow inside that Janssen shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Casic.
Casic lands a nice elbow.
Casic lands an elbow inside.
Casic lands a nice elbow.
Janssen is rocked!
Casic lands a damaging elbow.
Oh Janssen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice elbow from Casic.
Janssen takes an elbow to the temple.
Janssen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Casic has Janssen pressed against the cage. He pushes Janssen back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Casic throws a beautiful elbow that sends Janssen crashing to the floor! Casic piles on the pressure with more strikes! Janssen is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dusko Casic!
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