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AFLC 84: Rogers Vs Roosmaln PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Urie Sergeyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gomez's choice of entrance music: Bad Motherfucker. Urie Sergeyev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Urie Sergeyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franco Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sergeyev shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl out of it but Sergeyev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gomez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sergeyev stuffs the takedown attempt from Gomez. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but Sergeyev shows good takedown defense.
Sergeyev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gomez was covering up waiting for the punch and Sergeyev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sergeyev preventing the sweep.
Sergeyev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sergeyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sergeyev tries to stand but Gomez is controlling from the bottom.
Urie Sergeyev has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sergeyev leaves Gomez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Urie Sergeyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Gomez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeyev stuffs the takedown attempt from Gomez. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sergeyev slaps away a takedown attempt from Gomez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sergeyev keeps the fight on the outside.
Sergeyev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gomez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sergeyev's guard.
Gomez passes Sergeyev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gomez has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sergeyev defend it? Gomez steps over the head and cranks it - Sergeyev is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gomez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Franco Gomez!
After winning the bout, Franco Gomez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Nevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartmann kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. This should be fireworks!
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202 lbs
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200 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erwin Hartmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Nevsky!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevsky fails to land the takedown.
Hartmann moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Hartmann.
Nevsky told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Hartmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nevsky is defending well for now.
Hartmann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nevsky is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Hartmann can't fight it off and eventually Nevsky manages to take the fight to the floor. Hartmann looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nevsky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hartmann wants to sweep here but Nevsky controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nevsky postures up.
Nevsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hartmann is keeping the position for now.
Nevsky stopping the sweep attempt from Hartmann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky works over Hartmann with some ground and pound from guard.
Hartmann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nevsky throws a big elbow that misses.
Hartmann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nevsky wants to control from the top but Hartmann keeps moving.
Nevsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nevsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nevsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nevsky working some strikes from top position.
Hartmann looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann 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.
Nevsky postures up in Hartmann's guard and throws a big left but Hartmann blocks it.
Nevsky cracks Hartmann with a solid left hand.
Hartmann trying to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartmann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nevsky.
Nevsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hartmann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nevsky won't allow Hartmann to sweep him here.
Hartmann is trying to keep Nevsky in close.
Nevsky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nevsky wants to pass the guard but Hartmann is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hartmann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky wants to pass the guard but Hartmann is keeping the position.
Hartmann pulls Nevsky in close to prevent any damage.
Nevsky throwing strikes but missing.
Hartmann is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nevsky wants to pass the guard but Hartmann is keeping the position.
Nevsky has gone for a leg lock! Hartmann slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nevsky's guard.
Nevsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hartmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hartmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nevsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hartmann won't allow Nevsky to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nevsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hartmann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hartmann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hartmann prevents Nevsky from getting back to his feet.
Nevsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hartmann is one step ahead there.
Nevsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hartmann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nevsky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hartmann has managed to get both his arms back between Nevsky's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nevsky keeping moving, preventing Hartmann from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nevsky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hartmann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hartmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Nevsky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nevsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Hartmann moves in looking to clinch but Nevsky pushes him off.
Nevsky shoots in and drives through. Hartmann sprawls well.
Nevsky with a poor takedown
and Hartmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hartmann forces Nevsky back against the ropes and clinches.
Hartmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nevsky avoids a wild elbow strike from Hartmann.
Hartmann putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nevsky in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hartmann gets underhooks to prevent Nevsky's takedown attempt.
Erwin Hartmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Nevsky.
Hartmann lands a nice elbow.
Hartmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hartmann landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hartmann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Hartmann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky blocks a body shot from Hartmann.
Nevsky blocks the elbow strike.
Nevsky goes for a takedown attempt but Hartmann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hartmann digs a good body shot into Nevsky's ribs.
Nevsky scores with a punch to the head.
Erwin Hartmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hartmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartmann forces Nevsky back against the ropes and clinches.
Hartmann using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nevsky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hartmann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hartmann is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nevsky is trying to drag Hartmann to the mat but Hartmann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Hartmann just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nevsky's brow.
Nevsky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hartmann pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hartmann trying to land knees to the body.
Hartmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nevsky is defending well for now.
Hartmann lands an uppercut.
Nevsky looking for a takedown.
Hartmann lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nevsky is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nevsky backwards.
Hartmann scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hartmann lands a nice knee to the body.
Hartmann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nevsky wants a takedown but no success here.
Hartmann landing knees to the head.
Nevsky blocks an elbow strike.
Hartmann lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nevsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hartmann landing knees to the body.
Hartmann lands an elbow inside.
Nevsky tries for a takedown but Hartmann manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hartmann using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nevsky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nevsky takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Alexander Nevsky has been cut.
Erwin Hartmann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nevsky avoids the elbow strike from Hartmann, against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Hartmann.
Hartmann is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nevsky is breathing heavily.
Nevsky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hartmann gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hartmann lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Hartmann.
Hartmann missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Hartmann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Nevsky's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nevsky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hartmann fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hartmann catches Nevsky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hartmann throws a series of punches but Nevsky avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hartmann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hartmann tries to clinch but Nevsky is having none of it.
Hartmann moves into the clinch successfully.
Nevsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hartmann lands a good knee to the midsection. Nevsky won't want to take too many of those.
Hartmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Hartmann.
Nevsky is trying to drag Hartmann to the mat but Hartmann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Hartmann misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hartmann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hartmann trying to land knees to the body.
Hartmann lands an elbow inside that Nevsky shrugs off.
Hartmann misses with an elbow strike.
Hartmann is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hartmann unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nevsky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hartmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hartmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nevsky is defending well for now.
Nevsky takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann throws an elbow that misses.
Hartmann trying to land knees to the body.
Hartmann crunches a lovely knee into Nevsky's ribcage.
Nevsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hartmann tries to throw a body punch but Nevsky avoids it by throwing Hartmann back against the ropes.
Hartmann lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Hartmann.
Nevsky prevents a body shot from Hartmann.
Good body shot from Hartmann.
A left hand lands to the body for Hartmann.
Hartmann lands with a right to the head.
Hartmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Nevsky avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nevsky backwards.
Nice body punch from Hartmann.
Nevsky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Hartmann.
Hartmann working Nevsky over with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hartmann.
Hartmann with a knee to the head.
Nevsky tries for a takedown but Hartmann manages to get underhooks.
Hartmann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nevsky.
Nevsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hartmann lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short body shot lands from Hartmann as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartmann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hartmann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nevsky avoids it.
Hartmann lands a nice uppercut.
Nevsky managing to block the knees to the body from Hartmann.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hartmann.
A left hand lands to the body for Hartmann.
Hartmann unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hartmann lands an elbow inside that Nevsky shrugs off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hartmann lands an elbow inside.
Hartmann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hartmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Nevsky avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin Hartmann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hartmann 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 29:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erwin Hartmann!
Our winner, Erwin Hartmann, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Alexander Nevsky stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well ... what can I say ... my opponent was better than me tonight and congratulations for him! But I will come back strong and better prepared next time and put on a show for you guys !!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanex Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lewis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Snoop DoGG. Liddell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sanex Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lewis gets a double leg takedown into Liddell's guard.
Lewis looking to pass the guard.
Liddell can't keep his opponent in guard - Lewis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Liddell is defending against the submission attempts here by Lewis.
Liddell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lewis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lewis wants to free his trapped foot but Liddell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lewis postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Liddell to stand up.
Liddell tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lewis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lewis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liddell's waist but Liddell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lewis off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis scores with a body shot.
Liddell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lewis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Liddell is keeping the position.
Lewis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lewis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lewis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Liddell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lewis passes Liddell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is looking for a kimura here.
Liddell is looking for a sweep. Lewis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lewis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Liddell is just riding it out for now. Lewis eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis is looking to advance position but Liddell won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell is trying to stand.
Liddell won't allow Lewis to pass to mount.
Lewis seems to be looking for submissions.
Lewis is looking to advance position but Liddell won't allow it.
Lewis is looking to pass Liddell's guard but actually Liddell recovers to full guard.
Liddell trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Liddell is retaining full guard.
Lewis passes Liddell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lewis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Liddell tries to hold on but Lewis postures up.
Lewis goes for an armbar but Liddell turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Liddell.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanex Lewis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lewis darts in looking for a takedown but Liddell gets double underhooks and turns Lewis into the ropes.
Lewis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Liddell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Liddell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liddell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lewis keeps the fight on the outside.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Liddell is keeping the position.
Lewis is looking to pass into half guard but Liddell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Liddell is in guard.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Liddell from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Liddell wants to pass the guard but Lewis is keeping the position.
Liddell passes Lewis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Liddell stops Lewis from getting back to his feet.
Liddell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is not content to let Liddell control the position.
Lewis is trying to stand.
Liddell wants to advance to full mount but Lewis doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Liddell trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liddell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis working for a triangle but Liddell defends it easily.
Lewis wants to stand up but Liddell is controlling him.
Liddell trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liddell wants to pass the guard but Lewis is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Liddell's guard.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Liddell is retaining full guard.
Lewis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liddell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Liddell looking to control.
We've been hearing that Lewis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lewis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Liddell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Liddell has escaped and now he's on top!
Liddell pushing down on Lewis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sanex Lewis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lewis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lewis lands in his opponent's guard.
Liddell is trying to keep Lewis in close.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liddell is keeping the position for now.
Liddell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liddell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Liddell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lewis is working hard here to advance position.
Lewis passes Liddell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lewis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Liddell defends it well.
Lewis seems to be working for a kimura but Liddell defends the submission attempt.
Lewis is working for a submission of some sort.
Liddell is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to stand up but Liddell is controlling the position.
Lewis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Liddell sees it coming and defends easily.
Lewis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Liddell sees it coming and defends easily.
Lewis is trying to work for a kimura but Liddell is defending well.
Liddell trying to control but Lewis postures up.
Chuck Liddell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lewis wants to stand up but Liddell is controlling the position.
Lewis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Liddell is concentrating on defense, preventing Lewis from advancing position.
Lewis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Liddell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Liddell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lewis scores with a couple of nice shots.
It looks like Chuck Liddell has been cut.
Lewis tries to pass to full mount but Liddell defends it.
Liddell is trying to control but Lewis passes into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis wants to stand but Liddell has his arm trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lewis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sanex Lewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lewis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Liddell, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanex Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lewis 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanex Lewis!
Our winner, Sanex Lewis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Michalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerome Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michal Michalski's chin.
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179 lbs
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerome Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Michal Michalski!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michalski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Michalski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Michalski was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson catches Michalski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Michalski seems unphased.
Michalski is rocked!
Michalski misses with a two punch combination.
Michalski is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson throws a series of punches but Michalski moves out of range.
Johnson feints with a jab and clips Michalski right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Michalski is sent crashing into the canvas and Johnson leaps in for the kill! Michalski tries to get to his feet but Johnson is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Michalski is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Johnson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Lance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leon Lance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Grace!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lance works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grace drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Grace throwing strikes but missing.
Lance is pulling down on Grace's head. It's preventing any offense from Grace, at least for the moment.
Lance looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grace is one step ahead there.
Lance looking to control.
Grace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lance not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Leon Lance wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Grace shoots in for a takedown but Lance shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lance stuffs the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grace tries for a takedown but Lance circles away easily
and Lance counters with a nice uppercut.
Leon Lance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Grace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lance leaves Grace with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Grace takes one on the button.
Grace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lance as he avoids it easily.
Lance lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lance rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace dives in and grabs Lance's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lance pushes down on Grace's head and hops out.
Lance thuds his right hand into Grace's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lance.
Lance looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grace closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grace lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lance is adopting a defensive guard.
Lance 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.
Grace postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lance is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Grace, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lance trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lance trying to control the position from guard on top but Grace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grace is trying to keep Lance in close.
Lance preventing the sweep.
Lance passes into half guard.
Grace wants to get back to full guard.
Lance seems to be working for a kimura but Grace defends the submission attempt.
Lance throwing shots but Grace is blocking nicely.
Grace moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lance is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lance can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grace manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lance manages to get himself to full guard.
Lance 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grace wants to control from the top but Lance keeps moving.
Lance looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grace is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grace postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lance is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Grace, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Lance dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lance connects with a crisp jab.
Lance lands with a cross.
Grace shoots in for a takedown but Lance shows good takedown defense.
Lance clobbers Grace with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lance throws a nice looking combination but Grace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lance displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leon Lance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grace darts in looking for a takedown but Lance gets double underhooks and turns Grace into the ropes.
Lance tries to break free but Grace pushes him back against the ropes.
Grace drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lance pulls his leg out and moves away.
Leon Lance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Grace.
Grace gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grace walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lance fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grace shoots in but Lance avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lance listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grace has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grace there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lance circles away.
Grace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lance counters with a crisp right hand that drops Grace! Lance lets Grace back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Grace is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lance is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Grace hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leon Lance!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanamichi Sakuragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is Sandstorm. A fine choice. Thor Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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33
185 lbs
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194 lbs
18 - 22 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Thor Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hanamichi Sakuragi!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuragi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Hanamichi Sakuragi has been cut.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakuragi circles away.
Sakuragi lands an overhand right.
Horrible takedown by Sakuragi or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Silva leaves Sakuragi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thor Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanamichi Sakuragi.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakuragi circles away.
Sakuragi misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Silva.
Sakuragi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Sakuragi jabs at Silva's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakuragi shoots and misses
and Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silva wants to clinch but Sakuragi slips to the side
and Sakuragi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuragi preventing the sweep.
Sakuragi throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Sakuragi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva wants to stand up but Sakuragi is controlling him.
Sakuragi preventing the sweep.
Sakuragi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sakuragi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakuragi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sakuragi throws a big right hand that misses.
Sakuragi throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sakuragi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Sakuragi throws a big elbow that misses.
Sakuragi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sakuragi's guard.
Sakuragi being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuragi is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Sakuragi pushes Silva off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva tries to clinch but Sakuragi moves away
and Sakuragi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Sakuragi landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Sakuragi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Silva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sakuragi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sakuragi cracks Silva with a big elbow.
Sakuragi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Silva some visible discomfort.
Sakuragi misses with the ground and pound.
Sakuragi working the body and head with strikes.
Sakuragi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Silva regains half guard, as Sakuragi was trying to land strikes.
Sakuragi drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sakuragi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Sakuragi is controlling him well.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Sakuragi is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sakuragi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sakuragi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakuragi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Sakuragi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sakuragi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanamichi Sakuragi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hanamichi Sakuragi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sakuragi slips a straight right by Silva.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Sakuragi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Sakuragi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakuragi moves away.
Silva throws the left hand but Sakuragi avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakuragi misses the target.
Sakuragi looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Sakuragi dodges the punch combination from Silva.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Silva enables Sakuragi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sakuragi throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Sakuragi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuragi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sakuragi with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sakuragi is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Silva pushes Sakuragi off and scrambles back to his feet.
Silva throws a right hand that Sakuragi ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakuragi also avoids with ease.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Thor Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakuragi throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Sakuragi's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Sakuragi had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Thor Silva has been cut.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Sakuragi slips the punch.
Silva is looking to clinch but Sakuragi is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi looking to score a takedown here. Silva is defending well but Sakuragi drives through and ends up in Silva's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakuragi throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva wants to stand up but Sakuragi is controlling him.
Silva pulls Sakuragi in close to prevent any damage.
Sakuragi prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Sakuragi throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Hanamichi Sakuragi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakuragi throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Sakuragi is having none of it.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Silva asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Silva decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Sakuragi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sakuragi connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sakuragi with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva wants to stand but Sakuragi is controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuragi throws a big right hand that misses.
Sakuragi prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanamichi Sakuragi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sakuragi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva tries to clinch
and Sakuragi counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakuragi.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Sakuragi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakuragi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakuragi is defended easily by Silva.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakuragi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thor Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva tries to clinch but Sakuragi is having none of it.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuragi thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sakuragi throws a strike aimed at the side of Silva's head but Silva avoids it well.
Sakuragi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sakuragi tries to score with some ground and pound. Silva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sakuragi working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Sakuragi cracks Silva with a big elbow.
Sakuragi throws an elbow but Silva slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The strikes coming from Sakuragi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sakuragi is working Silva over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sakuragi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sakuragi looks up at the clock and then as Silva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sakuragi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Sakuragi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Silva defending against the ground and pound.
Sakuragi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sakuragi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sakuragi working away.
Silva is trying to buck Sakuragi off.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Sakuragi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sakuragi tries to advance to mount but Silva instead regains half guard.
Silva is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sakuragi lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sakuragi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sakuragi scoring with some ground and pound.
Sakuragi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sakuragi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakuragi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sakuragi postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Silva trying to control the position.
Sakuragi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sakuragi connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sakuragi throws a big elbow that misses.
Sakuragi throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuragi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva wants to stand but Sakuragi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sakuragi wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Thor Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva wants to stand but Sakuragi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Silva prevents Sakuragi from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanamichi Sakuragi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sakuragi 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanamichi Sakuragi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough as his entrance music. Joe Frazier had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 188.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sloppy strikes from Frazier. Those never looked like landing.
Frazier tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Frazier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frazier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frazier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frazier lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
It looks like Anderson Silva has been cut.
Silva scores with a head kick. Frazier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Frazier throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Frazier takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frazier takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Frazier misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva blocks a jab.
Frazier tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frazier clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the ropes.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Frazier tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the ropes.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Frazier keeps him there for the moment.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Frazier won't want to take too many of those.
Silva looking to stall.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frazier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frazier throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Frazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frazier misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Frazier 's knee.
Frazier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frazier blocks a head kick by Silva.
Frazier throws a lazy body kick
and Silva counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Frazier is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Frazier is rocked!
Frazier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frazier darts in trying to clinch
and Silva counters with a huge head kick that drops Frazier! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Silva!
After winning the bout, Anderson Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Jordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manhoef has chosen Killing In The Name as his entrance music. Dan Jordon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
20 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Dan Jordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Melvin Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef connects with a solid leg kick.
Manhoef lands a jab-cross combination.
Jordon scores with a punch to the head.
Manhoef misses with a wild combination.
Manhoef stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Manhoef.
A shot to the liver by Manhoef. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manhoef tries a head kick but it misses.
Manhoef paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manhoef. That's going to slow Jordon down.
Good standup being displayed there by Jordon as he connects with a hook.
Jordon misses with the combination.
Oooooh!!! Manhoef has knocked Jordon down with a huge combo! Manhoef steps away and waves a wobbly Jordon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Dan Jordon has been cut.
Manhoef swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jordon scores with a head kick. Manhoef tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jordon connects with a high kick.
Manhoef checks a low kick from Jordon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef cracks Jordon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jordon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Manhoef finish him?
Jordon is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manhoef lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Jordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jordon is breathing heavily.
Manhoef grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Jordon takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Manhoef cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Melvin Manhoef!
Melvin Manhoef decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Hathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the ring accompanied by Hollywood Undead - Been to Hell . Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Carter Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Hathaway!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Hathaway is just out of range.
Hathaway lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hathaway throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Williams misses.
Hathaway swinging wildly here.
Williams avoids the head kick by Hathaway.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Williams walks into a jab.
Hathaway takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hathaway misses with a body shot.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Daniel Hathaway has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Hathaway.
Hathaway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hathaway's head backwards.
A left and a right from Hathaway both land. Nice combination.
Hathaway walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Hathaway moved out of range.
Hathaway takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hathaway staying out of range there.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Hathaway.
Hathaway avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams cracks Hathaway with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hathaway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Hathaway's head back.
Williams is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams swings for the body but Hathaway moves out of range.
Williams misses with a double jab
and Hathaway counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hathaway shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Williams eats them both and turns towards Hathaway to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Williams is rocked!
Williams misses with a hook.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hathaway ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Hathaway.
Hathaway misses with a double jab
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Hathaway throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hathaway.
Hathaway darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hathaway fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Williams to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Williams looks to clinch but Hathaway throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Williams taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Daniel Hathaway!
Daniel Hathaway thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Sean Carter Williams had this to say: 'Thank you to all my fans!!! I came into this fight feeling good Ill be back stronger and faster in my next fight! '.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Roosmalen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rogers might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to WAR MACHINE by Kiss. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
35 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Roosmalen!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roosmalen tried to score with a low kick but Rogers checks it.
Steve Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers looks to clinch
and Roosmalen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rogers's guard now.
Rogers doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Roosmalen wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Rogers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rogers thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Roosmalen from controlling successfully.
Roosmalen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roosmalen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now.
Rogers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rogers, not yet.
Roosmalen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosmalen controlling from the top position.
Roosmalen works over Rogers with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rogers is on top in guard.
Rogers trying to control but Roosmalen is working from the bottom.
Rogers looking to sit in guard and control but Roosmalen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rogers being controlled here, momentarily.
Rogers working for a triangle but Roosmalen defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen distracts Rogers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roosmalen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rogers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roosmalen defends well.
Roosmalen trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers trying to control the position here.
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!
Roosmalen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rogers haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stefan Roosmalen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Roosmalen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've been hearing good reports from Rogers's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rogers misses with the ground and pound.
Rogers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rogers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roosmalen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roosmalen keeps working.
Roosmalen tries to buck Rogers off but Rogers is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Roosmalen!
Rogers content just to control the position here.
Rogers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rogers misses with a head shot.
Rogers wants to finish this one by submission but Roosmalen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rogers.
Roosmalen is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Steve Rogers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Roosmalen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roosmalen swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rogers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Roosmalen.
Rogers checks a low kick from Roosmalen.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
Roosmalen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roosmalen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rogers will feel that in the morning.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt - Roosmalen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rogers thows a body shot but no joy.
Roosmalen looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
Roosmalen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rogers is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Roosmalen was covering up waiting for the punch and Rogers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Roosmalen looking for a sweep. Not yet Roosmalen, not yet.
Roosmalen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogers controls the pace.
Rogers stands and throws Roosmalen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Steve Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rogers wants to control but Roosmalen is keeping him busy.
Rogers working away.
Roosmalen regains half guard, as Rogers was trying to land strikes.
Rogers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roosmalen has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers.
Rogers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roosmalen defending well though.
Roosmalen is refusing to be controlled, as Rogers sits in half guard.
Well, if Rogers 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.
Roosmalen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rogers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rogers's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roosmalen is not going to allow Rogers to sit and survive in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen is working the ground and pound. Can Rogers escape?
Roosmalen connects with a big shot to the side of Rogers's head.
Rogers tries to escape but Roosmalen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Roosmalen lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Roosmalen controlling well, preventing Rogers from escaping the position.
Rogers is working hard here to advance position.
Roosmalen scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Rogers is looking for a way out.
Rogers rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rogers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rogers.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roosmalen postures up.
Rogers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roosmalen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roosmalen landing some decent shots from guard.
Roosmalen with a nice head shot there.
Rogers is trying to hold Roosmalen in close to prevent damage but Roosmalen has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rogers gets full guard.
Rogers trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roosmalen lands a couple of elbows.
Rogers pushes a forearm under Roosmalen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Roosmalen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Rogers!
Steve Rogers took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks to my sponsors, URBAN SAVAGE and to all the fans, I love you all!!'.
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