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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Newell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newell comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem feat. Nate Dogg - Till I Collapse . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Newell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Williams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Newell should have avoided that one.
It looks like Tony Newell has been cut.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams leaves Newell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Newell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Newell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
A jab from Williams misses.
Whack! Williams lands a heavy head kick that drops Newell. The ref tackles Williams to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Newell was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Daniel Williams!
Tony Newell spoke after the fight, saying 'meh....'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between I Am Heisenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Dela Cruise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, I Am Heisenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Dela Cruise!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruise scores with a body shot.
Dela Cruise closes the distance and clinches up with Heisenberg, looking for a takedown. Dela Cruise pushes Heisenberg against the cage but Heisenberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dela Cruise fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heisenberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Heisenberg misses with a head kick.
Dela Cruise drives through with a takedown into Heisenberg's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dela Cruise accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dela Cruise drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Dela Cruise seems to have locked his on tight now - Heisenberg screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Dela Cruise, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Juan Dela Cruise!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cearnaigh Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Ellison Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Ellison Jr 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cearnaigh Chulainn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Ellison Jr!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulainn fails with a takedown attempt.
Ellison Jr shoots in for a takedown but Chulainn shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ellison Jr is defended easily by Chulainn.
Chulainn clinches up with Ellison Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Ellison Jr slows down the pace here.
Chulainn breaks the clinch.
Ellison Jr darts in trying to clinch
and Chulainn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chulainn gets control of Ellison Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chulainn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chulainn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ellison Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Chulainn keeping full guard, as Ellison Jr tries to pass.
Chulainn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ellison Jr is controlling him.
Chulainn seems keen to control Ellison Jr's posture.
Ellison Jr preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr tries to stand but Chulainn is controlling from the bottom.
Chulainn looking for a guillotine here but Ellison Jr defends easily.
Ellison Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chulainn's guard.
Chulainn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ellison Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chulainn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Chulainn blocks a head kick by Ellison Jr.
Chulainn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chulainn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ellison Jr swivels and escapes.
Chulainn closes the distance and pushes Ellison Jr back into the cage.
Chulainn gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chulainn stands up and beckons Ellison Jr to join him on the feet.
Chulainn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ellison Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chulainn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chulainn stands up from Ellison Jr's guard - Chulainn perhaps looking for a knockout.
A low kick from Chulainn is predictable there
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Ellison Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Chulainn. No joy for Ellison Jr on that attempt.
Cearnaigh Chulainn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Ellison Jr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellison Jr is looking to clinch but Chulainn is avoiding it.
Ellison Jr tries to clinch there but Chulainn circles away.
Ellison Jr shoots in for a takedown but Chulainn shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cearnaigh Chulainn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ellison Jr tries to clinch but Chulainn moves out of range.
Ellison Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cearnaigh Chulainn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chulainn gets caught napping as Ellison Jr dives in and scores a takedown. Chulainn manages to retain guard.
Chulainn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ellison Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ellison Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ellison Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ellison Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulainn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chulainn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ellison Jr is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn controlling Ellison Jr's posture.
Ellison Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ellison Jr wants to clinch.
Ellison Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr tries to clinch but Chulainn is having none of it.
Ellison Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chulainn but Chulainn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chulainn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cearnaigh Chulainn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ellison Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chulainn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chulainn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chulainn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ellison Jr trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chulainn.
Chulainn won't allow Ellison Jr to get back to his feet.
Chulainn lands a couple of digs.
Ellison Jr is working an open guard so Chulainn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ellison Jr is looking to clinch but Chulainn is avoiding it.
Chulainn closes the distance and clinches.
Chulainn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chulainn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chulainn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chulainn pulls Ellison Jr in to control the position.
Chulainn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr throws a strike but Chulainn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chulainn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellison Jr avoids the head kick by Chulainn.
Ellison Jr darts in trying to clinch
and Chulainn counters with a takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellison Jr tries to escape but Chulainn is in control.
Chulainn is looking to take a break and control but Ellison Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cearnaigh Chulainn dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ellison Jr shoots in for a takedown but Chulainn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chulainn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ellison Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chulainn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chulainn is controlling the pace.
Chulainn stops Ellison Jr from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chulainn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chulainn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chulainn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ellison Jr for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cearnaigh Chulainn wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ellison Jr gets caught napping as Chulainn dives in and scores a takedown. Ellison Jr manages to retain guard.
Anthony Ellison Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chulainn stands up over Ellison Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ellison Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chulainn controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn stands and throws Ellison Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ellison Jr wants to control but Chulainn postures up.
Chulainn moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ellison Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellison Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn controlling the pace.
Ellison Jr trying to control but Chulainn postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chulainn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ellison Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chulainn.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chulainn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cearnaigh Chulainn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chulainn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cearnaigh Chulainn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Kung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paskal Aubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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190 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Kung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paskal Aubin!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aubin throws a head kick but Kung moves out of range.
Aubin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kung is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kung drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aubin keeping full guard, as Kung tries to pass.
Aubin wants to stand up but Kung is controlling him.
Aubin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Aubin working hard to break the clinch.
Aubin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kung has him pressed against the cage.
Kung turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kung is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aubin has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aubin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kung takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Aubin lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aubin.
Kung darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kung is trying to control the action in half guard but Aubin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kung is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aubin is just riding it out for now. Kung eventually gives up the hold.
Kung is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aubin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aubin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kung is trying to control the action in half guard but Aubin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kung not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aubin is trying to stand.
Aubin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kung is working for a kimura but Aubin is defending it quite comfortably.
Aubin is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kung thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aubin's head.
Kung is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aubin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kung.
Kung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aubin keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kung sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kung is trying to control the action in half guard but Aubin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aubin wants to get back to his feet.
Kung knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aubin on the ground.
Kung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kung is trying to work for a kimura but Aubin is defending well.
Aubin looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kung keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kung is looking for a kimura here.
Kung has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Aubin pushes Kung off but Kung dives into side control.
Kung looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aubin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
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.
Stefan Kung dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aubin.
Aubin throws a push kick but Kung slaps the foot to one side.
Aubin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Aubin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kung checks it well.
Kung takes one to the side of the head.
Kung takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aubin throws the kick towards the body but Kung avoids it.
Aubin throws a right hand that Kung ducks under and follows up with a left that Kung also avoids with ease.
Kung takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aubin stuffs the takedown attempt from Kung. Kung gets slowly back to his feet.
Paskal Aubin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kung will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kung shoots in for a takedown but Aubin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Kung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Kung or perhaps it was just good defense by Aubin which made him look bad.
Aubin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kung takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aubin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kung.
Kung is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aubin's half guard.
Kung is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aubin is just riding it out for now. Kung eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aubin tries to kick Kung off but Kung keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kung trying to mount his opponent but Aubin defends it.
Kung missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aubin tries to kick Kung off but Kung keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kung is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aubin defends it well.
Aubin tries to kick Kung off but Kung keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aubin is not content to let Kung control the position.
Aubin wants to get back to his feet.
Kung is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kung wants to work for an arm triangle but Aubin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kung has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Aubin defend it? Kung steps over the head and cranks it - Aubin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stefan Kung!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Mulkai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jebac Godine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mulkai comes to the cage accompanied by Amos Moses by Jerry Reed. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Mulkai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jebac Godine!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulkai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Godine was well out of range. Poor timing from Mulkai.
Godine has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mulkai is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Godine clinches with his opponent.
Godine tries to pull guard but Mulkai holds him up against the cage and eventually Godine drops back down to his feet.
Mulkai lands a body punch.
Godine wants to take the fight to the mat but Mulkai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mulkai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Jebac Godine has been cut.
Mulkai has Godine pressed against the cage.
Mulkai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Godine backwards.
Mulkai lands with a right to the head.
Godine goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mulkai prevents it.
Roy Mulkai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jebac Godine.
Mulkai can't find room to land a body shot as Godine controls the action.
Godine blocks a body shot from Mulkai.
Mulkai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Godines head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulkai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Godine backwards.
Mulkai lands a nice uppercut.
Mulkai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mulkai pushes Godine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mulkai misses with a body punch.
Godine tries to pull guard but Mulkai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mulkai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mulkai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mulkai lands a big right hand that drops Godine! The killer instinct kicks in and Mulkai finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mulkai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Mulkai!
As Roy Mulkai got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: This city belongs to The Council! Step aside before I hurt any more of you...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Mansfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Alcatraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Mansfield could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randy Alcatraz's chin.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brad Mansfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Alcatraz!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcatraz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alcatraz trying to mount his opponent but Mansfield defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alcatraz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mansfield's head.
Mansfield is not content to let Alcatraz control the position.
Still in half guard, Alcatraz seems content to control.
Alcatraz wants to control but Mansfield is keeping him busy.
Mansfield is trying to maintain the position but Alcatraz is very close to passing his half guard.
Mansfield's coaches at The Pitt have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Alcatraz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mansfield is pressing down on Alcatraz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alcatraz trying to control but Mansfield is working from the bottom.
Mansfield looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcatraz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mansfield's guard.
Alcatraz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mansfield!
Mansfield looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Alcatraz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mansfield to take his back!
Mansfield prevents Alcatraz from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Mansfield's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mansfield preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Alcatraz.
Mansfield tries to roll but Alcatraz sticks to his back.
Alcatraz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mansfield is looking to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcatraz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mansfield sees it coming and defends easily.
Mansfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alcatraz wants to pass to mount but Mansfield is defending the position.
Alcatraz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mansfield's head.
Alcatraz is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mansfield reverses the position - he's now on top in Alcatraz's guard.
Alcatraz keeping moving, preventing Mansfield from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield slips nicely into half guard.
Alcatraz wants to get back to full guard.
Mansfield is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alcatraz is trying to control but can't.
Mansfield is looking to take a break and control but Alcatraz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mansfield is trying to work for a kimura but Alcatraz is defending well.
Mansfield seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz tries to get to full guard but Mansfield has control of the leg.
Mansfield is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alcatraz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mansfield.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alcatraz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alcatraz keeping moving, preventing Mansfield from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alcatraz looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mansfield is defending well. Alcatraz quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mansfield has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Alcatraz celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Alcatraz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drago Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berzins comes to the cage accompanied by Takedown - Blue Stahli. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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27
218 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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211 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Berzins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drago Maximov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maximov tries to clinch up.
Maximov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maximov closes the distance and pushes Berzins back into the cage.
Berzins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maximov smiles and moves away.
Berzins swats away the attempt to clinch by Maximov.
Berzins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maximov counters with a solid body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maximov.
Michael Berzins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximov lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximov lands with a kick to the temple. Berzins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Michael Berzins has been cut.
Berzins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maximov being controlled here, momentarily.
Maximov wants to stand up but Berzins is controlling him.
Berzins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins wants to pass the guard but Maximov is keeping the position.
Berzins drops back looking for a leg! Maximov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maximov manages to kick Berzins off! Berzins jumps back into Maximov's guard.
Maximov wants to stand up but Berzins is controlling him.
Maximov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berzins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Berzins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Berzins advances to half guard.
Maximov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Maximov tries to kick Berzins off but Berzins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Berzins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Berzins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximov keeps working.
Maximov tries to kick Berzins off but Berzins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Berzins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maximov is looking to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berzins content to control rather than advance.
Berzins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maximov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Berzins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maximov defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maximov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet.
Maximov won't allow Berzins to pass to mount.
Berzins prevents Maximov from standing back up.
Berzins trying to control the pace.
Berzins is looking for a kimura here.
Berzins is looking for a kimura but Maximov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berzins to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maximov is trying to stand up here but Berzins is controlling him well.
Maximov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Berzins works his way into full mount!
Berzins content just to control the position here.
Berzins is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maximov is surviving well by controlling Berzins's body position as best he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maximov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Berzins has control of Maximov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Maximov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Drago Maximov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Berzins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maximov tries to close the distance and clinch but Berzins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maximov drives through and clinches with Berzins against the cage.
Maximov looking to throw knees to the head but Berzins is blocking nicely.
Maximov being controlled against the cage.
Maximov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Berzins can't break the clinch.
Berzins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maximov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Berzins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maximov enables Berzins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maximov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maximov wants to stand up but Berzins is controlling him.
Berzins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins pushes down on Maximov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet.
Berzins trying to control the pace.
Berzins is keen to just control but Maximov is a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Maximov looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berzins trying to pass the guard but Maximov defending well.
Maximov is trying to stand.
Berzins wants to pass the guard but Maximov is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximov is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maximov darts in and clinches Berzins up against the cage.
Maximov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Berzins's efforts to push away.
Berzins has picked Maximov up - he's going for a ride! Berzins dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximov is trying to stand back up but Berzins is controlling him
Maximov is breathing heavily.
Berzins wants to take a breather but Maximov is having none of it.
Maximov pushes Berzins off looking to stand but Berzins dives back in and keeps control.
Berzins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maximov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Berzins is looking to take a break and control but Maximov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Berzins seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Maximov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael Berzins!
In his post fight interview, Michael Berzins started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roosevelt Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roosevelt Coleman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
250 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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21
260 lbs
3 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas William!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roosevelt Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
William has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from William there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thomas William seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
William shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coleman but Coleman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice jab there from Coleman.
William gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coleman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
William keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from William is defended easily by Coleman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas William. That's going to take a lot out of him.
William looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coleman is fending him off so far but William persists. Nope, Coleman circles away and we're back to standing.
Coleman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
William tries for a takedown but Coleman circles away easily
and Coleman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
William is breathing heavily.
Coleman punishes William's body with a nice straight punch.
Coleman drops William with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but William looks back up at him and smiles so Coleman waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
William with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coleman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Coleman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
William takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman lands with a shot to the body.
William ducks into an uppercut from Coleman and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roosevelt Coleman!
After winning the bout, Roosevelt Coleman 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinand Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goran Lovric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lovric has chosen Guy Sebastian - Like A Drum as his entrance music. 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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19
150 lbs
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21
157 lbs
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Great low kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ferdinand Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Goran Lovric!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lovric.
Lovric avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fox moves away from the strike by Lovric.
Lovric has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A clash of legs there as Lovric blocks the low kick.
Some wild striking there from Fox.
Fox tries a low kick but Lovric avoids it.
Fox throws a jab but it's blocked by Lovric.
Fox tries a low kick but Lovric avoids it.
Fox clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Fox's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lovric is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lovric has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fox after a bit of a struggle.
Fox lands a nice uppercut.
Lovric wants to get back to striking at distance but Fox won't allow it.
Lovric has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fox after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lovric throws a punch but it's blocked by Fox.
Lovric is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fox is defending well.
Ferdinand Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goran Lovric.
Lovric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fox pushes Lovric back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Lovric.
Fox lands an uppercut.
Lovric wants to break free but Fox has control.
Stalling in the clinch from Fox.
Lovric goes for a takedown attempt but Fox pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ferdinand Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fox misses with a hook to the body
and Fox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fox throws a big shot that misses.
Ferdinand Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovric will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fox defending well as Lovric loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Fox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fox throws a looping overhand right but Lovric ducks down to avoid it.
Lovric throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fox's waist but Fox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lovric off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fox has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lovric.
Lovric blocking some punches.
Lovric lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lovric.
Lovric fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lovric tries for a takedown but Fox manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Fox.
Lovric is trying to force a seperation but Fox has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovric has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fox after a bit of a struggle.
Fox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lovric is trying to break the clinch but Fox has him pressed against the cage.
Fox lands a nice uppercut.
Fox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lovric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lovric lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fox prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lovric wants a takedown but no success here.
Lovric takes a shot to the head.
Lovric avoids a wild elbow strike from Fox.
Lovric dodges an elbow strike from Fox.
Lovric lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fox backwards.
Lovric stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovric has clasped his hands together around Fox's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fox tries to bench press Lovric off him but Lovric keeps the position.
Fox struggling a bit here.
Lovric is trying to get an arm triangle but Fox is defending well.
Fox gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fox is looking for a sweep. Lovric is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fox gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lovric wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
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 Ferdinand Fox will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fox moves away from the strike by Lovric.
Fox tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lovric makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lovric checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lovric doesn't seem bothered though.
Fox throws a leg kick but Lovric checks it.
Lovric shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fox as he avoids it easily.
Fox ducks under a wild hook from Lovric.
Fox throws a big shot that misses.
Lovric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fox manages to avoid it.
Fox ducks under a wild hook from Lovric.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox misses with a lunging right hand
and Lovric makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fox throws a hook but Lovric avoids it easily.
Lovric moves out of range as Fox strikes.
Fox misses with a hook. Lovric ducked under it nicely.
Lovric throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fox feints and then cracks Lovric's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lovric down.
Fox throws a head kick but Lovric moves out of range.
Fox misses with a body punch
and Lovric counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fox misses with a wild body shot.
Fox lands with a right hand.
Fox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fox slips a jab from Lovric.
Fox misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Fox as he connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fox.
Lovric throws a hook but Fox avoids it easily.
Fox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lovric moves away.
Fox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovric.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovric walks into a straight right hand from Fox.
Lovric with a jab.
Fox lands a big head kick that sends Lovric tumbling to the mat! Fox takes a step backwards and waves Lovric back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Goran Lovric has been cut.
Fox moves out of range of the strikes.
Fox throws a body kick that misses.
Lovric takes a swing at Fox's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovric takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lovric takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fox tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Fox.
Fox throws a push kick but Lovric slaps the foot to one side.
Fox lands a big head kick that sends Lovric tumbling to the mat! Fox takes a step backwards and waves Lovric back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lovric is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lovric is still on wobbly legs! Can Fox finish him?
Lovric misses with a straight right.
Fox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lovric seems to have recovered his senses.
Fox throws a head punch that misses.
Lovric wants to take the fight to the mat but Fox manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lovric displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fox up against the cage.
Lovric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lovric is looking for a takedown.
Ferdinand Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goran Lovric.
Lovric misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lovric misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fox throws a head punch that misses.
Fox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fox working aggressively here.
Lovric is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Fox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Goran Lovric's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lovric stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fox.
Lovric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fox tries a head kick but it misses.
Fox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lovric.
Fox throws a shot to the body.
Lovric darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lovric wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fox keeps working.
Fox is trying to get back to full guard.
Lovric slows the pace down in half guard.
Lovric is trying to control the action in half guard but Fox is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovric is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fox is just riding it out for now. Lovric eventually gives up the hold.
Lovric passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fox!
Lovric can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fox is looking to escape.
Lovric is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lovric looking to secure an arm triangle but Fox defends it well.
Goran Lovric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovric looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lovric is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fox is squirming around, avoiding Lovric's attempts to control the action.
Lovric is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fox has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lovric is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fox can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fox can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovric goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fox is on top in guard.
Lovric keeping moving, preventing Fox from controlling successfully.
Goran Lovric has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lovric has momentary wrist control but Fox slips an elbow through the middle.
Lovric had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fox defends it easily.
Fox lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Lovric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fox working some strikes from top position.
Fox working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lovric wants to sweep here but Fox controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovric keeping moving, preventing Fox from controlling successfully.
Fox passes Lovric's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovric actively working from the bottom here.
Fox thows a huge punch but Lovric dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fox in particular looking to stall.
Fox lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lovric is looking for a sweep. Fox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fox wants to take a breather but Lovric is having none of it.
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 Ferdinand Fox.
Well Fox 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinand Fox!
A relieved looking Ferdinand Fox thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Goran Lovric was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sorry!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cullen Castrello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castrello has chosen Like 70 as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cullen Castrello!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castrello stuffs the takedown.
Chandler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castrello circles away.
Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castrello.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Castrello.
Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown but Castrello sprawls well. He's pushed Chandler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Castrello works the jab nicely.
Chandler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castrello is fending him off so far but Chandler persists. Nope, Castrello circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chandler is defended easily by Castrello.
Chandler shoots in looking for a takedown. Castrello tries to sprawl out of it but Chandler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castrello manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Castrello keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Castrello counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Castrello landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chandler is working for takedown but Castrello is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chandler letting Castrello take a breather here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castrello is pressed up against the cage. Chandler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Castrello down to the mat. Castrello avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Castrello, right into the meat.
Chandler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Castrello throws a right and a left that Chandler avoids nicely.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castrello as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chandler.
An inside leg kick lands from Castrello.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chandler.
Castrello lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chandler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Castrello connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot lands for Castrello.
Castrello has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Castrello is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Castrello fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chandler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Castrello defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chandler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler shoots in looking for a takedown. Castrello tries to sprawl out of it but Chandler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castrello manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Castrello closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Castrello prevents it.
Chandler looking for a takedown.
Castrello is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Castrello using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chandler goes for a takedown attempt but Castrello pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chandler is breathing heavily.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castrello as he avoids it easily.
Jab from Castrello.
Castrello is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Castrello cracks Chandler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chandler is rocked!
Castrello steps in with a hook that catches Chandler right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Castrello follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Chandler looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cullen Castrello!
An out of breath Cullen Castrello thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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