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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Truvaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barrett has chosen Les Paul and Mary Ford ~ I'm A Fool To Care as his entrance music. Scotty Barrett has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jose Truvaro's chin.
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190 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Truvaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scotty Barrett!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Truvaro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Truvaro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barrett is trying to trip Truvaro. He has hold of a leg but Truvaro is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barrett persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Truvaro has a closed guard, preventing Barrett from standing up.
Barrett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Truvaro is keeping the position for now.
Truvaro controls Barrett momentarily but Barrett frees himself.
Truvaro wants to sweep but no luck.
Barrett controlling from the top position.
Truvaro is breathing heavily.
Truvaro 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barrett jabs Truvaro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Truvaro gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Truvaro tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Barrett is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Truvaro buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Truvaro!! Truvaro is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Barrett throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scotty Barrett!
Scotty Barrett bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Timmy TuTone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Harper will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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133 lbs
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141 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timmy TuTone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roy Harper!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TuTone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Harper to the mat! Harper manages to get full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
TuTone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and TuTone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
TuTone drops back looking for a leg! Harper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harper manages to kick TuTone off! TuTone jumps back into Harper's guard.
TuTone passes easily into side control. Nice work.
TuTone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harper has escaped the position, nice work there.
TuTone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harper has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TuTone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no TuTone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
TuTone is trying to get an arm triangle but Harper is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TuTone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
TuTone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harper, who protects the arm well.
TuTone is trying to get an arm triangle but Harper is defending well.
Harper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with TuTone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
TuTone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no TuTone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
TuTone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TuTone advances to full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TuTone has hold of Harper's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Harper manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
TuTone is working for a guillotine from mount but Harper frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from TuTone.
TuTone looking to secure an arm triangle but Harper defends it well.
TuTone is working for a guillotine from mount but Harper frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TuTone looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
TuTone with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
TuTone is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Harper has managed to escape the submission attempt.
TuTone wants to finish this one by submission but Harper is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from TuTone.
Harper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TuTone jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Harper manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TuTone is trying to get an arm triangle but Harper is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Harper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
TuTone has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Harper is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. TuTone yanks on the arm and Harper is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by TuTone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timmy TuTone!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Ettorei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrestlefuck Wrestling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Antonio Ettorei has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Ettorei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wrestlefuck Wrestling!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ettorei throws a head kick but Wrestling moves out of range.
Wrestlefuck Wrestling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ettorei tries to keep at a distance but Wrestling has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ettorei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wrestling avoids it.
Wrestling has Ettorei pressed against the cage, preventing Ettorei from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
I was talking to Ettorei's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ettorei tries to break free but Wrestling pushes him back against the cage.
Ettorei can't break the clinch.
Wrestling has Ettorei pressed against the cage, preventing Ettorei from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ettorei misses with a knee strike.
Wrestling makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ettorei with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wrestling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ettorei wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ettorei working hard to break the clinch.
Wrestling lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ettorei's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wrestling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Wrestling.
Ettorei is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Wrestling.
Wrestling scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wrestling lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Wrestling.
Wrestling cracks Ettorei with a nice body shot.
Wrestling lands a right hand.
Wrestling works on Ettorei's body with a couple of short punches.
Wrestling lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Wrestling.
A short right from Wrestling.
Ettorei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wrestling lands a nice shot to the body.
Wrestling scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Wrestling on the inside.
Ettorei is rocked!
Wrestling lands a body punch.
Oh Ettorei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrestling scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wrestling is leaning against Ettorei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Wrestling as the two fighters clinch.
Wrestling lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Wrestling as the two fighters clinch.
Wrestling digs a right hand underneath Ettorei's ribcage. Ettorei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wrestling is working Ettorei over against the cage.
Wrestling lands a hook that snaps the head of Ettorei backwards.
Wrestling lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Wrestling.
Wrestling is leaning against Ettorei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wrestling pushes Ettorei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrestling lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wrestling lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Wrestling as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wrestling lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ettorei or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrestling creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wrestling lands a hook that snaps the head of Ettorei backwards.
Wrestling digs a right hand into Ettorei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ettorei's gas tank.
Wrestling lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wrestling throws a big uppercut that drops Ettorei! More strikes from Wrestling and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ettorei lies dazed against the cage as Wrestling celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wrestlefuck Wrestling!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Gaucho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daarstknasset Oystenteller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oystenteller has chosen The Satanic Darkness as his entrance music. Daarstknasset Oystenteller is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
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175 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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rafael Gaucho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daarstknasset Oystenteller!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oystenteller throws a right hand that Gaucho ducks under and follows up with a left that Gaucho also avoids with ease.
Oystenteller feints and as Gaucho raises his hands in defense, Oystenteller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oystenteller wants to pass the guard but Gaucho is keeping the position.
Gaucho looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Oystenteller has picked Gaucho up and slammed him! Gaucho can't keep hold of the triangle and Oystenteller manages to pass to side control!
Gaucho takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Oystenteller working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oystenteller has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gaucho!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oystenteller working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gaucho tries to hold on but Oystenteller postures up.
Oystenteller prevents Gaucho from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Oystenteller connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oystenteller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gaucho is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oystenteller looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oystenteller putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oystenteller lands with some strikes.
Gaucho tries to reverse the position but Oystenteller maintains control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oystenteller dominating with strikes here.
Gaucho is rocked!
BOOM! Oystenteller connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Gaucho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oystenteller postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Gaucho out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Oystenteller goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daarstknasset Oystenteller!
Daarstknasset Oystenteller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abou Ba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmie Akesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmie Akesson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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240 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent MT
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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 Las Vegas, Abou Ba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmie Akesson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ba scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Akesson is trying to stand back up but Ba is controlling him
Akesson manages to get to full guard.
Ba stops Akesson from standing up.
Akesson is looking to stand back up but Ba counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Akesson.
Akesson is trying to stand.
Akesson tries to get to full guard but Ba has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ba stops Akesson from getting back to his feet.
Ba prevents Akesson from improving his position.
Akesson is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ba has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Akesson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ba has hold of Akesson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Akesson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Akesson is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Ba has taken his back!
Will Ba go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ba lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akesson just trying to survive but Ba is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ba just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ba working for the choke.
Akesson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Akesson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ba off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Akesson is trying to get back to his feet but Ba has full control of the position and if anything, Akesson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Akesson rolls, trying to escape but Ba keeps control of the position.
Akesson is trying to escape but he's just digging himself into more trouble. Ba manages to sink in the hooks and gets a rear naked choke to end the fight in impressive fashion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abou Ba!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antoino Lombardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Mera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antoino Lombardo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antoino Lombardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Mera!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mera staying out of range there.
A big left from Lombardo misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lombardo digs a good hook to Mera's body.
Mera takes one on the button.
Mera ducks under a wild hook from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a hook but Mera blocks it.
Lombardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mera ducks under a wild hook from Lombardo.
No joy there for Lombardo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lombardo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombardo misses the target.
Lombardo catches Mera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mera has Lombardo up against the cage in a clinch.
Lombardo jumps guard.
Mera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lombardo's guard.
Mera sitting and controlling from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mera is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mera working Lombardo over with strikes.
Lombardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mera passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mera cracks Lombardo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The referee warns Lombardo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mera lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lombardo hang on?
Mera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lombardo is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mera throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mera looking to ground and pound but Lombardo is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo wants to hold on but Mera pushes him away.
Mera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mera wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lombardo is squirming around, avoiding Mera's attempts to control the action.
Lombardo is trying desperately to improve position.
Lombardo is working hard here to advance position.
Mera forces the positional change into back control.
Mera not allowing Lombardo to control his hands.
Lombardo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mera is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mera working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mera throwing damaging strikes from the back! Lombardo could be in trouble here!
Mera is looking for the choke from the back position but Lombardo is controlling his hands well.
Lombardo showing good submission defense here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombardo is trying to break free.
Mera looking for the RNC.
Mera working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mera lands punches and elbows.
Mera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lombardo tries to escape but Mera has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mera has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mera biding his time, controlling Lombardo.
Mera is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mera has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lombardo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lombardo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mera is persistently looking for the submission but Lombardo is defending it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mera landing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Mera dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lombardo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Meras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lombardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mera.
Nice jab there from Lombardo.
Mera slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Lombardo misses its intended target.
Lombardo tests Mera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombardo misses the target.
A slow jab from Lombardo misses its intended target.
Lombardo slips a jab and a cross from Mera.
Mera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mera forces his way into half guard.
Lombardo looking for submissions off his back.
Mera is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo wants to improve his position but Mera is controlling well.
Mera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lombardo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mera is trying to work for a kimura but Lombardo is defending well.
Still in half guard, Mera seems content to control.
Lombardo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lombardo actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo looking for submissions off his back.
Mera wants to work for an arm triangle but Lombardo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lombardo is just riding it out for now. Mera eventually gives up the hold.
Mera is looking for a kimura but Lombardo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mera to get the leverage.
Lombardo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jose Mera has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombardo looking for subs off his back but Mera has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mera passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mera is taking a breather. Lombardo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lombardo defends it well.
Mera is trying to control the action in half guard but Lombardo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lombardo trying to hold on to Mera's head to control him but Mera postures up.
Mera 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.
Lombardo tries to roll over but Mera keeps him under control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lombardo defends it well.
Mera seems to be working for a kimura but Lombardo defends the submission attempt.
Mera is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lombardo!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mera jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lombardo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardo is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Mera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lombardo was covering up waiting for the punch and Mera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mera trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lombardo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lombardo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mera slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lombardo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mera defends well.
Mera passes Lombardo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Mera there.
Lombardo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mera passes into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lombardo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mera is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mera controlling from mount.
Lombardo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mera has control of Lombardo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lombardo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
A nice elbow there by Mera.
Mera looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombardo is looking to improve his position but Mera isn't that keen on the idea.
Mera is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lombardo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mera with shots to the head and body - Lombardo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mera trying to control but Lombardo is having none of it.
Mera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lombardo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lombardo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mera seems to be working for a kimura but Lombardo defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lombardo trying to hold on to Mera's head to control him but Mera postures up.
Mera is working for a submission of some sort.
Mera is looking for a kimura but Lombardo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mera to get the leverage.
Mera throwing shots but Lombardo is blocking nicely.
Mera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lombardo defends it well.
Lombardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Antoino Lombardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lombardo wants to control but Mera is keeping busy.
Mera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mera seems to be working for a kimura but Lombardo defends the submission attempt.
Mera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lombardo sees it coming and defends easily.
Mera trying to control from half guard but Lombardo is working away.
Mera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lombardo actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Mera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Mera!
Jose Mera gave a mention to Zipp Zapp(w. laundry:10%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jan Olszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Hawke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Hawke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
133 lbs
6 - 10 - 0 |
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145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Olszewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Hawke!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawke misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Olszewicz to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawke closes the distance and clinches up with Olszewicz, looking for a takedown. Hawke pushes Olszewicz against the cage but Olszewicz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Olszewicz.
Hawke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Olszewicz counters with a nice body shot.
Jan Olszewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hawke.
A decent looking cross lands there for Olszewicz.
Olszewicz misses with a hook. Hawke ducked under it nicely.
Olszewicz misses with a body shot.
Hawke misses with a takedown attempt
and Olszewicz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Olszewicz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Olszewicz jabs at Hawke's body.
Olszewicz throws a one two combo.
Hawke avoids the body shot from Olszewicz.
Hawke with a poor takedown
and Olszewicz counters with a two punch combo.
Olszewicz throws a series of punches but Hawke moves out of range.
Olszewicz throws a series of punches but Hawke moves out of range.
Hawke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Olszewicz counters with a two punch combo.
John Hawke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olszewicz throws a nice looking combination but Hawke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawke misses with a takedown
and Olszewicz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olszewicz swings for the body but Hawke moves out of range.
Hawke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Olszewicz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Olszewicz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawke thinking.
Hawke takes one to the side of the head.
Hawke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Olszewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Hawke moves forwards but Olszewicz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Olszewicz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hawke on the side of the head.
Olszewicz misses with a series of wild punches.
Jan Olszewicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olszewicz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hawke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz scores with a shot to the body.
Hawke tries for a takedown but Olszewicz circles away easily
and Olszewicz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawke walks into a straight right hand from Olszewicz.
Hawke tries for a takedown but Olszewicz circles away easily
and Olszewicz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawke misses with a takedown
and Olszewicz counters with a series of strikes. Hawke will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olszewicz throws a right hand that Hawke ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawke also avoids with ease.
Olszewicz scores with a nice right hand.
Olszewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for Olszewicz.
Hawke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Olszewicz counters with a right hand to the body.
Hawke dives in for a single leg takedown but Olszewicz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Olszewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawke shoots and misses
and Olszewicz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hawke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hawke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Olszewicz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawke shoots in and gets a takedown into Olszewicz's guard.
Olszewicz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Olszewicz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawke is one step ahead there.
Olszewicz is trying to control the position but Hawke postures up.
Hawke won't allow Olszewicz to sweep him here.
Hawke advances to half guard.
Hawke 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hawke working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Olszewicz is defending against the submission attempts here by Hawke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Olszewicz wants to control but Hawke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Olszewicz wants to improve his position but Hawke is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawke is trying to work for a kimura but Olszewicz is defending well.
Olszewicz is defending against the submission attempts here by Hawke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olszewicz is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Olszewicz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Olszewicz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hawke misses with a takedown attempt
and Olszewicz counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawke walks into a stiff left hand from Olszewicz.
Olszewicz looks to throw the jab but Hawke is out of range.
Olszewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawke was well out of range. Poor timing from Olszewicz.
Hawke fails with a takedown attempt.
Jan Olszewicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olszewicz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawke at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Olszewicz.
A left lands for Olszewicz.
Olszewicz scores with a body shot.
Olszewicz takes a swing at Hawke's ribcage but misses.
Hawke drives through with a takedown into Olszewicz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hawke drops back looking for a leg! Olszewicz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Olszewicz manages to kick Hawke off! Hawke jumps back into Olszewicz's guard.
Hawke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hawke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Olszewicz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Olszewicz is working hard here to advance position.
Hawke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hawke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Olszewicz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Olszewicz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hawke is squirming around, avoiding Olszewicz's attempts to control the action.
Olszewicz unloading with bombs!
Olszewicz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hawke is looking to escape.
Olszewicz working for a submission but Hawke is keeping him at bay.
Olszewicz prevents Hawke from getting the reversal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olszewicz raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hawke taking shots to the head.
Olszewicz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olszewicz landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Olszewicz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hawke keeps trying to improve his position.
Olszewicz cracks Hawke with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Olszewicz working the ground and pound effectively.
Hawke can't escape the position.
Hawke sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hawke is in trouble now - Olszewicz has advanced to mount!
Olszewicz prevents Hawke from getting the reversal.
Olszewicz trying to control but Hawke is having none of it.
Hawke sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hawke actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olszewicz uses his free foot to push down on Hawke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hawke.
Hawke regains half guard.
Olszewicz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hawke looking for submissions off his back.
Jan Olszewicz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Olszewicz is working for a kimura but Hawke is defending it quite comfortably.
Hawke is staying active underneath Olszewicz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Olszewicz pulls his head out easily.
Olszewicz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hawke sees it coming and defends easily.
Hawke moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Olszewicz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hawke misses with a takedown
and Olszewicz counters with a right hand to the body.
Olszewicz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawke circles away quickly and effectively.
Hawke doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Olszewicz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawke wants to clinch.
Olszewicz tries to bum rush Hawke with a series of wild strikes but Hawke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hawke tries for a takedown but Olszewicz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jan Olszewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hawke.
Hawke has his takedown stuffed
and Olszewicz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Olszewicz looks to land a combination but Hawke avoids it well.
Olszewicz lands an overhand right.
Olszewicz tries to bum rush Hawke with a series of wild strikes but Hawke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olszewicz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawke circles away quickly and effectively.
Hawke defending well as Olszewicz loads up on a big left hand.
Hawke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Olszewicz counters with a right hand to the body.
Hawke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Olszewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Hawke avoids the body shot from Olszewicz.
Hawke misses with a takedown
letting Olszewicz counter with a right hand.
Olszewicz throws a series of punches but Hawke moves out of range.
Hawke shoots in looking for a takedown. Olszewicz tries to sprawl out of it but Hawke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Olszewicz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hawke with a poor takedown
and Olszewicz counters with a right hand to the body.
Olszewicz lands with a nice body punch.
Olszewicz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Olszewicz scores with a one two! Hawke had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawke misses with a takedown attempt
and Olszewicz counters with a nice body shot.
Olszewicz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Olszewicz does no damage.
Hawke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Olszewicz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hawke shoots and misses
and Olszewicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olszewicz scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Olszewicz!
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!
Hawke fails with the takedown
and Olszewicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olszewicz lands a jab to Hawke's midsection.
Hawke takes one to the side of the head.
Olszewicz lands a nice looking body shot.
Hawke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Olszewicz counters with a nice uppercut.
Olszewicz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz looks to land a combination but Hawke avoids it well.
Hawke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Olszewicz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hawke takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Olszewicz lands a body shot.
Jan Olszewicz is winning the standup battle so far.
Olszewicz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hawke. Hawke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hawke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olszewicz as he jumps to the side.
Olszewicz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hawke tries for a takedown but Olszewicz circles away easily
letting Olszewicz counter with a right hand.
Hawke slips a jab and a cross from Olszewicz.
Hawke tries for a takedown but Olszewicz circles away easily
and Olszewicz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hawke has his takedown stuffed
and Olszewicz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawke thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawke moves away.
Olszewicz throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Olszewicz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olszewicz looks to land a combination. Hawke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hawke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Olszewicz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hawke misses with a takedown
enabling Olszewicz to counter with a crisp jab.
Olszewicz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawke doesn't seem bothered though.
Hawke needs to keep his hands up - Olszewicz had a free shot at his head there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olszewicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Olszewicz.
John Hawke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jan Olszewicz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawke is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Olszewicz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Olszewicz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Olszewicz 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Olszewicz!
A very excited looking Jan Olszewicz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Dyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatenda Ihejirika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tatenda Ihejirika enters the cage!
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22
290 lbs
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261 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Dyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tatenda Ihejirika!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ihejirika throws a body punch but Dyer moves out of range.
Ihejirika throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dyer counters with a right hand to the body.
Ihejirika throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ihejirika closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dyer did well to prevent Ihejirika getting side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Dyer'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.
It looks like Ihejirika is going to stand back up.
Ihejirika is trying to work for a kimura but Dyer is defending well.
Dyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dyer is pressing down on Ihejirika's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dyer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ihejirika on the ground.
Dyer has a closed guard, preventing Ihejirika from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ihejirika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dyer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dyer tries to get out of the position.
Dyer is trying to control the position but Ihejirika postures up.
Dyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dyer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ihejirika stays in close to Dyer's body and controls the position.
Dyer seems keen to control Ihejirika's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ihejirika darts in looking for a takedown but Dyer gets double underhooks and turns Ihejirika into the cage.
Dyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Ihejirika won't allow it.
Ihejirika keeps control of Dyer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ihejirika tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dyer tries to circle away but Ihejirika has him pinned against the cage.
Dyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ihejirika throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tatenda Ihejirika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ihejirika just misses with a punch to the body.
Ihejirika scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ihejirika goes for a double leg but Dyer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dyer continues to drive forward.
Ihejirika's coach down at MuscleWorks Amsterdam™ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ihejirika's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stephen Dyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatenda Ihejirika.
Ihejirika drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dyer pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer stuffs the takedown.
Ihejirika throws a wild body kick that Dyer sees coming a mile off.
Dyer thows a body shot but no joy.
Ihejirika shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dyer sprawls well. Dyer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ihejirika gets slowly back to his feet.
Ihejirika shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dyer counters with a left to the body.
Ihejirika looks winded!
Nice body punch from Dyer.
Dyer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ihejirika at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Dyer.
It looks like Tatenda Ihejirika has been cut.
Ihejirika fails with the takedown
and Dyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dyer throws a series of punches but Ihejirika moves out of range.
Ihejirika tries for a takedown but Dyer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dyer lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Ihejirika goes down and covers up as Dyer starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Dyer!
In his post fight interview, Stephen Dyer 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Julian Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grim Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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25
169 lbs
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30
155 lbs
16 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julian Demaestri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grim Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Demaestri throws a shot from downtown. Reaper moves away and avoids it.
Demaestri dives in and grabs Reaper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reaper pushes down on Demaestri's head and hops out.
Demaestri drops his hands momentarily and Reaper takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reaper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Demaestri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reaper slips a jab from Demaestri.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Demaestri.
Demaestri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reaper moves away.
Demaestri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reaper counters with a low kick, right behind Demaestri 's knee.
Demaestri misses with a lunging right hand
and Reaper counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demaestri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch combination from Reaper misses.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Reaper! Demaestri is out on his feet! Reaper rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Demaestri is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Demaestri is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grim Reaper!
Grim Reaper thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dark Daemon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Kuivanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kuivanen's choice of entrance music: Kanye West - POWER . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Anton Kuivanen enters the cage!
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162 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Daemon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anton Kuivanen!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuivanen throws a front kick aimed at Daemon's knee but Daemon avoids it well.
Horrible takedown by Daemon or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuivanen which made him look bad.
Anton Kuivanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuivanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuivanen shoots in and gets a takedown into Daemon's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Daemon controls Kuivanen momentarily but Kuivanen frees himself.
Daemon wants to hit a switch here but Kuivanen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Daemon there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daemon is trying to escape the mount.
Daemon's coaches at Beauty School 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.
Daemon regains half guard.
Kuivanen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daemon is just riding it out for now. Kuivanen eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuivanen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daemon defends it well.
Kuivanen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Daemon sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daemon looking for submissions off his back.
Kuivanen wants to control but Daemon is keeping him busy.
Daemon is concentrating on defense, preventing Kuivanen from advancing position.
Daemon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Daemon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuivanen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daemon working for a triangle but Kuivanen defends it easily.
Kuivanen won't allow Daemon to sweep him here.
Kuivanen wants to stand but Daemon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Daemon looking for a guillotine here but Kuivanen defends easily.
Daemon is trying to keep Kuivanen in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuivanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Daemon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuivanen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Daemon's guard.
Daemon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuivanen won't allow Daemon to sweep him here.
Daemon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuivanen's guard.
Daemon wants to control from the top but Kuivanen keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen 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.
Daemon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuivanen is keeping the position for now.
Daemon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kuivanen dives on top into guard.
Kuivanen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuivanen wants to control from the top but Daemon keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daemon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daemon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuivanen defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dark Daemon dominated that round.
That's time! Daemon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A clash of legs there as Daemon blocks the low kick.
Daemon has his takedown stuffed
and Kuivanen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Daemon misses with a hook. Kuivanen ducked under it nicely.
Daemon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuivanen.
Kuivanen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kuivanen.
Daemon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuivanen, as that shot connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuivanen.
Kuivanen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuivanen crunches a lovely knee into Daemon's ribcage.
Kuivanen breaks the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Daemon enables Kuivanen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Daemon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Daemon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kuivanen!
Daemon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daemon misses with a head shot.
Kuivanen is looking to improve his position but Daemon isn't that keen on the idea.
Daemon misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kuivanen 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.
Kuivanen blocking the ground and pound.
Dark Daemon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daemon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kuivanen?
Daemon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kuivanen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kuivanen blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daemon tries to control but Kuivanen wriggling away.
Kuivanen is trying to stand up.
Daemon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuivanen wants to control but Daemon is having none of it.
Daemon controlling the pace for now.
Daemon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kuivanen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kuivanen and Daemon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Daemon.
Kuivanen can't do much from the bottom here.
Daemon throws a strike aimed at the side of Kuivanen's head but Kuivanen avoids it well.
Daemon trying to control the position but Kuivanen is working away.
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 second round but I would say that Dark Daemon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kuivanen wants to clinch.
Daemon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kuivanen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daemon sprawls well initially but Kuivanen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kuivanen decides to return to a standing position.
Daemon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Daemon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daemon looks for a takedown but Kuivanen sprawls well.
Kuivanen lands with an overhand left.
Daemon shoots in and bounces Kuivanen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Daemon looking to sit in guard and control but Kuivanen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kuivanen tries to stand but Daemon is controlling from the bottom.
Daemon looking for a sweep. Not yet Daemon, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuivanen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Daemon is proving hard to escape from.
Kuivanen passes Daemon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Daemon tries to get to full guard but Kuivanen has control of the leg.
Daemon gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuivanen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kuivanen trying to control but Daemon is working from the bottom.
Daemon trying to keep a closed guard but Kuivanen is proving a slippery customer.
Kuivanen with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuivanen landing some decent shots from guard.
Daemon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuivanen wants to get up but he can't break Daemon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Daemon looking to control but Kuivanen passes into half guard.
Daemon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuivanen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuivanen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daemon trying to keep a closed guard but Kuivanen is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen trying to control but Daemon is working from the bottom.
Daemon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuivanen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daemon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuivanen has managed to get both his arms back between Daemon's legs - danger averted.
Kuivanen trying to control but Daemon is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kuivanen wanted to stand there but Daemon had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daemon looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kuivanen really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kuivanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daemon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Kuivanen. Beautiful body shot.
Kuivanen connects with a looping right hand.
Kuivanen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Daemon was covering up waiting for the punch and Kuivanen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kuivanen wants to stand but Daemon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Daemon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daemon keeping full guard, as Kuivanen tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daemon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuivanen slips nicely into half guard.
Daemon manages to get to full guard.
Daemon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Daemon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuivanen defends well.
Daemon looking for a guillotine here but Kuivanen defends easily.
Kuivanen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Daemon is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen pushing down on Daemon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Daemon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuivanen pulls his head out easily.
Kuivanen wants to stand up but Daemon is controlling the position.
Kuivanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuivanen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daemon has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen wants to stand up but Daemon is controlling the position.
Daemon trying to control from the bottom.
Kuivanen wants to free his trapped foot but Daemon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuivanen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Daemon sees it coming and defends easily.
Daemon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuivanen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Daemon's guard.
Daemon gets full guard.
Daemon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daemon working a defensive guard here.
Kuivanen tries to stand but Daemon is controlling from the bottom.
Daemon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuivanen throws a strike but Daemon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kuivanen trying to keep a closed guard but Daemon is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daemon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuivanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kuivanen dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Daemon just misses with a punch to the body.
Daemon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Daemon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuivanen defending well though.
Daemon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuivanen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuivanen is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuivanen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daemon is working away from the top position though.
Daemon is working for a submission of some sort.
Kuivanen looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daemon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuivanen's head.
Daemon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Daemon wants to control but Kuivanen is keeping him busy.
Daemon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kuivanen gets full guard.
Daemon tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuivanen is retaining full guard.
Daemon wants to control from the top but Kuivanen keeps moving.
Kuivanen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daemon is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen controls Daemon momentarily but Daemon frees himself.
Daemon throwing strikes from guard but Kuivanen blocks nicely.
Daemon postures up in Kuivanen's guard and throws a big left but Kuivanen blocks it.
Daemon trying to control but Kuivanen is working from the bottom.
Daemon throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daemon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuivanen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daemon is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuivanen has wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Daemon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kuivanen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kuivanen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kuivanen!
Kuivanen has hold of Daemon's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Daemon seems comfortable defending it but Kuivanen has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Daemon is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Daemon is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kuivanen couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anton Kuivanen!
Anton Kuivanen is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Anton Kuivanen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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