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D 66 : Yuudai vs Veenstra PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luciano Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Smack That. 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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200 lbs
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Good takedowns
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luciano Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cruz tries to stand but Johansson is controlling his head.
Johansson stops Cruz from passing to mount.
Johansson is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz working the strikes but Johansson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Johansson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johansson.
Johansson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Johansson is tightening it up a little... Cruz has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cruz reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cruz taps out! Nice BJJ there by Johansson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Karl Johansson!
Luciano Cruz spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Preuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Takala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandre Preuss has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
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164 lbs
6 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandre Preuss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexi Takala!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preuss stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab by Preuss.
Takala has managed to clinch.
Preuss is trying to break the clinch but Takala has him pressed against the cage.
Takala keeps control of Preuss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Preuss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Preuss manages to break the clinch.
Preuss misses with a straight right.
Preuss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Preuss lands a head shot.
Preuss misses with an uppercut. Takala saw that one coming.
Preuss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takala counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preuss misses with a hook. Takala ducked under it nicely.
Takala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Preuss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala moves into the clinch successfully.
Preuss is trying to break free.
Takala prevents Preuss from breaking the clinch.
Preuss has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Preuss has had enough of the clinch but Takala keeps him there for the moment.
Preuss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Preuss misses the target.
Preuss scoring well with a low kick there.
Takala checks a leg kick.
Takala misses the body punch
and Preuss counters with a good low kick that Takala was not able to check.
Takala loads up on a big right hand but Preuss slips the punch.
Takala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Preuss. Preuss obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takala there as he acknowledges the shot.
Preuss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Preuss throws a leg kick
and Takala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Takala tries to clinch but Preuss moves out of range.
Preuss scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Preuss throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
Takala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takala tries to clinch but Preuss is having none of it.
Takala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takala is rocked!
Preuss misses with a looping right.
Takala is still on wobbly legs! Can Preuss finish him?
Preuss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takala.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Preuss knocks Takala out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexandre Preuss!
Alexandre Preuss decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ KO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy West has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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166 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, AJ KO!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KO looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
West lands a nice leg kick that just misses KO's sensitive parts.
West throws out a leg kick but KO moves out of range and West only half commits.
KO slips a jab from West.
A chopping leg kick lands by West.
West throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
KO is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
West lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
KO throws a combination that misses
and West counters by moving into the clinch.
West holding his opponent close, against the cage.
KO trying to control the position but instead, West has worked for underhooks and has pushed KO into the cage.
KO tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
West softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
West throws a punch but it's blocked by KO.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West lands with a light punch inside.
West connects with a knee to the head.
KO blocking some punches.
West tries a knee to the head but KO blocks it.
West presses KO against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
West gets underhooks to prevent KO's takedown attempt.
KO scores with a shoulder strike.
West has KO pressed against the cage, preventing KO from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
West landing knees to the head.
It looks like AJ KO has been cut.
West definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
KO is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from West fails to land.
West tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
KO throws a head punch that misses.
KO breaks from the clinch.
KO throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around West's waist but West gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing KO off to one side.
Randy West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ KO.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West misses with a hook
and KO counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KO looks to throw a body kick
and West counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
KO has West pressed against the cage.
West throws a punch but it's blocked by KO.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
West being controlled against the cage.
West just leaning against KO, taking a breather.
KO taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
KO avoiding damage as West throws knees to the body.
KO drops to a knee looking for a takedown but West gets the underhooks and prevents it.
West with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KO wants to get back to striking at distance but West won't allow it.
KO has had enough of the clinch but West keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from West - that landed with a thud.
KO throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by West as KO tries to tie him up.
KO is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. West is defending well for now.
KO is looking to control West's arms but West gets an underhook and turns him. Now KO has his back to the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
KO is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee calls for West to work.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West has a couple of punches blocked by KO.
West lands a shoulder strike.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with KO's elbow.
West misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from West.
This has been an exciting period of action!
KO letting West take a breather here.
West trying to land knees to the body.
KO looking to stall.
KO taking a breather.
West stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from KO fails to land.
Knees to the body from West.
West with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ KO's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
West is looking to clinch but KO is avoiding it.
KO fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with West, pushing him back against the cage.
West with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
West throws a knee to the head but misses.
KO takes a knee to the side of the body.
West keeps the fight in the clinch, despite KO's efforts to push away.
West stalling in the clinch but KO improves position.
KO tries to pull guard but West won't allow it.
West gets through KO's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
West lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt KO or not.
KO wants to break free but West has control.
West tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
KO tries to stall but West uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee is keeping an eye on West - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
West misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KO blocks a body shot from West.
KO is trying to push West away but West has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
KO fails to pull the fight into his guard.
West misses with a punch on the inside.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
KO letting West take a breather here.
West misses with some punches.
West lands a body punch.
KO drops down looking for an ankle pick but West pulls his leg out and moves away.
Randy West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ KO.
West throws out a loose jab but KO uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West lands with a good body shot.
AJ KO is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for KO, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
KO chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Randy West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West slips a jab and a cross from KO.
West connects with a solid leg kick.
West scores with a punch to the head.
West with a nice cross.
West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed KO momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from KO both land. Nice combination.
West feints and then cracks KO's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow KO down.
KO misses the jab.
West lands with a nice combination. KO backs away looking to recover.
Randy West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West defending well as KO loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Randy West is winning the standup battle so far.
West turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
KO misses with a combination
and West holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
West with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by West.
KO struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
West lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
KO being controlled against the cage.
West lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of KO backwards.
KO content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by KO.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KO can't get the takedown.
Randy West has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from West.
KO has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. West avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West misses with a knee strike.
KO is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
West prevents KO from breaking the clinch.
West is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
KO with a knee to the head.
KO drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
West lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy West dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on AJ KO's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
KO throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
West throws a low kick but KO moves out of range easily.
KO moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
West is rocked!
KO cracks West on the jaw with a powerful right hand and West falls backwards against the cage. KO follows up with more strikes that drop West to his knees. KO keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save West! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AJ KO!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franky Train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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248 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddy Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Franky Train!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Train buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robinson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Train tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Robinson is in Train's guard.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Train is keeping the position.
Robinson prevents Train from getting back to his feet.
Robinson advances position into side control!
Train is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Robinson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Robinson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Train wants to get back to his feet but Robinson drags him back down.
Robinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Train is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Train is pushing Robinson's head away, looking to escape. Robinson manages to hold on to the position though.
Robinson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Train has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Robinson but great work by Train.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Train decides to stand back up.
Train leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Robinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Train circles away.
Train moves into the clinch successfully.
Robinson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Train scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Train.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Train won't allow it.
Train lands a body shot.
Train connects with a nasty looking knee right to Robinson's face.
It looks like Eddy Robinson has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Train throws an elbow but misses.
Train lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Train pulls his leg out and moves away.
Train stuffs the takedown.
Franky Train is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Train. That's going to slow Robinson down.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt
and Train counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jab by Train.
Robinson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Robinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Train buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robinson get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Robinson stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Train runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franky Train!
During a confident post fight interview, Franky Train thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Gunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerzy Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
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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
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Gunner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerzy Killer!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Gunner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Killer is able to avoid easily.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Gunner misses with a body shot.
Gunner tries to clinch up.
Killer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gunner's head.
Gunner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gunner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left lands for Killer.
Killer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunner avoids the head kick by Killer.
Gunner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killer.
Gunner fails with a takedown attempt.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
Gunner throws a right and a left that Killer avoids nicely.
Killer lands with a kick to the temple. Gunner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Thomas Gunner has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Killer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gunner darts in looking for a takedown but Killer gets double underhooks and turns Gunner into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Gunner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Killer prevents the takedown attempt.
Killer lands an elbow just above Gunner 's eye.
Killer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gunner is breathing heavily.
Killer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gunner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Killer.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunner avoids the damage to the body.
Killer effectively controlling the action here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gunner is working for takedown but Killer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Killer lands an elbow just above Gunner 's eye.
Killer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Killer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gunner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Killer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Killer misses with an uppercut. Gunner saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Killer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jerzy Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunner shoots in looking for a takedown. Killer tries to sprawl out of it but Gunner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Killer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick
and Gunner counters with a low kick, right behind Killer 's knee.
No luck for Gunner with that takedown attempt.
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunner checks a leg kick nicely.
Jerzy Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer throws the kick towards the body but Gunner avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer wants to slow Gunner down by chopping away at his legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Killer.
Killer stuffs the takedown.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Gunner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killer circles away.
Killer tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Killer throws a right hand that Gunner ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunner also avoids with ease.
Killer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gunner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Killer misses with a head kick.
Gunner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gunner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Killer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gunner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gunner prevents Killer from standing back up.
Killer trying to hold on to Gunner's head to control him but Gunner postures up.
Killer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gunner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Killer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Killer is defending against the submission attempts here by Gunner.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gunner is stalling here. Killer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gunner seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Killer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerzy Killer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Gunner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gunner shoots in for a double leg but Killer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Killer stuffs the takedown.
Killer throws a head kick but Gunner moves out of range.
Killer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gunner circles away quickly and effectively.
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunner swings for the body but Killer moves out of range.
Gunner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Killer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Gunner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Killer.
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thomas Gunner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gunner.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gunner off and has taken his back!
Gunner manages to reverse the position and now he's in Killer's guard. Nice work there by Gunner.
Gunner postures up in Killer's guard and throws a big left but Killer blocks it.
Gunner trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killer pulls Gunner in close to his closed guard and prevents Gunner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Gunner from controlling successfully.
Gunner postures up in Killer's guard and throws a big left but Killer blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Killer is on top in guard.
Gunner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Killer passes into half guard.
Gunner actively working from the bottom here.
Gunner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Killer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gunner actively working from the bottom here.
Gunner tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Killer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Killer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gunner is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gunner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Killer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gunner tries to lock up and control but Killer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killer controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jerzy Killer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thomas Gunner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Killer.
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Killer is out of range.
Gunner thumps Killer with a low kick.
Gunner avoids the head kick by Killer.
Killer misses with a head kick.
Killer tries a head kick but it misses.
Killer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gunner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick by Killer misses
and Gunner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gunner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Killer's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Gunner looks for a takedown but Killer sprawls well.
Gunner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Killer counters with a nice leg kick.
Gunner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gunner is defended easily by Killer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Gunner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunner takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer avoids the head kick by Gunner.
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunner tries to clinch up
and Killer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Killer misses with an uppercut. Gunner saw that one coming.
Killer lands a high kick!
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Gunner moves out of range easily.
Gunner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Killer eats them both and turns towards Gunner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Killer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killer throws a wild body kick that Gunner sees coming a mile off.
Gunner avoids the head kick by Killer.
Killer connects with a jab.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown but Killer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer avoids a kick to the body.
Killer throws a head kick but Gunner moves out of range.
Killer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunner manages to avoid it.
Gunner blocks a head kick by Killer.
Jerzy Killer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunner tries a head kick but it misses.
Killer lands a head kick!
Killer blocks a head kick by Gunner.
Jerzy Killer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Gunner moves out of range easily.
Gunner tried to score with a low kick but Killer checks it.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunner slips under a jab from Killer.
Gunner shoots in but no luck this time.
Killer cracks Gunner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Gunner moves out of range easily.
Gunner throws a low kick but Killer moves out of range easily.
Killer keeps the fight on the outside.
Killer scores with a head kick. Gunner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunner.
Gunner works Killer's body with a nice hook.
Killer keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses
and Killer counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunner is looking to chop away at Killer's legs.
Thomas Gunner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunner throws a sloppy head kick and Killer moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right-left combo lands from Killer.
A punch combination from Gunner misses.
Killer throws a lazy head kick
and Gunner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerzy Killer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Killer 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerzy Killer!
A relieved looking Jerzy Killer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Radar Salter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubbles Ticklepants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ticklepants has chosen LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Radar Salter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
158 lbs
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171 lbs
18 - 13 - 1 |
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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
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Radar Salter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bubbles Ticklepants!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ticklepants takes a step back to recover.
Ticklepants pushes Salter up against the cage in a clinch.
Salter is looking to break free of the clinch but Ticklepants has double underhooks.
Ticklepants breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salter blocks the body kick.
Salter swinging wildly here.
Ticklepants doesn't manage to clinch there - Salter circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ticklepants breaks the clinch.
Salter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Salter - that will leave a mark!
Salter swats away the attempt to clinch by Ticklepants.
Salter swinging wildly here.
Ticklepants moves into range and clinches up with Salter.
Ticklepants breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ticklepants avoids a kick to the body.
Ticklepants closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salter is trying to break the clinch but Ticklepants is controlling him.
Ticklepants pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice combination there by Salter.
Ticklepants tries to close the distance and clinch but Salter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salter thuds a left hand into Ticklepants's body.
Salter keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab lands there for Salter.
Salter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ticklepants tries to clinch but Salter is having none of it.
Ticklepants doesn't manage to clinch there - Salter circles away.
Salter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Salter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ticklepants tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ticklepants.
Ticklepants takes one to the chin there.
Salter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ticklepants tries to close the distance and clinch but Salter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ticklepants tries to land a front kick but Salter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salter swats away the attempt to clinch by Ticklepants.
We've been told by Salter's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Fight Club - ELITE TRAINERS----$580 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ticklepants clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ticklepants breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salter lands a glancing blow to the side of Ticklepants's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Ticklepants.
Ticklepants throws a sloppy head kick and Salter moves out of range easily.
Salter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Salter checks a low kick from Ticklepants.
Ticklepants rushes Salter and presses him up against the cage.
Ticklepants breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ticklepants on the side of the head.
Ticklepants is looking to clinch.
Ticklepants with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Salter to score with a decent uppercut.
Ticklepants takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Salter lands a jab to Ticklepants's midsection.
Ticklepants misses with a head kick.
Salter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ticklepants. Ticklepants circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Salter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ticklepants momentarily.
Salter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Salter misses with a body kick.
Salter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ticklepants rushes Salter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salter is trying to break the clinch but Ticklepants has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ticklepants breaks from the clinch.
Salter throws a right hand that Ticklepants ducks under and follows up with a left that Ticklepants also avoids with ease.
Ticklepants clinches.
Salter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Salter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Salter tries to keep at a distance but Ticklepants has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ticklepants's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ticklepants fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ticklepants fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Ticklepants.
Ticklepants is looking to clinch but Salter is avoiding it.
Ticklepants rushes Salter and presses him up against the cage.
Ticklepants breaks from the clinch.
Ticklepants looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Salter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ticklepants will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ticklepants with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Salter to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ticklepants looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ticklepants pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ticklepants takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Salter lands a jab to the head.
Ticklepants looks to land a combination but Salter avoids it well.
Salter throws a shot to the body.
Salter missing with a left hand there. Ticklepants was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Salter duly obliges.
Ticklepants is rocked!
Salter Rushes Ticklepants and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Ticklepants is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Salter Piles on the pressure and Ticklepants crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radar Salter!
A victorious Radar Salter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Raban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
280 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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Raban!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jordan, as that shot connected.
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
Jordan moves out of range as Raban throws a body kick.
Raban throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raban 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.
Jordan connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raban fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jordan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jordan lands a nice hook to Raban's body. Raban takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raban on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jordan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Raban's calf.
Jordan throws out a loose jab but Raban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan takes a swing at Raban's ribcage but misses.
Jordan throws a leg kick
and Raban counters with a left and a right that stings Jordan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan lands a leg kick that knocks Raban off balance momentarily.
Raban shoots in but no luck this time.
Jordan lands a big head kick that sends Raban tumbling to the mat! Jordan takes a step backwards and waves Raban back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raban drops his hands momentarily. Jordan doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Raban staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Raban doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Jordan!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Yuudai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pj Veenstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuudai comes to the cage accompanied by Fear of the dark - Iron Maiden. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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34
170 lbs
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35
167 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Dangerous knees
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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
29 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takeshi Yuudai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pj Veenstra!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuudai wants to clinch.
Yuudai tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Veenstra looks to land a right hand but Yuudai moved out of range.
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Veenstra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping leg kick lands for Veenstra.
Veenstra swings widly with a right hand
and Yuudai counters with a shoot takedown. Veenstra fights it but they end up in guard.
Yuudai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuudai won't allow Veenstra to get back to his feet.
Veenstra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yuudai throws a big elbow that misses.
Veenstra looking for a sweep. Not yet Veenstra, not yet.
Yuudai drops back looking for a leg! Veenstra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Veenstra manages to kick Yuudai off! Yuudai jumps back into Veenstra's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Yuudai tries to free his leg and advance position but Veenstra is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yuudai prevents Veenstra from getting back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Yuudai has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Veenstra has his feet on Yuudai's thighs here. He's pushed Yuudai off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Yuudai screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pj Veenstra!
After the big win, Pj Veenstra made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Cyclone Nutrition Company and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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