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EEA Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Furia Furia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaba Meshdej (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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210 lbs
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218 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Furia Furia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kaba Meshdej!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meshdej clinches up against the cage.
Furia lands a shot to the body.
Meshdej fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Furia just leaning against Meshdej, taking a breather.
A short right from Meshdej on the inside.
It looks like Furia Furia has been cut.
Meshdej pulls guard successfully.
Meshdej manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Furia manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meshdej thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Furia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Furia tries to get out of the position.
Meshdej trying to control but Furia is working from the bottom.
Furia is wriggling around but Meshdej manages to pass to half guard.
Meshdej works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meshdej postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Furia badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Meshdej around the waist but Meshdej pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Meshdej is the winner by TKO! Meshdej jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaba Meshdej!
A very excited looking Kaba Meshdej 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karol Rafal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touko Vanhanen (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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210 lbs
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216 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karol Rafal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Touko Vanhanen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rafal throws a combination that misses
and Vanhanen counters with a nice body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Vanhanen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vanhanen.
Rafal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vanhanen swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rafal is defended easily by Vanhanen.
Rafal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vanhanen's waist but Vanhanen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rafal off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Rafal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanhanen lands with a good body shot.
Vanhanen jabs at Rafal's body.
Rafal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vanhanen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vanhanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vanhanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rafal circles away.
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!
Vanhanen stuns Rafal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vanhanen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vanhanen shoots in for a takedown but Rafal shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafal takes the fight into the clinch.
Vanhanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vanhanen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rafal prevents it.
Vanhanen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vanhanen wants a takedown.
Rafal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vanhanen.
Rafal has Vanhanen pressed against the cage, preventing Vanhanen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vanhanen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rafal pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanhanen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rafal on the side of the head.
Vanhanen leaves Rafal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rafal blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rafal is defended easily by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen misses with a jab to the body
and Rafal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rafal is taking a breather. Vanhanen 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.
Vanhanen is looking for a sweep. Rafal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rafal could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vanhanen's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanhanen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rafal wants to work for an arm triangle but Vanhanen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vanhanen trying to control but Rafal postures up.
Rafal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vanhanen wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafal passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rafal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rafal 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Touko Vanhanen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rafal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vanhanen defends well and Rafal ends up having to push Vanhanen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rafal stops a takedown attempt from Vanhanen.
Rafal breaks the clinch.
Vanhanen throws a leg kick
and Rafal counters with a good, hard body kick but Vanhanen shrugs it off.
Vanhanen digs a good body shot into Rafal's ribs.
Vanhanen lands a nice looking body shot.
Rafal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rafal goes for a double leg but Vanhanen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vanhanen continues to drive forward.
Rafal fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Rafal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanhanen letting Rafal take a breather here.
Rafal looking for a takedown.
Rafal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vanhanen's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vanhanen can't get the takedown.
Rafal breaks from the clinch.
Vanhanen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rafal counters with a head kick.
Karol Rafal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rafal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vanhanen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rafal connects with a solid leg kick.
Vanhanen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rafal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rafal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rafal misses with a takedown attempt - Vanhanen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vanhanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanhanen thuds a left hand into Rafal's body.
Vanhanen throws a head kick but Rafal moves out of range.
A left lands for Vanhanen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanhanen throws a leg kick but Rafal moved away.
Vanhanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rafal manages to avoid it.
Rafal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Rafal blocks the leg kick.
Touko Vanhanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rafal throws a head kick that misses.
Vanhanen lands a slapping body shot.
Vanhanen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rafal is looking to clinch but Vanhanen is avoiding it.
Vanhanen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rafal rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanhanen closes the distance and clinches up with Rafal, looking for a takedown. Vanhanen pushes Rafal against the cage but Rafal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vanhanen digs a good body shot into Rafal's ribs.
Vanhanen connects with a single shot there.
Vanhanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rafal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rafal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rafal is defended easily by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rafal under the eye.
Vanhanen swinging wildly here.
A combination from Vanhanen does no damage.
No joy there for Vanhanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafal rushes Vanhanen and presses him up against the cage.
Vanhanen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rafal after a bit of a struggle.
Rafal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rafal shoots in for a double leg but Vanhanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vanhanen shoots in for a takedown but Rafal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vanhanen misses with a body shot
and Rafal counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rafal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vanhanen prevents it.
Vanhanen successfully pulls guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanhanen is trying to keep Rafal in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Touko Vanhanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Vanhanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vanhanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rafal moves away.
Vanhanen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rafal.
Rafal is looking to clinch.
Vanhanen misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vanhanen misses with an uppercut.
Rafal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vanhanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Rafal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rafal wants it to stay on the feet.
Vanhanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vanhanen gets tackled into the cage by Rafal. Rafal maintains the clinch.
Vanhanen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rafal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rafal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vanhanen looks to land a body kick but Rafal moved away.
Rafal goes for a double leg but Vanhanen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vanhanen continues to drive forward.
Vanhanen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rafal after a bit of a struggle.
Karol Rafal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Touko Vanhanen.
Rafal wants a takedown.
Rafal jumps guard but Vanhanen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafal wants to take the fight to the mat but Vanhanen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rafal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vanhanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Vanhanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rafal moves away.
Vanhanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rafal was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen loads up on a big right hand but Rafal slips the punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vanhanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Rafal won't allow it.
Vanhanen wants to break free but Rafal has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafal pulls guard effortlessly.
Rafal working a defensive guard here.
Vanhanen won't allow Rafal to sweep him here.
Vanhanen postures up in Rafal's guard and throws a big left but Rafal blocks it.
Vanhanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rafal looking to control.
Rafal has an active guard here but Vanhanen has managed to pass into half guard.
Vanhanen trying to control the action but Rafal is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanhanen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rafal.
Vanhanen is keen to just control but Rafal is a slippery customer.
Vanhanen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Touko Vanhanen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vanhanen trying to control the action but Rafal is working from the bottom.
Rafal tries to roll over but Vanhanen keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Touko Vanhanen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rafal moves forwards but Vanhanen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karol Rafal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rafal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Touko Vanhanen.
I've got Vanhanen 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Touko Vanhanen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davy Seal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe McLennan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLennan has chosen Irish Rover - The Pogues as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Joe McLennan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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275 lbs
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243 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davy Seal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe McLennan!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLennan.
McLennan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Davy Seal has been cut.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - McLennan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McLennan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McLennan drops Seal with a beautiful combination! Seal stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McLennan is looking for the KO!
Seal is rocked!
Davy Seal's cut is getting worse.
McLennan is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Seal hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe McLennan!
After winning the bout, Joe McLennan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Turkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Turkey will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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217 lbs
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lukas Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Turkey!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Scott doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turkey counters with a straight right hand.
Scott misses with a takedown
and Turkey counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott fails with the takedown
and Turkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turkey defends it nicely.
Scott gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turkey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scott misses with a takedown attempt
and Turkey counters with a right hand to the body.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Turkey misses with a wild combination.
Turkey has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Scott with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turkey counters with a beautiful punch that sends Scott to the canvas!
Turkey tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turkey wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Turkey throws a strike but Scott rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Turkey wants to get back to his feet but Scott is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Scott throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turkey is looking to stand up but Scott isn't so interested in that idea.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turkey wants to stand and escape but Scott is having none of it.
Scott postures up in Turkey's guard and throws a big left but Turkey blocks it.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Turkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott cracks Turkey with a solid left hand.
Scott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Scott drops back looking for a leg! Turkey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turkey manages to kick Scott off! Scott jumps back into Turkey's guard.
Scott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is looking to work some ground and pound but Turkey has wrist control.
Scott wants to control from the top but Turkey keeps moving.
Scott is looking to work some ground and pound but Turkey has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Scott's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scott throws an elbow that misses. Turkey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Scott's guard. Nice move by Turkey!
Turkey throws a sloppy strike and Scott has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Turkey is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Scott!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lukas Scott!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bugio Maldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nomzamo Plessis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nomzamo Plessis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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, Bugio Maldon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nomzamo Plessis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plessis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Bugio Maldon has been cut.
Plessis scores with a nice body kick.
Plessis throws a head kick that half lands.
Crunch! Plessis slams his shin into Maldon's torso.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Plessis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A thudding body kick lands there by Plessis!
Maldon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Plessis. Plessis obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheers as Plessis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maldon doesn't seem phased though.
Plessis scores with a head kick. Maldon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Maldon is rocked!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Plessis.
Maldon is breathing heavily.
Maldon throws a body punch but Plessis moves out of range.
Plessis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Plessis looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Plessis backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Maldon's temple! It sends Maldon violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Plessis celebrates and the doctors try to help Maldon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Nomzamo Plessis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Wrangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackman comes into the arena with DMX - It's Dark & Hell Is Hot blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wrangler's choice of entrance music: Led Zeppelin - Immigrant Song. This should be fireworks!
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183 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harvey Jackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dick Wrangler!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrangler tries to clinch but Jackman is having none of it.
Wrangler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wrangler moves in looking to clinch but Jackman pushes him off.
A right-left combo lands from Jackman.
It looks like Dick Wrangler has been cut.
Jackman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackman tries to circle away but Wrangler has him pinned against the cage.
Wrangler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wrangler defends it nicely.
Jackman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wrangler tries to clinch but Jackman moves out of range.
Jackman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wrangler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wrangler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wrangler wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackman has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrangler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackman.
Wrangler manages to break the clinch.
Wrangler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wrangler closes the distance and clinches.
Wrangler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wrangler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackman to keep the fight standing.
Jackman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wrangler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackman.
Jackman jumps guard but Wrangler stands there with Jackman around his waist. Jackman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Jackman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrangler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wrangler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wrangler throws a head kick that misses.
Wrangler misses with an uppercut. Jackman saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wrangler has managed to clinch.
Jackman avoids a wild elbow strike from Wrangler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackman working hard to break the clinch.
Jackman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackman blocks an elbow strike.
Jackman pulls Wrangler into guard.
Wrangler won't allow Jackman to sweep him here.
Wrangler has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackman is proving hard to escape from.
Jackman is pulling down on Wrangler's head. It's preventing any offense from Wrangler, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrangler wants to stand and escape but instead Jackman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jackman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Harvey Jackman just wasn't active enough.
Jackman rushes Wrangler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackman wants to break free but Wrangler has control.
Jackman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wrangler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wrangler misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackman tries to break the clinch but Wrangler is controlling the position.
Jackman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrangler is looking to clinch.
Jackman lands a right hook to the body.
Jackman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackman tries to circle away but Wrangler has him pinned against the cage.
Wrangler is trying to pull guard but Jackman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wrangler is trying to pull guard but Jackman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackman dodges an elbow strike from Wrangler.
Jackman avoids the elbow strike from Wrangler, against the cage.
Wrangler trying to land knees to the body.
We've been informed that Wrangler has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jackman is pressed up against the cage. Wrangler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackman down to the mat. Jackman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrangler tries to clinch but Jackman is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackman looks to score with a jab to the body but Wrangler is just out of range.
Jackman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wrangler throws a sloppy head kick and Jackman moves out of range easily.
Jackman works Wrangler's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Jackman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Wrangler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wrangler tries to avoid it but Jackman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wrangler to the ground. Wrangler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wrangler tries to clinch but Jackman moves out of range.
Wrangler slips a jab from Jackman.
Jackman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wrangler walks into a left hand.
Wrangler tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wrangler is looking to clinch.
Wrangler tries to clinch but Jackman is having none of it.
Jackman lands the left hand.
Jackman digs a good body shot into Wrangler's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wrangler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackman misses with a double jab.
Jackman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wrangler doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrangler ducks under a wild hook from Jackman.
Jackman moves out of range of the body kick.
It looks like Jackman has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wrangler closes the distance and clinches.
Wrangler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackman avoids it.
Wrangler struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackman controls his hands.
Wrangler lands an elbow that stopped Jackman in his tracks for a moment.
Wrangler jumps into guard, dragging Jackman to the mat.
Jackman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackman pushes down on Wrangler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackman not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrangler wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Jackman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Harvey Jackman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wrangler tries to keep at a distance but Jackman has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman pulls guard.
Jackman is controlling Wrangler's posture.
Wrangler trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrangler looking to sit in guard and control but Jackman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Harvey Jackman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jackman misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackman fails with the takedown.
Harvey Jackman is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wrangler is looking to clinch but Jackman is avoiding it.
Wrangler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Jackman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dick Wrangler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jackman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wrangler.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wrangler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wrangler doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackman circles away.
Wrangler throws a nice looking combination but Jackman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackman instigates a clinch.
Wrangler has Jackman pressed against the cage, preventing Jackman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wrangler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackman.
Jackman takes an elbow to the temple.
Wrangler misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wrangler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wrangler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wrangler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman wants to clinch
and Wrangler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wrangler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wrangler is looking to clinch.
Wrangler tries to clinch up but Jackman circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackman throws a series of punches but Wrangler avoids them all with ease.
Wrangler has Jackman up against the cage in a clinch.
Wrangler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wrangler is trying to break free.
Jackman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wrangler moves in looking to clinch but Jackman pushes him off.
Wrangler throws a sloppy head kick and Jackman moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harvey Jackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrangler tries to clinch but Jackman is having none of it.
Wrangler closes the distance but Jackman moves to the side
and Jackman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wrangler throws a head kick that misses.
Jackman clinches up against the cage.
Jackman blocks an elbow strike from Wrangler.
Wrangler looking to throw knees to the head but Jackman is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrangler gets through Jackman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wrangler has Jackman pressed against the cage, preventing Jackman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dick Wrangler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wrangler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackman.
Jackman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wrangler has Jackman pressed against the cage, preventing Jackman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wrangler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harvey Jackman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackman lands with a cross.
Jackman avoids the head kick by Wrangler.
Jackman tries to clinch there but Wrangler circles away.
Wrangler avoids the body shot from Jackman.
Wrangler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackman scores with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Wrangler. No joy for Jackman on that attempt.
Jackman lands with a good body shot.
Dick Wrangler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackman cracks Wrangler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wrangler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown by Jackman or perhaps it was just good defense by Wrangler which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Jackman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrangler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackman is looking to wear down Wrangler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wrangler clinches.
Dick Wrangler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrangler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wrangler walks away with a smile on his face. Jackman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Jackman does it's job there.
Wrangler throws a jab when Jackman was well out of range.
Dick Wrangler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wrangler avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wrangler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackman lands a nice looking body shot.
Wrangler throws the kick towards the body but Jackman avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dick Wrangler.
I think Jackman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Jackman!
Harvey Jackman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Dick Wrangler was interviewed post fight and said 'I will need to work on a few things and ill be back better than ever.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andray Blinge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barrett kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Les Paul and Mary Ford ~ I'm A Fool To Care . Blinge has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scotty Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andray Blinge!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blinge tries to avoid it but Barrett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blinge to the ground. Blinge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blinge looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Barrett ducks under a wild hook from Blinge.
Barrett dives in and grabs Blinge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blinge pushes down on Barrett's head and hops out.
Barrett ducks under a wild hook from Blinge.
Blinge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barrett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barrett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barrett shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scotty Barrett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blinge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barrett somewhat.
Barrett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barrett shoots in for a takedown but Blinge shows good takedown defense.
Barrett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blinge as he avoids it easily.
Barrett dives in and grabs Blinge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blinge pushes down on Barrett's head and hops out.
Barrett shoots in but Blinge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barrett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blinge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barrett.
Blinge lands an overhand right.
Blinge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barrett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blinge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barrett.
Andray Blinge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrett shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blinge can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blinge wants to get back to his feet.
Blinge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett decides to stand up.
Barrett shoots in for a takedown but Blinge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blinge stuffs the takedown attempt from Barrett. Barrett gets slowly back to his feet.
Barrett clinches up against the cage.
Barrett is working for takedown but Blinge is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blinge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barrett has him pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrett breaks the clinch.
Barrett fails with a takedown attempt.
Barrett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blinge defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett ducks under a wild hook from Blinge.
Blinge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barrett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barrett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blinge slips a jab and a cross from Barrett.
A jab lands there for Blinge.
Blinge throws out a loose jab but Barrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blinge throws a lazy uppercut
and Barrett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barrett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blinge pinned against the cage. Blinge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barrett fails with the takedown.
Andray Blinge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blinge throws a good cross that connects.
Barrett darts in looking for a takedown but Blinge gets double underhooks and turns Barrett into the cage.
Blinge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrett breaks the clinch.
Blinge lands with an uppercut that bounces Barrett off the cage and back into range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrett has a takedown stuffed.
Blinge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blinge throws out a loose jab but Barrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Barrett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barrett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barrett connects with a looping right hand.
Barrett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barrett shoots for a takedown but Blinge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scotty Barrett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrett rushes Blinge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blinge working hard to break the clinch.
Barrett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barrett shoots for a double leg takedown but Blinge sprawls well. He's pushed Barrett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barrett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blinge defends it nicely.
Blinge might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blinge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blinge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barrett counters with a shoot takedown. Blinge fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Blinge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barrett stands and throws Blinge's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrett slows the pace down.
Sloppy strikes there by Barrett.
Barrett decides to stand back up.
Blinge stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blinge wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blinge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barrett shoots in for a double leg but Blinge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barrett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blinge circles away.
Blinge looks to land a left hand but Barrett moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barrett is defended easily by Blinge.
Blinge misses with a right hand
and Barrett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barrett shoots in but Blinge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blinge cracks Barrett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barrett tries for a takedown but Blinge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barrett tries to clinch but Blinge moves out of range.
Barrett fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Barrett with that takedown attempt.
Barrett goes for a double leg but Blinge avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blinge continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blinge can't break the clinch.
Blinge is trying to break the clinch but Barrett has him pressed against the cage.
Barrett manages to break the clinch.
Barrett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blinge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barrett counters by moving into the clinch.
Barrett has clasped his hands together around Blinge's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blinge tries to escape but Barrett is in control.
Barrett decides to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by Barrett or perhaps it was just good defense by Blinge which made him look bad.
Barrett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blinge is fending him off so far but Barrett persists. Nope, Blinge circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Barrett dominated that second round.
That's time! Barrett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice jab there from Blinge.
Barrett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barrett lands in his opponent's guard.
Barrett decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Blinge, up you get!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barrett.
Barrett shoots in looking for a takedown. Blinge tries to sprawl out of it but Barrett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blinge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barrett staying out of range there.
Barrett shoots in looking for a takedown but Blinge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barrett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scotty Barrett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blinge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Barrett misses.
Blinge scores with a three punch combo!
Blinge digs a good hook to Barrett's body.
Barrett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barrett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scotty Barrett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Barrett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blinge looks to land a right hand but Barrett moved out of range.
Blinge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barrett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barrett has a takedown stuffed.
Blinge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Blinge misses.
Andray Blinge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Blinge. No joy for Barrett on that attempt.
Blinge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blinge stuns Barrett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blinge has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Blinge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barrett, pushing him back against the cage.
Barrett wants to break free but Blinge has control.
Barrett's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Barrett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blinge misses with an uppercut. Barrett saw that one coming.
Blinge misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blinge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barrett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blinge was covering up waiting for the punch and Barrett finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Blinge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barrett.
Barrett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blinge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Scotty Barrett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barrett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Scotty Barrett just wasn't active enough.
Blinge blocks a head kick by Barrett.
Barrett darts in looking for a takedown but Blinge gets double underhooks and turns Barrett into the cage.
Blinge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barrett goes for a takedown attempt but Blinge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrett defending well as Blinge loads up on a big left hand.
Blinge slaps away a takedown attempt from Barrett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scotty Barrett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barrett, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Arc Turian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Ryland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arc Turian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arc Turian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seth Ryland!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turian defends well and Ryland ends up having to push Turian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Turian misses with a knee to the head.
Ryland can't get the takedown.
Our sources have told us that Turian has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Turian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ryland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ryland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turian misses with a knee to the head.
Turian misses with a body punch.
Turian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryland.
Turian looking to throw knees to the head but Ryland is blocking nicely.
Turian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryland.
Turian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ryland blocks it with crossed arms.
Turian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ryland avoiding damage as Turian throws knees to the body.
Turian is pressed up against the cage. Ryland has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turian down to the mat. Turian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arc Turian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Ryland.
Turian slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arc Turian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryland goes for a double leg but Turian avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turian continues to drive forward.
Turian landing knees to the body.
Ryland takes a knee to the side of the body.
Turian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ryland's face.
Turian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ryland looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turian lands a body punch.
Turian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryland backwards.
Turian lands a shot to the body.
Turian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ryland's face.
Turian crunches a lovely knee into Ryland's ribcage.
Turian stops a takedown attempt from Ryland.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryland goes for a takedown in the clinch but Turian prevents it.
Turian misses with a body punch.
Turian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Turian landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turian.
Turian scores a nice knee to the body.
Turian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Turian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turian landing knees to the head.
Turian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryland lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Turian working Ryland over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turian utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Turian lands an uppercut.
Turian utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Turian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short body shot lands from Turian as the two fighters clinch.
Turian works on Ryland's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turian lands a left hand.
Turian lands a knee to the head.
Turian utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Turian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Turian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turian looking to throw knees to the head but Ryland is blocking nicely.
Turian lands with a right to the head.
Turian scores with a knee to the head.
Turian is struggling to control the position.
Ryland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ryland circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryland sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Turian scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arc Turian dominated that round.
That's time! Turian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ryland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turian is fending him off so far but Ryland persists. Nope, Turian circles away and we're back to standing.
Turian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryland can do to turn this around?
Ryland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turian defends it nicely.
Ryland shoots for a double leg takedown but Turian sprawls well. He's pushed Ryland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arc Turian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Ryland.
Turian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turian wants it to stay on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turian.
Ryland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turian lands a big head kick that sends Ryland tumbling to the mat! Turian takes a step backwards and waves Ryland back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ryland is rocked!
Seth Ryland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turian scores with a nice body kick.
Ryland is still on wobbly legs! Can Turian finish him?
Turian feints and then cracks Ryland's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ryland down.
Turian connects with a solid leg kick.
Turian scoring well with a low kick there.
Turian lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Ryland up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Turian from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Ryland's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arc Turian!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bodyslam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Joe Bodyslam has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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151 lbs
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162 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Bodyslam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rich Davies!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bodyslam has closed the distance and engaged Davies in a clinch.
Bodyslam lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bodyslam not doing much here.
Davies wants to control but Bodyslam is keeping busy.
Bodyslam is trying to control the action in half guard but Davies is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bodyslam slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joe Bodyslam.
Bodyslam closes the distance and clinches.
Bodyslam jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies wants to control from the top but Bodyslam keeps moving.
Davies looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Davies slips nicely into half guard.
Bodyslam is trying to maintain the position but Davies is very close to passing his half guard.
Davies sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bodyslam trying to hold on to Davies's head to control him but Davies postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies drops an elbow to the side of Bodyslam's head.
Nice strikes from Davies there.
Davies working Bodyslam over with strikes.
Davies landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Davies stalling.
Davies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bodyslam is looking to control Davies's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bodyslam avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Davies.
Davies scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Davies takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies wants to free his trapped foot but Bodyslam is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Davies working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Davies is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bodyslam tries to kick Davies off but Davies keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bodyslam throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Davies connects with a nice short shot to Bodyslam's temple.
Davies is stalling here. Bodyslam is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Davies seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bodyslam has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Davies wants to control but Bodyslam postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bodyslam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davies keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodyslam throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bodyslam is looking to take a break and control but Davies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davies tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Davies can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bodyslam wants to stand but Davies has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Davies dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Davies fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bodyslam to the ground. Davies is now in Bodyslam's guard.
Davies postures up and lands a big shot to Bodyslam's brow.
Davies cracks Bodyslam with a solid left hand.
Davies throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bodyslam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davies content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Davies slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Davies wants to pass the guard but Bodyslam is keeping the position.
Rich Davies has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bodyslam manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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!
Davies really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies tries to improve his position but instead Bodyslam has taken his back!
Davies defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Davies defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Bodyslam struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bodyslam looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Bodyslam has the hooks in. Davies is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bodyslam doesn't have the hooks in and Davies manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodyslam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bodyslam trying to control the position.
Davies stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bodyslam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davies trying to control but Bodyslam is working from the bottom.
Davies controls from within his opponent's guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Joe Bodyslam wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Davies lands with a right hand.
It looks like Joe Bodyslam has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bodyslam. That's going to slow Davies down.
Davies takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joe Bodyslam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davies shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Davies showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Davies is keen to just control but Bodyslam is a slippery customer.
Davies throwing shots but Bodyslam is blocking nicely.
Bodyslam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bodyslam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Davies's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Davies's back!
Davies is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Davies trying to survive by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Davies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Bodyslam's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bodyslam closes the distance and clinches.
Bodyslam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davies avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Davies has a couple of punches blocked by Bodyslam.
Bodyslam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Davies.
Bodyslam is fighting off a takedown attempt but Davies is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bodyslam to the mat. Bodyslam regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Davies wants to control from the top but Bodyslam keeps moving.
Bodyslam working for a triangle but Davies defends it easily.
Davies trying to control the position from guard on top but Bodyslam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodyslam is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bodyslam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davies controlling from the top position.
Davies throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bodyslam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bodyslam keeping moving, preventing Davies from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rich Davies was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bodyslam connects with a leg kick. Davies looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bodyslam clinches with his opponent.
Davies is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davies turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bodyslam struggling a bit here.
Davies has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bodyslam!
Bodyslam wants to hold on but Davies pushes him away.
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!
Davies with shots to the head and body - Bodyslam looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bodyslam is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davies looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bodyslam is desperately trying to improve his position but Davies has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies landing strikes, looking to finish!
Davies with shots to the head and body - Bodyslam looks very uncomfortable down there.
Davies scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bodyslam?
Davies looking to finish Bodyslam with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bodyslam!
Rich Davies is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bodyslam is squirming around, avoiding Davies's attempts to control the action.
Davies tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bodyslam tries to hold on but Davies postures up.
Davies putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bodyslam takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bodyslam is rocked!
Davies controlling from the full mount.
Oh Bodyslam is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bodyslam takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Davies's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Davies!
Rich Davies tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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