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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Schneider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozef Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schneider comes to the cage accompanied by What Would David Schneider Do?. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Schneider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jozef Beast!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schneider.
No luck for Schneider with that takedown attempt.
Schneider slips a jab and a cross from Beast.
Beast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schneider drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Schneider pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beast is keeping the position for now.
Schneider prevents Beast from getting back to his feet.
Schneider wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.
Schneider postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schneider postures up in Beast's guard and throws a big left but Beast blocks it.
Schneider is looking to pass into half guard but Beast pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Beast is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast wants to stand but Schneider has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Beast must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schneider escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beast gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schneider looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beast passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast tries to stand but Schneider is controlling his head.
Schneider tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beast decides to stand back up.
Schneider dives in for a single leg takedown but Beast sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Schneider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneider looking for a takedown.
Beast breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schneider swings widly with a right hand
enabling Beast to counter with a crisp jab.
Beast lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schneider throws a hook but Beast blocks it.
Beast scores with a jab to the head.
Jozef Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beast misses with a double jab.
Beast scores with the left hand. Schneider knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Beast misses.
Nice sprawl there from Beast as Schneider shoots in.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Schneider.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider shoots in for a takedown but Beast shows good takedown defense.
Beast misses with a double jab.
Schneider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beast was well out of range. Poor timing from Schneider.
Schneider throws a poor cross that misses
and Beast counters with a nice body shot.
Beast is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beast pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Schneider back to the cage. Beast follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Schneider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schneider tries for a takedown but Beast sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schneider slips a jab and a cross from Beast.
Beast scores with a jab to the head.
A cross from Schneider lands.
David Schneider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneider throws a hook but Beast avoids it easily.
Schneider scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schneider prevents Beast from escaping the position.
Schneider working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beast is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Schneider has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Beast felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beast parries the strikes from Schneider easily there. Schneider is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Beast to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jozef Beast will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Beast defending well as Schneider loads up on a big left hand.
Beast lands a head shot.
Schneider closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Beast to the mat! Beast manages to get full guard.
Beast keeping full guard, as Schneider tries to pass.
Schneider with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beast keeping full guard, as Schneider tries to pass.
Schneider is pushing down on Beast's leg trying to pass to half guard. Beast is fighting to maintain full guard but Schneider has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schneider has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Beast defend it? Schneider steps over the head and cranks it - Beast is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Schneider!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Schneider!
David Schneider decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Jozef Beast had this to say: 'I want to say sorry to my fans! Next time you will see a better fighter. I wasn't prepared for his ground game, but i learned from it. Next fight you will see the real me.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mellow Mood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mellow Mood will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samson Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mellow Mood!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mood throws a push kick but Wade slaps the foot to one side.
Wade connects with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mood, right into the meat.
Wade fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Wade misses the target.
Mood throws a jab when Wade was well out of range.
Mood moves forwards but Wade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mood blocks a jab.
Mood just misses with a punch to the body.
Wade throws a poor cross that misses
and Mood counters with a low kick, right behind Wade 's knee.
Wade tries to keep at a distance but Mood has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wade misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wade has Mood pressed against the cage.
Mood is trying to force a seperation but Wade has the dominant position.
Mood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mood misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Mood.
Wade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mellow Mood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mood plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mood misses with a low kick as Wade jumps back.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mood!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mood clinches up against the cage.
Mood prevents a body shot from Wade.
Wade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wade can't get the takedown.
Wade misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wade.
Mood is leaning against Wade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mood stalling in the clinch but Wade improves position.
A short uppercut from Mood.
Wade lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wade blocks it with crossed arms.
I was talking to Wade's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mood stalling.
Mood lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mood throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mood throws an elbow but misses.
Mood misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade throws a punch but it's blocked by Mood.
Mood lands a good knee to the midsection. Wade won't want to take too many of those.
Wade digs a right hand underneath Mood's ribcage. Mood let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wade.
Wade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mood missing with knees to the body.
Mood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wade throws a punch but it's blocked by Mood.
Wade slowing the pace effectively.
Mood lands a hook that snaps the head of Wade backwards.
Wade tries a body shot but Mood blocks it.
Wade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Mood.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wade has Mood pressed against the cage.
Mood breaks the clinch.
Wade just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade misses with a looping left.
Wade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Mood.
An inside leg kick lands from Mood.
Wade is breathing heavily.
Mood throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mood lands a big head kick that sends Wade tumbling to the mat! Mood takes a step backwards and waves Wade back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wade is rocked!
It looks like Samson Wade has been cut.
Mood lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Wade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mood throws a powerful right kick. Wade tried to block low but the kick was high! Wade was taken right off of his feet! Mood jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mellow Mood!
The defeated Samson Wade had this to say: 'Congrats to the man, he fought a great fight, this is a bad loss.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cao Cao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lotus Suzinuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cao might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cao Cao. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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184 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cao Cao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lotus Suzinuki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzinuki has a takedown stuffed.
Suzinuki swings for the body but Cao moves out of range.
Suzinuki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Suzinuki wants to pass the guard but Cao is defending well.
Cao taking some punishment here, with Suzinuki in his half guard.
Suzinuki slips a nice elbow through Cao's hands, connecting with Cao's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cao is trying to stand up here but Suzinuki is controlling him well.
Suzinuki thows a huge punch but Cao dodges it nicely.
Suzinuki is trying to control. Cao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzinuki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Suzinuki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Suzinuki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Suzinuki working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cao's thigh. Cao counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Suzinuki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzinuki wants to control from the top but Cao keeps moving.
Suzinuki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Suzinuki working his ground and pound in the gym.
Suzinuki throwing strikes from guard but Cao blocks nicely.
Suzinuki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suzinuki throwing strikes but missing.
Suzinuki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suzinuki with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzinuki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Suzinuki throws a big elbow that misses.
Suzinuki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Suzinuki looking to pass the guard.
Suzinuki forces his way into half guard.
Suzinuki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cao defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzinuki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Suzinuki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Suzinuki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cao is staying active underneath Suzinuki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cao is trying to stand up here but Suzinuki is controlling him well.
Suzinuki thows a huge punch but Cao dodges it nicely.
Cao is trying to stand back up but Suzinuki is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lotus Suzinuki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Suzinuki throws a lazy right hand but Cao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cao slips a straight right by Suzinuki.
Suzinuki with a nice cross.
Suzinuki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suzinuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Cao is just out of range.
Suzinuki misses with a body shot.
Cao checks the leg kick.
Suzinuki swings widly with a right hand
and Cao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cao blocks a jab.
Cao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Suzinuki throws a sloppy head kick and Cao moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suzinuki. Cao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suzinuki misses with a body shot.
Suzinuki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cao as he jumps to the side.
Cao avoids the body shot from Suzinuki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzinuki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suzinuki lunges at Cao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cao's hand.
Cao Cao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suzinuki takes a swing at Cao's ribcage but misses.
Suzinuki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suzinuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suzinuki looks for a takedown but Cao sprawls well.
Suzinuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cao was well out of range. Poor timing from Suzinuki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzinuki misses with a shot to the body
and Cao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suzinuki misses with a jab to the body
and Cao counters with a one-two to the body.
Suzinuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cao Cao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lotus Suzinuki.
Suzinuki misses with a low kick.
Cao needs to keep his hands up - Suzinuki had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzinuki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suzinuki somewhat.
Suzinuki throws a wild body kick that Cao sees coming a mile off.
Suzinuki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Suzinuki throws out a loose jab but Cao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cao moves out of range of the strikes.
Cao staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lotus Suzinuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Suzinuki misses with a lunging right hand
and Cao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cao.
Cao misses with a body punch.
Suzinuki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suzinuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suzinuki throws a lazy uppercut
and Cao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cao trying to land knees to the body.
Suzinuki has a couple of punches blocked by Cao.
Cao taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Suzinuki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Suzinuki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cao using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Suzinuki is leaning against Cao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Suzinuki blocks an uppercut.
Suzinuki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Suzinuki.
Cao missing with knees to the body.
Suzinuki stalling.
Suzinuki is trying to force a seperation but Cao has the dominant position.
Suzinuki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suzinuki is trying to push Cao away but Cao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Suzinuki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Suzinuki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cao lands a left hand.
Suzinuki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzinuki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suzinuki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cao scores with a shoulder strike.
Cao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Suzinuki.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
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!
Suzinuki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Suzinuki is trying to break the clinch but Cao is controlling him.
Cao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suzinuki.
Cao lands a shoulder strike.
Suzinuki managing to block the knees to the body from Cao.
Cao cracks Suzinuki with a nice body shot.
Suzinuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suzinuki throws a hook to the side of Cao's head but Cao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzinuki throws a poor cross that misses
and Cao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suzinuki works over Cao's head and body with a nice combination.
Lotus Suzinuki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A punch combination from Suzinuki misses.
Cao Cao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suzinuki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Suzinuki misses with a right hand
and Cao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suzinuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cao was well out of range. Poor timing from Suzinuki.
Suzinuki misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzinuki misses with a body kick.
Suzinuki throws a nice looking combination but Cao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Suzinuki throws a right and a left that Cao avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cao moves out of range of the strikes.
Suzinuki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cao swivels and escapes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lotus Suzinuki.
I've got Suzinuki 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lotus Suzinuki!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sinbad Sailor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kratos Anikitos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anikitos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ganja Mafia - Wirus kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sinbad Sailor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kratos Anikitos!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sailor has managed to clinch.
Sailor lands a nice shot to the body.
Sailor pulls Anikitos into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sailor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sailor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anikitos is one step ahead there.
Anikitos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Anikitos is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sailor has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Anikitos is looking to defend but Sailor has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Anikitos! Sailor pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Anikitos taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sinbad Sailor!
Sinbad Sailor 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Penzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Strashko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Penzer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Penzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Strashko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penzer looks for the body kick but Strashko saw that one coming.
Strashko lands a jab to Penzer's midsection.
Penzer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ivan Strashko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strashko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Penzer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Penzer misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strashko. Penzer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strashko takes a swing at Penzer's ribcage but misses.
Penzer connects with a body shot that sends Strashko's belly button to the back.
Penzer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Penzer takes a swing at Strashko's ribcage but misses.
Penzer thows a body shot but no joy.
Strashko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Penzer, pushing him back against the cage.
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 left hand lands by Strashko.
Strashko scores a nice knee to the body.
Strashko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strashko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Penzer.
Penzer slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penzer looking for a takedown.
Strashko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Penzer is breathing heavily.
Penzer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penzer avoiding damage as Strashko throws knees to the body.
Strashko throws a punch but it's blocked by Penzer.
Strashko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strashko trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Penzer on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Penzer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strashko tries to land knees in the clinch but Penzer avoids the damage to the body.
Strashko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Penzer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penzer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strashko scores with a shoulder strike.
Strashko lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strashko pushes Penzer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strashko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Penzer has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Penzer blocks an uppercut.
Penzer prevents a body shot from Strashko.
Penzer is trying to drag Strashko to the mat but Strashko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Strashko gets through Penzer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penzer working aggressively here.
Strashko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strashko tries a body shot but Penzer blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Strashko.
Strashko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Penzer backwards.
Strashko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penzer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strashko tries a body shot but Penzer blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strashko.
Strashko tries to throw a body punch but Penzer avoids it by throwing Strashko back against the cage.
Strashko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penzer's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Strashko lands a shot to the body.
Strashko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Penzer.
Strashko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strashko is pressed up against the cage. Penzer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strashko down to the mat. Strashko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Penzer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strashko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penzer.
Nice sprawl there from Penzer as Strashko shoots in.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strashko.
We've been informed that Strashko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strashko throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Penzer counter with a right hand.
Strashko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Penzer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strashko was well out of range. Poor timing from Penzer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penzer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strashko jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Penzer fails with a takedown attempt.
Strashko feints and as Penzer raises his hands in defense, Strashko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Penzer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strashko is one step ahead there.
Penzer being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penzer looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Strashko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Strashko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strashko checks a leg kick.
Strashko looking to score a takedown here. Penzer is defending well but Strashko drives through and ends up in Penzer's guard.
Penzer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Penzer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strashko looking to sit in guard and control but Penzer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Strashko working a defensive guard here.
Penzer is looking to work some ground and pound but Strashko has wrist control.
Strashko looking for a sweep. Not yet Strashko, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penzer throwing strikes from guard but Strashko blocks nicely.
Strashko trying to control the position.
Penzer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Strashko looking to control.
Penzer preventing the sweep.
Strashko pulls Penzer in to control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ivan Strashko wasn't active enough on the ground.
Strashko has a takedown stuffed.
Strashko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penzer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strashko. Penzer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Penzer.
Strashko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strashko throws out a loose jab but Penzer uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Strashko misses.
A punch lands to the side of Strashko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strashko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strashko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Penzer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strashko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Penzer, pushing him back against the cage.
Penzer landing knees to the body.
Strashko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Penzer avoids it.
Penzer blocking some punches.
Penzer misses with a body punch.
Strashko lands with a left to the head.
Strashko crunches a lovely knee into Penzer's ribcage.
Strashko lands a left hand.
Strashko has Penzer pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penzer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strashko blocks it with crossed arms.
Penzer stalling against the cage.
Penzer seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Strashko lands a right hand.
Penzer avoiding damage as Strashko throws knees to the body.
Penzer takes a shot to the head.
Penzer tries to stall but Strashko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ivan Strashko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Penzer prevents a body shot from Strashko.
Strashko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strashko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Penzer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Strashko after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penzer misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penzer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Strashko fails to land.
Strashko working Penzer over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Strashko.
Strashko lands a right hand.
Penzer tries to stall but Strashko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Strashko.
Strashko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strashko can't find room to land a body shot as Penzer controls the action.
Strashko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strashko scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Strashko obliges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strashko trying to land knees to the body.
Strashko misses with a knee strike.
Strashko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Strashko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Strashko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Strashko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Strashko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Penzer!
Strashko landing shots from mount.
Penzer working to try and regain half guard.
Penzer wants to control but Strashko is having none of it.
Strashko scoring with strikes but Penzer is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strashko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Strashko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strashko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Strashko! Penzer is hurt baaadly! Strashko is firing away with more strikes - Penzer is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Strashko!
Ivan Strashko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Dumas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cullen Castrello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dumas's entrance music is The Writer. A fine choice. Castrello has chosen Like 70 as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandre Dumas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cullen Castrello!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castrello feints and then cracks Dumas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dumas down.
Castrello connects with an inside leg kick.
Castrello lunges at Dumas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dumas's hand.
Castrello loads up on a big right hand but Dumas slips the punch.
Dumas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Castrello scores with a push kick.
Dumas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castrello.
Castrello misses with a two punch combination.
Dumas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Castrello misses with an uppercut.
Castrello misses with a looping right.
Castrello lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Castrello.
Dumas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cullen Castrello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castrello jabs Dumas right on the nose. Dumas blinks but takes it well.
Dumas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Castrello looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Castrello sneaks back into half guard.
Castrello trying to control here.
Castrello is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dumas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Castrello is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castrello has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dumas is working away from the top position though.
Castrello really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dumas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Castrello is defending against the submission attempts here by Dumas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castrello is looking to improve his position.
Dumas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dumas is working for a kimura but Castrello is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castrello keeping hold of Dumas's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumas has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Castrello defend it? Dumas steps over the head and cranks it - Castrello is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dumas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexandre Dumas!
A very excited looking Alexandre Dumas 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Madden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Manibusan (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Casey Madden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bryan Manibusan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Madden.
Manibusan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manibusan throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab-cross combination lands for Madden and sends Manibusan crashing to the mat! Madden follows him down to the mat - Manibusan regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Bryan Manibusan has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manibusan pushes Madden off looking to stand but Madden dives back in and keeps control.
Madden controlling the action here.
Manibusan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Madden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Madden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Manibusan is trying to stand up here but Madden is controlling him well.
Madden passes the guard and advances to mount!
Madden wants to control the pace but Manibusan is squirming around nicely.
Manibusan is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madden lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Manibusan hang on?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manibusan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Madden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Madden working the ground and pound effectively.
Manibusan is trying to stand.
Madden lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madden landing shots from mount.
Madden is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Manibusan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Manibusan is rocked!
Madden lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Manibusan hang on?
Manibusan is still in real trouble! Can Madden finish him?
Madden connects with a bit shot that sees Manibusan covering up! More strikes from Madden and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Madden is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casey Madden!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flex Plexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrone Slade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Flex Plexico!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plexico takes a swing at Slade's ribcage but misses.
Slade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Plexico throws a shot from downtown. Slade moves away and avoids it.
Slade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slade walks into a straight right hand from Plexico.
Plexico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plexico avoids the head kick by Slade.
Plexico blocks the body kick.
Slade looks to throw the jab but Plexico is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Plexico connects with a body shot.
Slade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Slade throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade ducks under a wild hook from Plexico.
Plexico has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Plexico scores with a punch to the head.
Flex Plexico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plexico loads up on a big right hand but Slade slips the punch.
Plexico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slade manages to avoid it.
Slade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Plexico.
Slade slips a straight right by Plexico.
A lazy body kick from Slade
and Plexico counters with a nice kick to the body.
Plexico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plexico buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slade avoids the body shot from Plexico.
A chopping leg kick lands by Plexico.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slade throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade looks to score with a jab to the body but Plexico is just out of range.
Plexico swings for the body but Slade moves out of range.
Slade is looking to score with low kicks.
Plexico misses with a body punch
and Slade counters with a body kick.
Slade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plexico moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Tyrone Slade has been cut.
Plexico throws out a loose jab but Slade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plexico throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Slade tries to land a front kick but Plexico steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Plexico smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slade tries to clinch up but Plexico circles away and keeps his distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plexico thows a body shot but no joy.
Plexico avoids a kick to the body.
Plexico throws a hook but Slade blocks it.
Slade blocks a head kick by Plexico.
Plexico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Plexico there.
Plexico misses with a left hand
and Slade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plexico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flex Plexico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slade tries to close the distance and clinch but Plexico swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Plexico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slade scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plexico on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Plexico moves out of range as Slade throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Plexico.
Plexico misses with a head kick.
Slade misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Plexico, right into the meat.
Plexico works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slade checks a low kick from Plexico.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Plexico chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Slade's head coaches at WarZone Training Facility 1 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Plexico tries to land a leg kick but Slade saw it coming and moves away.
Plexico misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flex Plexico dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Slade's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Plexico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slade avoids the body shot from Plexico.
Plexico connects with a crisp jab.
Plexico misses with a body kick.
Slade blocks a head kick by Plexico.
Flex Plexico seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Plexico looks to score with a jab to the body but Slade is just out of range.
Slade lands with an uppercut that bounces Plexico off the cage and back into range.
A low kick from Plexico misses
and Slade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Flex Plexico has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plexico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plexico moves out of range as Slade throws a body kick.
Slade steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Plexico. That one must have hurt.
Slade throws a front kick that sends Plexico stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade doesn't manage to clinch there - Plexico circles away.
Slade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slade blocks a head kick by Plexico.
Slade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plexico wants to slow Slade down by chopping away at his legs.
Slade scores with a hook.
Plexico blocks the body kick.
Plexico throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slade finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Plexico is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Slade tenderised Plexico's leg. Plexico is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slade drives through and clinches with Plexico against the cage.
Slade controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade lands with a right to the head.
Slade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Plexico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slade holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Plexico prevents a body shot from Slade.
Plexico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slade's elbow.
A body shot lands from Slade.
Slade stalling the fight.
Slade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slade manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plexico leaning against his opponent.
Slade manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Slade as he connects with a hook.
Plexico misses with a head kick.
Plexico connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slade. Slade circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slade misses with a body kick.
Plexico throws a push kick but Slade slaps the foot to one side.
Slade connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Plexico throws a low kick but Slade moves out of range easily.
Plexico circles away from the clinch attempt
and Plexico counters with a good, hard body kick but Slade shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Plexico lands but Slade takes it in his stride.
Tyrone Slade's cut is getting worse.
Plexico is looking to land body kicks.
Slade goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Plexico throws a head kick that misses.
Slade throws the kick towards the body but Plexico avoids it.
Plexico stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Plexico throws a body punch but Slade moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Slade dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Slade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Slade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slade moves away from the strike by Plexico.
Plexico misses with a body kick.
A head kick by Plexico misses
and Slade counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slade has Plexico up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Slade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Plexico lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slade blocks an uppercut.
Plexico trying to stall but Slade improves his position.
Plexico misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Slade.
Slade lands with a left to the head.
Plexico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Slade on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Plexico gets through Slade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Plexico trying to control the position but instead, Slade has worked for underhooks and has pushed Plexico into the cage.
Slade tries to work over Plexico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Plexico tries to throw a body punch but Slade avoids it by throwing Plexico back against the cage.
Slade lands an uppercut.
Plexico blocks an uppercut.
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!
Plexico blocks a body shot from Slade.
Plexico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyrone Slade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slade leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plexico tries to throw a body punch but Slade avoids it by throwing Plexico back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Slade is struggling to control the position.
Slade misses with the head strike.
Slade presses Plexico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slade scores with a hook to the body.
Slade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slade.
Slade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Slade pushes Plexico away with a front kick.
Crunch! Slade slams his shin into Plexico's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade misses with a kick to the body.
Slade lands with a nice body kick.
Plexico takes a kick to the side of the head.
Slade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Plexico avoids it really well and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Slade.
Plexico is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Plexico tries to sprawl but Slade drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Plexico is refusing to be controlled, as Slade sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slade controlling the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tyrone Slade.
Plexico takes a swing at Slade's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Slade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slade has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Slade!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rubicon Brandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal London (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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28
152 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rubicon Brandy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Micheal London!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Brandy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
London keeping moving, preventing Brandy from controlling successfully.
London looking to control.
Brandy postures up in London's guard and throws a big left but London blocks it.
London wants to sweep here but Brandy controlling him for the moment.
Brandy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Brandy landing some decent shots from guard.
Brandy trying to control the position from guard on top but London is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brandy throws a big elbow that misses.
London manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brandy manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
London with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
London lands a couple of digs.
London is looking to work some ground and pound but Brandy has wrist control.
London trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
London works over Brandy with some ground and pound from guard.
London keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brandy's head.
Brandy trying to control the position.
London is looking to work some ground and pound but Brandy has wrist control.
London stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
London postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
London trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. London defends it easily.
London is stalling in the full guard.
Brandy wants to sweep here but London controlling him for the moment.
Brandy has momentary wrist control but London slips an elbow through the middle.
London passes easily into side control. Nice work.
London working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
London tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brandy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
London working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brandy struggling a bit here.
Brandy stops London from passing to mount.
London tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brandy wants to control but London postures up.
London works to advance to full mount. Brandy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandy regains half guard.
Brandy moves into full guard.
London makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
London postures up and lands a big shot to Brandy's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
London is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
London connects with a couple of short punches.
London distracts Brandy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
London pushing down on Brandy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brandy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
London trying to mount his opponent but Brandy defends it.
Brandy tries to get to full guard but London has control of the leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
London tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brandy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal London dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brandy keeps London at a distance using the push kick.
Brandy gets a takedown into half guard.
Brandy trying to control from half guard but London is working away.
London wants to get back to full guard.
Brandy is looking to take a break and control but London is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
London tries to get to full guard but Brandy has control of the leg.
London is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
London makes his way to full guard. A much better position for London.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandy won't allow London to sweep him here.
London controls Brandy momentarily but Brandy frees himself.
Micheal London has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brandy drops back looking for a leg! London is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and London manages to kick Brandy off! Brandy jumps back into London's guard.
London utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brandy wants to control from the top but London keeps moving.
Brandy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
London looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandy trying to control the position from guard on top but London is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Rubicon Brandy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
London will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandy.
London shoots for a double leg takedown but Brandy sprawls well. He's pushed London's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brandy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
London preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
London has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brandy is working away from the top position though.
Brandy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brandy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
London is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed London's head.
London taking some punishment here, with Brandy in his half guard.
London is holding on to half guard well.
Brandy wants to pass to mount but London is defending the position.
Brandy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brandy prevents London from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
London regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubicon Brandy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Brandy lands with an uppercut that bounces London off the cage and back into range.
London changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brandy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brandy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
London trying to control the position but Brandy is working away.
Brandy sneaks back into half guard.
Brandy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. London is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from London.
Brandy wants to improve his position but London is controlling well.
Brandy gets back to full guard.
London trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
London must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
London lands a couple of elbows.
Brandy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
London gets back to full guard.
Brandy throws a big right hand that misses.
London wants to sweep here but Brandy controlling him for the moment.
London working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brandy.
London wants to hit a switch here but Brandy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for London there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
London sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
London has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brandy is working away from the top position though.
London regains full guard. Nicely done.
London looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brandy trying to control the position from guard on top but London is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brandy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
London working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
London manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brandy manages to get himself to full guard.
Brandy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. London gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
London wants to control from the top but Brandy keeps moving.
London is looking to work some ground and pound but Brandy has wrist control.
Brandy keeping moving, preventing London from controlling successfully.
London throws a big right hand that misses.
Brandy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
London not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brandy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
London wants to improve his position but Brandy is controlling well.
Brandy stalling away here and it's allowed London to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brandy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brandy trying to control the position from guard on top but London is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
London wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal London comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think London has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micheal London!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raoul Yamoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loopin Louie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loopin Louie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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175 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raoul Yamoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Loopin Louie!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Louie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Louie.
Louie throws a head kick but Yamoth moves out of range.
Louie connects with a leg kick. Yamoth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Louie throws a head kick that misses
and Yamoth moves into the clinch.
Yamoth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Louie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamoth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamoth misses with a punch on the inside.
Louie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamoth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Louie backwards.
Yamoth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Louie blocking some punches.
Yamoth scores with a shoulder strike.
Yamoth takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamoth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamoth can't find room to land a body shot as Louie controls the action.
Louie manages to break the clinch.
Louie connects with a body shot that sends Yamoth's belly button to the back.
Louie fails to land with a series of punches.
Louie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loopin Louie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Louie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yamoth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot lands for Louie.
Louie scores with a push kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Louie.
Good standup being displayed there by Yamoth as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamoth misses the shot to the body.
Louie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A lazy left from Yamoth finds it's target.
Louie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamoth takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yamoth avoids the head kick by Louie.
Yamoth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Louie throws a combination. Yamoth tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice defenses there by Louie.
Louie just misses with a punch to the body.
Louie tried to score with a low kick but Yamoth checks it.
Louie misses with a head kick.
Yamoth throws a hook but Louie avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamoth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Louie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamoth clinches up with Louie and pushes him back against the cage.
Louie breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Louie.
Louie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamoth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Louie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yamoth's sensitive parts.
Louie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yamoth is rocked!
Louie seems to be stalking Yamoth here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Yamoth drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Loopin Louie!
During a confident post fight interview, Loopin Louie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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