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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fred Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larin Villasenor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larin Villasenor is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fred Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Larin Villasenor!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Villasenor with that takedown attempt.
Villasenor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Villasenor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Villasenor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fred Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larin Villasenor.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Villasenor is avoiding it.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Villasenor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Larin Villasenor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villasenor shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Villasenor shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Villasenor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Villasenor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anderson's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson pushes Villasenor off looking to stand but Villasenor dives back in and keeps control.
Villasenor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villasenor postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Anderson to stand up.
Villasenor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson counters by clinching up.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses.
Anderson lands a knee to the body.
Our sources have told us that Anderson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Villasenor dodges an elbow strike from Anderson.
Villasenor pulls guard effortlessly.
Anderson wants to get up but he can't break Villasenor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Villasenor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villasenor looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Anderson wants to get up but he can't break Villasenor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Villasenor working a defensive guard here.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to get up but he can't break Villasenor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Villasenor fails to land the takedown.
Anderson tries to clinch but Villasenor is having none of it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Villasenor or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson, which made it look bad.
Villasenor shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Villasenor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Villasenor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Villasenor shoots in.
Villasenor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Villasenor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Villasenor shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villasenor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Villasenor looks winded!
Villasenor shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Villasenor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Villasenor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Villasenor gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Villasenor is defended easily by Anderson.
Villasenor fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Villasenor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Villasenor circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Anderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Villasenor shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Villasenor looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Villasenor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Villasenor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Villasenor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Anderson pushes Villasenor away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Villasenor gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Villasenor fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Villasenor is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Anderson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Villasenor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Villasenor asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Villasenor wants to take a breather but Anderson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Villasenor.
Villasenor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Villasenor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Villasenor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Villasenor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Villasenor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anderson is in trouble now - Villasenor has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villasenor trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Villasenor controlling the pace for now.
Anderson is trying to stand.
Villasenor with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Poor strikes thrown by Villasenor there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Villasenor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Villasenor looking for a guillotine from mount but Anderson is having none of it.
Larin Villasenor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Villasenor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson stops Villasenor from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larin Villasenor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Villasenor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Villasenor shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Villasenor has a takedown stuffed.
Villasenor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Villasenor stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Anderson to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villasenor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Villasenor gets slowly back to his feet.
Fred Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larin Villasenor.
No luck for Villasenor with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Villasenor closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Villasenor pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Villasenor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Villasenor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Villasenor darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Villasenor into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Villasenor's brow.
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Villasenor in his tracks for a moment.
Anderson misses with an elbow over the top.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Villasenor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Villasenor avoids it.
Villasenor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Anderson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Villasenor can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villasenor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
Villasenor avoids a wild elbow strike from Anderson.
Villasenor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Villasenor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Anderson lands a knee to the body.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Villasenor.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Villasenor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villasenor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Villasenor fails to pull guard.
Villasenor avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Villasenor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
Villasenor shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Villasenor shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Villasenor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Villasenor with a poor takedown
and Anderson counters by clinching up.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Villasenor avoids it.
Anderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Villasenor's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Villasenor takes an elbow to the temple.
Villasenor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Villasenor shrugs off.
Villasenor jumps guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Villasenor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Villasenor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson landing knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Anderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Conan Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Suksi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pertti Suksi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conan Chulainn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pertti Suksi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulainn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chulainn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Suksi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Suksi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suksi working for a triangle but Chulainn defends it easily.
Chulainn throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suksi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chulainn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn throws a big right hand that misses.
Suksi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chulainn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Suksi is controlling Chulainn's posture.
Chulainn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Suksi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chulainn content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Suksi misses with a low kick.
Chulainn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Suksi on his heels. He'll look to pass Suksi's guard now, I'm sure.
Chulainn trying to control but Suksi is working from the bottom.
Suksi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chulainn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Suksi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chulainn is one step ahead there.
Chulainn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn stopping the sweep attempt from Suksi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chulainn tries to free his leg and advance position but Suksi is retaining full guard.
Chulainn throws a big right hand that misses.
Our spies down at at Gangsterdamage inform us that Suksi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Suksi has wrist control.
Suksi wants to sweep here but Chulainn controlling him for the moment.
Chulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Suksi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chulainn scores with a takedown into Suksi's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Suksi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chulainn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suksi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chulainn chips away with some ground and pound.
Suksi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chulainn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Suksi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chulainn.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suksi wants to sweep here but Chulainn controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Chulainn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chulainn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Suksi to the mat! Suksi manages to get full guard.
Chulainn trying to control but Suksi is working from the bottom.
Chulainn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Suksi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chulainn has managed to get both his arms back between Suksi's legs - danger averted.
Suksi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chulainn.
Chulainn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Suksi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chulainn controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suksi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suksi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chulainn throwing strikes from guard but Suksi blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Suksi's head.
Chulainn postures up in Suksi's guard and throws a big left but Suksi blocks it.
Suksi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chulainn defends it easily.
Chulainn wants to pass the guard but Suksi is keeping the position.
Chulainn throwing strikes but missing.
Suksi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chulainn is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chulainn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suksi's head.
Chulainn working some strikes from top position.
Chulainn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chulainn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suksi can do to turn this around?
Chulainn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chulainn working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suksi pulls Chulainn in close to prevent any damage.
Chulainn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Conan Chulainn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chulainn looking to sit in guard and control but Suksi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chulainn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn is keen to just control but Suksi is a slippery customer.
Suksi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suksi.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chulainn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Suksi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chulainn is one step ahead there.
Chulainn trying to control but Suksi is working from the bottom.
Chulainn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Suksi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chulainn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chulainn scoring with some ground and pound.
Chulainn tries to free his leg and advance position but Suksi is retaining full guard.
Chulainn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suksi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chulainn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chulainn trying to control but Suksi is working from the bottom.
Chulainn with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Chulainn dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Chulainn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chulainn showed some decent athleticism there.
Suksi trying to control but Chulainn postures up.
Suksi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chulainn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suksi is trying to control but can't.
Chulainn is keen to just control but Suksi is a slippery customer.
Suksi gets full guard.
Chulainn cracks Suksi with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn preventing the sweep.
Chulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Suksi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chulainn is really struggling to control Suksi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chulainn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chulainn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chulainn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chulainn throwing strikes from guard but Suksi blocks nicely.
Chulainn wants to control from the top but Suksi keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Conan Chulainn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chulainn 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.
Chulainn throwing strikes from guard but Suksi blocks nicely.
Suksi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chulainn.
Chulainn stopping the sweep attempt from Suksi.
Suksi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chulainn's guard.
Pertti Suksi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suksi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chulainn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suksi postures up in Chulainn's guard and throws a big left but Chulainn blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn wants to sweep here but Suksi controlling him for the moment.
Suksi wants to control from the top but Chulainn keeps moving.
Chulainn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Suksi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chulainn slips under a jab from Suksi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Suksi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chulainn. Chulainn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Suksi cracks Chulainn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Conan Chulainn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chulainn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Suksi!
Suksi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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. Chulainn connects with a nice short shot to Suksi's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suksi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Suksi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chulainn manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Chulainn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chulainn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Chulainn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyndon Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Shono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shono 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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lyndon Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Shono!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shono throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shono looks winded!
Shono wants to clinch.
Jason Shono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell gets a takedown into half guard.
Russell decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Russell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell stands up and waves to Shono to follow him.
Russell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shono's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell decides to stand up.
Russell shoots in and bounces Shono off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Russell stands up from Shono's guard - Russell perhaps looking for a knockout.
Russell shoots in for a takedown but Shono shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shono looks for the body kick but Russell saw that one coming.
Russell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shono sprawls well initially but Russell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Russell decides to stand and escape the position.
Russell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Russell gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Russell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shono did well to prevent Russell getting side control.
Russell decides to return to a standing position.
Russell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shono to the mat! Shono manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shono, up you get!
Russell misses with a takedown attempt - Shono sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Russell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyndon Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shono defends well and Russell ends up having to push Shono into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Russell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Russell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Russell manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Russell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Russell postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Shono to stand up.
No luck for Russell with that takedown attempt.
Russell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell escapes and gets back to his feet.
Russell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Russell stands up from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russell gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russell decides to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyndon Russell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Russell darts in looking for a takedown but Shono gets double underhooks and turns Russell into the cage.
Shono with a knee to the head.
It looks like Lyndon Russell has been cut.
Shono lands an elbow that stopped Russell in his tracks for a moment.
Shono is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Russell is defending well for now.
Russell has Shono pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Russell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shono tumbling to the mat - Russell dives into Shono's guard.
Russell stands and steps away. Shono gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell looks for a takedown but Shono sprawls well.
Russell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shono to the ground. Russell is now in Shono's guard.
Shono is breathing heavily.
Russell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shono looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Russell stands up and beckons Shono to his feet.
Russell feints and as Shono raises his hands in defense, Russell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Russell stands up from Shono's guard - Russell perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shono gets caught flat footed, as Russell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Russell stands and steps away. Shono gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyndon Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell tries for a takedown but Shono sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Russell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shono to the mat! Shono manages to get full guard.
Russell stands up and waves to Shono to follow him.
Russell tries for a takedown but Shono sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Russell with that takedown attempt.
Russell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shono gets caught flat footed, as Russell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Russell stands and steps away. Shono gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Russell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shono sprawls well initially but Russell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Russell stands up out of the half guard.
Russell shoots in and gets a takedown into Shono's guard.
Russell gets to his feet - Shono follows without any prompting.
Russell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Russell stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Russell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Russell decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Russell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shono did well to prevent Russell getting side control.
Russell decides to return to a standing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shono's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shono is working an open guard so Russell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyndon Russell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lyndon Russell's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Russell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Russell decides to return to a standing position.
Russell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shono to the mat! Shono manages to get full guard.
Russell stands up and waves to Shono to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shono napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shono is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Russell asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Shono takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shono to his feet.
Shono is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Russell gets a takedown into half guard.
Russell stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jason Shono has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyndon Russell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Russell shoots in and drives through. Shono sprawls well.
Russell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Russell decides to stand and escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell shoots in for a takedown but Shono shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Russell shoots in looking for a takedown. Shono tries to sprawl out of it but Russell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shono manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyndon Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shono misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shono throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Russell gets the takedown into side control.
Russell decides to stand back up. Russell steps back and let's Shono get back to his feet.
Russell 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.
Russell stands up and waves to Shono to follow him.
Russell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Russell decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Russell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Russell showed some decent athleticism there.
Russell stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyndon Russell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Russell, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyndon Russell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romeo Bekeroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romeo Bekeroon!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries for a takedown but Bekeroon circles away easily
and Bekeroon counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Bekeroon. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Bekeroon stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bekeroon's half guard.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Bekeroon is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bekeroon is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bekeroon controls his leg.
Smith controlling the action here.
Bekeroon is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith throwing shots but Bekeroon is blocking nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bekeroon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Bekeroon's guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Bekeroon keeps moving.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Bekeroon is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Bekeroon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith won't allow Bekeroon to get back to his feet.
Bekeroon keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bekeroon leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith tries for a takedown but Bekeroon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Bekeroon, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Bekeroon against the cage but Bekeroon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bekeroon leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bekeroon as he avoids it easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Bekeroon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Romeo Bekeroon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bekeroon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bekeroon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bekeroon scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith fails with the takedown.
Bekeroon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith tries for a takedown but Bekeroon circles away easily
and Bekeroon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Bekeroon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bekeroon connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Bekeroon tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bekeroon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bekeroon.
Smith is rocked!
Smith walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Smith limp body while Bekeroon jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Romeo Bekeroon!
Romeo Bekeroon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Esgoban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Crowe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to How I Could Just Kill A Man. Kamil Esgoban 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kamil Esgoban!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esgoban is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crowe.
A left lands for Crowe.
Crowe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Esgoban has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice shot by Esgoban.
A punch combination from Esgoban misses.
Esgoban throws a body shot but no joy.
Crowe keeps the fight on the outside.
Esgoban throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crowe.
Crowe cracks the inside of Esgoban's front leg.
Crowe forces Esgoban back against the cage and clinches.
Crowe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Esgoban.
Crowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Crowe fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Crowe as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esgoban lands an elbow that stopped Crowe in his tracks for a moment.
Esgoban trying to land knees to the body.
Esgoban lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Esgoban stalling in the clinch but Crowe improves position.
Crowe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esgoban lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Esgoban blocks an uppercut.
Crowe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Esgoban backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowe.
Crowe lands an uppercut.
Esgoban tries to land knees in the clinch but Crowe avoids the damage to the body.
Esgoban working aggressively here.
Crowe blocks the elbow strike.
Esgoban lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crowe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esgoban scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crowe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crowe tries to work over Esgoban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crowe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Crowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esgoban misses with an elbow strike.
Esgoban lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowe.
Crowe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crowe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esgoban's elbow.
Crowe struggles to land a body shot inside as Esgoban controls his hands.
Crowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esgoban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crowe is defending well for now.
Crowe working aggressively here.
Esgoban misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crowe.
Esgoban misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Esgoban throws an elbow but misses.
Crowe struggles to land a body shot inside as Esgoban controls his hands.
Crowe misses with the head strike.
Crowe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crowe wants to stall.
Crowe misses with a punch to the body.
Esgoban tries a body shot but Crowe blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esgoban working aggressively here.
Esgoban lands a nice elbow.
Esgoban taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Crowe digs a right hand underneath Esgoban's ribcage. Esgoban let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crowe lands with a right to the head.
Crowe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crowe misses with the head strike.
Crowe blocks an elbow strike from Esgoban.
Crowe lands a nice uppercut.
Crowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Esgoban misses with an elbow over the top.
Esgoban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crowe taking a breather.
Esgoban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crowe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe can't find room to land a body shot as Esgoban controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Crowe.
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!
Esgoban's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Esgoban working Crowe over with knees to the body.
Esgoban is looking to control Crowe's arms but Crowe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Esgoban has his back to the cage.
Crowe lands a nice shot to the body.
Crowe landing knees to the head.
Esgoban misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Crowe.
Crowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crowe throws a punch but it's blocked by Esgoban.
Crowe throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esgoban.
Esgoban trying to control the position but instead, Crowe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Esgoban into the cage.
Crowe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Esgoban backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Crowe dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Crowe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crowe motions for Esgoban to come forward. Crowe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crowe. That's going to slow Esgoban down.
Crowe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Esgoban can do to turn this around?
Crowe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Esgoban will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Crowe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Esgoban is looking to clinch but Crowe is avoiding it.
Crunch! Crowe slams his shin into Esgoban's torso.
Esgoban on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Esgoban walks into a jab.
Esgoban shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crowe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Crowe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowe lands a right hand.
Esgoban is rocked!
Crowe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Esgoban is still on wobbly legs! Can Crowe finish him?
Crowe dodges an elbow strike from Esgoban.
Crowe working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esgoban throws an elbow but it misses.
Esgoban seems to have recovered his senses.
Crowe misses with some punches.
Esgoban swings wildly with an uppercut but Crowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Crowe fails to land.
Esgoban lands an elbow inside.
Esgoban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crowe is defending well for now.
Crowe misses with a punch to the body.
Crowe tries a body shot but Esgoban blocks it.
Crowe tries to work over Esgoban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esgoban looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Esgoban misses with the head strike.
Esgoban throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crowe misses with the head strike.
Crowe avoids the elbow strike from Esgoban, against the cage.
Johnny Crowe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crowe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe lands a nice shot to the body.
Crowe lands with a light punch inside.
Crowe lands a body punch.
Esgoban lands a damaging elbow.
Crowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esgoban prevents a body shot from Crowe.
Esgoban is trying to stall.
Crowe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crowe blocks an elbow strike.
Crowe avoids the elbow strike from Esgoban, against the cage.
Crowe blocks the elbow strike.
Esgoban lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crowe throws a punch but it's blocked by Esgoban.
Crowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esgoban blocks a body shot from Crowe.
Esgoban looking to throw knees to the head but Crowe is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esgoban throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crowe lands with a right to the head.
Crowe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Esgoban taking a breather.
Crowe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Esgoban stalling in the clinch but Crowe improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crowe.
Still in the clinch, Esgoban scores with a nice short uppercut.
Esgoban throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crowe misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Esgoban as Crowe tries to tie him up.
Crowe blocks an elbow strike from Esgoban.
Esgoban tries a knee to the head but Crowe blocks it.
Crowe throws a head punch that misses.
Crowe misses with the head strike.
Crowe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esgoban misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Crowe on the inside.
Crowe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Esgoban backwards.
Crowe lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esgoban lands an elbow just above Crowe 's eye.
Crowe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crowe lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Crowe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crowe lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowe.
Esgoban misses with an elbow over the top.
Esgoban misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Esgoban.
Esgoban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crowe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crowe misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Crowe dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Good exchange - Crowe coming out on top.
Crowe scores with a shot to the body.
Crowe slips a jab and a cross from Esgoban.
Crowe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Esgoban ducks under a wild hook from Crowe.
Esgoban has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crowe.
Crowe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crowe keeps the fight on the outside.
Crowe tries to clinch but Esgoban moves out of range.
Crowe closes the distance and clinches.
Crowe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Esgoban throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Crowe - that landed with a thud.
Crowe lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crowe as Esgoban tries to tie him up.
Crowe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Esgobans head.
Crowe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Esgoban on the inside.
Esgoban trying to land knees to the body.
Crowe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crowe taking a breather.
Crowe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Crowe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crowe pushes Esgoban back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esgoban is stalling here.
Esgoban continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Crowe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crowe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Crowe.
Esgoban is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esgoban taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Esgoban takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Crowe blocks an elbow strike.
Crowe prevents a body shot from Esgoban.
Crowe working aggressively here.
Crowe working aggressively here.
Crowe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crowe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowe missing with knees to the body.
Esgoban misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crowe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Esgoban.
Crowe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Esgoban is looking to control Crowe's arms but Crowe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Esgoban has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe dodges an elbow strike from Esgoban.
A short right from Crowe on the inside.
Crowe misses with the head strike.
A short right from Crowe.
Crowe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crowe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Esgoban's brow.
A short left from Crowe.
Crowe misses with some punches.
Crowe misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Crowe fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crowe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Esgoban tries to land a knee to the head but Crowe blocks with his arms.
Crowe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crowe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Esgoban goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Crowe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esgoban throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esgoban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Crowe on the inside.
Crowe lands a shoulder strike.
Esgoban swings wildly with an uppercut but Crowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esgoban pushes off an throws an elbow but Crowe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Esgoban lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Crowe.
Esgoban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowe.
Crowe avoids a wild elbow strike from Esgoban.
Crowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crowe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Esgoban backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Crowe fails to land.
Crowe scores with a shot to the side of Esgoban's head.
Crowe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamil Esgoban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crowe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Crowe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crowe 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Crowe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zoro Fortisimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivar Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok has chosen Killing in the name of... as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Zoro Fortisimo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivar Lodbrok's chin.
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zoro Fortisimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivar Lodbrok!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodbrok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fortisimo wants to slow Lodbrok down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from Fortisimo is predictable there
and Lodbrok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lodbrok misses with a hook
and Fortisimo counters with a thumping low kick.
Fortisimo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fortisimo.
Fortisimo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Exiled Stand Up - Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Lodbrok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortisimo.
Lodbrok gets tackled into the cage by Fortisimo. Fortisimo maintains the clinch.
Lodbrok unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lodbrok utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fortisimo is breathing heavily.
Lodbrok gets through Fortisimo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fortisimo blocks a body shot from Lodbrok.
Fortisimo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortisimo misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lodbrok digs a right hand underneath Fortisimo's ribcage. Fortisimo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lodbrok lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lodbrok scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Zoro Fortisimo has been cut.
Lodbrok lands a big knee to the head and Fortisimo goes down! Lodbrok pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivar Lodbrok!
Ivar Lodbrok opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rico Kliko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cu Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rico Kliko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cu Chulainn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kliko slips under a jab.
Chulainn lunges at Kliko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kliko's hand.
Kliko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chulainn misses with a few strikes there.
Chulainn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kliko manages to avoid it.
Chulainn lands a nice shot that snaps Kliko's head back.
Kliko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kliko is rocked!
Chulainn looks to land a left hand but Kliko moved out of range nicely.
Oh Kliko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chulainn misses with a looping right.
Kliko moves out of range as Chulainn strikes.
Kliko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kliko seems to have got his legs back now.
Chulainn wants to land a leg kick but Kliko is out of range.
Chulainn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kliko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chulainn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Kliko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chulainn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Chulainn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chulainn walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kliko drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Chulainn swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kliko's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cu Chulainn!
An out of breath Cu Chulainn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AG Pennypacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Kung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Stefan Kung 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, AG Pennypacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Kung!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pennypacker misses with a body shot.
Pennypacker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kung.
Kung closes the distance and clinches up with Pennypacker, looking for a takedown. Kung pushes Pennypacker against the cage but Pennypacker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pennypacker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kung.
Stefan Kung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pennypacker lands with a nice body punch.
Pennypacker drops Kung with a left and a right! Oh, Kung is hurt - Pennypacker dives into side control looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kung is not content to let Pennypacker control the position.
Kung tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kung manages to get back to half guard.
Kung wants to improve his position but Pennypacker is controlling well.
Kung is not content to let Pennypacker control the position.
Kung is looking to improve his position.
Kung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kung tries to get to full guard but Pennypacker has control of the leg.
Kung is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pennypacker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pennypacker's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennypacker takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Kung tries to keep control of the position but Pennypacker is staying busy.
Kung is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pennypacker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pennypacker for a finish.
Kung working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kung trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kung has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Pennypacker is defending well but eventually Kung manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Pennypacker has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stefan Kung!
An out of breath Stefan Kung thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and His Eminence Cardinal Sanctus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cardinal Sanctus has chosen Ghost B.C. - Secular Haze as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Al Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, His Eminence Cardinal Sanctus!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy connects with a single shot there.
Bundy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bundy blocks a head kick by Cardinal Sanctus.
Bundy misses with a double jab.
Cardinal Sanctus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cardinal Sanctus tries to land a front kick but Bundy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cardinal Sanctus lands a high kick to the side of Bundy's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Cardinal Sanctus dives into guard, looking to finish.
Bundy is rocked!
It looks like Al Bundy has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardinal Sanctus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bundy's guard.
Oh Bundy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy trying to control the position here.
Bundy seems to have got his legs back now.
Cardinal Sanctus trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom.
Cardinal Sanctus throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardinal Sanctus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bundy keeping moving, preventing Cardinal Sanctus from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cardinal Sanctus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cardinal Sanctus checks a leg kick.
Bundy lands a big head kick that sends Cardinal Sanctus tumbling to the mat! Bundy takes a step backwards and waves Cardinal Sanctus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cardinal Sanctus is rocked!
It looks like His Eminence Cardinal Sanctus has been cut.
Bundy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cardinal Sanctus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bundy.
Cardinal Sanctus is still on wobbly legs! Can Bundy finish him?
Cardinal Sanctus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bundy.
Al Bundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Cardinal Sanctus.
Cardinal Sanctus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bundy's calf.
Bundy drops Cardinal Sanctus with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bundy follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Bundy!
Al Bundy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
His Eminence Cardinal Sanctus was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn you DEVIL'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sammer Bammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Short Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Low has chosen Short People as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sammer Bammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Short Low!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bammer throws a lazy right hand but Low sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bammer misses with a hook
and Low counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bammer misses with a hook
and Low counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bammer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Low counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Low stuffs the takedown.
Bammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Low swivels and escapes.
Low ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bammer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Low motions for Bammer to come forward. Low throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Bammer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Low misses with a hook.
Low displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bammer throws out the jab.
Jab by Low.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bammer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Low's guard.
Bammer slips nicely into half guard.
Bammer controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Low wants to control but Bammer is keeping busy.
Low really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bammer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bammer trying to mount his opponent but Low defends it.
Low wants to improve his position but Bammer is controlling well.
Low is trying to control but can't.
Bammer seems to be working for a kimura but Low defends the submission attempt.
Low is trying to maintain the position but Bammer is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Low is concentrating on defense, preventing Bammer from advancing position.
Bammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Low defends it well.
Low is looking for a sweep. Bammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bammer trying to control from half guard but Low is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Low controlling the position well.
Bammer lands strikes from half guard.
Low has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bammer escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bammer!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bammer wants to control but Low is keeping him busy.
Low is looking to regain half guard here but Bammer keeps moving and retains side control.
Bammer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Low wants to control but Bammer postures up.
Bammer is looking to take a break and control but Low is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Low can't do much from the bottom here.
Bammer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bammer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Low's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Low tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bammer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Low!
Bammer prevents Low from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sammer Bammer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Bammer. That snapped Low's head back.
Bammer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bammer is working for a submission of some sort.
Bammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Low defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Low misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Low tries to roll over but Bammer keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Bammer 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.
Low slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bammer forces his way into half guard.
Low is not content to let Bammer control the position.
Low is trying to maintain the position but Bammer is very close to passing his half guard.
Sammer Bammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bammer throwing shots but Low is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Low keeps working.
Low is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bammer is thwarting Low's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Low manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Low is retaining full guard.
Bammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Low can do to turn this around?
Bammer advances to half guard.
Bammer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Low is just riding it out for now. Bammer eventually gives up the hold.
Low is looking for a sweep. Bammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Low regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bammer.
Low keeping moving, preventing Bammer from controlling successfully.
Bammer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bammer passes into half guard.
Low blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bammer.
Low is looking to control Bammer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Low avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bammer is looking for a kimura but Low is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bammer to get the leverage.
Low trying to control here.
Bammer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Low has managed to free his arm - good work.
Low is trying to maintain the position but Bammer is very close to passing his half guard.
Low wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Low looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Low is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammer Bammer dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Low misses with a body shot.
A jab from Low misses.
Bammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Low's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bammer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Low scrambles back to his feet.
Bammer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Low is fending him off so far but Bammer persists. Nope, Low circles away and we're back to standing.
Low scores with a body shot.
Low slaps away a takedown attempt from Bammer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammer Bammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bammer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bammer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Low connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bammer scrambles back to his feet.
Low uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bammer.
Bammer shoots in looking for a takedown. Low tries to sprawl out of it but Bammer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Low manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick from Low is predictable there
and Bammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Low getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Short Low seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bammer misses with a straight left.
Low bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Low.
Low pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bammer lands a really nice looking cross but Low seems unphased.
Sammer Bammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Low moves away.
Bammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Low counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Low lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Low lands an overhand right.
Bammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Low.
Low buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bammer misses with a body punch
and Low counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Low lands a jab.
Bammer is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Low lands a glancing blow to the side of Bammer's head.
Oh Bammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Low.
Bammer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bammer seems to have got his legs back now.
Bammer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Low sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Low avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Bammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Low.
Bammer ducks under a wild hook from Low.
Low walks into a straight right hand from Bammer.
Bammer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Low lands a nice hook to Bammer's body. Bammer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Low on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Low moves away from the strike by Bammer.
Bammer fails with a takedown attempt.
Bammer misses with the combination.
Low uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bammer.
Bammer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot by Bammer.
Bammer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bammer misses with a two punch combination.
Low lands a jab.
Bammer ducks under a wild hook from Low.
Short Low has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bammer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Low can pounce on him.
Bammer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Low scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bammer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Low's waist but Low gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bammer off to one side.
Bammer moves out of range of the strikes.
Low takes a swing at Bammer's ribcage but misses.
Low throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bammer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Low stalks Bammer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bammer's face. Bammer staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Sammer Bammer has been cut.
Bammer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bammer shoots in but Low avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Bammer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Short Low comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bammer 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammer Bammer!
During a confident post fight interview, Sammer Bammer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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