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D 68 : Stepp vs Brona PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Engelbreckt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Braida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Engelbreckt comes to the cage accompanied by If I had a heart. Braida is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Here I am. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Brian Braida was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Excellent MT
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Engelbreckt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Braida!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Engelbreckt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Braida with a hook.
Braida has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Engelbreckt is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Engelbreckt throws a head kick that misses.
Engelbreckt misses the jab.
Braida throws a right and a left that Engelbreckt avoids nicely.
Engelbreckt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Fight Club - ELITE TRAINERS----$580 in the buildup to the fight.
Engelbreckt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Braida wants to stand but Engelbreckt is controlling the position.
Engelbreckt trying to control the position from guard on top but Braida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alexander Engelbreckt.
Engelbreckt tries to clinch up
and Braida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Engelbreckt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Braida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Braida misses with a wild combination.
Engelbreckt is looking to clinch.
Engelbreckt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Braida misses with a double jab.
Braida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Engelbreckt circles away quickly and effectively.
Engelbreckt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Braida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Braida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt wants to clinch up but Braida keeps it at a distance.
Engelbreckt looks to clinch
and Braida counters with a two punch combo.
Engelbreckt takes the fight into the clinch.
Braida tries to break the clinch but Engelbreckt is controlling the position.
Braida manages to break the clinch.
Engelbreckt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Engelbreckt wants it to stay on the feet.
Engelbreckt ducks under a wild hook from Braida.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braida misses the shot to the body.
Braida throws a head kick but Engelbreckt moves out of range.
Engelbreckt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Engelbreckt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Braidas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Engelbreckt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Braida, pushing him back against the cage.
Braida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Braida misses with an uppercut. Engelbreckt saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Braida both land. Nice combination.
Engelbreckt shoots in and gets a takedown into Braida's guard.
Engelbreckt looking to sit in guard and control but Braida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Braida looking to sit in guard and control but Engelbreckt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Braida wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Engelbreckt manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Engelbreckt prevents Braida from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Engelbreckt is just content to waste time from the top position. Braida takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braida scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Engelbreckt tries to clinch up
and Braida counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Braida will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Braida misses with a low kick.
Engelbreckt shoots in but no luck this time.
Engelbreckt has a takedown stuffed.
Engelbreckt is looking to clinch.
Engelbreckt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Engelbreckt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Braida throws a series of punches but Engelbreckt moves out of range.
Braida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Engelbreckt tries to clinch there but Braida circles away.
Braida with a poor takedown
and Engelbreckt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Braida.
Engelbreckt moves into the clinch.
Engelbreckt tries for a takedown but Braida manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Engelbreckt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Braida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Engelbreckt sprawls well. Engelbreckt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Braida gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexander Engelbreckt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Braida lands with an overhand left.
Braida looks to land a left hand but Engelbreckt moved out of range nicely.
Engelbreckt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brian Braida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Braida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Engelbreckt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Braida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Engelbreckt has a takedown stuffed.
Braida throws a right and a left that Engelbreckt avoids nicely.
Engelbreckt ducks under a wild hook from Braida.
Braida lands with a straight right. Engelbreckt didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braida throws a big shot that misses.
Braida works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Engelbreckt is rocked!
A combination from Braida does no damage.
Oh Engelbreckt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Engelbreckt moves out of range as Braida strikes.
Braida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Engelbreckt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Engelbreckt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Braida's waist but Braida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Engelbreckt off to one side.
Braida looks to throw the jab but Engelbreckt is out of range.
Engelbreckt blocks a jab.
Braida throws a hook but Engelbreckt blocks it.
Braida throws a right hand that Engelbreckt ducks under and follows up with a left that Engelbreckt also avoids with ease.
Braida is breathing heavily.
Braida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Engelbreckt has his takedown stuffed
and Braida rattles Engelbreckt with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Engelbreckt tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Braida dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Engelbreckt stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brian Braida!
Brian Braida decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Davy Vosne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tahkojuusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tahkojuusto has chosen AC/DC : T.N.T as his entrance music. Teppo Tahkojuusto is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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181 lbs
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174 lbs
20 - 24 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Davy Vosne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teppo Tahkojuusto!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tahkojuusto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tahkojuusto prevents Vosne from improving his position.
Tahkojuusto in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Vosne tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tahkojuusto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Teppo Tahkojuusto!
A less than humble Teppo Tahkojuusto misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Knott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy comes to the cage accompanied by Walk by Pantera. That Guy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Brown 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
19 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, That Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Knott!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knott looks to score with a jab to the body but Guy is just out of range.
Knott clobbers Guy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Guy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knott lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Guy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guy misses with a takedown attempt
so Knott counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Guy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Knott escapes and throws Guy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Knott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guy keeps working.
Knott is trying to get an arm triangle but Guy is defending well.
Guy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Knott is working for a kimura but Guy is defending it quite comfortably.
Guy wants to improve his position but Knott is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy is working hard here to advance position.
Guy is trying to stand back up but Knott is controlling him
Guy looking for submissions off his back.
Guy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knott decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Guy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knott's waist but Knott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guy off to one side.
Knott lands a left and a right that send Guy crashing to the mat, dazed. Knott thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like That Guy has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Knott has hold of Guy's hands but Guy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Knott pushes Guy off and gets back to his feet.
Guy goes for a double leg but Knott avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knott continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for That Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy prevents Knott from breaking the clinch.
Guy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knott walks away with a smile on his face. Guy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Guy misses with a takedown
and Knott counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Guy is breathing heavily.
Guy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knott stopping the sweep attempt from Guy.
Guy working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guy is defended easily by Knott.
Jake Knott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knott connects with a body shot that sends Guy's belly button to the back.
Knott throws a nice looking combination but Guy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knott circles away.
Guy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knott counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Guy!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guy can't do much from the bottom here.
Knott is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Guy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knott looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Knott is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Guy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Guy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Knott.
Guy looking for a sweep but Knott has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knott working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Knott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on That Guy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Guy takes one to the chin there.
Guy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Guy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Knott has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Guy but great work by Knott.
Knott thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Knott wants to control but Guy is keeping him busy.
Guy wants to get back to his feet but Knott drags him back down.
Guy is looking to regain half guard here but Knott keeps moving and retains side control.
Knott is trying to get an arm triangle but Guy is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knott looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Knott wants to take a breather but Guy manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Knott.
Knott stopping the sweep attempt from Guy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Knott drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knott jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knott preventing the sweep.
Knott is looking to work some ground and pound but Guy has wrist control.
Guy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knott is one step ahead there.
Knott drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Guy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Knott has Guy in his guard.
Knott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guy.
Guy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knott is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guy is controlling him.
Knott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guy working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy won't allow Knott to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knott is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guy is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Guy lands a couple of elbows.
Jake Knott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guy throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guy lands a couple of digs.
Knott wants to stand but Guy is controlling the position.
Guy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Knott is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Knott has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That Guy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on That Guy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Knott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guy closes the distance and clinches up with Knott, looking for a takedown. Guy pushes Knott against the cage but Knott circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jake Knott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knott cracks Guy with an open hand slap.
Knott scoring well with a low kick there.
Horrible takedown by Guy or perhaps it was just good defense by Knott which made him look bad.
Guy shoots and misses
and Knott counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Knott.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for That Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knott controlling from the top position.
Guy keeping full guard, as Knott tries to pass.
Knott's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knott defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knott is looking to work some ground and pound but Guy has wrist control.
Knott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guy is keeping the position for now.
Guy looking to control.
Guy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Knott is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Guy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knott can pounce on him.
Guy shoots in and drives through. Knott sprawls well.
Knott moves out of range as Guy throws a body kick.
Guy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knott defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knott lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knott lands with a kick to the temple. Guy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Knott lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knott.
Knott looks to land a combination. Guy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Knott throws a nice outside leg kick.
Knott moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Guy is rocked!
Guy glances at the clock... BAM! Knott nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Guy crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Guy is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Knott!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Rommel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rommel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eric B. & Rakim - Don't Sweat The Technique. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erwin Rommel!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rommel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Briggs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Briggs pushes Rommel up against the cage in a clinch.
Briggs has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rommel regains guard immediately.
Rommel wants to sweep here but Briggs controlling him for the moment.
Briggs stays in close to Rommel's body and controls the position.
Rommel is controlling Briggs's posture.
Briggs preventing the sweep.
Briggs stands and throws Rommel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rommel is trying to work for a sweep but Briggs has mounted him!
Rommel is trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rommel is desperately trying to improve his position but Briggs has a good base and remains in mount.
Briggs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rommel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rommel looks a forlorn figure.
Briggs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Briggs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rommel tries to lock up and control but Briggs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Briggs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rommel for as long as he can get away with.
Briggs prevents Rommel from getting the reversal.
Briggs controlling from the full mount.
Rommel 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.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nick Briggs just wasn't active enough.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Briggs, as that shot connected.
Rommel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Briggs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rommel defends it nicely.
No joy there for Briggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rommel shoots in but Briggs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nick Briggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erwin Rommel.
Briggs closes the distance and pushes Rommel back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Briggs prevents a body shot from Rommel.
Briggs gets underhooks to prevent Rommel's takedown attempt.
Briggs turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Briggs dominated that round.
That's time! Briggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rommel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rommel shoots in but Briggs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rommel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Briggs as he jumps to the side.
Briggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Briggs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rommel defends well and Briggs ends up having to push Rommel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Briggs is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rommel can't fight it off and eventually Briggs manages to take the fight to the floor. Rommel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Briggs content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rommel striking off his back but it's not causing Briggs any problems.
Briggs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rommel looking for a guillotine here but Briggs defends easily.
Briggs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nick Briggs just wasn't active enough.
Rommel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Briggs.
Nick Briggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rommel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Briggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Briggs gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs manages to pull guard.
Rommel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Briggs manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rommel wants to stand but Briggs is controlling the position.
Briggs is stalling in the full guard.
Rommel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Briggs defends it easily.
Briggs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rommel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rommel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Briggs 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nick Briggs just wasn't active enough.
Briggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Briggs shoots in but Rommel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rommel rushes Briggs and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs has Rommel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rommel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rommel pushes Briggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rommel breaks the clinch.
Briggs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rommel momentarily.
Briggs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Briggs wants it to stay on the feet.
Briggs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rommel circles away.
Rommel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Briggs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Briggs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rommel slips under a jab from Briggs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Briggs shoots in but Rommel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nick Briggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Briggs closes the distance and clinches up with Rommel, looking for a takedown. Briggs pushes Rommel against the cage but Rommel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rommel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Briggs dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Briggs 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.
Rommel is trying to keep Briggs in close.
Rommel has his foot on Briggs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Briggs works his way back into a safe position though.
Briggs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rommel keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully.
Briggs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Briggs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rommel keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rommel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nick Briggs just wasn't active enough.
Rommel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Briggs looking to score a takedown here. Rommel is defending well but Briggs drives through and ends up in Rommel's guard.
Rommel being controlled here, momentarily.
Rommel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Briggs is aware though and is defending well.
Briggs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Briggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Rommel is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rommel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Briggs is controlling him.
Briggs preventing the sweep.
Rommel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Briggs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nick Briggs just wasn't active enough.
Briggs looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Rommel is looking for a triangle but Briggs pushes his legs off easily.
Briggs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Briggs advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Briggs's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Briggs staying calm.
Rommel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Briggs controlling his opponent.
Rommel is desperately trying to improve his position but Briggs has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs controlling from the full mount.
Rommel tries to lock up and control but Briggs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Briggs breaks from Rommel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Briggs throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Rommel has his hands clasped together but Briggs breaks the hold and Rommel is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Briggs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Briggs!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jizzy Krup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Stifler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jizzy Krup is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jizzy Krup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Stifler !
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stifler with a hook.
Krup takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stifler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krup tries a head kick but it misses.
Krup ducks right into an uppercut from Stifler .
Stifler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stifler looks to land a left hand but Krup moved out of range nicely.
Steve Stifler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stifler misses with an uppercut. Krup saw that one coming.
Krup rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stifler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stifler dodges the punch combination from Krup.
Stifler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stifler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Krup misses.
Krup showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stifler .
Krup's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Krup duly obliges.
We've been told by Krup's head coaches at Vale Tudo Elite Sparring that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krup tries to clinch up but Stifler circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve Stifler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krup dodges the punch combination from Stifler .
Krup moves away from the strike by Stifler .
Stifler misses the jab.
Krup showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stifler .
No joy there for Krup, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stifler . Krup does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krup takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stifler closes the distance and pushes Krup back into the cage.
Krup tries for a takedown but Stifler manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krup throws a knee to the head but misses.
Krup has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stifler after a bit of a struggle.
Krup has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stifler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jizzy Krup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krup tries to pull guard but Stifler won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stifler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stifler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stifler walks into a left hand.
Stifler misses with a series of wild punches.
Krup misses with a looping right.
Krup throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stifler lands with an uppercut that bounces Krup off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stifler throws a hook but Krup blocks it.
Stifler swats away the attempt to clinch by Krup.
Stifler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Stifler misses.
A combination from Krup does no damage.
Stifler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Krup throws a nice looking combination but Stifler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krup tries to bum rush Stifler with a series of wild strikes but Stifler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stifler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krup manages to avoid it.
Stifler throws a hook to the side of Krup's head but Krup sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stifler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Krup darts in looking for a takedown but Stifler gets double underhooks and turns Krup into the cage.
Krup breaks the clinch.
Stifler darts in and clinches Krup up against the cage.
Stifler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stifler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stifler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krup tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stifler counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Stifler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stifler throws a combination that misses
and Krup counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stifler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stifler wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for Krup, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stifler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stifler avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stifler lands a jab-cross combination.
Krup is rocked!
Stifler cracks Krup with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Krup tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Stifler pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Krup is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Stifler !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Bullwinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Bullwinkle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocky Bullwinkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullwinkle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bullwinkle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bullwinkle throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Bullwinkle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bullwinkle works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Bullwinkle misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bullwinkle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith tries to clinch but Bullwinkle moves away
and Bullwinkle counters with an inside leg kick.
Bullwinkle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
A big left from Bullwinkle misses.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bullwinkle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bullwinkle gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith wants to clinch up but Bullwinkle keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Bullwinkle counters with a body kick.
Bullwinkle connects with a single shot there.
Bullwinkle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bullwinkle. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bullwinkle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bullwinkle throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Dan Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bullwinkle moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bullwinkle.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bullwinkle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Bullwinkle misses
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Bullwinkle 's knee.
Bullwinkle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Bullwinkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bullwinkle counters with a nice uppercut.
Bullwinkle throws a body kick that misses.
Bullwinkle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith tries to clinch but Bullwinkle moves away
and Bullwinkle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bullwinkle counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Bullwinkle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bullwinkle throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bullwinkle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bullwinkle shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Bullwinkle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Bullwinkle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle has clasped his hands together around Smith's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bullwinkle throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bullwinkle asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bullwinkle tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
Bullwinkle throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bullwinkle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.
Bullwinkle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bullwinkle lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bullwinkle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bullwinkle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith taking a bit of punishment here - Bullwinkle scoring with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullwinkle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bullwinkle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bullwinkle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Bullwinkle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Bullwinkle jumps guard but Smith stands there with Bullwinkle around his waist. Bullwinkle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bullwinkle jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Bullwinkle tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Bullwinkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bullwinkle takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bullwinkle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bullwinkle has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Smith has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bullwinkle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith holding both Bullwinkle 's hands and preventing any damage.
Smith avoids the strikes from Bullwinkle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith fending off the submission attempt from Bullwinkle.
Smith looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Bullwinkle tightening his grip on Smith, looking for the choke.
Bullwinkle is looking for the choke from the back position but Smith is controlling his hands well.
Smith defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bullwinkle's arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith showing good submission defense here.
Smith defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bullwinkle has got one arm under Smith's chin. This could be trouble... Smith trying to control the other hand but Bullwinkle gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Smith has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rocky Bullwinkle!
Rocky Bullwinkle managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Cyclone Nutrition Company, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caeas Liege (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan McCready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liege kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Will T. Bear: For a Few Dollars . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caeas Liege!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Declan McCready!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liege closes the distance and clinches up with McCready, looking for a takedown. Liege pushes McCready against the cage but McCready circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Liege is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCready sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Liege is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCready sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caeas Liege. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCready tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liege swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCready tries to clinch up but Liege circles away and keeps his distance.
McCready gets caught flat footed, as Liege shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McCready is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Liege actively working from the bottom here.
McCready with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCready wants to get back to his feet.
Liege looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCready trying to mount his opponent but Liege defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Liege trying to control but McCready postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Declan McCready was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Liege closes the distance and clinches up with McCready, looking for a takedown. Liege pushes McCready against the cage but McCready circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Liege doesn't manage to clinch there - McCready circles away.
Liege looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCready lets loose with a powerful body kick. Liege will feel that in the morning.
McCready jabs at Liege's body.
A good leg kick by McCready.
McCready buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Liege looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCready moves into the clinch.
McCready throws a head punch that misses.
McCready misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCready lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Liege prevents a body shot from McCready.
Nice elbow from McCready.
McCready has a couple of punches blocked by Liege.
Liege is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCready is defending well.
McCready prevents the takedown attempt.
McCready throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lieges head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCready stops a takedown attempt from Liege.
McCready misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCready can't find room to land a body shot as Liege controls the action.
McCready throws a punch but it's blocked by Liege.
McCready misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCready displaying some good clinch control by pressing Liege up against the cage.
Liege blocks a body shot from McCready.
Liege drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCready pulls his leg out and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liege gets a double leg takedown into McCready's guard.
Liege trying to control but McCready is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan McCready dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McCready wants to clinch up but Liege keeps it at a distance.
McCready connects with a leg kick. Liege looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Liege fails with a takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Liege.
McCready is looking to reverse the position.
Liege is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCready has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liege tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liege trying to control the position but McCready is working away.
Liege is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McCready is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Liege is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCready knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCready pushes Liege away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Liege gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McCready 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.
McCready taking a bit of punishment here - Liege scoring with strikes.
Liege misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McCready is looking to regain half guard here but Liege keeps moving and retains side control.
Liege tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Liege has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liege in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Liege tries to move to mount but McCready blocks the move with his legs.
McCready regains half guard.
McCready is trying to escape back to his feet but Liege uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liege tries for a kimura but McCready is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCready avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Liege.
Liege trying to control the position but McCready is working away.
Liege working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caeas Liege dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McCready misses with a low kick.
McCready tries to clinch but Liege is having none of it.
McCready scores with a nice strike.
McCready swings for the body but Liege moves out of range.
Liege darts in looking for a takedown but McCready gets double underhooks and turns Liege into the cage.
McCready has Liege pressed against the cage.
McCready lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCready working aggressively here.
McCready has a couple of punches blocked by Liege.
McCready tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liege's elbow.
McCready is trying to break free.
Liege gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McCready regains guard.
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!
Liege drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCready dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liege looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCready 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.
Liege working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liege is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Caeas Liege just wasn't active enough.
McCready tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liege paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Liege.
McCready moves into range and clinches up with Liege.
McCready misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liege.
McCready tries a body shot but Liege blocks it.
McCready misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCready gets through Liege's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCready swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from McCready.
McCready tries to work over Liege's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liege is trying to push McCready away but McCready has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCready.
McCready lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCready is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Liege is keeping busy.
McCready misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liege blocking some punches.
Declan McCready seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCready tries a body shot but Liege blocks it.
McCready digs a right hand underneath Liege's ribcage. Liege let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McCready gets through Liege's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCready throws a head punch that misses.
McCready misses with a punch on the inside.
McCready struggles to land a body shot inside as Liege controls his hands.
McCready misses with a punch to the body.
McCready misses with some punches.
Liege managing to block the knees to the body from McCready.
McCready swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCready can't find room to land a body shot as Liege controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liege works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCready keeping full guard, as Liege tries to pass.
McCready has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan McCready comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McCready 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Declan McCready!
Our winner, Declan McCready, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soz Sztrova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sztrova kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is In Flames - Delight and Anger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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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
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Soz Sztrova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luis Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sztrova tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sztrova shoots in looking for a takedown but Mendoza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sztrova's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mendoza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mendoza keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sztrova looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sztrova drops his hands momentarily and Mendoza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mendoza checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Mendoza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luis Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sztrova walks into a jab.
Mendoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sztrova wants to clinch
and Mendoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sztrova is looking to clinch.
Mendoza connects with a body shot that sends Sztrova's belly button to the back.
Sztrova wants to clinch.
Mendoza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sztrova counters with a big head kick but Mendoza shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mendoza duly obliges.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mendoza has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mendoza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sztrova's hands.
Sztrova is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendoza misses with a hook. Sztrova ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a right and a left that Sztrova avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Mendoza. That snapped Sztrova's head back.
Sztrova tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sztrova wants to clinch
enabling Mendoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
Mendoza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sztrova tries to clinch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza cracks a nice hook into Sztrova's ribs.
Sztrova takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mendoza misses with a straight left.
Sztrova forces Mendoza back against the cage and clinches.
Mendoza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sztrova swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendoza lands with a short shot to the head.
Mendoza lands a nice uppercut.
Mendoza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sztrova looking to slow down the pace here.
Sztrova looking to throw knees to the head but Mendoza is blocking nicely.
Sztrova throws a head punch that misses.
Mendoza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sztrova or not.
Sztrova is breathing heavily.
Mendoza breaks from the clinch.
Mendoza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mendoza lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Soz Sztrova has been cut.
Mendoza with a nice cross.
Mendoza paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sztrova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Mendoza.
Sztrova wants to clinch up but Mendoza keeps it at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mendoza.
Sztrova takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mendoza connects with a looping right hand.
Sztrova ducks right into an uppercut from Mendoza.
Mendoza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sztrova doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sztrova at a distance.
Sztrova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendoza.
Sztrova takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sztrova moves to clinch but Mendoza breaks away
and Mendoza counters with a nice leg kick.
Sztrova walks into a jab.
Mendoza keeps the fight on the outside.
Luis Mendoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendoza blocks a head kick by Sztrova.
Mendoza throws a shot to the body.
Mendoza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sztrova looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mendoza thuds his right hand into Sztrova's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sztrova misses with a takedown attempt - Mendoza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sztrova showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendoza.
Sztrova takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendoza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mendoza is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sztrova had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mendoza scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sztrova walks into a stiff left hand from Mendoza.
Sztrova is rocked!
Sztrova on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oh Sztrova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sztrova tries to clinch
and Mendoza counters with a huge left! Sztrova is in big trouble! He's backing up but Mendoza isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sztrova from any more damage. A dominating finish by Mendoza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Mendoza!
An out of breath Luis Mendoza 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 Steven Stepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Brona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as DJ Brona enters the cage!
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218 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Stepp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DJ Brona!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepp darts in and clinches Brona up against the cage.
Brona blocking some punches.
Stepp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brona swings for the body but Stepp moves out of range.
Stepp avoids the body shot from Brona.
Steven Stepp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brona looks to land a combination but Stepp avoids it well.
Brona circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brona throws a right and a left that Stepp avoids nicely.
Stepp tries to clinch but Brona moves out of range.
Brona fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stepp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stepp takes the fight into the clinch.
Stepp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stepp tries to clinch up.
Stepp closes the distance and pushes Brona back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brona.
Stepp lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brona prevents a body shot from Stepp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brona wants to break free but Stepp has control.
Stepp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stepp tries to clinch up.
Brona tries to sprawl but Stepp drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stepp misses with a head shot. Brona uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stepp wants to pass the guard but Brona is keeping the position.
Stepp throws a strike but Brona rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stepp wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Brona manages to pass to side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brona lands a nice short elbow.
Brona scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brona throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stepp slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stepp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stepp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brona trying to control here.
Brona blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stepp.
Brona is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brona slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stepp scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stepp is working Brona over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brona manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stepp is in a horrible position here. Brona smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stepp is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stepp in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brona connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepp is trying to escape the mount.
Brona tries to control but Stepp wriggling away.
Stepp tries to reverse the position but Brona maintains control.
Stepp is working hard here to advance position.
Brona trying to control but Stepp is having none of it.
Brona has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stepp is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brona in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brona pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brona with a couple of short strikes.
Stepp is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stepp tries to hold on but Brona postures up.
Brona looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stepp is trying to escape the mount.
Brona punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stepp taking shots to the head.
My spies in MuscleWorks Amsterdam™ inform me that Brona has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brona has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stepp's face.
Stepp is rocked!
Stepp is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Stepp is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brona lands a big shot to the head and Stepp winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). DJ Brona!
DJ Brona is the new light heavyweight champion!
DJ Brona was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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