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MMA5: Who's The King? PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mosoltov OGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludi Sisoje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ludi Sisoje is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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198 cm
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250 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mosoltov OGrady! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ludi Sisoje! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! OGrady is looking to clinch but Sisoje is avoiding it.
Sisoje misses with a head kick.
Sisoje tries to score a power double leg takedown but OGrady sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sisoje somewhat. OGrady 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. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Sisoje keeping moving, preventing OGrady from controlling successfully. Sisoje wants to stand up but OGrady is controlling him. OGrady connects with a couple of short punches. Sisoje lands with a heel strike from the guard.
OGrady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. OGrady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sisoje is keeping the position for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sisoje keeping moving, preventing OGrady from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sisoje is pulling down on OGrady's head to control his posture. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OGrady accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Sisoje is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. OGrady throws a big right hand that misses. OGrady has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. OGrady wanted to stand there but Sisoje had control of the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Sisoje circles away from the clinch attempt.
OGrady avoids the head kick by Sisoje.
Sisoje moves into the clinch successfully.
Sisoje on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OGrady has hold of one of Sisoje's legs. Sisoje is fighting the takedown attempt but OGrady gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. OGrady wanted to stand there but Sisoje had control of the position. OGrady looking to sit in guard and control but Sisoje gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sisoje showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Let's hope that Sisoje has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Sisoje trying to control the position from guard on top but OGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. OGrady has his hands on Sisoje's head, controlling the position. Sisoje has gone for a leg lock! OGrady slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sisoje's guard. OGrady throwing strikes from guard but Sisoje blocks nicely.
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. Sisoje is trying to control the position but OGrady postures up. OGrady sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sisoje's guard. OGrady is looking to advance position but Sisoje won't allow it. Sisoje is looking to control OGrady's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sisoje avoid being mounted? OGrady is stalling here. Sisoje is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! OGrady seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sisoje has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Sisoje remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Sisoje is looking to take a break and control but OGrady is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mosoltov OGrady dominated that round. That's time! OGrady's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sisoje gets in close and instigates a clinch. Sisoje tries to circle away but OGrady has him pinned against the cage. Sisoje pulls guard effortlessly. OGrady 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. Sisoje is working an open guard so OGrady takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Sisoje shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. OGrady is trying to defend but Sisoje finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Sisoje missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sisoje sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. OGrady is not content to let Sisoje control the position. OGrady is looking to improve his position.
Sisoje seems to be looking for submissions.
Sisoje trying to control the action but OGrady is working from the bottom.
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. Sisoje might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control OGrady kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. OGrady tries to clinch but Sisoje is having none of it. OGrady gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Sisoje counters by clinching up. OGrady has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sisoje is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Sisoje jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as OGrady walks away with a smile on his face. Sisoje gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sisoje throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. OGrady shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Sisoje tries to hold on but OGrady postures up. The referee warns Sisoje that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sisoje is breathing heavily. OGrady is in the full mount, landing strikes. OGrady looking to finish Sisoje with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sisoje! OGrady looking to control but Sisoje is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. OGrady wants to control the action but instead Sisoje gets a body lock and reverses into OGrady's guard! Nice work! OGrady on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if OGrady tries to get out of the position. Sisoje won't allow OGrady to sweep him here. Mosoltov OGrady overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sisoje drops back, looking for a kneebar! OGrady looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. OGrady looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from OGrady! OGrady throwing shots but missing, from side control. OGrady just content to control the position. OGrady grinds an elbow into Sisoje's temple. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sisoje is looking to regain half guard here but OGrady keeps moving and retains side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mosoltov OGrady 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. This is the final round!
OGrady cracks Sisoje with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A nice inside leg kick there by OGrady. That's going to slow Sisoje down. Mosoltov OGrady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. OGrady tries to clinch but fails miserably and Sisoje finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. OGrady looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. OGrady is just content to waste time from the top position. Sisoje takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Sisoje throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sisoje is trying to keep OGrady in close.
OGrady makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Sisoje is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Sisoje takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. OGrady is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sisoje is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sisoje has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round. Sisoje trying to stand up but can't free himself from OGrady's guard. OGrady trying to keep a closed guard but Sisoje is proving a slippery customer.
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. Sisoje wanted to stand there but OGrady had control of the position. Sisoje trying to control but OGrady is working from the bottom. OGrady scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. OGrady moves into the clinch. OGrady turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! OGrady trying to control the action but Sisoje is working from the bottom. Sisoje is trying to control OGrady's posture but OGrady avoids it. OGrady stands up and we're back to a striking position. OGrady drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Sisoje will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
OGrady is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round. OGrady wants to get up but he can't break Sisoje's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. OGrady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. OGrady being controlled here momentarily. Sisoje uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mosoltov OGrady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Sisoje swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sisoje circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sisoje walks into a straight right hand from OGrady. Sisoje misses with a head kick.
Ludi Sisoje has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sisoje looks to score with a jab to the body but OGrady is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Mosoltov OGrady showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for OGrady, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mosoltov OGrady!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Spitler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yanick Goossens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yanick Goossens will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Spitler! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yanick Goossens! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Goossens throws a head kick but Spitler moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Goossens. Yanick Goossens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Goossens misses with a body kick. Spitler gets a takedown into half guard. Goossens wants to get back to his feet. Spitler trying to control from half guard but Goossens is working away. Ground and pound from Spitler. Goossens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Spitler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Spitler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Spitler scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Spitler is keen to just control but Goossens is a slippery customer. Goossens pushes Spitler off looking to stand but Spitler dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Spitler blocks the strikes from Goossens.
Goossens is looking to escape. Spitler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goossens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Spitler lands with a punch from half guard. Goossens tries to kick Spitler off but Spitler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Spitler drops an elbow to the side of Goossens's head. Spitler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Spitler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goossens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Goossens pushes Spitler off looking to stand but Spitler dives back in and keeps control.
Goossens tries to get to full guard but Spitler has control of the leg. Spitler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Goossens taking some punishment here, with Spitler in his half guard. Goossens tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Goossens is looking to escape. Spitler scoring with strikes to the body and head. Goossens flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Spitler prevents Goossens from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Spitler working over Goossens with some ground and pound. Goossens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Goossens lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Spitler working the head and body with strikes. Spitler drops an elbow to the side of Goossens's head. Spitler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Spitler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Goossens wants to get back to his feet. Spitler working Goossens over with strikes. Goossens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Goossens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spitler scores with a couple of nice shots. Goossens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Spitler is pressing down on Goossens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goossens is holding on for now. Spitler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Goossens punching from the bottom.
Goossens tries to kick Spitler off but Spitler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goossens tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Spitler scoring with strikes to the body and head. Spitler slips a nice elbow through Goossens's hands, connecting with Goossens's forehead. Spitler slips a nice elbow through Goossens's hands, connecting with Goossens's forehead. Nice strikes from Spitler there. Spitler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Spitler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Goossens wants to improve his position but Spitler is controlling well.
Spitler lands strikes from half guard. Goossens is in trouble now - Spitler has advanced to mount! Spitler is breathing heavily. Goossens is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Goossens is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Goossens throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Spitler with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spitler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Goossens throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Goossens is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Spitler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Spitler lands a heavy elbow. Goossens is in a horrible position here. Spitler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Spitler landing strikes from the mount and Goossens is in trouble! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Spitler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Spitler working the ground and pound effectively.
Goossens squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Spitler raining down shots from the mount! Spitler with the ground and pound from mount. Goossens in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Spitler dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goossens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Spitler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Goossens lands a big head kick that sends Spitler tumbling to the mat! Goossens takes a step backwards and waves Spitler back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Josh Spitler has been cut. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goossens.
This has been an exciting period of action! Spitler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goossens. Goossens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Goossens tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Spitler avoids the head kick by Goossens.
Goossens throws a push kick but Spitler slaps the foot to one side. Goossens lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters circling - Goossens throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Spitler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Goossens is trying to stand.
Goossens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spitler scores with a couple of nice shots. Spitler winds up and cracks Goossens with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Goossens punching from the bottom.
Goossens is staying active underneath Spitler, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Goossens throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Goossens is trying to stand back up but Spitler is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spitler is defended easily by Goossens. The fighters circling - Goossens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Goossens looks to land a left hand but Spitler moved out of range nicely. Goossens throws the kick towards the body but Spitler avoids it. Spitler slips a straight right by Goossens. Goossens misses with a looping left. Spitler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Goossens throws a lazy right hand but Spitler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Spitler blocks a head kick by Goossens.
Goossens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goossens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spitler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. An inside leg kick from Goossens misses. Spitler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goossens looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Goossens pushes Spitler away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Spitler gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Goossens is looking for a sweep. Goossens taking a bit of punishment here - Spitler scoring with strikes. Spitler working the head and body with strikes. Goossens misses with an elbow from the bottom. Spitler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Goossens is trying to get back to half guard. Spitler cracks Goossens with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spitler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Spitler working the body and head with strikes. Goossens is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Josh Spitler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Spitler scores with punches from side control. Spitler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Goossens is trying to buck Spitler off. Goossens is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spitler off and has taken his back! Spitler rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Spitler is trying to maintain the position but Goossens is very close to passing his half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Goossens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Goossens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Spitler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yanick Goossens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Josh Spitler's cut. 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. This is the final round!
Goossens throws a hook but Spitler avoids it easily. Goossens thows a body shot but no joy. Spitler looks for a takedown but Goossens sprawls well. Spitler avoids the head kick by Goossens.
Goossens looks to throw the jab but Spitler is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goossens throws a head kick but Spitler moves out of range.
Spitler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Goossens. That one must have hurt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Goossens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spitler.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goossens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spitler's sensitive parts. Spitler slips a jab and a cross from Goossens.
Goossens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goossens throws a hook but Spitler blocks it. Goossens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goossens looks to throw the jab but Spitler is out of range. Goossens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goossens.
Goossens throws a sloppy head kick and Spitler moves out of range easily. Spitler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Goossens was covering up waiting for the punch and Spitler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Spitler is in close to Goossens's body, working some short punches and elbows. Spitler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Spitler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Goossens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Spitler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goossens swivels though and keeps the full guard. Spitler works over Goossens with some ground and pound from guard. Spitler stops Goossens from standing up. Goossens keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. Goossens is looking to stand up but Spitler isn't so interested in that idea. Goossens uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Goossens misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spitler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Spitler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Spitler wants to free his trapped foot but Goossens is holding on for dear life with his legs. Spitler blocks the strikes from Goossens.
Spitler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goossens defending well though. Spitler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Goossens is trying to stand.
Goossens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spitler. Goossens wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Goossens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spitler moves out of range as Goossens strikes. Spitler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Spitler cracks Goossens with a big elbow. Spitler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Goossens wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land. Goossens wants to get back to his feet. Spitler scoring with punches and elbows. Goossens taking a bit of punishment here - Spitler scoring with strikes. Goossens pushes Spitler away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Spitler gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Goossens takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Goossens is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Spitler lands a few punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Josh Spitler. I think Spitler 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:28 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:27 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Josh Spitler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saint Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Yates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yates comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Village People - Y.M.C.A kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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178 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saint Assassin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Elliot Yates! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Assassin shoots in but no luck this time. Yates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Assassin ducks under a wild hook from Yates. Yates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yates looks to land a combination but Assassin avoids it well. Some wild striking there from Yates.
Elliot Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yates misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yates misses with a takedown and Assassin counters with a takedown into side control. Yates looks gassed! Assassin lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yates takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Yates is trying to get back to half guard. Assassin working the body and head with strikes. Assassin cracks Yates with an elbow. That is naaassty. Assassin scoring with punches from side control. Yates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assassin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Assassin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Yates is rocked! Assassin in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Yates looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Assassin turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saint Assassin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jenda Hlina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jenda Hlina! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Blaze! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Blaze throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Hlina fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Blaze stuffs the takedown. Horrible takedown by Hlina or perhaps it was just good defense by Blaze which made him look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenda Hlina. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hlina closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blaze circles away. Hlina shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blaze pinned against the cage. Blaze gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Hlina fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Blaze darts in and clinches Hlina up against the cage. Blaze jumps guard but Hlina stands there with Blaze around his waist. Blaze gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hlina wants a takedown.
Hlina is breathing heavily. Blaze is trying to force a seperation but Hlina has the dominant position. Blaze prevents the takedown attempt.
Blaze is trying to drag Hlina to the mat but Hlina just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Blaze tries to break the clinch but Hlina is controlling the position. Hlina is trying to drag Blaze to the mat but Blaze just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Hlina goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blaze prevents it.
Hlina drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blaze tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blaze turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Blaze manages to end up in side control. Hlina tries to improve position but can't. Blaze happy to just control the position for now. Hlina tries to buck Blaze off but Blaze is having none of it. Blaze is staying tight to Hlina's torso, preventing him from escaping. Hlina sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Blaze is controlling the pace.
Hlina is trying to get back to full guard. Hlina has hold of Blaze's hands but Blaze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Blaze is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hlina is looking to improve his position.
Blaze tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hlina controls his leg. Blaze looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hlina with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Blaze content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Blaze scoring with strikes to the body and head. Blaze seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Hlina is looking for a sweep. Blaze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Blaze looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Hlina wants to get back to full guard. Blaze is taking a breather. Hlina says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hlina wants to get back to full guard. Blaze takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Hlina is trying to stand.
Blaze prevents Hlina from improving his position. Blaze scoring with strikes to the body and head. Blaze content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Blaze's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Blaze is nestled in close to Hlina, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Blaze stalling. I looks like Blaze might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hlina wants to get back to full guard. Blaze with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Johnny Blaze just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Blaze cracks Hlina with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Blaze has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hlina to stand back up!
Hlina is rocked!
It looks like Jenda Hlina has been cut. Hlina drops his hands momentarily. Blaze doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Hlina staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Hlina doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Blaze!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tayfun Turan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcio Capas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tayfun Turan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcio Capas! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Capas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Turan trying to land knees to the body.
Capas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Capas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Capas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Capas working Turan over with knees to the body. Turan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Turan is breathing heavily. Capas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turan's defenses. Capas landing knees to the head.
Turan takes an elbow to the forehead. Capas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Turan's face.
Capas lands a knee to the head.
Turan fails to pull guard.
Capas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turan's defenses. A bit of stalling here from Capas.
Capas lands a damaging elbow. Capas slowing the pace effectively. Capas with a knee to the head.
Turan is rocked! Capas working the clinch nicely. Turan is working for position but Capas cracks him with a big knee to the head! Turan crumples up against the cage and Capas lands two more shots before the ref can save Turan! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Marcio Capas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shuno Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Hasmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson comes into the arena with Ison & Fille - Muevete (Spanska Flugan) blaring out of the sound system. Trevor Hasmith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shuno Svensson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trevor Hasmith! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hasmith shoots for a takedown but Svensson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Svensson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Svensson lands in his opponent's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Svensson being controlled here momentarily. Hasmith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Svensson trying to control but Hasmith is working from the bottom. Svensson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Hasmith is adopting a defensive guard. Svensson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hasmith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Svensson lands a couple of elbows. Svensson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Svensson connects with a couple of short punches. Svensson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hasmith is pulling down on Svensson's head to control his posture. Svensson passes into half guard. Svensson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Svensson with the ground and pound but Hasmith uses the opportunity to regain guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Svensson trying to control but Hasmith is working from the bottom. Svensson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hasmith works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Svensson throws a strike but Hasmith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Hasmith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Svensson controls Hasmith momentarily but Hasmith frees himself.
That's four 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. Svensson pulls Hasmith in to control the position. Hasmith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Hasmith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Svensson is trying to keep Hasmith in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shuno Svensson dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Svensson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Svensson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hasmith. Svensson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Svensson swinging wildly here.
Svensson shoots and misses and Hasmith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Hasmith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Hasmith content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hasmith trying to advance position but Svensson counters by regaining guard.
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. Svensson wants to sweep here but Hasmith controlling him for the moment. Hasmith is looking to advance position but Svensson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Svensson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hasmith?
Hasmith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Svensson looking to control but Hasmith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Svensson misses with a head shot. Hasmith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Svensson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Svensson thowing shots but they're missing. Hasmith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Svensson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Svensson looking to finish with strikes here!
Hasmith is in all sorts of trouble here.
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. Svensson lands with some strikes. Svensson looking to finish with strikes here!
Svensson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hasmith is looking to escape. Svensson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hasmith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hasmith taking shots to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shuno Svensson will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hasmith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Svensson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hasmith, before circling back to the center of the mat. Svensson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hasmith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Svensson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. A right hand to the body from Svensson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Svensson. Svensson scores with a hook to the body. A right handed body shot lands from Svensson.
Svensson lands with a right to the head. Nice body punch from Svensson. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Svensson. Svensson working Hasmith over with knees to the body. Knees in the clinch landing for Svensson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Svensson landing knees to the head.
Svensson effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Svensson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Hasmith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A right handed body shot lands from Svensson.
Svensson with a knee to the head.
Svensson pushes Hasmith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Svensson landing knees to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Svensson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Svensson lands a nice elbow. Hasmith letting Svensson take a breather here. Svensson with a knee to the head.
It looks like Trevor Hasmith has been cut. Nice elbow from Svensson. Svensson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hasmith up against the cage. Svensson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Svensson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hasmith backwards. Svensson taking a breather. A nice right hand lands inside from Svensson. Svensson is looking to control Hasmith's arms but Hasmith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Svensson has his back to the cage. Svensson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hasmith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Hasmith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Svensson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Shuno Svensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Hasmith. Svensson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A bit of stalling here from Svensson.
Svensson is working Hasmith over against the cage. Hasmith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Svensson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Svensson lands a body shot. Svensson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hasmith up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Svensson obliges. Svensson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Hasmith tries to score a body lock takedown but Svensson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Svensson lands a hook to the side of the head. Svensson effectively controlling the action here. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shuno Svensson. Svensson is looking to clinch but Hasmith is avoiding it.
Svensson shoots in and bounces Hasmith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Hasmith 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 four minutes gone in the round. Hasmith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Hasmith keeping moving, preventing Svensson from controlling successfully. Shuno Svensson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Svensson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Trevor Hasmith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Svensson preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight! Shuno Svensson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Svensson 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shuno Svensson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Sobolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachary Krantz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobolev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ya kuplu tebe dom. Vasiliy Sobolev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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265 lbs
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274 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasiliy Sobolev! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zachary Krantz! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sobolev shoots in but Krantz avoids the takedown attempt easily. A punch combination from Krantz misses. Sobolev looks for a takedown but Krantz sprawls well. Sobolev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Krantz sprawls well. Krantz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sobolev gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Sobolev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sobolev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Krantz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Sobolev throws a big right hand that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Krantz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Sobolev lands a couple of digs. Sobolev trying to control the position from guard on top but Krantz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sobolev looking to sit in guard and control but Krantz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sobolev controlling Krantz's posture. Krantz looking to pass the guard. Sobolev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krantz on the ground. Sobolev looking for a sweep. Not yet Sobolev, not yet. Sobolev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sobolev keeping full guard, as Krantz tries to pass. Krantz won't allow Sobolev to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Sobolev fails to land the takedown. Krantz throws a leg kick which misses Sobolev's front leg but catches the back leg as Sobolev tries to avoid it. Sobolev is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Krantz looks to land a combination but Sobolev avoids it well. Sobolev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krantz swivels and escapes. Krantz throws a quick inside leg kick. Krantz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Vasiliy Sobolev has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Krantz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Krantz tries to clinch but Sobolev is having none of it. Krantz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krantz lands a big shot that drops Sobolev! Can he finish him?
Sobolev is rocked! Krantz drops back looking for a leg! Sobolev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sobolev manages to kick Krantz off! Krantz jumps back into Sobolev's guard. Krantz drops back looking for a leg! Sobolev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sobolev manages to kick Krantz off! Krantz jumps back into Sobolev's guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Krantz advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Krantz working the ground and pound. Both fighters take a look at the clock. Krantz tries for a kimura but Sobolev is defending well. Krantz trying to control the position but Sobolev is working away. Krantz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Krantz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sobolev, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Krantz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Sobolev looks to move to half guard but instead Krantz has passed into mount! Damn! Sobolev is bucking up trying to escape but Krantz cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Sobolev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sobolev wants to hold on but Krantz pushes him away. Sobolev is looking to get to half guard. Krantz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Sobolev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sobolev tries to get out of the position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Krantz tries to control but Sobolev wriggling away. Krantz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sobolev to take his back! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Krantz dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vasiliy Sobolev's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Krantz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Krantz lands in his opponent's guard. Krantz won't allow Sobolev to sweep him here. Krantz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Krantz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Krantz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Krantz taking a break here but Sobolev is having none of it and regains half guard. Krantz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sobolev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Krantz prevents Sobolev from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krantz seems to be working for a kimura but Sobolev defends the submission attempt. Krantz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sobolev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Krantz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Krantz thows a huge punch but Sobolev dodges it nicely.
Krantz wants to control but Sobolev is keeping him busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Sobolev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Sobolev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Krantz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sobolev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sobolev's back! Sobolev manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. Sobolev misses with a takedown attempt and Krantz counters with a head kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Krantz wants to clinch. Krantz throws a leg kick that misses. Krantz misses with the combination.
Sobolev has his takedown stuffed and Krantz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Krantz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Krantz controls the position. Sobolev tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sobolev gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Krantz lands a nice shot to the head. Krantz controlling the position easily from mount. Krantz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Krantz thowing shots but they're missing. Krantz raining down shots from the mount! Krantz landing punches. Sobolev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Krantz tries to control but Sobolev wriggling away. Krantz lands a big shot there that rocks Sobolev but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Krantz punching from mount but Sobolev doing a good job of avoiding damage. Sobolev tries to reverse the position but Krantz maintains control. Krantz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Krantz unloads with some shots from mount but Sobolev bucks and avoids them well.
Sobolev is trying desperately to improve position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Krantz trying to control but Sobolev is having none of it. Zachary Krantz has got the better of the ground game so far. Sobolev defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Krantz. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Krantz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Vasiliy Sobolev's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sobolev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Krantz napping and manages to drive through into side control! Sobolev fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sobolev controls the position. Krantz has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Sobolev wants to control for a moment but Krantz uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Krantz taking some punishment here, with Sobolev in his half guard. Sobolev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Krantz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sobolev pulls his head out easily. Krantz is pressing down on Sobolev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sobolev wants to control from the top but Krantz keeps moving. Sobolev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Krantz's head. Krantz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sobolev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Sobolev thows a big elbow that misses. Krantz keeping full guard, as Sobolev tries to pass. Sobolev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Krantz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Sobolev is in close to Krantz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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. Sobolev throws and elbow that misses. Krantz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sobolev's guard. Nice move by Krantz! Sobolev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krantz tries to free his leg and advance position but Sobolev is retaining full guard. Sobolev tries to land a sweep but no joy. Krantz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Krantz advances position into side control! Sobolev is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Krantz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sobolev keeps working. Sobolev looks to move to half guard but instead Krantz has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Krantz lands a big shot there that rocks Sobolev but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vasiliy Sobolev's cut is getting worse. Krantz wants to finish this one by submission but Sobolev is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Krantz. Krantz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sobolev can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vasiliy Sobolev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vasiliy Sobolev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zachary Krantz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guster Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousasi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hi-Gate: Pitchin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jean Claude Mousasi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guster Spencer! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Spencer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Spencer is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mousasi looks calm but he's in trouble here. Spencer gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mousasi is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Spencer lets go of the hold and Mousasi can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Guster Spencer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabino Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alice In Chains - Rooster. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabino Barrera! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Williams! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Gabino Barrera has been cut. Barrera sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Barrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Barrera misses with a hook. Barrera throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease. Barrera misses the jab. Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrera. Gabino Barrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Barrera scores with a jab. Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barrera. Williams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrera manages to avoid it. Barrera jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well. Barrera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams counters with a low kick, right behind Barrera 's knee. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barrera looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range. Barrera throws a combination that misses and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Barrera throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Williams wants to clinch up but Barrera keeps it at a distance. Barrera lands a jab. Barrera misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barrera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand! Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams. Barrera misses with a combination
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barrera thinking. Barrera is breathing heavily. Barrera works over Williams's head and body with a nice combination. Barrera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barrera looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range. Williams closes the distance and clinches. Williams tries to work over Barrera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrera. Barrera blocks a body shot from Williams. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams. Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Williams.
Williams stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Williams lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Williams lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Williams digs a right hand underneath Barrera's ribcage. Barrera let out a lung full of air as it connected. Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williams. Barrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Barrera shows good agility there to stay on his feet. A shot in the inside from Williams. Williams stalls. A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams. Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Barrera backwards. Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrera uses good head movement to avoid it. Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams lands with a left to the head. A right hook to the body lands for Williams.
Williams is working for takedown but Barrera is calmly controlling the position for now. Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barrera up against the cage. Williams manages to break the clinch.
Barrera misses with a double jab
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand. Williams scores with a takedown into Barrera's guard. Barrera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Barrera being controlled here, momentarily. Williams connects with a couple of short punches. 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. Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barrera works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Williams 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. Williams wants to control from the top but Barrera keeps moving. Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Barrera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Williams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Williams lands a couple of decent looking shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Williams dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gabino Barrera's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Barrera. Barrera misses with a looping left. Barrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Some wild striking there from Williams.
Barrera loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch. Barrera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Williams counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Barrera's guard now. Williams throws a big right hand that misses. Williams thows a big elbow that misses. Williams is in close to Barrera's body, working some short punches and elbows. Barrera knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Williams's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Williams throws a big right hand that misses. Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Williams looking to pass the guard. Barrera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams. Barrera tries to land a sweep but no joy. Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barrera's head. Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Williams wants to pass the guard but Barrera is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Williams cracks Barrera with a solid left hand. Barrera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Williams postures up in Barrera's guard and throws a big left but Barrera blocks it. Williams thows a big elbow that misses. Barrera is trying to control the position but Williams postures up. Williams chips away with some ground and pound. Williams scoring with some ground and pound. Williams won't allow Barrera to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Williams cracks Barrera with a solid left hand. Williams distracts Barrera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams with a nice head shot there. Williams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Barrera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Williams passes Barrera's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Williams is looking to take a break and control but Barrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Williams is nestled in close to Barrera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barrera defending well though. Barrera has hold of Williams's hands but Williams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Williams frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Williams lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Randy Williams has got the better of the ground game so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Williams lands a heavy elbow. Williams lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Williams scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Williams lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barrera hang on? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Williams cracks Barrera with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Williams scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barrera?
Barrera taking shots to the head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Williams punishing his opponent with strikes. Williams controlling the position easily from mount. Williams looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Gabino Barrera's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Barrera which made him look bad. Barrera throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it. Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrera. Barrera ducks under a wild hook from Williams. Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barrera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Barrera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Williams scores with a punch to the head. Barrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barrera throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it. Barrera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Barrera misses with a double jab
and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Williams. Williams wants to break free but Barrera has control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams tries a body shot but Barrera blocks it.
Williams tries a body shot but Barrera blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams. Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrera controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams. Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Barrera.
Barrera blocks a body shot from Williams. Williams lands a body punch in the clinch. Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrera uses good head movement to avoid it. Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Barrera misses with a few strikes there.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gabino Barrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barrera misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely. Williams misses with a wild body shot. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barrera!
Barrera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Williams is pressing down on Barrera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barrera is holding on for now. Williams working Barrera over with strikes. Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barrera defending well though. Williams throwing shots but Barrera is blocking nicely. Barrera wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Williams wants to control but Barrera is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Williams looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barrera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Williams thows a huge punch but Barrera dodges it nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. The fighters circle momentarily. Barrera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Nice body punch from Williams. Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Williams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Williams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Barrera is in a horrible position here. Williams smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gabino Barrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Williams working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Williams dominating with strikes here. Randy Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Williams dominating with strikes here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Williams lands a big elbow. Williams avoids the attempt from Barrera to control. Williams looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Randy Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Williams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 25:30 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Williams!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dequan Randolph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Slayer - Jesus Saves. Jesus Sanchez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dequan Randolph's chin.
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267 lbs
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Sanchez! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dequan Randolph! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sanchez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Sanchez working away. Sanchez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. The ground and pound from Sanchez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randolph keeps working. Sanchez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Randolph knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randolph keeps working. Sanchez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Sanchez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Randolph dodges the ground and pound from Sanchez. Sanchez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Randolph some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sanchez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Randolph avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sanchez. Sanchez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Randolph is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sanchez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Randolph, who protects the arm well. Sanchez tries to advance to mount but can't. Sanchez moves into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice elbow there by Sanchez. Sanchez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Randolph hang on? Sanchez lands a nice shot to the head. Sanchez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Randolph really wants to buck Sanchez off and get back to his feet. Randolph is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Randolph can do anything to dispel that myth. Sanchez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Randolph's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sanchez looking to control but Randolph is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Randolph really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Sanchez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Randolph has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sanchez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Randolph's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Randolph tries to get back to half guard but can't. Randolph is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sanchez working away from the top, dropping strikes. Randolph is in a horrible position here. Sanchez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Randolph is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Sanchez looking for a guillotine from mount but Randolph is having none of it. Sanchez is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Randolph is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus Sanchez! Jesus Sanchez is the new heavyweight champion!
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