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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shooter McGavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaun Simmons looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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189 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shaun Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shooter McGavin!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simmons throws a right and a left that McGavin avoids nicely.
Simmons clobbers McGavin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGavin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McGavin is looking for a kimura here.
McGavin is working for a kimura but Simmons is defending it quite comfortably.
McGavin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simmons is just riding it out for now. McGavin eventually gives up the hold.
McGavin passes to full mount!
McGavin looking for a guillotine from mount but Simmons is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGavin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McGavin working for a submission but Simmons is keeping him at bay.
McGavin looking to secure an arm triangle but Simmons defends it well.
McGavin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Simmons is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at WarZone Training Facility 1, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Simmons tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGavin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McGavin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGavin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McGavin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Simmons is surviving well by controlling McGavin's body position as best he can.
Simmons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGavin on the ground.
McGavin working for a guillotine from mount but Simmons is in no mood to give up.
McGavin working for a submission but Simmons is keeping him at bay.
McGavin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Simmons has worked his arm free - good work by Simmons!
McGavin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simmons knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McGavin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simmons, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGavin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simmons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGavin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simmons has escaped the position, nice work there.
McGavin tries for a kimura but Simmons is defending well.
McGavin tries for a kimura but Simmons is defending well.
Simmons tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGavin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGavin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simmons, who protects the arm well.
McGavin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGavin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGavin is trying to get an arm triangle but Simmons is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGavin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McGavin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McGavin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simmons knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shooter McGavin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McGavin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Simmons to the ground. McGavin is now in Simmons's guard.
McGavin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McGavin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McGavin pushes down on Simmons's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McGavin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McGavin is working for a kimura but Simmons is defending it quite comfortably.
McGavin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simmons is just riding it out for now. McGavin eventually gives up the hold.
Shooter McGavin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGavin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simmons sees it coming and defends easily.
McGavin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Simmons defend it? McGavin steps over the head and cranks it - Simmons is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McGavin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shooter McGavin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Break Walls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kuula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walls comes to the cage accompanied by Can´t hold us. Kuula has chosen The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Break Walls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Kuula!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walls tries to clinch but Kuula moves away
and Kuula counters with a right hand to the body.
Walls throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuula's waist but Kuula gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walls off to one side.
Kuula tries to clinch up.
Kuula ducks under a wild hook from Walls.
Kuula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walls tries to clinch up.
Kuula shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walls as he avoids it easily.
Walls has been working on his boxing with his coaches at WarZone Training Facility 1 in the buildup to the fight.
Kuula misses with the combination.
Walls misses with a looping left.
Kuula tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walls defends well and Kuula ends up having to push Walls into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kuula is trying to break the clinch but Walls has him pressed against the cage.
Walls is looking for a takedown.
Kuula tries to score a body lock takedown but Walls shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Break Walls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Kuula.
Kuula jumps guard but Walls stands there with Kuula around his waist. Kuula gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Walls misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuula is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Walls throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuulas head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Walls.
Kuula can't break the clinch.
Kuula prevents a takedown attempt there.
Walls's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walls moves into the clinch.
Kuula is trying to pull guard but Walls turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kuula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuula.
Walls is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walls closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kuula counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuula closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Walls wants to clinch.
Walls moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walls has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kuula regains guard immediately.
Walls throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuula works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walls prevents Kuula from getting back to his feet.
Walls 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.
Walls has gone for a leg lock! Kuula slips out almost immediately though and dives into Walls's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walls working for a triangle but Kuula defends it easily.
Kuula tries to free his leg and advance position but Walls is retaining full guard.
Walls working a defensive guard here.
Walls escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuula gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuula trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walls's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walls keeping moving, preventing Kuula from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuula not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walls has a closed guard, preventing Kuula from standing up.
Kuula trying to control but Walls is working from the bottom.
Sergei Kuula has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kuula swats away the attempt to clinch by Walls.
Walls gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kuula tries for a takedown. No joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walls gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walls is working for a kimura but Kuula is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuula trying to hold on to Walls's head to control him but Walls postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Break Walls dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kuula shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Walls is trying to defend but Kuula finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kuula is keen to just control but Walls is a slippery customer.
Kuula is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Walls actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walls looking for submissions off his back.
Walls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuula is trying to work for a kimura but Walls is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuula wants to take a breather but Walls is having none of it.
Kuula works his way into side control.
Walls tries to buck Kuula off but Kuula is having none of it.
Walls is working hard here to advance position.
Kuula has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Walls is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kuula yanks on the arm and Walls is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kuula.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergei Kuula!
Sergei Kuula thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Palister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt McConor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurt McConor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Palister's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Palister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kurt McConor!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConor shoots in and bounces Palister off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McConor gets to his feet - Palister follows without any prompting.
McConor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConor decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
McConor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half 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!
Palister wants to control but McConor is keeping busy.
McConor tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Palister wants to control but McConor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McConor decides to stand and escape the position.
Palister is trying hard to land a takedown here. McConor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McConor shoots in but Palister avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConor just misses with a punch to the body.
McConor misses with a takedown attempt - Palister sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McConor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Palister to the ground. McConor is now in Palister's guard.
Palister seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McConor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Palister, up you get!
Palister fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McConor throws a low kick but Palister moves out of range easily.
McConor shoots in but Palister avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jack Palister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt McConor.
McConor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Palister enables McConor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Palister manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Palister wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palister controlling McConor's posture.
Palister is working an open guard so McConor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Palister shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McConor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Palister is breathing heavily.
McConor is looking to stand up but Palister isn't so interested in that idea.
McConor manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
McConor is trying to drag Palister to the mat but Palister just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Palister prevents the takedown attempt.
McConor tries to score a body lock takedown but Palister shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palister drops down looking for an ankle pick but McConor pulls his leg out and moves away.
McConor shoots in and gets a takedown into Palister's guard.
We've been informed that McConor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McConor tries to stand but Palister is controlling from the bottom.
McConor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kurt McConor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McConor gets the takedown into side control.
McConor stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McConor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McConor wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McConor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Palister is trying to defend but McConor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McConor escapes and gets back to his feet.
Palister keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McConor shoots in and drives through. Palister sprawls well.
McConor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Palister as he avoids it easily.
Palister closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McConor is trying to get back to his feet.
Palister wants to control but McConor is keeping him busy.
McConor throws Palister to one side and escapes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt McConor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McConor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Palister looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McConor decides to stand back up.
Palister fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McConor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big left from McConor misses.
McConor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Palister tries to avoid it but McConor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Palister to the ground. Palister escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McConor feints and as Palister raises his hands in defense, McConor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kurt McConor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Palister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Palister might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Palister has a closed guard, preventing McConor from standing up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConor is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jack Palister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palister tries to sprawl but McConor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConor wants to stand but Palister has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Palister is trying to get back to full guard.
McConor tries to stand but can't do so whilst Palister controls his leg.
McConor has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Palister works to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Palister holds on and takes a little breather.
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!
McConor postures up.
McConor gets to his feet - Palister follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Palister as he jumps to the side.
Jack Palister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt McConor.
Palister stuffs the takedown attempt from McConor. McConor gets slowly back to his feet.
McConor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McConor looks for a takedown but Palister sprawls well.
Palister fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McConor avoids it really well and circles away.
Palister closes this distance looking for a takedown but McConor circles away.
McConor drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palister working a defensive guard here.
McConor wanted to stand there but Palister had control of the position.
McConor postures up.
McConor preventing the sweep.
McConor stands up from Palister's guard - McConor perhaps looking for a knockout.
McConor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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.
McConor stands up and we're back to a striking position.
McConor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt McConor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McConor throws the left hand but Palister avoids the punch easily.
Palister gets caught napping as McConor dives in and scores a takedown. Palister manages to retain guard.
McConor wants to stand but Palister is controlling his posture from full guard.
Palister looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McConor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McConor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Palister!
McConor decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Palister!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Palister's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palister is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McConor stands up.
McConor looks for a takedown but Palister sprawls well.
McConor throws a low kick but Palister avoids it.
McConor closes the distance and clinches up with Palister, looking for a takedown. McConor pushes Palister against the cage but Palister circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McConor gets a double leg takedown into Palister's guard.
Palister wants to stand and escape but McConor is having none of it.
McConor stands up from Palister's guard - McConor perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Palister's half 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!
Palister misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McConor gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
McConor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McConor stands up from Palister's guard - McConor perhaps looking for a knockout.
McConor shoots in and bounces Palister off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McConor stands and steps away. Palister gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palister displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McConor.
Jack Palister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt McConor.
McConor slaps away a takedown attempt from Palister, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McConor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McConor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palister.
McConor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Palister dives in and scores a takedown into McConor's guard.
McConor has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Palister off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kurt McConor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palister keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McConor shoots in but Palister avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McConor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Palister circles away.
Palister looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McConor is fending him off so far but Palister persists. Nope, McConor circles away and we're back to standing.
McConor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McConor scores with a takedown into Palister's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McConor stands up and waves to Palister to follow him.
Jack Palister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McConor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Palister's waist but Palister gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McConor off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt McConor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McConor 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt McConor!
A relieved looking Kurt McConor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Gros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sosthene Ndikumana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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196 lbs
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Gros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sosthene Ndikumana!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gros feints and as Ndikumana raises his hands in defense, Gros changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ndikumana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gros 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.
Ndikumana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gros wants to control from the top but Ndikumana keeps moving.
Gros lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gros trying to control but Ndikumana is working from the bottom.
Gros working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ndikumana's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ndikumana can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gros chips away with some ground and pound.
Ndikumana trying to keep a closed guard but Gros is proving a slippery customer.
Ndikumana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gros accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gros throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gros throwing strikes from guard but Ndikumana blocks nicely.
Ndikumana working a defensive guard here.
Gros cracks Ndikumana with a solid left hand.
Gros wants to control from the top but Ndikumana keeps moving.
Gros lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gros wants to control from the top but Ndikumana keeps moving.
Gros in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ndikumana keeping moving, preventing Gros from controlling successfully.
Gros postures up in Ndikumana's guard and throws a big left but Ndikumana blocks it.
Gros engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gros in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gros in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gros trying to control the position from guard on top but Ndikumana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gros keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ndikumana's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gros postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ndikumana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Gros's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gros working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ndikumana's head.
Ndikumana trying to keep a closed guard but Gros is proving a slippery customer.
Ndikumana keeping moving, preventing Gros from controlling successfully.
Gros postures up.
Gros throws a big right hand that misses.
Gros wants to control from the top but Ndikumana keeps moving.
Gros missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gros throwing strikes from guard but Ndikumana blocks nicely.
Ndikumana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ndikumana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gros trying to control the position from guard on top but Ndikumana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gros trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gros stands up over Ndikumana, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gros wants to control from the top but Ndikumana keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ndikumana wants to sweep but no luck.
Ndikumana is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Gros dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ndikumana lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Billy Gros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ndikumana loads up on a big right hand but Gros slips the punch.
Gros decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gros trying to control the action but Ndikumana is working from the bottom.
Ndikumana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ndikumana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ndikumana is trying to maintain the position but Gros is very close to passing his half guard.
Gros wants to free his trapped foot but Ndikumana is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gros thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ndikumana's head.
Billy Gros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gros drops an elbow to the side of Ndikumana's head.
Gros wants to take a breather but Ndikumana is having none of it.
Ndikumana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gros. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gros is thwarting Ndikumana's attempts to control the position.
Gros wants to control but Ndikumana is keeping him busy.
Gros wants to pass to mount but Ndikumana is defending the position.
Ndikumana is trying to get back to full guard.
Gros is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ndikumana keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gros is looking to advance position but Ndikumana won't allow it.
Ndikumana is refusing to be controlled, as Gros sits in half guard.
Ndikumana trying to control but Gros postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ndikumana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ndikumana throws an off balance right hand
and Gros counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ndikumana won't be happy with that.
Ndikumana is not content to let Gros control the position.
Ndikumana tries to improve position but can't.
Ndikumana can't do much from the bottom here.
Gros working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ndikumana can't do much from the bottom here.
Gros looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ndikumana is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Gros seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gros lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gros connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ndikumana some visible discomfort.
Gros 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.
Ndikumana is trying to get back to half guard.
Gros creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ndikumana sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ndikumana is trying to get back to his feet.
Ndikumana is not content to let Gros control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Gros dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gros shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ndikumana sprawls well. Ndikumana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gros gets slowly back to his feet.
Ndikumana moves into range and clinches up with Gros.
Gros goes for a takedown attempt but Ndikumana pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ndikumana clobbers Gros with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gros fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gros is defended easily by Ndikumana.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Gros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ndikumana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gros, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gros drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gros tries for a takedown but Ndikumana manages to get underhooks.
Gros is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ndikumana is defending well.
Gros blocks a body shot from Ndikumana.
A head punch on the inside from Ndikumana fails to land.
Gros changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ndikumana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ndikumana tries to clinch up but Gros circles away and keeps his distance.
Ndikumana connects with a single shot there.
Ndikumana's coach down at The Exiled BJJ and Wrestling was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ndikumana's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ndikumana has closed the distance and engaged Gros in a clinch.
Ndikumana can't find room to land a body shot as Gros controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ndikumana is trying to stall.
Gros has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ndikumana avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gros has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ndikumana after a bit of a struggle.
Ndikumana prevents the takedown attempt.
Ndikumana is pressed up against the cage. Gros has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ndikumana down to the mat. Ndikumana avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sosthene Ndikumana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gros shoots in looking for a takedown but Ndikumana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gros's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ndikumana closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ndikumana.
A short left from Ndikumana.
Ndikumana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ndikumana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gros blocks a body shot from Ndikumana.
Good body shot from Ndikumana.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ndikumana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ndikumana misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ndikumana as the two fighters clinch.
Ndikumana breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Ndikumana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gros doesn't seem phased though.
Ndikumana moves into the clinch successfully.
Ndikumana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gross head.
Ndikumana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ndikumana drives through and clinches with Gros against the cage.
Ndikumana lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gros tries to score a body lock takedown but Ndikumana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ndikumana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gros up against the cage.
Gros blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gros is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gros looking for a takedown.
Ndikumana gets underhooks to prevent Gros's takedown attempt.
Gros is working for takedown but Ndikumana is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ndikumana can't find room to land a body shot as Gros controls the action.
Ndikumana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gross head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ndikumana.
Ndikumana lands a left hand.
Ndikumana lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ndikumana lands an uppercut.
Ndikumana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gros backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ndikumana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gross head.
Ndikumana lands with a right to the head.
Sosthene Ndikumana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gros is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sosthene Ndikumana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gros 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Gros!
Billy Gros seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drago Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoro Fortisimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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211 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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212 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drago Maximov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zoro Fortisimo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortisimo looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximov is just out of range.
Fortisimo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximov.
Crunch! Fortisimo slams his shin into Maximov's torso.
Maximov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fortisimo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maximov closes the distance and pushes Fortisimo back into the cage.
Fortisimo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortisimo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maximov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maximov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maximov instigates a clinch.
Fortisimo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maximov has him pressed against the cage.
Fortisimo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maximov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fortisimo breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Fortisimo misses.
Fortisimo is looking to slow Maximov down with leg kicks.
Maximov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fortisimo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximov misses with a series of wild punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fortisimo, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov moves into the clinch.
Maximov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maximov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fortisimo throws a head kick that misses.
Maximov clinches up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Fortisimo.
Fortisimo tries a knee to the head but Maximov blocks it.
Maximov lands a right hand.
Maximov working aggressively here.
Maximov manages to break the clinch.
Fortisimo connects with a body shot.
Maximov misses with a head kick.
Maximov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fortisimo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Maximov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortisimo lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximov struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortisimo controls his hands.
A short left from Maximov.
Fortisimo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maximov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maximov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Maximov wants to slow Fortisimo down by chopping away at his legs.
Maximov misses with a few strikes there.
Maximov throws a solid leg kick but Fortisimo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maximov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fortisimo, right into the meat.
Fortisimo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fortisimo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maximov clinches.
Fortisimo breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Maximov.
Fortisimo throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fortisimo.
Fortisimo punishes Maximov's body with a nice straight punch.
Maximov misses with a wild body shot.
Fortisimo throws a body kick that misses.
Maximov pushes Fortisimo up against the cage in a clinch.
Fortisimo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maximov is defending well for now.
Maximov breaks from the clinch.
Fortisimo missing with a left hand there. Maximov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maximov lands a jab.
Maximov throws a head kick that misses.
Drago Maximov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximov moves into the clinch.
Maximov breaks from the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fortisimo, right into the meat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Maximov.
Fortisimo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maximov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fortisimo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maximov is breathing heavily.
Fortisimo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maximov.
Maximov managing to block the knees to the body from Fortisimo.
Maximov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fortisimo tries a head kick but it misses.
Fortisimo gets tackled into the cage by Maximov. Maximov maintains the clinch.
Maximov struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortisimo controls his hands.
Maximov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short body shot lands from Fortisimo as the two fighters clinch.
Maximov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fortisimo manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Fortisimo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maximov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fortisimo.
Fortisimo tries to close the distance and clinch but Maximov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoro Fortisimo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fortisimo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Drago Maximov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fortisimo scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fortisimo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fortisimo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximov.
Maximov is looking to land body kicks.
Maximov has closed the distance and engaged Fortisimo in a clinch.
Maximov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fortisimo thows a body shot but no joy.
Fortisimo tries to keep at a distance but Maximov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maximov scores with a hook to the body.
Fortisimo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fortisimo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maximov's elbow.
Maximov wants to break free but Fortisimo has control.
Maximov lands a left hand.
Fortisimo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maximov is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortisimo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fortisimo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fortisimo tries a knee to the head but Maximov blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Fortisimo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fortisimo misses with a knee to the head.
Fortisimo working Maximov over with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fortisimo as Maximov tries to tie him up.
Fortisimo tries to land a knee to the head but Maximov blocks with his arms.
Maximov breaks the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fortisimo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fortisimo connects with a leg kick. Maximov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A punch combination from Maximov misses.
Maximov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortisimo.
Fortisimo wants to clinch up but Maximov keeps it at a distance.
Fortisimo lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortisimo tries to keep at a distance but Maximov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maximov breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortisimo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maximov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fortisimo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fortisimo just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortisimo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maximov rather than just go for the knockout.
Maximov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maximov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fortisimo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maximov avoids it.
Fortisimo tries a knee to the head but Maximov blocks it.
Fortisimo tries to land a knee to the head but Maximov blocks with his arms.
Fortisimo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maximov is defending well for now.
Maximov lands with a right to the head.
Fortisimo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maximov tries to break free but Fortisimo pushes him back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fortisimo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Maximov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov darts in and clinches Fortisimo up against the cage.
Maximov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fortisimo avoids the body shot from Maximov.
Fortisimo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maximov checks it well.
Maximov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fortisimo is trying to maintain a safe position but Maximov gets an underhook and turns Fortisimo into the cage.
Maximov is trying to force a seperation but Fortisimo has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortisimo.
A short left from Maximov.
Maximov misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortisimo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maximov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Maximov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fortisimo misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Maximov fails to land.
Fortisimo prevents Maximov from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortisimo dodges an elbow strike from Maximov.
Maximov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortisimo lands a good knee to the midsection. Maximov won't want to take too many of those.
Maximov tries to break free but Fortisimo pushes him back against the cage.
Maximov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Fortisimo.
Fortisimo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maximov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fortisimo. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maximov misses with the combination.
Fortisimo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fortisimo throws a leg kick which misses Maximov's front leg but catches the back leg as Maximov tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fortisimo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fortisimo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maximov if he has to take too many more of those.
Maximov moves out of range as Fortisimo throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoro Fortisimo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Maximov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fortisimo scores with a leg kick.
Maximov throws a hook but Fortisimo avoids it easily.
Fortisimo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortisimo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maximov.
Maximov has closed the distance and engaged Fortisimo in a clinch.
Maximov scores with a hook to the body.
Maximov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maximov manages to break the clinch.
Maximov checks a low kick from Fortisimo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fortisimo - that will leave a mark!
Maximov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling a little - Fortisimo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maximov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fortisimo, pushing him back against the cage.
Fortisimo connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Drago Maximov has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fortisimo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortisimo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maximov avoids it.
Maximov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fortisimo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maximov.
Maximov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maximov is trying to break the clinch but Fortisimo has him pressed against the cage.
Maximov dodges an elbow strike from Fortisimo.
Fortisimo landing knees to the head.
Maximov throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Fortisimo.
A short uppercut from Maximov.
A head punch on the inside from Maximov fails to land.
Maximov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fortisimo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maximov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maximov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fortisimo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maximov's sensitive parts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fortisimo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortisimo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fortisimo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maximov.
Fortisimo checks the leg kick.
Fortisimo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maximov throws out the jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fortisimo. Maximov shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortisimo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fortisimo takes a swing at Maximov's ribcage but misses.
Fortisimo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximov.
Good leg kick by Fortisimo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fortisimo tries to close the distance and clinch but Maximov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maximov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fortisimo working Maximov over with knees to the body.
Fortisimo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maximov clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov wants to break free but Fortisimo has control.
Maximov wants to break free but Fortisimo has control.
Fortisimo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maximov swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortisimo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortisimo scores a nice knee to the body.
Fortisimo looking to throw knees to the head but Maximov is blocking nicely.
Maximov managing to block the knees to the body from Fortisimo.
A short right from Maximov on the inside.
Fortisimo tries a knee to the head but Maximov blocks it.
Fortisimo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maximov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drago Maximov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fortisimo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maximov blocks it with crossed arms.
Maximov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fortisimo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fortisimo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Drago Maximov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortisimo tries to land a knee to the head but Maximov blocks with his arms.
Fortisimo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maximov is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Maximov as the two fighters clinch.
Maximov is looking to control Fortisimo's arms but Fortisimo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maximov has his back to the cage.
Fortisimo scores a nice knee to the body.
Fortisimo tries to land a knee to the head but Maximov blocks with his arms.
Maximov scores with a shoulder strike.
Fortisimo lands a right hand.
Maximov is trying to push Fortisimo away but Fortisimo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fortisimo tries to work over Maximov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortisimo missing with knees to the body.
Fortisimo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maximov is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fortisimo is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Maximov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fortisimo backwards.
Zoro Fortisimo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maximov scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoro Fortisimo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fortisimo 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoro Fortisimo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lemock Kraigsly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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179 lbs
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172 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lemock Kraigsly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zack Myers!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraigsly leaves Myers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kraigsly could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Myers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kraigsly to the mat! Kraigsly manages to get full guard.
Myers throwing strikes from guard but Kraigsly blocks nicely.
Myers is looking to work some ground and pound but Kraigsly has wrist control.
Myers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Myers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kraigsly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kraigsly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Myers working some strikes from top position.
Kraigsly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Myers on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kraigsly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Myers lands a couple of digs.
Myers throwing strikes from guard but Kraigsly blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myers has gone for a leg lock! Kraigsly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Myers's guard.
Myers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kraigsly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Myers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kraigsly has managed to get both his arms back between Myers's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kraigsly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Myers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kraigsly trying to stand up but can't free himself from Myers's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Myers goes for a takedown attempt but Kraigsly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Myers shoots in looking for a takedown but Kraigsly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Myers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lemock Kraigsly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Myers.
Sloppy strikes from Kraigsly. Those never looked like landing.
Myers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers misses with a two punch combination.
Kraigsly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kraigsly doesn't manage to clinch there - Myers circles away.
Zack Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraigsly misses with an uppercut.
Kraigsly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck for Myers with that takedown attempt.
Lemock Kraigsly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Myers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kraigsly circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Myers dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Myers shoots in for a takedown but Kraigsly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Myers shoots in looking for a takedown. Kraigsly tries to sprawl out of it but Myers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kraigsly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Myers slips under a jab from Kraigsly.
Myers dives in and grabs Kraigsly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kraigsly pushes down on Myers's head and hops out.
Lemock Kraigsly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Myers.
Myers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kraigsly as he avoids it easily.
Myers is looking to land body kicks.
Myers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraigsly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Myers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kraigsly throws a body punch but Myers moves out of range.
Myers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kraigsly counters by moving into the clinch.
Kraigsly throws an elbow but it misses.
Kraigsly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Myers wants to take the fight to the mat but Kraigsly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Myers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Myers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers tries to pull guard but Kraigsly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Myers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kraigsly is pressed up against the cage. Myers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kraigsly down to the mat. Kraigsly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kraigsly pushes Myers up against the cage in a clinch.
Kraigsly lands a body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kraigsly misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraigsly misses with an elbow strike.
Myers tries for a takedown but Kraigsly manages to get underhooks.
Kraigsly leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kraigsly tries a body shot but Myers blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kraigsly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Myers wants a takedown.
Myers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kraigsly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Myers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Myers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kraigsly pinned against the cage. Kraigsly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lemock Kraigsly 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!
Myers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Myers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kraigsly counters by moving into the clinch.
Myers fails to pull guard.
Lemock Kraigsly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Myers.
Kraigsly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kraigsly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myers's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraigsly misses with a body punch.
Kraigsly misses with an elbow strike.
Myers gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kraigsly wants to get back to his feet.
Myers is working for a kimura but Kraigsly is defending it quite comfortably.
Kraigsly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kraigsly tries to get out of the position.
Myers lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers is working for a submission of some sort.
Myers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kraigsly sees it coming and defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myers frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Myers dominating with strikes here.
Myers throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraigsly wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Myers.
Poor strikes thrown by Myers there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Myers with the ground and pound from mount.
It looks like Lemock Kraigsly has been cut.
Myers is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Myers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zack Myers!
A relieved looking Zack Myers thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Bratislov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Bratislov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Bratislov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Big!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big swings for the body but Bratislov moves out of range.
Bratislov gets caught napping as Big dives in and scores a takedown. Bratislov manages to retain guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Big trying to control the position from guard on top but Bratislov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bratislov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Big stacks Bratislov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Big!
Big lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bratislov down.
Bratislov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Big wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Big is putting a hurting on Bratislov here, landing some big shots from side control.
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!
Bratislov is looking for a sweep.
Big wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bratislov keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bratislov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Big cracks Bratislov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
My spies in Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym inform me that Big has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratislov is looking to regain half guard here but Big keeps moving and retains side control.
Bratislov is working hard here to advance position.
Bratislov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Big's best efforts.
Bratislov tries to roll over but Big keeps him under control.
Big lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bratislov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Big pulls his head out easily.
Bratislov won't allow Big to pass to mount.
Big throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bratislov looking for submissions off his back.
Bratislov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratislov tries to get to full guard but Big has control of the leg.
Big is pressing down on Bratislov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bratislov is holding on for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Big trying to mount his opponent but Bratislov defends it.
Big wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bratislov keeps working.
Bratislov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big is working for a kimura but Bratislov is defending it quite comfortably.
Big has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big cracks Bratislov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Big wants to control the pace but Bratislov is squirming around nicely.
Big with a couple of short strikes.
Bratislov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Big fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bratislov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big dominating with strikes here.
Big putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bratislov is rocked!
Big trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bratislov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Big scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bratislov?
Oh Bratislov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bratislov is looking to improve his position but Big isn't that keen on the idea.
Bratislov seems to have got his legs back now.
Big lands a couple of good shots and Bratislov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bratislov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bratislov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Big's guard. Nice work there by Bratislov.
We've been hearing that Bratislov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Big working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bratislov.
Big is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bratislov is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Big dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Big scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Big in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bratislov manages to get back to half guard.
Big moves nicely into side control.
Big lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bratislov down.
Big lands a few punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bratislov tries to improve position but can't.
John Big has got the better of the ground game so far.
Big grinds an elbow into Bratislov's temple.
Bratislov is trying to get back to half guard.
Bratislov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Big off and has taken his back!
Big is trying to break free.
Bratislov looking for the RNC.
Bratislov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Big escapes and is now in half guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratislov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Big. Oh but Bratislov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Big goes limp - he's gone! Bratislov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andre Bratislov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Horton Hoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe The Plumber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horton Hoo 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Horton Hoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe The Plumber!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Plumber tries to clinch up but Hoo circles away and keeps his distance.
A right-left combo lands from The Plumber.
Hoo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hoo scores with a takedown into The Plumber's guard.
The Plumber looking to control.
Hoo trying to control the position from guard on top but The Plumber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Plumber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
My spies in WarZone Elite inform me that The Plumber has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hoo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hoo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Plumber is controlling him.
Hoo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but The Plumber has passed into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Plumber thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hoo is trying to get back to half guard.
The Plumber thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Plumber tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Plumber tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hoo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hoo tries to get out of the position.
The Plumber is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoo is defending well.
Hoo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, The Plumber asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hoo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Plumber on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Plumber is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoo is defending well.
Hoo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Pahuyuth Muay Thai 12 elite coaches that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The Plumber wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoo, who protects the arm well.
Hoo is looking to regain half guard here but The Plumber keeps moving and retains side control.
Hoo is working hard here to advance position.
Hoo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Plumber trying to control the position but Hoo is working away.
Hoo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The Plumber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoo keeps working.
Hoo is looking to get back to full guard here but The Plumber has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Plumber connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hoo some visible discomfort.
Hoo wants to control but The Plumber postures up.
The Plumber tries for a kimura but Hoo is defending well.
Hoo is looking for a sweep.
The Plumber tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Plumber tries for a kimura but Hoo is defending well.
Hoo tries to improve position but can't.
The Plumber with the ground and pound but Hoo regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoo wants to get back to his feet.
Hoo controlling the position for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The Plumber looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hoo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoo wants to improve his position but The Plumber is controlling well.
The Plumber perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Plumber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Plumber.
Hoo is refusing to be controlled, as The Plumber sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe The Plumber dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hoo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hoo circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoo is defended easily by The Plumber.
The Plumber misses with a body shot.
The Plumber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoo looks for a takedown but The Plumber sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horton Hoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Plumber throws out the jab.
The Plumber takes the fight into the clinch.
The Plumber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Plumber tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Plumber throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hoo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Plumber is fending him off so far but Hoo persists. Nope, The Plumber circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. The Plumber quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Plumber wants to improve his position but Hoo is controlling well.
The Plumber trying to control here.
Hoo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Plumber is trying to maintain the position but Hoo is very close to passing his half guard.
The Plumber is trying to get back to full guard.
The Plumber is not content to let Hoo control the position.
The Plumber tries to roll over but Hoo keeps him under control.
Hoo controlling the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The Plumber is doing well to control the position and prevent Hoo from advancing to side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hoo circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The Plumber actively working from the bottom here.
The Plumber controlling the position well.
Hoo working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Plumber is looking for a sweep. Hoo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Plumber moves into full guard.
Hoo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Plumber is pulling down on Hoo's head to control his posture.
Hoo working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Plumber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Plumber pulls Hoo in close to prevent any damage.
Hoo stays in close to The Plumber's body and controls the position.
The Plumber trying to control the position here.
Hoo working some strikes from top position.
The Plumber keeping full guard, as Hoo tries to pass.
Hoo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Plumber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoo throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoo shoots in for a takedown but The Plumber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Plumber leaves Hoo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Plumber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Plumber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoo shoots for a double leg takedown but The Plumber sprawls well. He's pushed Hoo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters circling - The Plumber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from The Plumber. Those never looked like landing.
Joe The Plumber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Plumber lands a leg kick that knocks Hoo off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Plumber just misses with a punch to the body.
The Plumber will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Plumber swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoo.
A combination from The Plumber does no damage.
The Plumber scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoo should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe The Plumber will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hoo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The Plumber defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoo.
The Plumber misses with a head kick.
The Plumber throws a lazy right hand but Hoo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Plumber looks for the body kick but Hoo saw that one coming.
The Plumber stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoo. Hoo gets slowly back to his feet.
The Plumber moves out of range of the body kick from Hoo.
Horton Hoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoo tries to keep at a distance but The Plumber has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hoo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horton Hoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Plumber prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hoo can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Plumber manages to pull guard.
Hoo preventing the sweep.
The Plumber seems keen to control Hoo's posture.
The Plumber looking for a sweep. Not yet The Plumber, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Plumber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Plumber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The Plumber is looking for a kimura but Hoo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Plumber to get the leverage.
The Plumber seems to be working for a kimura but Hoo defends the submission attempt.
Hoo wants to get back to his feet.
The Plumber is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hoo tries to roll over but The Plumber keeps him under control.
The Plumber throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoo wants to control but The Plumber is keeping busy.
The Plumber is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hoo is looking to control The Plumber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoo avoid being mounted?
The Plumber wants to pass to mount but Hoo is defending the position.
Hoo is looking for a sweep. The Plumber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Plumber lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Plumber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Plumber wants to control but Hoo is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Plumber wants to work for an arm triangle but Hoo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Plumber wants to work for an arm triangle but Hoo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Plumber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoo keeps working.
The Plumber thows a huge punch but Hoo dodges it nicely.
The Plumber looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hoo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The Plumber winds up and cracks Hoo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hoo wants to get back to full guard but The Plumber has mounted him!
Hoo is working to get back to half guard.
The Plumber looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The Plumber looking for a guillotine from mount but Hoo is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Plumber lands a couple of good shots and Hoo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Horton Hoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoo is trying to stand back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoo is in bad spot here.
The Plumber has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hoo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hoo trying to get back to his feet but The Plumber is in full control for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Plumber is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hoo has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from The Plumber.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe The Plumber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Plumber 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe The Plumber!
Joe The Plumber seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Metsa Aff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartosz Gajtkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Metsa Aff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartosz Gajtkowski!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gajtkowski slips under a jab from Aff.
Gajtkowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aff. Aff circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gajtkowski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Aff is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Aff tries to close the distance and clinch but Gajtkowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aff lands with a nice combination. Gajtkowski backs away looking to recover.
Gajtkowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aff looks to score with a jab to the body but Gajtkowski is just out of range.
Gajtkowski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aff's guard.
Aff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aff is trying to control the position but Gajtkowski postures up.
Gajtkowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aff wants to stand but Gajtkowski is controlling the position.
Aff being controlled here, momentarily.
Aff keeping moving, preventing Gajtkowski from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bartosz Gajtkowski.
Gajtkowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aff on the side of the head.
Aff tries to clinch but Gajtkowski moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajtkowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aff throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gajtkowski misses with a double jab
letting Aff counter with a right hand.
Gajtkowski slips a jab from Aff.
Aff throws the left hand but Gajtkowski avoids the punch easily.
Aff takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gajtkowski throws a series of punches but Aff moves out of range.
Gajtkowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aff clinches.
Aff lands an elbow inside that Gajtkowski shrugs off.
It looks like Bartosz Gajtkowski has been cut.
Gajtkowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
I was talking to Aff's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Aff prevents a takedown attempt there.
Aff dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gajtkowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gajtkowski jumps guard but Aff turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gajtkowski can't get the takedown.
Metsa Aff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartosz Gajtkowski.
Nice body punch from Aff.
Aff tries a body shot but Gajtkowski blocks it.
Aff has Gajtkowski pushed against the cage.
Gajtkowski manages to break the clinch.
Gajtkowski misses with a double jab.
Aff throws a jab but it's blocked by Gajtkowski.
Aff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aff attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gajtkowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Gajtkowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aff drops Gajtkowski with a beautiful combination! Gajtkowski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Aff is looking for the KO!
Gajtkowski is rocked!
Gajtkowski defending well as Aff loads up on a big left hand.
Gajtkowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Aff finish him?
Gajtkowski misses with the combination.
Gajtkowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Metsa Aff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aff changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gajtkowski looks winded!
Aff moves into the clinch successfully.
Aff creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gajtkowski's defenses.
Aff is leaning against Gajtkowski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aff misses with a punch to the body.
Gajtkowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aff lands a nice elbow.
Aff gets underhooks to prevent Gajtkowski's takedown attempt.
Gajtkowski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gajtkowski takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aff creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gajtkowski's defenses.
Gajtkowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aff prevents it.
Aff is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aff pushes Gajtkowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aff controlling the action here for a moment.
Aff stalling in the clinch but Gajtkowski improves position.
Aff drops Gajtkowski with a big knee straight up the middle! Gajtkowski is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Aff fails to land with a series of punches.
Gajtkowski moves out of range as Aff throws a body kick.
Aff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gajtkowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aff throws a looping overhand right but Gajtkowski ducks down to avoid it.
Aff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aff throws a head kick but Gajtkowski moves out of range.
Aff misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gajtkowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gajtkowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gajtkowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Metsa Aff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bartosz Gajtkowski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A leg kick checked by Gajtkowski.
Gajtkowski defending well as Aff loads up on a big left hand.
Aff doesn't manage to clinch there - Gajtkowski circles away.
Aff throws a wild body kick that Gajtkowski sees coming a mile off.
Aff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice jab there from Aff.
Aff misses with an uppercut
and Gajtkowski counters with a three punch combo that has Aff backing up. Aff nods at Gajtkowski to acknowledge the strikes.
Aff lands a big head kick that sends Gajtkowski to the canvas! Aff follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Metsa Aff!
Metsa Aff decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Selestion Mudisbarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ove Sundberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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21
168 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Selestion Mudisbarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ove Sundberg!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sundberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good shot there by Sundberg.
Mudisbarov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mudisbarov throws a head kick but Sundberg moves out of range.
Mudisbarov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mudisbarov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sundberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mudisbarov.
Mudisbarov misses with a looping left.
Sundberg misses the shot to the body.
Mudisbarov tries to bum rush Sundberg with a series of wild strikes but Sundberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut there from Mudisbarov.
Mudisbarov throws a head kick but Sundberg moves out of range.
Sundberg throws a leg kick
and Mudisbarov counters with a right hand to the body.
Sundberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Mudisbarov.
Mudisbarov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sundberg.
A big left from Mudisbarov misses.
Mudisbarov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sundberg circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundberg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Selestion Mudisbarov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mudisbarov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sundberg throws a head kick but Mudisbarov moves out of range.
Mudisbarov is looking to score with low kicks.
Sundberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mudisbarov circles away quickly and effectively.
Mudisbarov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sundberg missing with a left hand there. Mudisbarov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sundberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sundberg slips a jab from Mudisbarov.
Mudisbarov jabs Sundberg right on the nose. Sundberg blinks but takes it well.
Mudisbarov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mudisbarov throws a lazy head kick
so Sundberg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mudisbarov keeping full guard, as Sundberg tries to pass.
Sundberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Mudisbarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mudisbarov can't keep his opponent in guard - Sundberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sundberg passes to side control.
Sundberg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mudisbarov, who protects the arm well.
Sundberg 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.
Sundberg trying to control the action but Mudisbarov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Mudisbarov is defending well.
Sundberg swings around for an armbar but Mudisbarov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sundberg's guard.
Sundberg trying to control the position.
Sundberg working for a triangle but Mudisbarov defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sundberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mudisbarov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mudisbarov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mudisbarov trying to control but Sundberg is working from the bottom.
Sundberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mudisbarov defends it easily.
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.
Sundberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mudisbarov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ove Sundberg dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sundberg shoots for a takedown but Mudisbarov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mudisbarov connects with a leg kick. Sundberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mudisbarov throws a head kick that misses.
Sundberg closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sundberg moves away from the strike by Mudisbarov.
A head kick misses from Mudisbarov.
A shot to the body from Sundberg misses
and Mudisbarov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sundberg blocks a head kick by Mudisbarov.
Mudisbarov lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Mudisbarov lands but Sundberg takes it in his stride.
Sundberg is rocked!
Selestion Mudisbarov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mudisbarov connects with a crisp jab.
Sundberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Mudisbarov finish him?
Sundberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mudisbarov at a distance.
Mudisbarov lands a nice shot to the body.
Sundberg throws a wild hook but Mudisbarov just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Sundberg gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Mudisbarov raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Selestion Mudisbarov!
Selestion Mudisbarov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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