 |
AMS FC 54 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pepe Ceuref (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ceuref comes to the cage accompanied by French Fighter. Clayton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lose Yourself. Charles Clayton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pepe Ceuref's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
23
169 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
180 cm
26
164 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pepe Ceuref!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Clayton!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ceuref scores with a head kick. Clayton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Charles Clayton has been cut.
Ceuref misses with a two punch combination.
Ceuref tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ceuref lands a right hook to the body.
Clayton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pepe Ceuref seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clayton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clayton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ceuref throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clayton throws a leg kick but Ceuref checks it.
Ceuref has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Johny Fighting Temple in the buildup to the fight.
Ceuref throws a right hand that misses
and Clayton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ceuref lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ceuref throws a solid leg kick but Clayton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ceuref.
Clayton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Clayton is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crack! A monster head kick from Ceuref and Clayton falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Ceuref!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pepe Ceuref!
A very excited looking Pepe Ceuref made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
68% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Hawke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoino Lombardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
28
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
179 cm
30
145 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Hawke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antoino Lombardo!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lombardo's guard.
Lombardo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lombardo being controlled here, momentarily.
Hawke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lombardo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hawke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hawke passes Lombardo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hawke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hawke is looking for a kimura but Lombardo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hawke to get the leverage.
Hawke is working for a kimura but Lombardo is defending it quite comfortably.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lombardo has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hawke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hawke seems to be working for a kimura but Lombardo defends the submission attempt.
Hawke trying to mount his opponent but Lombardo defends it.
Hawke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hawke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lombardo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lombardo actively working from the bottom here.
Lombardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lombardo defends it well.
Hawke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lombardo defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hawke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lombardo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hawke is working for a submission of some sort.
Hawke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lombardo defends it well.
Hawke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hawke in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lombardo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hawke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Hawke!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
48% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abou Ba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Country (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 202 cm
23
240 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
|
183 cm
20
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abou Ba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nelson Country!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Country changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ba tries to avoid it but Country manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ba to the ground. Ba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ba slaps away a takedown attempt from Country, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ba wants to clinch up but Country keeps it at a distance.
Ba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Country cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Country throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson Country seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Country gets tackled into the cage by Ba. Ba maintains the clinch.
Country manages to break the clinch.
Country shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ba but Ba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abou Ba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Country.
Horrible takedown by Country or perhaps it was just good defense by Ba which made him look bad.
Country shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ba defends it nicely.
Ba shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Country is trying to defend but Ba finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Country defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Country tries to roll over but Ba keeps him under control.
Ba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Country is trying to control but can't.
Ba controlling the action here.
Country tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ba slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abou Ba has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Country gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Country's guard.
Country is trying to control the position but Ba postures up.
Country is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ba is aware though and is defending well.
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!
Country bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ba's guard.
Ba trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ba 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Country is looking to improve his position.
Ba wants to control but Country is keeping him busy.
Ba looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Country kicks Ba off and gets back to his feet.
Country tries to clinch but Ba moves out of range.
Country bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ba explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Country takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Country leaves Ba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ba closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Country quickly recovers to half guard.
Ba seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Country gets full guard.
Ba pushes down on Country's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ba looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Country is trying to stand up here but Ba is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Country tries to roll over but Ba keeps him under control.
Country kicks Ba off and gets back to his feet.
Ba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Country counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Country thows a huge punch but Ba dodges it nicely.
Country is trying to work for a kimura but Ba is defending well.
Ba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Abou Ba will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Country shoots in for a takedown but Ba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Country shoots in looking for a takedown. Ba tries to sprawl out of it but Country keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Country fails with the takedown
and Ba counters with an inside leg kick.
Abou Ba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Country.
Ba shoots for a double leg takedown but Country sprawls well. He's pushed Ba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Country pinned against the cage. Country gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Country fails with an attempt to clinch.
Country shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ba as he avoids it easily.
Ba shoots in but no luck this time.
Ba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Country.
A slow jab from Country misses its intended target.
Ba moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Country fails to pull guard.
Country gets underhooks to prevent Ba's takedown attempt.
Ba looking to slow down the pace here.
Ba has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Country uses from the top position.
Country postures up.
Country missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Country working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ba here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Country trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ba wants to sweep but no luck.
Country wants to pass the guard but Ba is keeping the position.
Country throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ba is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Country is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ba controls Country momentarily but Country frees himself.
Country working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ba's head.
Country throwing strikes from guard but Ba blocks nicely.
Ba is trying to control the position but Country postures up.
Country loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Country gets to his feet - Ba follows without any prompting.
Country shoots in and drives through. Ba sprawls well.
Ba slaps away a takedown attempt from Country, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Country gets a takedown into half guard.
Ba works his way to full guard. Good work.
Country postures up.
Ba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Country has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ba keeping full guard, as Country tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ba looking for a sweep. Not yet Ba, not yet.
Nelson Country has got the better of the ground game so far.
Country wants to control from the top but Ba keeps moving.
Country postures up in Ba's guard and throws a big left but Ba blocks it.
Ba is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Country is controlling him.
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!
Country loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Country looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Country trying to control the position from guard on top but Ba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Country showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ba closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Country did well to prevent Ba getting side control.
Country preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Country is staying active underneath Ba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ba stops Country from getting back to his feet.
Country is looking to improve his position.
Country is looking to escape.
Ba trying to control from half guard but Country is working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Abou Ba.
Ba leaves Country with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Country sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ba somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Country fails with the takedown.
Country gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ba to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Country not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ba won't allow Country to get back to his feet.
Country working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ba has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ba is trying to control the action in half guard but Country is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ba wants to free his trapped foot but Country is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Country controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ba prevents Country from improving his position.
Ba working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Country's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ba prevents Country from improving his position.
Country trying to control here.
Ba trying to mount his opponent but Country defends it.
Country is not content to let Ba control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Country closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ba's guard.
Ba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Country defends well.
Ba keeping full guard, as Country tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Country wants to control from the top but Ba keeps moving.
Country is looking to work some ground and pound but Ba has wrist control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Country working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Country cracks Ba with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Country throws a strike but Ba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abou Ba.
I think Ba 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 29:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abou Ba!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
85% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Dyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristian Torhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
22
290 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
|
193 cm
21
247 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Dyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kristian Torhammer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyer digs a good hook to Torhammer's body.
Dyer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Torhammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Torhammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kristian Torhammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torhammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dyer has time to react.
Dyer looks to land a combination but Torhammer avoids it well.
Torhammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dyer moves away.
Torhammer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Torhammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Torhammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Torhammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torhammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dyer.
Torhammer throws a body punch but Dyer moves out of range.
A punch combination from Dyer misses.
Torhammer connects with a body shot that sends Dyer's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torhammer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Kristian Torhammer has been cut.
Torhammer looks to land a body kick but Dyer moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torhammer gets tackled into the cage by Dyer. Dyer maintains the clinch.
Dyer working aggressively here.
A short left from Dyer.
Dyer cracks Torhammer with a nice body shot.
Dyer working aggressively here.
Dyer breaks the clinch.
Dyer digs a good hook to Torhammer's body.
Torhammer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dyer misses with a wild combination.
Torhammer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dyer rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
Torhammer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dyer finds it's way round the side to connect with Torhammer's head.
Nice uppercut there from Torhammer.
It looks like Stephen Dyer has been cut.
Dyer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Torhammer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Dyer there.
Torhammer throws a head kick but Dyer moves out of range.
Torhammer throws an off balance right hand
and Dyer counters with a left and a right that stings Torhammer.
Dyer misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Dyer does it's job there.
Torhammer misses with a left hand
and Dyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Dyer throws a right and a left that Torhammer avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Dyer.
Dyer misses with a two punch combination.
Dyer throws a right hand that Torhammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Torhammer also avoids with ease.
Torhammer misses the shot to the body.
Torhammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle, before Torhammer throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Dyer's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Torhammer lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kristian Torhammer!
A relieved looking Kristian Torhammer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
67% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julian Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Misuaksual Lutuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Misuaksual Lutuka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
25
169 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
|
182 cm
29
163 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick |
|
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julian Demaestri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Misuaksual Lutuka!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lutuka.
Lutuka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sloppy strikes from Demaestri. Those never looked like landing.
Lutuka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lutuka drops back, looking for a kneebar! Demaestri looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Demaestri looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Demaestri!
Lutuka tries to bench press Demaestri off him but Demaestri keeps the position.
Lutuka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demaestri is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lutuka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lutuka actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Demaestri there.
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!
Demaestri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Demaestri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutuka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demaestri pulls his head out easily.
Demaestri is working for a kimura but Lutuka is defending it quite comfortably.
Demaestri is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lutuka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Demaestri seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lutuka gets back to full guard.
Demaestri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lutuka keeping moving, preventing Demaestri from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Demaestri lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lutuka keeping moving, preventing Demaestri from controlling successfully.
Lutuka keeping full guard, as Demaestri tries to pass.
Demaestri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Demaestri is working hard here to advance position.
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!
Lutuka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Demaestri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lutuka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Demaestri trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri is looking to work some ground and pound but Lutuka has wrist control.
Lutuka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Demaestri trying to control but Lutuka is working from the bottom.
Demaestri wants to pass the guard but Lutuka is keeping the position.
Demaestri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Demaestri pushing down on Lutuka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Demaestri is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lutuka looking for submissions off his back.
Demaestri is working for a kimura but Lutuka is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutuka actively working from the bottom here.
Lutuka is looking for a sweep. Demaestri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lutuka looking for submissions off his back.
Demaestri works his foot free and advances to mount.
The referee warns Lutuka that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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!
Demaestri is landing with some decent strikes but Lutuka is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Demaestri with a couple of short strikes.
Demaestri raining down shots from the mount!
Demaestri looking to finish Lutuka with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lutuka!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Demaestri 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.
Lutuka misses with a takedown attempt
and Demaestri counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Demaestri has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lutuka defend it? Demaestri steps over the head and cranks it - Lutuka is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Demaestri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julian Demaestri!
A very excited looking Julian Demaestri made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hideo Kono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Tischler (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.
 |
|
 |
| 168 cm
24
149 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
|
159 cm
21
143 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
|
Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hideo Kono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Tischler!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kono. Tischler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kono misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kono dips to his left and cracks Tischler with an uppercut!
Kono lands a head kick. Tischler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A leg kick checked by Kono.
Tischler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kono counters with a straight right hand.
Tischler throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tischler lands a front kick.
Kono connects with a single shot there.
Tischler is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tischler glances at the clock... BAM! Kono nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Tischler crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Tischler is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hideo Kono!
After winning the bout, Hideo Kono thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
82% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Bertuccio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatenda Ihejirika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bertuccio's entrance music is He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother. A fine choice. Giovanni Bertuccio is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
22
265 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
|
165 cm
22
261 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giovanni Bertuccio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tatenda Ihejirika!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ihejirika looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bertuccio is fending him off so far but Ihejirika persists. Nope, Bertuccio circles away and we're back to standing.
Ihejirika fails to land the takedown.
Ihejirika goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Giovanni Bertuccio has been cut.
Ihejirika fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Giovanni Bertuccio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatenda Ihejirika.
Ihejirika changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bertuccio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bertuccio is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ihejirika controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ihejirika has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bertuccio is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ihejirika yanks on the arm and Bertuccio is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ihejirika.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tatenda Ihejirika!
Tatenda Ihejirika seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
36% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anton Kuivanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Gavilan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kuivanen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kanye West - POWER . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
25
170 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
|
175 cm
24
161 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anton Kuivanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kid Gavilan!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Gavilan.
Gavilan fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuivanen gets the takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kuivanen decides to stand back up.
Gavilan misses with a leg kick.
Kuivanen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gavilan lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuivanen moves in looking to clinch but Gavilan pushes him off.
Gavilan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gavilan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavilan feints a jab promting Kuivanen to slip. Gavilan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kuivanen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Anton Kuivanen has been cut.
Kuivanen walks into a straight right hand from Gavilan.
Gavilan lands with a cross.
Gavilan steps in with a hook that catches Kuivanen right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Gavilan follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kuivanen looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kid Gavilan!
Kid Gavilan is the new lightweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
73% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tallak Hrolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and French Toast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toast has chosen EAZY-E - Real Muthaphuckkin' G's as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
31
305 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
|
195 cm
31
250 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tallak Hrolf !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, French Toast!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hrolf throws the left hand but Toast avoids the punch easily.
Hrolf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toast misses with a looping right.
Toast's coach down at Valhalla Training Grounds was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Toast's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hrolf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Toast. That did some damage!
Toast fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hrolf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Toast missing with a left hand there. Hrolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toast thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hrolf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hrolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toast.
Hrolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toast.
Toast lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hrolf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Toast is trying to drag Hrolf to the mat but Hrolf just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Toast goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hrolf prevents it.
Tallak Hrolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of French Toast.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toast gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hrolf is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Toast won't allow Hrolf to sweep him here.
Toast looking to pass the guard.
Toast pushing down on Hrolf 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Toast lands a nice short elbow.
Toast is thwarting Hrolf 's attempts to control the position.
Hrolf is staying active underneath Toast, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hrolf wants to get back to full guard.
Toast is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Toast is trying to control. Hrolf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toast is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hrolf defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toast is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hrolf as he works his way to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toast accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hrolf is pulling down on Toast's head to control his posture.
Toast wants to control from the top but Hrolf keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hrolf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toast manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf wants to pass the guard but Toast is keeping the position.
Hrolf is working hard here to advance position.
Toast wants to sweep but no luck.
Hrolf sitting in guard here, content to control.
Toast looking for a guillotine here but Hrolf defends easily.
Toast is looking for a triangle but Hrolf pushes his legs off easily.
Toast working for a triangle but Hrolf defends it easily.
Toast looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Toast bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hrolf 's guard.
Hrolf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hrolf has control of Toast's left arm, preventing Toast from doing any damage.
Hrolf wants to sweep here but Toast controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toast looking to sit in guard and control but Hrolf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hrolf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toast has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hrolf has managed to get both his arms back between Toast's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
French Toast dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big left from Toast misses.
Toast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hrolf grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Toast takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Hrolf cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tallak Hrolf !
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Juntta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
22
260 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
|
210 cm
21
272 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jussi Juntta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cameron Chaos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta fails with a takedown attempt.
Juntta drives through with a takedown into Chaos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Juntta wants to control from the top but Chaos keeps moving.
Chaos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chaos keeping moving, preventing Juntta from controlling successfully.
Juntta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chaos's head.
Juntta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Juntta 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.
Chaos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Juntta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Juntta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Juntta postures up in Chaos's guard and throws a big left but Chaos blocks it.
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.
Juntta passes Chaos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Juntta is pressing down on Chaos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chaos is holding on for now.
Chaos is controlling Juntta's trapped leg to prevent Juntta from advancing to side control.
Chaos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Juntta.
Juntta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chaos tries to get to full guard but Juntta has control of the leg.
Chaos is trying to maintain the position but Juntta is very close to passing his half guard.
Juntta works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta tries for a kimura but Chaos is defending well.
Juntta wants to control for a moment but Chaos uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Juntta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Juntta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Juntta passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Juntta is landing with some decent strikes but Chaos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Juntta wants to control the pace but Chaos is squirming around nicely.
Chaos in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Juntta thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Juntta pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chaos is looking to escape.
Juntta drops a big elbow. That's hurt Chaos! More shots from Juntta and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jussi Juntta!
Jussi Juntta retains his heavyweight title!
In defeat, Cameron Chaos stepped up to the mic, saying 'Takedown spamming BITCH'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
38% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
