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D 76 : Brona vs Reyes PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Blunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Knott (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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Blunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Knott!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blunder fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Knott to the ground. Blunder is now in Knott's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Knott wants to stand but Blunder is controlling the position.
Knott manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Knott manages to break the clinch.
Knott avoids the head kick by Blunder.
Blunder drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blunder has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knott tries to land a front kick but Blunder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blunder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunder misses with a head kick.
Blunder throws a sloppy head kick
and Knott counters with a nice uppercut.
Blunder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blunder on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blunder throws a head kick that misses
and Knott makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Knott throws a shot to the body.
Blunder is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blunder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knott uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blunder, pushing him back against the cage.
Knott drags the fight down to the ground.
Blunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Knott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knott manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Knott blocks a low kick nicely.
Knott misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunder throws a sloppy head kick and Knott moves out of range easily.
Blunder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knott checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knott scores with a head kick. Blunder tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Knott has Blunder up against the cage in a clinch.
Blunder has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Knott uses from the top position.
Knott drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knott jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Knott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Knott pushing down on Blunder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blunder is looking for a sweep. Knott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunder trying to control but Knott postures up.
Blunder wants to get back to full guard but Knott has mounted him!
Knott prevents Blunder from getting the reversal.
Knott has control of Blunder's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Blunder regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knott tries to control but Blunder wriggling away.
Knott goes for an armbar but Blunder turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Blunder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunder prevents Knott from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Knott manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Blunder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knott breaks from the clinch.
Blunder throws a nice outside leg kick.
Knott's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blunder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knott scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knott dodges the punch combination from Blunder.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blunder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knott closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Blunder's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Knott dominated that round.
That's time! Blunder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blunder throws a right hand that Knott ducks under and follows up with a left that Knott also avoids with ease.
Knott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blunder throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knott.
Blunder is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Blunder misses with the combination.
Blunder clinches.
Knott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blunder closes the distance and pushes Knott back into the cage.
Knott pulls guard successfully.
Knott manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Knott avoiding damage.
Blunder breaks the clinch.
Jake Knott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blunder tries to sprawl but Knott drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blunder has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blunder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knott is thwarting Blunder's attempts to control the position.
Knott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knott is looking for a kimura but Blunder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Knott to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunder is defending against the submission attempts here by Knott.
Blunder manages to get to full guard.
Blunder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knott slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Blunder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Knott trying to control the action but Blunder is working from the bottom.
Knott working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunder is trying to buck Knott off.
Jake Knott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knott has hold of Blunder's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Blunder tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Knott cranks the arm and Blunder screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Blunder, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jake Knott!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Timmermans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Nastanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeffrey Timmermans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Nastanovich!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nastanovich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Timmermans as he jumps to the side.
Timmermans fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nastanovich, pushing him back against the cage.
Nastanovich tries to circle away but Timmermans has him pinned against the cage.
Timmermans tries for a takedown. No joy.
Timmermans is working for takedown but Nastanovich is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nastanovich turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Nastanovich lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nastanovich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Timmermans is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Timmermans is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nastanovich has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nastanovich wants to control for a moment but Timmermans uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nastanovich not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastanovich seems to be working for a kimura but Timmermans defends the submission attempt.
Nastanovich has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Timmermans sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Timmermans is doing well to control the position and prevent Nastanovich from advancing to side control.
Nastanovich trying to control from Timmermans's half guard. Timmermans has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nastanovich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nastanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmermans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timmermans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nastanovich wants to control from the top but Timmermans keeps moving.
Nastanovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nastanovich is pushing down on Timmermans's leg trying to pass to half guard. Timmermans is fighting to maintain full guard but Nastanovich has managed to sneak the leg through.
Timmermans trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nastanovich is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Timmermans reverses the position - he's now on top in Nastanovich's guard.
Nastanovich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nastanovich manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nastanovich looking to control but Timmermans is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Timmermans tries to buck Nastanovich off but he can't manage it.
Nastanovich is looking to work his way around to Timmermans's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Timmermans is squirming around, avoiding Nastanovich's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nastanovich misses with a head shot.
Timmermans wants to hold on but Nastanovich pushes him away.
Nastanovich tries to control but Timmermans wriggling away.
Timmermans can't escape the position.
Timmermans is squirming around, avoiding Nastanovich's attempts to control the action.
Nastanovich wants to take Timmermans's back here but Timmermans is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timmermans is squirming around, avoiding Nastanovich's attempts to control the action.
Timmermans wants to hold on but Nastanovich pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Nastanovich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Timmermans throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nastanovich was covering up waiting for the punch and Timmermans finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nastanovich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Timmermans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Timmermans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nastanovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Timmermans defends well.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Nastanovich keeps moving.
Timmermans is looking to stand up but Nastanovich won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastanovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nastanovich looking to control.
Timmermans trying to control but Nastanovich is working from the bottom.
Nastanovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Timmermans is aware though and is defending well.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Nastanovich keeps moving.
Timmermans would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Nastanovich keeps moving.
Timmermans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jeffrey Timmermans has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nastanovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Timmermans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Timmermans pulls guard.
Nastanovich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nastanovich looking to pass the guard.
Nastanovich landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nastanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmermans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timmermans being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nastanovich.
Nastanovich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Nastanovich from controlling successfully.
Nastanovich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bobby Nastanovich has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Timmermans leaves Nastanovich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Timmermans shoots for a takedown but Nastanovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bobby Nastanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nastanovich takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Bobby Nastanovich has been cut.
Jeffrey Timmermans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nastanovich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Timmermans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans has Nastanovich pressed against the cage, preventing Nastanovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nastanovich is trying to pull guard but Timmermans turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jeffrey Timmermans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Nastanovich.
Nastanovich looking to stall.
Timmermans is trying to pull guard but Nastanovich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nastanovich wants to get back to striking at distance but Timmermans won't allow it.
Nastanovich is trying to push Timmermans away but Timmermans has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Timmermans is trying to drag Nastanovich to the mat but Nastanovich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nastanovich has a couple of punches blocked by Timmermans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Nastanovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bobby Nastanovich's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Timmermans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nastanovich leaves Timmermans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nastanovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Nastanovich misses.
Timmermans takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Timmermans moves out of range of the strikes.
Timmermans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nastanovich.
Timmermans has a takedown stuffed.
Timmermans gets caught flat footed, as Nastanovich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nastanovich wants to control from the top but Timmermans keeps moving.
Nastanovich looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nastanovich controls the pace.
Timmermans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Timmermans is trying to control the position but Nastanovich postures up.
Nastanovich wants to control from the top but Timmermans keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bobby Nastanovich hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Timmermans darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nastanovich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Timmermans shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Timmermans showed some decent athleticism there.
Nastanovich regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bobby Nastanovich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nastanovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmermans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nastanovich is keeping the position for now.
Timmermans postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nastanovich is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Timmermans, into his guard.
Timmermans managing to control the position.
Timmermans has an active guard here but Nastanovich has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nastanovich passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Timmermans!
Bobby Nastanovich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nastanovich working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Timmermans is squirming around, avoiding Nastanovich's attempts to control the action.
Timmermans is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans tries to hold on but Nastanovich pushes him away.
Nastanovich pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Nastanovich lands with some strikes.
Nastanovich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Timmermans tries to hold on but Nastanovich postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timmermans has given up his back here.
Jeffrey Timmermans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nastanovich looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Nastanovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nastanovich winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Nastanovich!
A relieved looking Bobby Nastanovich 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Oldz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Joe Walsh - In the City. Robin Oldz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Oldz!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oldz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigues manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oldz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Oldz takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oldz.
Oldz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodrigues swats away the attempt to clinch by Oldz.
Oldz moves out of range as Rodrigues throws a body kick.
Oldz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodrigues.
We've been informed that Oldz has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rodrigues avoids the head kick by Oldz.
Oldz connects with a body shot.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.
Rodrigues throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oldz clinches with his opponent.
Rodrigues has had enough of the clinch but Oldz keeps him there for the moment.
Rodrigues is trying to push Oldz away but Oldz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oldz tries to stall but Rodrigues uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rodrigues pulls guard successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rodrigues has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Oldz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Rodrigues misses.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Oldz blocks it.
Oldz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rodrigues will feel that in the morning.
Oldz tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues shoots in looking for a takedown but Oldz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodrigues's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No joy there for Rodrigues, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodrigues pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodrigues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
and Oldz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oldz instigates a clinch.
Oldz has Rodrigues pushed against the cage.
Rodrigues wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oldz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodrigues.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oldz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
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!
Oldz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
Rodrigues wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to break free but Oldz pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rodrigues's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oldz lands a shot to the body.
Oldz leaning against his opponent.
Rodrigues is trying to push Oldz away but Oldz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oldz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oldz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oldz tries a body shot but Rodrigues blocks it.
Oldz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oldz prevents Rodrigues from breaking the clinch.
Rodrigues is trying to push Oldz away but Oldz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oldz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oldz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rodrigues throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oldz blocks it with crossed arms.
Oldz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodrigues's efforts to push away.
Oldz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodrigues's elbow.
Knees to the body from Oldz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rodrigues's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oldz looking to stall.
Oldz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oldz lands a nice shot to the body.
Oldz looking to throw knees to the head but Rodrigues is blocking nicely.
Oldz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Oldz prevents Rodrigues from breaking the clinch.
Oldz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rodrigues has had enough of the clinch but Oldz keeps him there for the moment.
Rodrigues wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oldz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Oldz has Rodrigues pressed against the cage, preventing Rodrigues from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
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!
Oldz landing knees to the body.
Rodrigues can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues avoiding damage as Oldz throws knees to the body.
Oldz just leaning against Rodrigues, taking a breather.
Rodrigues avoiding damage as Oldz throws knees to the body.
Rodrigues wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oldz is pushing Rodrigues up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rodrigues breaks from the clinch.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oldz.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodrigues misses with a straight right.
Robin Oldz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
and Oldz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. Oldz moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oldz tries to clinch
and Rodrigues counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodrigues looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oldz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodrigues, pushing him back against the cage.
Oldz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Rodrigues's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Oldz dominated that round.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rodrigues fails to land with a series of punches.
Oldz wants to clinch up but Rodrigues keeps it at a distance.
Oldz wants to clinch.
Rodrigues shoots in looking for a takedown but Oldz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodrigues's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oldz lands with a slapping head kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Oldz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oldz closes the distance and pushes Rodrigues back into the cage.
Oldz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodrigues checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rodrigues swats away the attempt to clinch by Oldz.
Rodrigues connects with a crisp jab.
Rodrigues circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rodrigues moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues tries to break the clinch but Oldz is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oldz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oldz moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodrigues is trying to break the clinch but Oldz has him pressed against the cage.
Rodrigues is trying to break the clinch but Oldz has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rodrigues blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodrigues looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodrigues working Oldz over with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oldz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rodrigues has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rodrigues prevents a body shot from Oldz.
Rodrigues breaks from the clinch.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.
Rodrigues pushes Oldz up against the cage in a clinch.
Oldz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rodrigues up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oldz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodrigues.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues letting Oldz take a breather here.
Oldz has Rodrigues pressed against the cage, preventing Rodrigues from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rodrigues working hard to break the clinch.
Rodrigues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodrigues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues drives through and clinches with Oldz against the cage.
Oldz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rodrigues in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oldz is leaning against Rodrigues and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rodrigues is trying to push Oldz away but Oldz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rodrigues breaks from the clinch.
Oldz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oldz clinches with his opponent.
Oldz taking a breather.
Oldz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oldz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodrigues has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rodrigues fails to pull guard.
Oldz is trying to maintain a safe position but Rodrigues gets an underhook and turns Oldz into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rodrigues's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodrigues moves forwards but Oldz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oldz closes the distance and clinches.
Rodrigues manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Oldz wants to get up but he can't break Rodrigues's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rodrigues wants to control the position but Oldz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rodrigues tries to kick Oldz off but Oldz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Oldz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Oldz tries to stand and escape but Rodrigues is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oldz 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.
Oldz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Robin Oldz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rodrigues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oldz.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rodrigues is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rodrigues tries to pull guard but Oldz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rodrigues is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rodrigues is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodrigues throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rodrigues gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodrigues tries to break free but Oldz pushes him back against the cage.
Rodrigues is trying to break the clinch but Oldz has him pressed against the cage.
Robin Oldz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oldz lands with a light punch inside.
Rodrigues letting Oldz take a breather here.
Oldz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries to break the clinch but Oldz is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oldz slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodrigues as Oldz tries to tie him up.
Oldz scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oldz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rodrigues lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oldz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oldz is struggling to control the position.
Oldz crunches a lovely knee into Rodrigues's ribcage.
Oldz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oldz misses with a knee strike.
Rodrigues wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oldz tries to work over Rodrigues's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oldz is pushing Rodrigues up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oldz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigues paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oldz closes the distance and pushes Rodrigues back into the cage.
Rodrigues has had enough of the clinch but Oldz keeps him there for the moment.
Oldz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oldz lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Oldz has Rodrigues pushed against the cage.
Oldz misses with a knee to the head.
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oldz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Oldz slips the punch.
Rodrigues drives through and clinches with Oldz against the cage.
Rodrigues has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oldz uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oldz gets to his feet. Rodrigues looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oldz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oldz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oldz throws a head kick that misses.
Oldz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oldz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Oldz misses with a wild body shot.
Oldz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oldz slips under a jab.
Rodrigues misses with a straight right.
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. Oldz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robin Oldz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oldz tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Oldz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Oldz tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodrigues swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oldz but Oldz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rodrigues throws an off balance right hand
and Oldz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oldz tries to clinch but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Jake Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oldz digs a good hook to Rodrigues's body.
Oldz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oldz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rodrigues rather than just go for the knockout.
Oldz tries to clinch up.
Rodrigues circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oldz walks into a stiff left hand from Rodrigues.
Oldz tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Oldz tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodrigues swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oldz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodrigues misses with a kick to the body
and Oldz counters with an outside leg kick.
Rodrigues takes the fight into the clinch.
Oldz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodrigues managing to block the knees to the body from Oldz.
Oldz missing with knees to the body.
Rodrigues with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Robin Oldz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oldz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Oldz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oldz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Oldz!
Our winner, Robin Oldz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milovan Drecun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milovan Drecun has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
211 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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26
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Milovan Drecun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drecun closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johansson quickly recovers to half guard.
Johansson 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.
Drecun tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johansson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Drecun tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Johansson trying to control from the bottom.
Drecun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drecun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Drecun lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drecun wants to stand but Johansson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Drecun is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Drecun trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johansson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Johansson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drecun is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drecun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drecun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johansson's head.
Johansson tries to get to full guard but Drecun has control of the leg.
Drecun looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Drecun is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drecun tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johansson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drecun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johansson is looking to improve his position.
Johansson keeps trying to improve his position.
Johansson trying to control here.
Drecun controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drecun is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drecun thows a huge punch but Johansson dodges it nicely.
Drecun tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Johansson.
Drecun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drecun tries to pass to full mount but Johansson defends it.
Drecun moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milovan Drecun dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Drecun manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johansson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johansson's guard now, I'm sure.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Drecun from controlling successfully.
Drecun preventing the sweep.
Milovan Drecun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drecun drops back looking for a leg! Johansson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johansson manages to kick Drecun off! Drecun jumps back into Johansson's guard.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Drecun from controlling successfully.
Johansson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drecun is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drecun's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Drecun has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Drecun is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johansson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johansson has escaped and now he's on top!
Johansson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Drecun controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Milovan Drecun wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Drecun manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johansson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johansson's guard now, I'm sure.
Drecun is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drecun thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drecun tries to stand but Johansson is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drecun slips nicely into half guard.
Drecun is controlling the pace.
Johansson is not content to let Drecun control the position.
Drecun slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Drecun is looking to stand up but Johansson won't let him.
Drecun postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Drecun has gone for a leg lock! Johansson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Drecun's guard.
Drecun pulls Johansson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johansson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johansson trying to control but Drecun is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milovan Drecun dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Johansson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drecun circles away.
Drecun instigates a clinch.
Drecun has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johansson uses from the top position.
Johansson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drecun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drecun is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Drecun throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johansson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Drecun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drecun is on top in guard.
Drecun stopping the sweep attempt from Johansson.
Drecun is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Drecun from controlling successfully.
Drecun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Drecun drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drecun jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drecun wants to control from the top but Johansson keeps moving.
Johansson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johansson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drecun trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johansson's guard.
Karl Johansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drecun tries to free his leg and advance position but Johansson is retaining full guard.
Johansson is looking for a triangle but Drecun pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drecun throws a big elbow that misses.
Drecun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Drecun distracts Johansson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johansson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drecun controls the pace.
Drecun trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johansson's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drecun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Milovan Drecun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milovan Drecun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drecun has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milovan Drecun!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Jamm (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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32
219 lbs
19 - 9 - 1 |
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27
225 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Angelo Smokeleaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonah Jamm!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokeleaf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jamm missing with a left hand there. Smokeleaf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Jamm.
Jamm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smokeleaf throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Smokeleaf as he connects with a hook.
Jamm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smokeleaf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jamm swings for the body but Smokeleaf moves out of range.
Smokeleaf scores with a nice strike.
Jamm throws a hook but Smokeleaf avoids it easily.
Smokeleaf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jamm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Jamm misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smokeleaf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jamm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smokeleaf.
Jamm scores with a hook to the body. Smokeleaf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smokeleaf lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jamm has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jamm and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jamm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smokeleaf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smokeleaf counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smokeleaf tries a low kick but Jamm avoids it.
Smokeleaf scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smokeleaf connects with a looping right hand.
Jamm lands a jab to the nose.
Smokeleaf wants to slow Jamm down by chopping away at his legs.
A lazy left from Jamm finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smokeleaf throws a front kick aimed at Jamm's knee but Jamm avoids it well.
Smokeleaf connects with a body shot that sends Jamm's belly button to the back.
Smokeleaf throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jamm counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jamm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smokeleaf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jamm content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamm tries to pass to full mount but Smokeleaf defends it.
Smokeleaf keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jamm is trying to control. Smokeleaf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smokeleaf is looking to control Jamm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smokeleaf avoid being mounted?
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smokeleaf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jamm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jamm.
Jamm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smokeleaf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jamm throws a hook to the side of Smokeleaf's head but Smokeleaf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jamm checks the leg kick.
Smokeleaf checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smokeleaf blocks a jab.
Jamm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf delivers a nice body kick.
Jamm misses with a lunging right hand
and Smokeleaf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamm tests Smokeleaf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jamm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jamm misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smokeleaf feints and then cracks Jamm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jamm down.
Smokeleaf motions for Jamm to come forward. Smokeleaf throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that half lands.
Smokeleaf fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smokeleaf misses with a wild body shot.
Angelo Smokeleaf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jamm closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smokeleaf's guard.
Smokeleaf trying to keep a closed guard but Jamm is proving a slippery customer.
Smokeleaf wants to stand up but Jamm is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smokeleaf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jamm controls the pace.
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 Angelo Smokeleaf will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jamm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jamm scores with a nice head shot.
Smokeleaf moves away from the strike by Jamm.
Smokeleaf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jamm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smokeleaf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smokeleaf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jamm.
Jamm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smokeleaf misses with a leg kick.
Jamm throws the left hand but Smokeleaf avoids the punch easily.
Jamm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smokeleaf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Smokeleaf throws a leg kick but Jamm sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jamm throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Angelo Smokeleaf is winning the standup battle so far.
Smokeleaf throws out a loose jab but Jamm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smokeleaf moves out of range as Jamm strikes.
Jamm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smokeleaf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jamm, as that shot connected.
Jamm throws a hook but Smokeleaf avoids it easily.
Jamm swings widly with a right hand
and Smokeleaf counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smokeleaf shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smokeleaf tries to clinch there but Jamm circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Smokeleaf misses the target.
Jamm connects with a single shot there.
Smokeleaf misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smokeleaf counters with an outside leg kick.
Smokeleaf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jamm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jamm missing with a left hand there. Smokeleaf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smokeleaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Smokeleaf moves out of range of the strikes.
Smokeleaf avoids the body shot from Jamm.
Jamm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jamm throws a right hand that misses
and Smokeleaf counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jamm throws a jab when Smokeleaf was well out of range.
Jamm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf throws out a leg kick but Jamm moves out of range and Smokeleaf only half commits.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smokeleaf moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf moves out of range of the strikes.
Jamm connects with a jab.
Smokeleaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jamm avoids a kick to the body.
Jamm looks to land a body kick but Smokeleaf moved away.
Jamm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smokeleaf counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jamm's knee momentarily.
Smokeleaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Jamm misses.
Smokeleaf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jamm misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Jamm checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jamm throws a series of punches but Smokeleaf moves out of range.
Smokeleaf throws a leg kick
and Jamm counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamm misses with a straight right.
Smokeleaf ducks under a wild hook from Jamm.
Smokeleaf moves away from the strike by Jamm.
Smokeleaf throws a body kick that misses.
Jamm looks to land a right hand but Smokeleaf moved out of range.
Jamm connects with a nice looking jab.
Jamm throws a lazy uppercut
and Smokeleaf counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jamm's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamm shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smokeleaf is trying to defend but Jamm finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smokeleaf controlling the position well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jamm trying to mount his opponent but Smokeleaf defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonah Jamm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Smokeleaf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smokeleaf is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jamm looks to throw the jab but Smokeleaf is out of range.
Smokeleaf connects with a nice looking jab.
Jamm staying out of range there.
Jamm throws a leg kick but Smokeleaf moved away.
Jamm blocks a head kick by Smokeleaf.
No joy there for Jamm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. Smokeleaf catches Jamm right on the button with a cross.
Smokeleaf lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That kick from Smokeleaf tenderised Jamm's leg. Jamm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smokeleaf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jamm at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jamm misses the shot to the body.
Jamm misses the jab.
Jamm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf feints a jab promting Jamm to slip. Smokeleaf then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jamm slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jamm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jamm. That did some damage!
Smokeleaf just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Jamm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jamm with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smokeleaf to score with a decent uppercut.
Jamm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smokeleaf. That one must have hurt.
Jamm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jamm swings widly with a right hand
and Smokeleaf counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jamm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smokeleaf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smokeleaf scores with a leg kick.
Smokeleaf moves into range and clinches up with Jamm.
Smokeleaf keeps control of Jamm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smokeleaf tries to land knees in the clinch but Jamm avoids the damage to the body.
Smokeleaf avoiding damage as Jamm throws knees to the body.
Smokeleaf throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smokeleaf landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jamm looking to throw knees to the head but Smokeleaf is blocking nicely.
Jamm avoiding damage as Smokeleaf throws knees to the body.
Smokeleaf landing knees to the head.
Jamm has Smokeleaf pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smokeleaf manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smokeleaf lands with a right to the head.
Jamm is trying to break the clinch but Smokeleaf is controlling him.
Smokeleaf with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smokeleaf misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Jamm on the inside.
A short left from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf tries a knee to the head but Jamm blocks it.
Smokeleaf utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamm misses with a punch to the body.
Smokeleaf using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jamm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jamm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smokeleaf misses with a knee to the head.
Jamm working aggressively here.
Smokeleaf tries to land a knee to the head but Jamm blocks with his arms.
Jamm struggles to land a body shot inside as Smokeleaf controls his hands.
Smokeleaf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jamm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jamm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jamm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jamm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jamm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smokeleaf's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jamm.
A knee to the head by Smokeleaf.
Jamm swings wildly with an uppercut but Smokeleaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smokeleaf using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jamm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smokeleaf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jamm blocks it with crossed arms.
Jamm digs a right hand into Smokeleaf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smokeleaf's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees in the clinch landing for Smokeleaf.
Jamm lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jamm takes a shot to the head.
Jamm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smokeleaf backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jamm fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smokeleaf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smokeleaf landing knees to the body.
Smokeleaf with a knee to the head.
Jamm swings wildly with an uppercut but Smokeleaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smokeleaf using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angelo Smokeleaf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smokeleaf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badr Aerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Urbas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Badr Aerts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Urbas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aerts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aerts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aerts lands a nice elbow.
Aerts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Jan Urbas has been cut.
Aerts lands a damaging elbow.
Aerts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aerts creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Urbas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aerts creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Aerts is pressed up against the cage. Urbas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aerts down to the mat. Aerts avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aerts clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aerts throws an elbow but it misses.
Aerts looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aerts lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urbas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aerts lands an elbow inside.
Urbas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aerts after a bit of a struggle.
Badr Aerts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Urbas.
Aerts lands an elbow inside that Urbas shrugs off.
Urbas avoids a wild elbow strike from Aerts.
Aerts misses with an elbow strike.
Urbas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knees to the body from Aerts.
Urbas takes an elbow to the temple.
Aerts lands a nice knee to the body.
Urbas looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urbas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Aerts lands an elbow that stopped Urbas in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aerts lands an elbow that stopped Urbas in his tracks for a moment.
Aerts using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aerts creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Urbas's defenses.
Aerts lands a nice knee to the body.
Aerts creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Urbas's defenses.
That has opened up Jan Urbas's cut even more.
Aerts gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aerts putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Urbas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Aerts gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aerts lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Aerts.
The cut above Jan Urbas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Aerts lands an elbow that stopped Urbas in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aerts lands a nice elbow.
Aerts is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Aerts.
Urbas takes an elbow to the temple.
Jan Urbas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Aerts lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jan Urbas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Badr Aerts!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Meytal Cohen - Toxicity. Riley has chosen Boom as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Riley!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson tries a low kick but Riley avoids it.
Riley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Riley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Riley.
Some bone on bone action there as Riley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Riley avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Riley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Riley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Riley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Riley counters with a nice leg kick.
Riley wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Riley tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson throws a head kick but Riley moves out of range.
Andrew Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Riley.
Riley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riley. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Riley connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Riley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Riley continues to drive forward.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Riley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Riley struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riley's brow.
A right hand to the body from Riley.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Riley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Riley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
A head punch on the inside from Riley fails to land.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Riley shrugs off.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Riley's ribcage.
Riley looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Riley avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Riley blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riley blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Riley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riley avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
Riley tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Riley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters circling a little - Jackson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a head kick that Riley semi-blocks.
Riley blocks a low kick nicely.
Riley is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Riley swinging wildly here.
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jackson.
A leg kick checked by Riley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Riley throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Riley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Grant Riley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riley. That did some damage!
Riley checks a leg kick.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Riley moves into the clinch.
Riley dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson keeps control of Riley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Riley 's eye.
Riley working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Riley tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Riley back against the cage.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Riley counters with a big head kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Riley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick but Riley moves out of range.
Riley scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Riley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Riley misses with a head kick.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Riley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has hold of Riley's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Riley tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jackson cranks the arm and Riley screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Riley, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Andrew Jackson!
Andrew Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Grant Riley had this to say: 'Well that didn't go as planned.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Natsisiwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ross's choice of entrance music: Eminem- Cold Wind Blows. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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203 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
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Natsisiwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Ross!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Ross with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ross is defended easily by Natsisiwa.
Ross closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ross throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ross throwing shots but Natsisiwa is blocking nicely.
Natsisiwa manages to get to full guard.
Ross being controlled here momentarily.
Natsisiwa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ross throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross looking to pass the guard.
Ross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ross drops back, looking for a kneebar! Natsisiwa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Natsisiwa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Natsisiwa!
Ross gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ross has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Natsisiwa is working away from the top position though.
Ross wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Natsisiwa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Natsisiwa is thwarting Ross's attempts to control the position.
Natsisiwa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Kalle Natsisiwa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Natsisiwa lands a jab to Ross's midsection.
Natsisiwa lands a head shot.
Ross misses with a takedown
and Natsisiwa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ross has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kalle Natsisiwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Ross.
Ross shoots in but no luck this time.
Ross shoots in but Natsisiwa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ross fails with a takedown attempt.
Ross will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ross ducks right into an uppercut from Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa misses with a wild body shot.
Ross shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ross dodges the punch combination from Natsisiwa.
Ross is trying hard to land a takedown here. Natsisiwa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Natsisiwa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Natsisiwa has managed to clinch.
Natsisiwa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ross looking to throw knees to the head but Natsisiwa is blocking nicely.
Ross goes for a takedown attempt but Natsisiwa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Natsisiwa but Natsisiwa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ross looks winded!
Natsisiwa sizes up Ross with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Natsisiwa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Natsisiwa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ross looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Natsisiwa is fending him off so far but Ross persists. Nope, Natsisiwa circles away and we're back to standing.
Ross shoots in for a double leg but Natsisiwa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ross shoots in and drives through. Natsisiwa sprawls well.
Kalle Natsisiwa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Natsisiwa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ross.
Natsisiwa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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 Kalle Natsisiwa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Natsisiwa with a nice cross.
Natsisiwa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Natsisiwa misses with a body shot.
Ross misses with a takedown attempt - Natsisiwa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Natsisiwa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ross on the side of the head.
Natsisiwa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kalle Natsisiwa is winning the standup battle so far.
Natsisiwa scores with a decent looking hook.
Natsisiwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ross manages to avoid it.
Natsisiwa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hector Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Natsisiwa digs a good hook to Ross's body.
Natsisiwa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ross. Ross circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ross tries to move into range but Natsisiwa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ross is looking to clinch but Natsisiwa is avoiding it.
It looks like Natsisiwa has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ross scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ross with the ground and pound but Natsisiwa regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Natsisiwa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross tries to pass the half guard into mount. Natsisiwa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Natsisiwa trying to hold on to Ross's head to control him but Ross postures up.
Ross passes to full mount!
Ross is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Natsisiwa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
It looks like Kalle Natsisiwa has been cut.
Ross is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Natsisiwa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Natsisiwa!
Ross wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natsisiwa stays in close to Ross's body and controls the position.
Ross looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ross controlling the position.
Ross is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Natsisiwa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross looking for a guillotine here but Natsisiwa defends easily.
Natsisiwa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ross is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Natsisiwa is aware though and is defending well.
Natsisiwa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Natsisiwa won't allow Ross to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natsisiwa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Natsisiwa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ross is proving hard to escape from.
Ross working a defensive guard here.
Natsisiwa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kalle Natsisiwa wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ross dives in for a single leg takedown but Natsisiwa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hector Ross will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kalle Natsisiwa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ross tries for a takedown but Natsisiwa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ross has a takedown stuffed.
Natsisiwa keeps the fight on the outside.
Ross shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kalle Natsisiwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Ross.
Jab from Natsisiwa.
Ross dives in for a single leg takedown but Natsisiwa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Natsisiwa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ross with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Natsisiwa.
Ross misses with a knee to the head.
Natsisiwa is looking to control Ross's arms but Ross gets an underhook and turns him. Now Natsisiwa has his back to the cage.
Natsisiwa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Natsisiwa lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Natsisiwa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Natsisiwa lands a left hand.
It looks like Hector Ross has been cut.
Natsisiwa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Natsisiwa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ross up against the cage.
Ross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Natsisiwa lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsisiwa lands with a light punch inside.
Natsisiwa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Natsisiwa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rosss head.
Natsisiwa lands an uppercut.
Natsisiwa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Natsisiwa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Natsisiwa gets through Ross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Natsisiwa lands a nice uppercut.
Natsisiwa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ross is rocked!
Natsisiwa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ross is still on wobbly legs! Can Natsisiwa finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Natsisiwa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ross seems to have recovered his senses.
Natsisiwa works on Ross's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Natsisiwa - that landed with a thud.
Natsisiwa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ross or not.
Natsisiwa lands a shoulder strike.
Natsisiwa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Natsisiwa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ross has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Natsisiwa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natsisiwa scores with a shoulder strike.
Natsisiwa creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ross's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ross drops to his knees and Natsisiwa pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Natsisiwa!
In his post fight interview, Kalle Natsisiwa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Hector Ross spoke after the fight, saying 'I wasnt out i was tired so i close my eyes for a second i promise'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quentin Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ugor Makinwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ugor Makinwa will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Quentin Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ugor Makinwa!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makinwa throws the kick towards the body but Costa avoids it.
Makinwa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Makinwa just misses with a punch to the body.
Makinwa thumps Costa with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Costa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Makinwa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ugor Makinwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makinwa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makinwa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Makinwa throws a body punch but Costa moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Costa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Makinwa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Makinwa keeps Costa at a distance using the push kick.
Costa blocks a low kick nicely.
Costa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Makinwa scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makinwa cracks Costa with a good jab.
Costa is rocked!
Crack! Makinwa connects with the perfect overhand right and Costa falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Makinwa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ugor Makinwa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Brona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ada Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DJ Brona has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DJ Brona!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ada Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brona misses with a hook.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses.
Brona takes the fight into the clinch.
Reyes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brona backwards.
Reyes cracks Brona with a nice body shot.
Reyes prevents Brona from breaking the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Reyes.
Brona wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brona managing to block the knees to the body from Reyes.
A right handed body shot lands from Reyes.
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!
Brona takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brona is breathing heavily.
Reyes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brona prevents a body shot from Reyes.
Brona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reyes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brona's face.
Reyes lands a knee to the body.
Reyes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reyes landing knees to the head.
Brona is rocked!
Reyes lands a big right hand that drops Brona! The killer instinct kicks in and Reyes finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Reyes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ada Reyes!
Ada Reyes is the new light heavyweight champion!
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