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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between God Zilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolf Allan Mjunstedt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zilla comes to the cage accompanied by Your arms feel like home.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
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215 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, God Zilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rolf Allan Mjunstedt!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zilla shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mjunstedt as he jumps to the side.
Mjunstedt looks to score with a jab to the body but Zilla is just out of range.
Zilla dives in for a single leg takedown but Mjunstedt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Mjunstedt.
Mjunstedt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mjunstedt throws a punch but it's blocked by Zilla.
Zilla tries to pull guard but Mjunstedt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for God Zilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mjunstedt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zilla backwards.
Mjunstedt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zilla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zilla throws a poor cross that misses
and Mjunstedt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mjunstedt throws a head kick that misses.
Zilla tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mjunstedt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zilla tries to keep at a distance but Mjunstedt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mjunstedt lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Mjunstedt.
A hook to the body from Mjunstedt.
Mjunstedt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mjunstedt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mjunstedt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zilla's sensitive parts.
Mjunstedt connects with a jab.
Mjunstedt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mjunstedt wants it to stay on the feet.
Zilla 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.
Zilla is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mjunstedt.
Mjunstedt lands a nice hook to Zilla's body. Zilla takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zilla walks into a stiff left hand from Mjunstedt.
Mjunstedt has managed to clinch.
Mjunstedt lands a shot to the body.
Mjunstedt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zillas head.
Mjunstedt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zilla backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mjunstedt lands with a light punch inside.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Zilla. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mjunstedt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mjunstedt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mjunstedt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mjunstedt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mjunstedt is leaning against Zilla and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Mjunstedt.
A short right from Mjunstedt.
Mjunstedt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Mjunstedt.
Mjunstedt is leaning against Zilla and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mjunstedt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mjunstedt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zilla backwards.
Mjunstedt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mjunstedt lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mjunstedt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zilla or not.
A short body shot lands from Mjunstedt as the two fighters clinch.
Mjunstedt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Mjunstedt tenderised Zilla's leg. Zilla is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mjunstedt. Zilla shrugs it off though.
Mjunstedt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zilla.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid body kick from Mjunstedt.
Mjunstedt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mjunstedt stuns Zilla with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mjunstedt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zilla's sensitive parts.
Mjunstedt scores with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mjunstedt. That's going to slow Zilla down.
Mjunstedt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mjunstedt works Zilla's body with a nice hook.
Whack! Mjunstedt lands a heavy head kick that drops Zilla. The ref tackles Mjunstedt to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Zilla was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Rolf Allan Mjunstedt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soz Sztrova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Walk by Pantera. Sztrova is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: In Flames - Delight and Anger. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
19 - 25 - 0 |
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215 lbs
17 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
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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 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, That Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Soz Sztrova!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sztrova wants to clinch.
Sztrova has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Guy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Guy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sztrova tries to clinch but Guy moves out of range.
Sztrova wants to clinch up but Guy keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good leg kick by Sztrova there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Guy goes for a double leg but Sztrova avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sztrova continues to drive forward.
Guy blocks an uppercut.
Sztrova wants to stall.
Guy looking for a takedown.
Guy can't break the clinch.
Guy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sztrova swings wildly with an uppercut but Guy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sztrova has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Guy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Guy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sztrova lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sztrova working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sztrova stops a takedown attempt from Guy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for That Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sztrova working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sztrova.
Sztrova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sztrova gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sztrova misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sztrova gets underhooks to prevent Guy's takedown attempt.
Guy wants to take the fight to the mat but Sztrova manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sztrova gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Guy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sztrova fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sztrova is looking to clinch.
Guy shoots in for a takedown but Sztrova shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sztrova doesn't manage to clinch there - Guy circles away.
Guy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sztrova defends well and Guy ends up having to push Sztrova into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guy is breathing heavily.
Guy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sztrova lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guy backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sztrova lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sztrova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sztrova takes the fight into the clinch.
Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guy.
Sztrova lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sztrova misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sztrova scores with a shoulder strike.
Guy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sztrova throws a head punch that misses.
Guy breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Guy.
Guy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sztrova, who protects the arm well.
Sztrova is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Guy is controlling him well.
Sloppy strikes there by Guy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sztrova is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Guy working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sztrova wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sztrova is looking to get back to his feet here but Guy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sztrova's back.
Guy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Guy looking to break Sztrova's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sztrova remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Guy will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sztrova is trying to stand back up.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Guy. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Sztrova looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sztrova is covering up but some of the strikes from Guy are getting through and doing damage.
Guy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
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 That Guy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Guy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sztrova is trying to defend but Guy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sztrova looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sztrova is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Guy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sztrova is defending against the submission attempts here by Guy.
Sztrova is trying to stand up here but Guy is controlling him well.
Guy drops an elbow to the side of Sztrova's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy working the head and body with strikes.
Sztrova tries to kick Guy off but Guy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sztrova is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Guy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sztrova pushes Guy off looking to stand but Guy dives back in and keeps control.
Guy 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.
Sztrova is trying to stand up here but Guy is controlling him well.
Guy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sztrova is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sztrova is just riding it out for now. Guy eventually gives up the hold.
Sztrova kicks off Guy and gets to his feet.
Sztrova is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sztrova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sztrova tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sztrova stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sztrova wants it to stay on the feet.
Sztrova tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sztrova stuffs the takedown attempt from Guy. Guy gets slowly back to his feet.
Sztrova is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sztrova is looking to clinch.
Sztrova blocks a head kick by Guy.
Sztrova tries to clinch there but Guy circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sztrova looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sztrova tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sztrova tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sztrova tries to clinch
and Guy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sztrova really felt that one!
Sztrova tries to clinch up.
Guy fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for That Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sztrova circles away.
Sztrova has managed to clinch.
Sztrova prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sztrova tries a knee to the head but Guy blocks it.
A short right from Sztrova.
Guy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sztrova breaks the clinch.
Sztrova darts in trying to clinch
and Guy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sztrova's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sztrova is looking to clinch but Guy is avoiding it.
Guy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sztrova tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Guy moves into the clinch.
Sztrova lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guy backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sztrova tries to work over Guy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sztrova gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guy.
Guy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sztrova walks away with a smile on his face. Guy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sztrova misses with a series of wild punches.
Sztrova has closed the distance and engaged Guy in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Soz Sztrova will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Sztrova tries to clinch but Guy moves out of range.
Guy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sztrova defends it nicely.
Guy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big right from Guy misses.
Sztrova wants to clinch.
Sztrova has managed to clinch.
Sztrova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sztrova is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Sztrova. No joy for Guy on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for That Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy gets caught napping as Sztrova dives in and scores a takedown. Guy manages to retain guard.
Guy wants to sweep here but Sztrova controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sztrova is in close to Guy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sztrova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sztrova.
Sztrova lands a couple of elbows.
Guy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sztrova working some strikes from top position.
Guy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Guy can't keep his opponent in guard - Sztrova advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Guy is looking to improve his position.
Sztrova is pressing down on Guy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Guy is holding on for now.
Sztrova seems to be working for a kimura but Guy defends the submission attempt.
Sztrova is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sztrova's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sztrova's back!
Guy lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Sztrova hold on?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sztrova showing good submission defense here.
Sztrova fending off the submission attempt from Guy.
Sztrova holding both Guy 's hands and preventing any damage.
Guy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sztrova controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy has his opponent's back but Sztrova is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Guy.
Guy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sztrova swivels and escapes.
Sztrova stuffs the takedown attempt from Guy. Guy gets slowly back to his feet.
Sztrova shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sztrova showed some decent athleticism there.
Guy is defending against the submission attempts here by Sztrova.
Sztrova is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Guy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sztrova is looking for a kimura but Guy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sztrova to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sztrova drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sztrova jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sztrova slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sztrova throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Guy works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Sztrova is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sztrova prevents Guy from improving his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are battling for position here. Guy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sztrova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soz Sztrova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sztrova has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soz Sztrova!
After the fight, Soz Sztrova was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jomar Requina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malaik Hamadani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamadani has chosen Prince Of Persia - Welcome Within as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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220 lbs
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212 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
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jomar Requina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Malaik Hamadani!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamadani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hamadani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Requina just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamadani does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hamadani throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Requina moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Hamadani misses.
Requina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hamadani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hamadani avoids the body shot from Requina.
Requina has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOW FIGHTERS PER TRAINERS in the buildup to the fight.
Requina takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Requina scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hamadani doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Hamadani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Requina thuds a left hand into Hamadani's body.
Requina gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hamadani to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Requina has control of Hamadani's left arm, preventing Hamadani from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Requina keeping moving, preventing Hamadani from controlling successfully.
Requina wriggles free and stands up.
Hamadani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Requina doesn't seem bothered though.
Hamadani dodges the punch combination from Requina.
Requina slaps away a takedown attempt from Hamadani, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hamadani misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Requina misses.
Hamadani drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hamadani trying to control the position from guard on top but Requina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamadani trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Requina manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Requina sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hamadani controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requina wants to control from the top but Hamadani keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Requina postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hamadani looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Requina puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hamadani wants to control but Requina is keeping busy.
Hamadani blocking the ground and pound attempt from Requina.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamadani looking for submissions off his back.
Hamadani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Requina.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamadani tries to roll over but Requina keeps him under control.
Requina missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Requina trying to control from Hamadani's half guard. Hamadani has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hamadani will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Requina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hamadani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hamadani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Requina is one step ahead there.
Requina throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hamadani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Requina working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Jomar Requina will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Requina lands a big head kick that sends Hamadani tumbling to the mat! Requina takes a step backwards and waves Hamadani back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Malaik Hamadani has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Requina swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hamadani counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Requina!
Hamadani has hold of Requina's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Requina seems comfortable defending it but Hamadani has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Requina is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Requina is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hamadani couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Malaik Hamadani!
A relieved looking Malaik Hamadani thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Space Jam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cory Rua has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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28
185 lbs
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200 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Space Jam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cory Rua!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jam tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
Jam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jam stops Rua from standing up.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Jam from controlling successfully.
Rua has momentary wrist control but Jam slips an elbow through the middle.
Jam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jam drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rua dives on top into guard.
Jam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rua defends well.
Jam looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rua is defending well. Jam quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rua has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jam celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Space Jam!
A victorious Space Jam thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiroy Parayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luis Mendoza has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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217 lbs
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205 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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luis Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jiroy Parayan!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parayan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendoza manages to avoid it.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parayan as he avoids it easily.
Luis Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Parayan is pushing Mendoza's head away, looking to escape. Mendoza manages to hold on to the position though.
Parayan is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
Mendoza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Parayan, who protects the arm well.
Parayan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mendoza has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Parayan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mendoza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Parayan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mendoza is trying to get an arm triangle but Parayan is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Parayan, who protects the arm well.
Parayan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mendoza asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mendoza is looking to take a break and control but Parayan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendoza tries to move to mount but Parayan blocks the move with his legs.
Mendoza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza wants to control for a moment but Parayan uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Mendoza seems to be looking for submissions.
Mendoza wants to control but Parayan is keeping him busy.
Parayan pushes Mendoza off looking to stand but Mendoza dives back in and keeps control.
Mendoza trying to pass the guard but Parayan defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendoza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mendoza wants to pass the guard but Parayan is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza prevents Parayan from standing back up.
Mendoza trying to mount his opponent but Parayan defends it.
Mendoza slows the pace down in half guard.
Mendoza trying to pass the guard but Parayan defending well.
Parayan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mendoza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Parayan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parayan wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parayan looks to land a combination but Mendoza avoids it well.
Mendoza swings for the body but Parayan moves out of range.
Parayan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Parayan keeping full guard, as Mendoza tries to pass.
Parayan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parayan checks a low kick from Mendoza.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parayan tries to bum rush Mendoza with a series of wild strikes but Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parayan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mendoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parayan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendoza.
Mendoza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Mendoza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Parayan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Luis Mendoza has been cut.
Parayan walks into a left hand.
Mendoza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parayan circles away.
Parayan leaves Mendoza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parayan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parayan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parayan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parayan throws a series of punches but Mendoza avoids them all with ease.
Parayan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendoza circles away quickly and effectively.
Parayan with a hook.
Mendoza is rocked!
Parayan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendoza clobbers Parayan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Parayan works Mendoza's body with a nice hook.
Parayan dodges the punch combination from Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parayan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Parayan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendoza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parayan defends it nicely.
Mendoza lunges at Parayan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Parayan's hand.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendoza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Parayan lands with a shot to the body.
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parayan manages to avoid it.
Parayan with a hook.
Parayan misses the shot to the body.
Mendoza lands a body shot.
Mendoza scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Parayan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendoza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Parayan.
Oh Mendoza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parayan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mendoza leaves his chin hanging out and Parayan seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mendoza crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jiroy Parayan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Gerous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Ondrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ondrus has chosen HARDCORE as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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40
202 lbs
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34
202 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Gerous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Ondrus!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerous will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dan Gerous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerous falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Ondrus to counter with a crisp jab.
Gerous misses with the combination.
Ondrus throws a head kick that misses.
Gerous has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gerous scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gerous misses with a series of wild punches.
Gerous fails with a takedown attempt.
Gerous misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ondrus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gerous throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ondrus.
Gerous swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gerous misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerous throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ondrus counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Gerous does no damage.
Gerous misses with a few strikes there.
Gerous swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gerous falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ondrus counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gerous's guard now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ondrus is stalling in the full guard.
Gerous kicks Ondrus off and gets to his feet.
Gerous swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ondrus counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerous falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ondrus counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerous looks for a takedown but Ondrus sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gerous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ondrus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gerous.
Gerous throws a combination that misses
and Ondrus counters with a good, hard body kick but Gerous shrugs it off.
Gerous waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ondrus.
Gerous falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ondrus counters with a nice uppercut.
Ondrus misses with a double jab.
Gerous misses with a few strikes there.
Gerous throws a nice looking combination but Ondrus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gerous looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ondrus!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ondrus holding on.
Gerous working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gerous fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gerous is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ondrus's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gerous working the body and head with strikes.
Ondrus stops Gerous from passing to mount.
Gerous is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ondrus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerous is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ondrus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gerous is trying to ground and pound but Ondrus uses the momentary lack of control by Gerous to regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ondrus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gerous dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ondrus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gerous throws a nice looking combination but Ondrus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gerous shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ondrus defends it nicely.
Gerous stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ondrus.
Gerous fails with the takedown.
Ondrus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gerous will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Ondrus as Gerous shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gerous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerous lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gerous looks to land a combination but Ondrus avoids it well.
Gerous tries to close the distance and clinch but Ondrus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gerous swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gerous scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gerous tries to work over Ondrus's front leg with a kick but Ondrus checks it.
Gerous takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gerous takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Some wild striking there from Gerous.
Gerous tries to bum rush Ondrus with a series of wild strikes but Ondrus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Gerous.
Gerous misses with a right hand
and Gerous takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gerous shoots in for a double leg but Ondrus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gerous misses with a double jab
and Ondrus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Gerous does no damage.
Ondrus has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dan Gerous is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gerous misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ondrus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gerous throws a combination that misses
and Ondrus counters with a stiff right hand.
Gerous throws a leg kick
and Ondrus counters with a head kick.
Ondrus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gerous misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerous throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ondrus.
A left lands for Ondrus.
Ondrus lands a slapping body shot.
Gerous falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ondrus counters with a nice body shot.
Ondrus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gerous.
Ondrus swings for the body but Gerous moves out of range.
Gerous scores with a three punch combo!
Gerous doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gerous swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ondrus counters with a good, hard body kick but Gerous shrugs it off.
Gerous with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ondrus to score with a decent uppercut.
Gerous throws a right and a left that Ondrus avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerous misses with a series of wild punches.
Gerous takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ondrus tests Gerous's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ondrus digs a good body shot into Gerous's ribs.
A punch combination from Gerous misses.
Some wild striking there from Gerous.
Gerous tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ondrus defends well and Gerous ends up having to push Ondrus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ondrus lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Petr Ondrus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ondrus dodges the punch combination from Gerous.
Gerous throws a leg kick that misses.
Gerous throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ondrus connects with a body shot that sends Gerous's belly button to the back.
Gerous misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gerous scores with a leg kick.
Gerous has a takedown stuffed.
Gerous throws a leg kick but Ondrus moved away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ondrus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gerous throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Petr Ondrus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Gerous, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gerous misses with a double jab.
Gerous moves forwards but Ondrus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ondrus dodges the punch combination from Gerous.
Gerous throws a leg kick but Ondrus checks it.
Ondrus lands with a good body shot.
Gerous tries to close the distance and clinch but Ondrus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gerous swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ondrus to counter with a crisp jab.
Gerous misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gerous tries to clinch up but Ondrus circles away and keeps his distance.
Gerous looks to land a combination but Ondrus avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ondrus scores with a punch to the head.
Gerous throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ondrus scores with a nice body kick.
Ondrus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gerous momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ondrus lands with a good body shot.
Gerous will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ondrus looking to score a takedown here. Gerous is defending well but Ondrus drives through and ends up in Gerous's guard.
Ondrus passes Gerous's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gerous is not content to let Ondrus control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerous pushes Ondrus off looking to stand but Ondrus dives back in and keeps control.
Ondrus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ondrus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gerous makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ondrus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gerous throws an overhand right that lands on Ondrus's shoulder, as Ondrus tries to avoid the shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ondrus.
Horrible takedown by Gerous or perhaps it was just good defense by Ondrus which made him look bad.
Gerous swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Ondrus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gerous swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ondrus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gerous doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ondrus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Ondrus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ondrus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Ondrus!
Petr Ondrus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Buchanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Learned Astronomer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Learned Astronomer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
201 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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28
192 lbs
11 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Buchanan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Learned Astronomer!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buchanan misses with a hook
and Astronomer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Buchanan looks to score with a jab to the body but Astronomer is just out of range.
Astronomer tries a low kick but Buchanan avoids it.
Astronomer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buchanan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Buchanan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buchanan gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Astronomer is looking to control Buchanan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Astronomer avoid being mounted?
Buchanan wants to take a breather but Astronomer is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Astronomer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Astronomer is doing well to control the position and prevent Buchanan from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buchanan trying to pass the guard but Astronomer defending well.
Buchanan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Astronomer defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astronomer is looking to improve his position.
Astronomer controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Astronomer actively working from the bottom here.
Astronomer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Buchanan is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astronomer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Buchanan trying to control the position from guard on top but Astronomer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buchanan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Astronomer is trying to get back to half guard.
Buchanan wants to take a breather but Astronomer manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Buchanan.
Buchanan wants to control from the top but Astronomer keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astronomer pulls Buchanan in close to his closed guard and prevents Buchanan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Buchanan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Astronomer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buchanan distracts Astronomer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Buchanan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Astronomer is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buchanan is fighting to break Astronomer's control of his arms but Astronomer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Buchanan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Buchanan tries a low kick but Astronomer avoids it.
Astronomer lands with an overhand left.
Astronomer throws a leg kick which misses Buchanan's front leg but catches the back leg as Buchanan tries to avoid it.
Astronomer clobbers Buchanan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Buchanan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Buchanan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Astronomer throws out a powerful jab.
Astronomer defending well as Buchanan loads up on a big left hand.
Buchanan swings for the body but Astronomer moves out of range.
Buchanan fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Astronomer.
Astronomer throws a shot from downtown. Buchanan moves away and avoids it.
Astronomer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buchanan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Astronomer. Astronomer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Astronomer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Astronomer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buchanan.
Buchanan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Astronomer is trying to defend but Buchanan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Buchanan is looking to advance position but Astronomer won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astronomer wants to control but Buchanan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buchanan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Astronomer sees it coming and defends easily.
Buchanan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Astronomer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Buchanan.
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!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Buchanan in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astronomer is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Buchanan is going to stand back up.
Buchanan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Astronomer is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paul Buchanan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Paul Buchanan made sure he mentioned Cyclone Nutrition Company, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Osama Robins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Stifler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robins comes into the arena with Strippekikk blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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42
177 lbs
44 - 23 - 0 |
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35
187 lbs
22 - 20 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osama Robins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Stifler !
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stifler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Robins back to the cage. Stifler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stifler jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Robins misses with a lunging right hand
and Stifler counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Robins's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stifler throws a big right hand that misses.
Robins is controlling Stifler 's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stifler in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stifler tries to hold on but Robins pushes him away.
Stifler is looking to improve his position but Robins isn't that keen on the idea.
Robins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stifler manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stifler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robins.
Robins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stifler is not content to let Robins control the position.
Stifler trying to control but Robins postures up.
Robins is trying to control. Stifler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Osama Robins.
Stifler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robins looks to land a body kick but Stifler moved away.
Osama Robins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stifler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robins scores with a jab. Stifler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robins throws a wild body kick that Stifler sees coming a mile off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robins throws a head kick but Stifler moves out of range.
Stifler moves out of range as Robins strikes.
Stifler scores with a jab to the body.
Robins connects with a body shot that sends Stifler 's belly button to the back.
Robins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stifler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Robins misses.
Robins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stifler moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stifler .
Stifler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Robins wants to slow Stifler down by chopping away at his legs.
Robins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stifler 's head.
Robins just misses with a punch to the body.
Stifler avoids the body shot from Robins.
Stifler shoots in for a takedown but Robins shows good takedown defense.
Stifler moves out of range of the leg kick from Robins.
Robins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stifler avoids the body shot from Robins.
Stifler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stifler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robins.
The fighters circling - Robins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stifler 's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robins looks to land a right hand but Stifler moved out of range.
Stifler misses with a hook.
Stifler lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Stifler . That snapped Robins's head back.
Robins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stifler .
Stifler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Robins works the jab nicely.
Robins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Robins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Robins avoids the body shot from Stifler .
A momentary lapse in concentration from Robins enables Stifler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Robins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stifler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stifler throws a big elbow that misses.
Robins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Osama Robins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stifler thows a body shot but no joy.
Robins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stifler .
Stifler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robins misses with a few strikes there.
Robins looks to land a right hand but Stifler moved out of range.
Stifler fails with the takedown.
Robins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stifler moves out of range of the body kick.
Robins misses with an uppercut
and Stifler counters with a shoot takedown. Robins fights it but they end up in guard.
Stifler throwing strikes from guard but Robins blocks nicely.
Stifler postures up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stifler is fighting to break Robins's control of his arms but Robins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stifler wants to pass the guard but Robins is keeping the position.
Stifler preventing the sweep.
Stifler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stifler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robins controlling the position.
Robins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Steve Stifler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stifler manages to control the position for a moment.
Stifler is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robins looking to control but Stifler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stifler can't escape the position.
Robins putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stifler is desperately trying to improve his position but Robins has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stifler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stifler is looking to get to half guard.
Stifler is squirming around, avoiding Robins's attempts to control the action.
Robins prevents Stifler from getting the reversal.
Robins avoids the attempt from Stifler to control.
Stifler regains half guard.
Stifler actively working from the bottom here.
Stifler wants to improve his position but Robins is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robins is trying to control. Stifler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Robins is thwarting Stifler 's attempts to control the position.
Stifler is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Robins is staying active.
Robins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stifler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Robins preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Stifler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Robins thows a body shot but no joy.
Stifler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Robins tries a head kick but it misses.
Stifler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Robins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stifler . That did some damage!
Stifler cracks Robins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stifler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stifler tests Robins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robins gets caught flat footed, as Stifler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stifler trying to control the position from guard on top but Robins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robins is controlling Stifler 's posture.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stifler trying to control the position from guard on top but Robins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Robins looking for a sweep. Not yet Robins, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Steve Stifler .
Stifler dips to his left and cracks Robins with an uppercut!
Robins tries to land a front kick but Stifler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Robins misses with a body kick.
Stifler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stifler swats away the attempt to clinch by Robins.
Robins misses with a wild body shot.
Stifler connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stifler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steve Stifler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stifler lands with a shot to the body.
Robins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stifler shoots in for a takedown but Robins shows good takedown defense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stifler moves away from the strike by Robins.
Stifler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robins pinned against the cage. Robins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stifler misses with a wild body shot.
Stifler connects with a body shot.
Robins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robins misses with a looping left.
Robins avoids the body shot from Stifler .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stifler walks into a left hand.
Robins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stifler moves out of range of the leg kick from Robins.
Stifler shoots in but Robins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Osama Robins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Stifler .
Robins wants to clinch up but Stifler keeps it at a distance.
Stifler tests Robins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stifler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robins.
Robins looks to throw the jab but Stifler is out of range.
Good exchange - Stifler coming out on top.
Stifler blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stifler moves out of range of the body kick from Robins.
Robins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stifler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robins misses with an uppercut.
Robins misses with a low kick.
Stifler thuds a left hand into Robins's body.
Nice jab there from Stifler .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stifler misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Stifler does it's job there.
Robins throws a low kick but Stifler moves out of range easily.
Stifler cracks Robins with an open hand slap.
Robins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stifler thuds a left hand into Robins's body.
Stifler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Robins throws a sloppy head kick and Stifler moves out of range easily.
Stifler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robins moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Stifler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stifler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Stifler !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Stepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Dredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dredd has chosen I Am The Law! as his entrance music. 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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30
218 lbs
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26
214 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Stepp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dredd misses with a looping right.
Dredd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stepp tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dredd counters with a body kick.
Stepp closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Steven Stepp has been cut.
Stepp blocks a jab.
Stepp closes the distance but Dredd moves to the side
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepp is looking to clinch.
Stepp moves to clinch but Dredd breaks away
and Dredd counters with a big head kick but Stepp shrugs it off.
Stepp avoids the body shot from Dredd.
Stepp tries to clinch up but Dredd circles away and keeps his distance.
Stepp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dredd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dredd closes the distance and pushes Stepp back into the cage.
Stepp misses with a punch on the inside.
Dredd manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepp doesn't manage to clinch there - Dredd circles away.
Stepp doesn't manage to clinch there - Dredd circles away.
Stepp tries to close the distance and clinch but Dredd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stepp looks to clinch
and Dredd counters with a nice leg kick.
Dredd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stepp tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dredd counters with a right hand to the body.
Stepp is looking to clinch.
Stepp closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dredd counters with an inside leg kick.
Dredd lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dredd misses with a body kick.
Stepp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stepp tries to clinch there but Dredd circles away.
Dredd has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stepp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dredd.
Steven Stepp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepp darts in trying to clinch
and Dredd counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepp doesn't manage to clinch there - Dredd circles away.
Dredd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stepp wants to clinch
enabling Dredd to counter with a crisp jab.
Stepp is looking to clinch.
Dredd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stepp is looking to clinch but Dredd is avoiding it.
Stepp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stepp tries to clinch but Dredd moves out of range.
Stepp looks to clinch
and Dredd counters with a body kick that stops Stepp in his tracks momentarily.
Dredd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stepp.
Stepp being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stepp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stepp takes a shot to the head.
Dredd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stepp tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dredd counters with a low kick, right behind Stepp 's knee.
Stepp closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stepp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dredd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stepp looks to clinch
and Dredd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dredd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stepp wants to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepp closes the distance but Dredd moves to the side
and Stepp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepp tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dredd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dredd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dredd counters with a left to the body.
Dredd connects with a right hand. Stepp shakes it off.
Dredd jabs Stepp right on the nose. Stepp blinks but takes it well.
Stepp tries to clinch up
and Dredd counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stepp moves in looking to clinch but Dredd pushes him off.
Stepp tries to clinch up
and Dredd counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Dredd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Stepp's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Stepp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stepp avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dredd lands a high kick to the side of Stepp's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Dredd dives into guard, looking to finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dredd works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dredd wants to control but Stepp is keeping him busy.
Dredd prevents Stepp from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dredd is pressing down on Stepp's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stepp is holding on for now.
Stepp pushes Dredd off looking to stand but Dredd dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stepp wants to sweep but Dredd has passed to side control!
Stepp trying to remain calm as Dredd controls from the top position.
Dredd is looking to take a break and control but Stepp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dredd taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepp can't do much from the bottom here.
Stepp is letting Dredd control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jackson Dredd.
Dredd swings for the body but Stepp moves out of range.
Stepp tries to clinch
and Dredd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stepp's knee momentarily.
Stepp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stepp tries to clinch but Dredd moves away
and Dredd counters with a big head kick but Stepp shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepp moves to clinch but Dredd breaks away
and Dredd counters with a head kick that drops Stepp - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Stepp is rocked!
Steven Stepp's cut is getting worse.
Dredd trying to mount his opponent but Stepp defends it.
Stepp throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dredd trying to control the action but Stepp is working from the bottom.
Dredd slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stepp kicks Dredd off and gets back to his feet.
Stepp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dredd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stepp tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Dredd counter with a right hand.
Stepp tries to clinch but Dredd is having none of it.
Dredd throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepp.
Dredd swats away the attempt to clinch by Stepp.
Stepp throws a right and a left that Dredd avoids nicely.
Dredd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dredd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stepp avoids a kick to the body.
Stepp tries to clinch
and Dredd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stepp's knee momentarily.
Stepp moves to clinch but Dredd breaks away
and Dredd counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dredd throws the left hand but Stepp avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dredd keeps the fight on the outside.
Stepp bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stepp wants to clinch but Dredd slips to the side
and Dredd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stepp thinking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stepp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dredd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stepp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Dredd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Stepp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stepp takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stepp tries to clinch there but Dredd circles away.
Stepp doesn't manage to clinch there - Dredd circles away.
Stepp moves in looking to clinch but Dredd pushes him off.
Stepp clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dredd.
Stepp lands with a left to the head.
Stepp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dredd lands with a right to the head.
Stepp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dredd effectively controlling the action here.
Stepp working aggressively here.
A short right from Stepp on the inside.
Dredd leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stepp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stepp is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd tries to stall but Stepp uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stepp throws a punch but it's blocked by Dredd.
Stepp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dredd lands with a short shot to the head.
Dredd has a couple of punches blocked by Stepp.
Dredd works on Stepp's body with a couple of short punches.
Dredd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dredd tries a head kick but it misses.
Dredd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dredd counters with a head kick that drops Stepp - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Oh Stepp is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Dredd blocks the strikes from Stepp.
Stepp seems to have got his legs back now.
We've been hearing good reports from Stepp's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stepp manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stepp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dredd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepp is trying to control the position but Dredd postures up.
Stepp wants to stand up but Dredd is controlling him.
Dredd slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stepp looking for a sweep. Not yet Stepp, not yet.
Steven Stepp has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stepp closes the distance but Dredd moves to the side
and Dredd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stepp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stepp connects with a single shot there.
Stepp closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dredd counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd slips under a jab from Stepp.
The crowd cheers as Stepp lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dredd doesn't seem phased though.
Stepp tries to clinch up
and Dredd counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson Dredd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stepp tries to clinch
and Dredd counters with a low kick, right behind Stepp 's knee.
Dredd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stepp's head backwards.
Stepp's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dredd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stepp scrambles back to his feet.
Dredd misses with a straight right.
Dredd clinches up with Stepp and pushes him back against the cage.
Dredd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stepp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stepp is looking to break free of the clinch but Dredd has double underhooks.
Dredd blocks an uppercut.
Jackson Dredd seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepp takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Dredd fails to land.
Stepp misses with the head strike.
Stepp misses with the head strike.
Dredd tries a body shot but Stepp blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stepp trying to stall but Dredd improves his position.
Steven Stepp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dredd lands a right hand.
Dredd lands with a right to the head.
Stepp lands a hook that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
Stepp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stepp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dredd misses with the head strike.
Stepp breaks from the clinch.
Stepp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dredd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Dredd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dredd 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Dredd!
A very excited looking Jackson Dredd made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Pegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jon Pegas has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Pegas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Pope!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Pegas.
Pope is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pegas misses with a combination
and Pope counters with a single leg into guard. Pegas didn't expect that.
Pegas is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Wax on Wax off 'Dojo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pope prevents Pegas from getting back to his feet.
Pegas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pope loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pope missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pegas keeping moving, preventing Pope from controlling successfully.
Pegas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pope is one step ahead there.
Pegas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pope scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pegas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope throws an elbow that misses. Pegas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pope's guard. Nice move by Pegas!
Pope has Pegas pulled in close to control his posture.
Pope being controlled here, momentarily.
Pope manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pegas is trying desperately to improve position.
Pope lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pegas hang on?
Pope thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pegas manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Pope not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pegas wants to control but Pope is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pope looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pegas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pegas is pressing down on Pope's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pegas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pope throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pegas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pegas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pope is controlling him.
Pope throws a big elbow that misses.
Pope in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pope prevents Pegas from getting back to his feet.
Pope scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pegas working a defensive guard here.
Pope trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pope throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pegas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pegas keeping moving, preventing Pope from controlling successfully.
Pope loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pegas keeping moving, preventing Pope from controlling successfully.
Pope scoring with some ground and pound.
Pope with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pope throws a big elbow that misses.
Pope throws a strike but Pegas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pegas trying to control but Pope is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pegas stays in close to Pope's body and controls the position.
Pope doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pope is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pegas rolls with it to try and escape but Pope cranks on the arm and Pegas is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus Pope!
Jesus Pope is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Jesus Pope, 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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