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D 83 : Button vs. Zsorats PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jens Witjes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Shawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Shawn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jens Witjes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rob Shawn!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Witjes tries for a takedown but Shawn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shawn closes the distance and pushes Witjes back into the cage.
Shawn has Witjes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Witjes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Witjes is working for takedown but Shawn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shawn drags the fight down to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Witjes wants to stand and escape but instead Shawn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Shawn throws a big elbow that misses.
Shawn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Witjes has Shawn pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shawn trying to control but Witjes is working from the bottom.
Witjes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shawn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Witjes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shawn trying to control but Witjes is working from the bottom.
Witjes has his hands on Shawn's head, controlling the position.
Witjes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rob Shawn.
Witjes moves out of range of the body kick from Shawn.
Witjes leaves Shawn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shawn throws a head kick but Witjes moves out of range.
Shawn throws a leg kick but Witjes checks it.
Shawn misses with an uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shawn.
Jens Witjes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Shawn.
Witjes shoots and misses
and Shawn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Witjes wants to sweep but no luck.
Witjes is breathing heavily.
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!
Shawn trying to control the position from guard on top but Witjes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Witjes keeping full guard, as Shawn tries to pass.
Shawn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witjes keeping moving, preventing Shawn from controlling successfully.
Witjes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Witjes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shawn's head.
Shawn manages to get to full guard.
Witjes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shawn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Witjes sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witjes throws a big elbow that misses.
Witjes landing some decent shots from guard.
Witjes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shawn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shawn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Witjes is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Witjes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shawn looking for a guillotine here but Witjes defends easily.
Witjes trying to control but Shawn is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Shawn dominated that round.
That's time! Witjes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shawn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jens Witjes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Witjes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shawn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shawn clinches.
Shawn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Witjes prevents Shawn from breaking the clinch.
Witjes is trying to trip Shawn. He has hold of a leg but Shawn is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Witjes persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Shawn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Witjes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shawn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shawn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Witjes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Witjes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shawn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shawn keeping moving, preventing Witjes from controlling successfully.
Witjes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Witjes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shawn's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witjes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Witjes landing with the ground and pound.
Witjes stopping the sweep attempt from Shawn.
Witjes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Witjes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Witjes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shawn's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shawn working for a triangle but Witjes defends it easily.
Witjes throws a big elbow that misses.
Witjes working some strikes from top position.
Shawn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Witjes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jens Witjes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Witjes lands a couple of digs.
Witjes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witjes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shawn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Witjes lands a couple of digs.
Shawn looking for a guillotine here but Witjes defends easily.
Shawn is breathing heavily.
Witjes wants to control from the top but Shawn keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Witjes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Witjes has gone for a leg lock! Shawn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Witjes's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jens Witjes dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Witjes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Witjes lands in his opponent's guard.
Witjes 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.
Shawn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shawn keeping moving, preventing Witjes from controlling successfully.
Shawn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Witjes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shawn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Witjes has managed to get both his arms back between Shawn's legs - danger averted.
Shawn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witjes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Witjes trying to control but Shawn is working from the bottom.
Witjes is in close to Shawn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shawn trying to control the position.
Witjes wanted to stand there but Shawn had control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shawn controls Witjes momentarily but Witjes frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witjes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Witjes trying to control but Shawn is working from the bottom.
Witjes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Witjes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Witjes won't allow Shawn to sweep him here.
Shawn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shawn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shawn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shawn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Witjes is looking to work some ground and pound but Shawn has wrist control.
Witjes lands a couple of digs.
Witjes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shawn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Witjes lands a couple of elbows.
Witjes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shawn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Witjes, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shawn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Witjes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Witjes keeping moving, preventing Shawn from controlling successfully.
Shawn is fighting to break Witjes's control of his arms but Witjes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jens Witjes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Witjes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jens Witjes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Varshik Gerich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Dellaria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerich comes to the cage accompanied by NEW BDSM Whore. 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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157 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Varshik Gerich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Dellaria!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dellaria throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Gerich counter with a right hand.
Gerich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dellaria counters with a left and a right that stings Gerich.
Gerich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dellaria has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dellaria there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gerich misses with a body kick.
Dellaria wants to land a leg kick but Gerich is out of range.
A lazy left from Gerich finds it's target.
Gerich throws a push kick but Dellaria slaps the foot to one side.
Dellaria shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gerich pinned against the cage. Gerich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dellaria closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gerich's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dellaria loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gerich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dellaria throws an elbow that misses. Gerich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dellaria's guard. Nice move by Gerich!
Gerich stopping the sweep attempt from Dellaria.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellaria is looking to stand up but Gerich isn't so interested in that idea.
Gerich is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Pahuyuth Muay Thai 12 elite coaches that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gerich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dellaria throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gerich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gerich tries to free his leg and advance position but Dellaria is retaining full guard.
Gerich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gerich is looking to work some ground and pound but Dellaria has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dellaria keeping full guard, as Gerich tries to pass.
Gerich controlling from the top position.
Dellaria looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerich tries to free his leg and advance position but Dellaria is retaining full guard.
Gerich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dellaria is looking for a triangle but Gerich pushes his legs off easily.
Dellaria is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gerich looking to pass the guard.
Gerich landing some decent shots from guard.
Gerich connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dellaria is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dellaria tries to pass to full mount but Gerich defends it.
Dellaria is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerich is desperately trying to improve his position but Dellaria has a good base and remains in mount.
Dellaria throwing strikes here but Gerich is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dellaria looking to finish with strikes here!
Dellaria looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gerich really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dellaria trying to control but Gerich is having none of it.
Gerich wants to hold on but Dellaria pushes him away.
Dellaria connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria unloads with some shots from mount but Gerich bucks and avoids them well.
Gerich manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Dellaria sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gerich defending well though.
Dellaria is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gerich!
Dellaria wants to control but instead Gerich manages to regain half guard.
Dellaria prevents Gerich from improving his position.
Dellaria has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dellaria is working for an americana but Gerich has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Dellaria was thinking about the submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dellaria trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Dellaria 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.
Gerich throws a head kick that half lands.
Dellaria throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gerich.
Dellaria lands a jab to the head.
Varshik Gerich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dellaria rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gerich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Varshik Gerich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dellaria misses with a head kick.
Gerich lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dellaria blocks the body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dellaria.
Gerich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gerich gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dellaria preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerich pulls Dellaria in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dellaria accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gerich managing to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dellaria controlling from the top position.
Varshik Gerich has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dellaria bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dellaria postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gerich is trying to control Dellaria's posture but Dellaria avoids it.
Dellaria lands a nice forearm strike.
Dellaria tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerich is looking to reverse the position.
Gerich manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dellaria's best efforts.
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!
Gerich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dellaria.
My spies in Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym inform me that Dellaria has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dellaria with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gerich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gerich throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dellaria is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gerich defends it well.
Dellaria trying to control from Gerich's half guard. Gerich has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dellaria accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dellaria showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dellaria trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dellaria drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gerich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dellaria has Gerich in his guard.
Dellaria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gerich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dellaria is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gerich wants to control from the top but Dellaria keeps moving.
Dellaria is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dellaria throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gerich trying to control but Dellaria is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dellaria displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dellaria moves out of range of the body kick from Gerich.
Dellaria tries to close the distance and clinch but Gerich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gerich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Dellaria showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dellaria takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A lazy body kick from Dellaria
and Gerich counters with a head kick.
Dellaria 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.
Dellaria fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gerich sprawls well initially but Dellaria persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gerich wants to improve his position but Dellaria is controlling well.
Gerich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dellaria is working away from the top position though.
Gerich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dellaria scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dellaria is working for a kimura but Gerich is defending it quite comfortably.
Dellaria trying to control the action but Gerich is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellaria missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dellaria throwing shots but Gerich is blocking nicely.
Gerich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dellaria.
Dellaria throwing shots but Gerich is blocking nicely.
Dellaria throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dellaria is working for a kimura but Gerich is defending it quite comfortably.
Dellaria is working for a kimura here but Gerich manages to reverse the position and he's now in Dellaria's guard.
Gerich stays in close to Dellaria's body and controls the position.
Varshik Gerich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gerich scoring with punches to the head and body.
Greg Dellaria has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gerich won't allow Dellaria to sweep him here.
Gerich connects with a couple of short punches.
Dellaria tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gerich wants to pass the guard but Dellaria is keeping the position.
Gerich throws a strike but Dellaria rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dellaria postures up in Gerich's guard and throws a big left but Gerich blocks it.
Dellaria in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria wants to pass the guard but Gerich is keeping the position.
Dellaria in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dellaria working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gerich has his hands on Dellaria's head, controlling the position.
Dellaria trying to control but Gerich is working from the bottom.
Gerich is pulling down on Dellaria's head to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dellaria trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerich controlling Dellaria's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Varshik Gerich wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dellaria will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greg Dellaria is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gerich punishes Dellaria's body with a nice straight punch.
Good work by Dellaria as he checks the leg kick.
Dellaria has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gerich.
Gerich fakes the leg kick and cracks Dellaria in the body.
Dellaria misses with a double jab.
Gerich throws a sloppy head kick and Dellaria moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dellaria blocks the body kick.
Dellaria scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Dellaria scores with a push kick.
Dellaria throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Greg Dellaria.
I've got Dellaria winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Dellaria!
During a confident post fight interview, Greg Dellaria thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Engelbreckt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Engelbreckt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. If I had a heart kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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23
185 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Engelbreckt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Engelbreckt or perhaps it was just good defense by Briggs which made him look bad.
Briggs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Engelbreckt is trying to defend but Briggs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Briggs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Engelbreckt is trying to get back to full guard.
Briggs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Briggs is thwarting Engelbreckt's attempts to control the position.
Briggs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Engelbreckt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engelbreckt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Briggs trying to pass the guard but Engelbreckt defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Briggs is trying to control the action in half guard but Engelbreckt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Engelbreckt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Briggs.
Briggs prevents Engelbreckt from improving his position.
Briggs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Briggs not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Briggs closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Briggs lands in his opponent's guard.
Briggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Briggs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Engelbreckt wants to sweep but no luck.
Briggs postures up and lands a big shot to Engelbreckt's brow.
Briggs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Briggs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs looking to pass the guard.
Briggs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Briggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Engelbreckt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Engelbreckt wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Engelbreckt is pulling down on Briggs's head. It's preventing any offense from Briggs, at least for the moment.
Briggs wants to pass the guard but Engelbreckt is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Briggs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Engelbreckt tries for a takedown but Briggs circles away easily
and Briggs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Engelbreckt keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully.
Briggs looking to sit in guard and control but Engelbreckt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Engelbreckt wants to control from the top but Briggs keeps moving.
Engelbreckt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Engelbreckt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Briggs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Engelbreckt, into his guard.
Briggs lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs looking to sit in guard and control but Engelbreckt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Briggs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Engelbreckt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Briggs wants to sweep but no luck.
Engelbreckt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Engelbreckt looking to pass the guard.
Engelbreckt trying to control the position from guard on top but Briggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs pulls Engelbreckt in close to prevent any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Engelbreckt fails to land the takedown.
Engelbreckt dives in and grabs Briggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Briggs pushes down on Engelbreckt's head and hops out.
Nick Briggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Engelbreckt.
Briggs tries for a takedown but Engelbreckt circles away easily
and Engelbreckt counters with a one-two to the body.
Engelbreckt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Engelbreckt has a takedown stuffed.
Engelbreckt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Briggs pinned against the cage. Briggs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Briggs shoots for a double leg takedown but Engelbreckt sprawls well. He's pushed Briggs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs shoots in and gets a takedown into Engelbreckt's guard.
Briggs postures up.
Briggs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nick Briggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Briggs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Briggs is staying tight to Engelbreckt's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Engelbreckt is looking to regain half guard here but Briggs keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt is being controlled here.
Engelbreckt is looking for a sweep.
Briggs works to advance to full mount. Engelbreckt defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Briggs controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Briggs dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Briggs fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Engelbreckt to the ground. Briggs is now in Engelbreckt's guard.
Briggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engelbreckt is keeping the position for now.
Briggs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Briggs trying to control but Engelbreckt is working from the bottom.
Briggs controlling from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Nick Briggs wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Briggs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs wants to control from the top but Engelbreckt keeps moving.
Engelbreckt wants to get back to his feet but Briggs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Briggs preventing the sweep.
Briggs content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Briggs wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Briggs as Engelbreckt shoots in.
Engelbreckt fails to land the takedown.
Briggs throws an overhand right that lands on Engelbreckt's shoulder, as Engelbreckt tries to avoid the shot.
Engelbreckt dives in and grabs Briggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Briggs pushes down on Engelbreckt's head and hops out.
Nick Briggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Engelbreckt.
Briggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Engelbreckt is just out of range.
Engelbreckt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Briggs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Engelbreckt but Engelbreckt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Engelbreckt fails with a takedown attempt.
Engelbreckt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Engelbreckt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Briggs swivels and escapes.
Briggs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Engelbreckt on his heels. He'll look to pass Engelbreckt's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Briggs slips nicely into half guard.
Briggs sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Engelbreckt for as long as he can get away with.
Alexander Engelbreckt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We're going to have a standup here because Nick Briggs wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Engelbreckt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Engelbreckt misses with a takedown attempt - Briggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Briggs misses with a few strikes there.
Nick Briggs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Briggs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Briggs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Briggs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Briggs!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takehiko Takaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takaki comes to the cage accompanied by Mahavishnu Orchestra - Meeting Of The Spirits. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takehiko Takaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takaki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the cage.
Takaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Takaki.
Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takaki throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takaki lands with a kick to the temple. Lee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Takaki.
Takaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Takaki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Takaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takaki tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Takaki trying to control the pace.
Lee trying to control but Takaki postures up.
Well, if Takaki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Takaki wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Takaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Takaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Takaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takaki pulls his head out easily.
Takaki slips a nice elbow through Lee's hands, connecting with Lee's forehead.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takaki.
Lee trying to control but Takaki postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Takaki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lee to regain full guard.
Takaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takaki wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Takaki slips nicely into half guard.
Takaki trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Takaki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Takaki there.
Takaki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takaki pulls his head out easily.
Takaki is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Takaki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takaki lands strikes from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takaki is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takehiko Takaki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Takaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lee jumps guard but Takaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Takaki.
Takaki has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Lee tries to stall but Takaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Takaki throws a head punch that misses.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Takaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Takehiko Takaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Lee.
Takaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Takaki after a bit of a struggle.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Takaki finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Takaki tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takaki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Takaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaki lands with a punch from half guard.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Takaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Takaki with a nice head shot there.
Takaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Takaki is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Takaki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Takaki 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.
Takaki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Takaki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Takaki unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takaki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Takaki's attempts to control the action.
Lee is bucking up trying to escape but Takaki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lee is rocked!
Takaki unloading with bombs!
Lee is still in real trouble! Can Takaki finish him?
Takaki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Takaki looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takaki is trying to control here but Lee has managed to regain half guard.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Takaki sits in half guard.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Still in half guard, Takaki seems content to control.
Lee taking some punishment here, with Takaki in his half guard.
Takaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Well, if Takaki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lee is looking to control Takaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takehiko Takaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lee is staying active underneath Takaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Lee is not content to let Takaki control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaki lands with a punch from half guard.
Takaki is controlling the pace.
Takaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Takaki is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takaki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takaki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lee taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takehiko Takaki dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Takaki clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takaki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Lee moves forwards but Takaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Takaki.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takaki as he avoids it easily.
Lee avoids the head kick by Takaki.
A head kick lands from Takaki that sends Lee to the canvas. Lee tries to scramble back to his feet but Takaki brings him back down into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takaki tries to move to mount but Lee blocks the move with his legs.
Takaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee regains half guard.
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Takaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takaki wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Lee is in trouble now - Takaki has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takaki content just to control the position here.
Lee wants to hold on but Takaki pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaki landing punches.
Takaki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Takaki tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee tries to buck Takaki off but he can't manage it.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Takaki isn't that keen on the idea.
Takaki working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Takaki isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaki content just to control the position here.
Lee wants to hold on but Takaki pushes him away.
Takaki with shots to the head and body - Lee looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lee tries to hold on but Takaki postures up.
A nice elbow there by Takaki.
Lee taking shots to the head.
Takaki avoids the attempt from Lee to control.
Takaki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lee looks a forlorn figure.
Takaki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee tries to hold on but Takaki pushes him away.
Takaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Takaki controlling from mount.
Bruce Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee tries to hold on but Takaki postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Takaki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takehiko Takaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takaki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takehiko Takaki!
Takehiko Takaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Mlodzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mlodzinski comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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151 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Mlodzinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mlodzinski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mlodzinski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mlodzinski shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mlodzinski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith avoids the head kick by Mlodzinski.
Smith blocks a head kick by Mlodzinski.
Mlodzinski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mlodzinski somewhat.
Mlodzinski fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Mlodzinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mlodzinski shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mlodzinski is breathing heavily.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mlodzinski, pushing him back against the cage.
Mlodzinski wants a takedown.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith lands an elbow just above Mlodzinski 's eye.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mlodzinski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mlodzinski pulls guard effortlessly.
Mlodzinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Mlodzinski, not yet.
Mlodzinski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith gets to his feet - Mlodzinski follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Mlodzinski pushes him off.
Mlodzinski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Mlodzinski thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith wants to clinch.
Adam Mlodzinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mlodzinski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Smith forces Mlodzinski back against the cage and clinches.
Mlodzinski looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands an elbow just above Mlodzinski 's eye.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Mlodzinski won't want to take too many of those.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Mlodzinski goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith tries to clinch up but Mlodzinski circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but Mlodzinski is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Mlodzinski.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith lands an elbow just above Mlodzinski 's eye.
It looks like Adam Mlodzinski has been cut.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Mlodzinski's ribcage.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Mlodzinski shrugs off.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mlodzinski's defenses.
Smith drops Mlodzinski with a big knee straight up the middle! Mlodzinski is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Mlodzinski is rocked!
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mlodzinski, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Mlodzinski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith lands a big knee! That's hurt Mlodzinski! Oh, he's all over the place! Smith lands another knee that sends Mlodzinski to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Smith!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ahmet Sen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksim Peggy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peggy has chosen Killing in the name of... as his entrance music. Maksim Peggy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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157 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ahmet Sen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maksim Peggy!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Peggy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sen's head.
Sen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Peggy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peggy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sen.
Peggy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Peggy misses.
Sen blocks a jab.
Maksim Peggy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sen tries to work over Peggy's front leg with a kick but Peggy checks it.
Sen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sen throws a hook to the side of Peggy's head but Peggy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his 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!
Peggy looks to score with a jab to the body but Sen is just out of range.
Sen tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Peggy.
Peggy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Peggy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peggy has an Americana. Sen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Peggy is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Peggy hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Maksim Peggy!
During a confident post fight interview, Maksim Peggy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Honey Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heng Keo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keo has chosen Ich Will - Rammstein as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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28
150 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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157 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Honey Badger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heng Keo!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keo.
Keo lands a high kick!
Keo is looking to clinch but Badger is avoiding it.
Badger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keo doesn't seem bothered though.
Badger misses with a hook. Keo ducked under it nicely.
Keo misses with a head kick.
Badger misses with a few strikes there.
Keo tries to clinch but Badger is having none of it.
Keo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heng Keo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Keos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Badger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Badger swats away the attempt to clinch by Keo.
Badger misses with a wild body shot.
Keo lands with an uppercut that bounces Badger off the cage and back into range.
Keo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Badgers head.
Badger is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Keo blocks the elbow strike.
Keo has Badger pressed against the cage.
Keo has picked Badger up - he's going for a ride! Keo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Keo is pressing down on Badger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Badger is holding on for now.
Badger trying to control here.
Keo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Keo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Keo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Badger sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keo thows a huge punch but Badger dodges it nicely.
Badger is looking to control Keo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Badger avoid being mounted?
Badger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Keo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Badger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Badger is pulling down on Keo's head. It's preventing any offense from Keo, at least for the moment.
Keo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Keo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Badger keeping full guard, as Keo tries to pass.
Keo advances to half guard.
Keo wants to work for an arm triangle but Badger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Keo is looking for submissions but instead, Badger has regained full guard.
Keo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Badger dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keo trying to keep a closed guard but Badger is proving a slippery customer.
Keo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Keo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Keo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Badger defends it easily.
Keo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Badger throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Badger stays in close to Keo's body and controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Badger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Badger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heng Keo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Badger swats away the attempt to clinch by Keo.
Keo moves to clinch but Badger breaks away
enabling Badger to counter with a crisp jab.
Keo closes the distance but Badger moves to the side
and Badger counters with a straight right hand.
Keo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Badger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Badger counters with a nice leg kick.
Badger throws a hook to the side of Keo's head but Keo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keo tries to clinch there but Badger circles away.
Keo moves in looking to clinch but Badger pushes him off.
A punch combination from Badger misses.
Keo tries to clinch up.
Keo wants to clinch
and Badger counters with a one-two to the body.
Keo avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badger throws a jab when Keo was well out of range.
Badger misses with a two punch combination.
Keo thuds a left hand into Badger's body.
Keo swings for the body but Badger moves out of range.
Keo 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.
Keo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Badger.
Badger misses the jab.
Badger takes a swing at Keo's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Badger does it's job there.
Keo moves in looking to clinch but Badger pushes him off.
Keo moves to clinch but Badger breaks away
and Badger counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keo wants to clinch.
Badger cracks Keo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Badger swats away the attempt to clinch by Keo.
Badger throws a hook but Keo blocks it.
Badger scoring well with a low kick there.
Keo darts in trying to clinch
and Badger counters with an inside leg kick.
Honey Badger is winning the standup battle so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Badger.
Keo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Badger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Badger slips a straight right by Keo.
Keo misses with a lunging right hand
and Badger counters with a left to the body.
Keo wants to clinch
and Badger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Badger throws a jab but it's blocked by Keo.
Keo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Badger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Badger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keo takes one on the button.
Keo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Badger misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, jab by Badger - just one landing.
Badger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Keo pushes Badger up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Keo fails to land.
Keo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Badger backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Keo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badger taking a breather.
Keo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Badger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Keo is trying to maintain a safe position but Badger gets an underhook and turns Keo into the cage.
Badger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Badger works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badger misses the shot to the body.
Badger connects with a crisp jab.
Badger throws a jab when Keo was well out of range.
Keo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keo throws a looping overhand right but Badger ducks down to avoid it.
Keo tries to close the distance and clinch but Badger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Badger thuds his right hand into Keo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Badger misses with a looping left.
Badger throws a combination. Keo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Keo gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Honey Badger dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Keo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badger manages to avoid it.
Keo looks to clinch
and Badger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Badger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Keo is looking to clinch.
Keo tries to clinch but Badger moves out of range.
Keo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Badger is out of range and Keo settles back down.
Keo looks to clinch
and Badger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keo thinking.
Keo wants to clinch but Badger slips to the side
and Badger counters with a straight right hand.
Keo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Badger.
Keo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Badger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Badger looks to land a right hand but Keo moved out of range.
Badger throws a series of punches but Keo moves out of range.
Badger tries to land a front kick but Keo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keo throws a sloppy head kick and Badger moves out of range easily.
Keo throws a shot from downtown. Badger moves away and avoids it.
Keo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Badger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Badger.
Badger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Keo's head backwards.
Keo closes the distance and pushes Badger back into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Badger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Badger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keo throws a low kick but Badger moves out of range easily.
Badger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Keo wants to clinch but Badger slips to the side
and Badger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badger misses with a hook. Keo ducked under it nicely.
Badger punishes Keo's body with a nice straight punch.
Keo connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Badger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keo misses with an uppercut.
Badger lands a right hook to the body.
Keo moves out of range of the leg kick from Badger.
Keo jabs Badger right on the nose. Badger blinks but takes it well.
Keo throws a head kick that misses
and Badger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keo thinking.
Keo misses with a low kick.
Badger misses with a two punch combination.
Badger misses with a hook.
Keo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keo is looking to clinch but Badger is avoiding it.
Badger throws the left hand but Keo avoids the punch easily.
Badger throws a leg kick which misses Keo's front leg but catches the back leg as Keo tries to avoid it.
Keo wants to clinch.
Keo throws a head kick but Badger moves out of range.
Keo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Keo tries to clinch
and Badger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Keo moves in looking to clinch but Badger pushes him off.
Keo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badger scores with a nice head shot.
Badger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keo.
Badger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Badger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keo circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badger gets tackled into the cage by Keo. Keo maintains the clinch.
Badger is trying to stall.
Keo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Badger wants to stall.
Keo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Badger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keo is trying to drag Badger to the mat but Badger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Badger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keo backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that's the end of the fight!
Honey Badger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Badger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Honey Badger!
After the fight, Honey Badger 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between JaKaSa Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaos comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Black Skinhead. 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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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, JaKaSa Chaos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Russel!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos scores with a kick to the midsection.
Russel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ben Russel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaos swings for the body but Russel moves out of range.
Russel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Russel showed some decent athleticism there.
Chaos is staying active underneath Russel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chaos tries to roll over but Russel keeps him under control.
Chaos is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russel wants to take a breather but Chaos is having none of it.
Russel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chaos defending well though.
Russel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Russel thows a huge punch but Chaos dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Russel there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chaos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Russel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Russel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chaos is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Chaos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Russel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chaos is trying to keep Russel in close.
Chaos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chaos pulls Russel in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaos keeping full guard, as Russel tries to pass.
Chaos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chaos is on top in guard.
Chaos won't allow Russel to sweep him here.
Chaos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russel is keeping the position for now.
Russel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chaos!
Russel breaks from Chaos's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Russel cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chaos gets back to half guard.
Chaos tries to roll over but Russel keeps him under control.
Chaos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Russel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos controls Russel momentarily but Russel frees himself.
Chaos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chaos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Russel controls the pace.
Russel throws an elbow that misses. Chaos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Russel's guard. Nice move by Chaos!
Chaos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym inform us that Russel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chaos wants to control from the top but Russel keeps moving.
Chaos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. JaKaSa Chaos wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Russel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chaos is fending him off so far but Russel persists. Nope, Chaos circles away and we're back to standing.
Russel dives in for a single leg takedown but Chaos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chaos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Russel throws a punch but it's blocked by Chaos.
Russel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chaos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
JaKaSa Chaos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Russel.
Russel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russel has hold of one of Chaos's legs. Chaos is fighting the takedown attempt but Russel gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaos is looking to stand up but Russel isn't so interested in that idea.
Chaos controlling Russel's posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Russel will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chaos pushes Russel away with a front kick.
A good leg kick by Chaos.
Nice takedown defense from Chaos. No joy for Russel on that attempt.
A slow jab from Russel misses its intended target.
Chaos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaos throws a leg kick but Russel moved away.
Russel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chaos pinned against the cage. Chaos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Russel fails to land the takedown.
JaKaSa Chaos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Russel.
Russel moves away from the strike by Chaos.
Chaos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Chaos.
Chaos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russel was well out of range. Poor timing from Chaos.
Russel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Russel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chaos tries to avoid it but Russel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chaos to the ground. Chaos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chaos, right into the meat.
Russel is breathing heavily.
Russel fails to land with a series of punches.
Chaos lands a nice shot to the body.
Russel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chaos throws a front kick that sends Russel stumbling back into the cage.
Russel fails with the takedown.
Russel swats away the attempt to clinch by Chaos.
Chaos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chaos misses with a head kick.
Russel drops his hands momentarily and Chaos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chaos takes a swing at Russel's ribcage but misses.
Russel dives in for a single leg takedown but Chaos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chaos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russel prevents a body shot from Chaos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Chaos.
Russel letting Chaos take a breather here.
Russel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chaos to keep the fight standing.
Chaos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Russel is keeping busy.
Chaos lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaos.
Russel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chaos digs a right hand into Russel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Russel's gas tank.
Chaos blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Russel fails to land.
Russel letting Chaos take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chaos.
Chaos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chaos lands an elbow just above Russel 's eye.
Russel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Chaos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Russel blocks an elbow strike from Chaos.
Russel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chaos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chaos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chaos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A frustrated look appears on Russel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Russel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chaos lands a damaging elbow.
Chaos stalls.
Chaos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Russel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Chaos.
Chaos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Russel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chaos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chaos lands a right hand.
Chaos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chaos lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chaos lands an elbow inside that Russel shrugs off.
It looks like Ben Russel has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chaos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JaKaSa Chaos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Russel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chaos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Russel misses with a takedown
and Russel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
JaKaSa Chaos is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Chaos.
Russel is rocked!
Chaos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Russel is still on wobbly legs! Can Chaos finish him?
Chaos is looking to wear down Russel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chaos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circle, before Chaos throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Russel's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Chaos lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). JaKaSa Chaos!
JaKaSa Chaos retains his featherweight title!
JaKaSa Chaos gave a mention to Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Namiska Button (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Zsorats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emmanuel Zsorats has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Namiska Button !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emmanuel Zsorats!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Button rushes Zsorats and presses him up against the cage.
Zsorats controlling the action here for a moment.
Button wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zsorats drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Button gets control of Zsorats's arms and successfully pulls guard. Button will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Button has his foot on Zsorats's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zsorats works his way back into a safe position though.
Zsorats stands and throws Button 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zsorats just content to control the position.
Zsorats's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Button is looking for a sweep.
Button is not content to let Zsorats control the position.
Button 's coaches at Pahuyuth Muay Thai 12 elite coaches have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Button struggling a bit here.
Button is looking for a sweep.
Button can't do much from the bottom here.
Button is looking for a sweep.
Button wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Button manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zsorats prevents Button from improving his position.
Zsorats tries to pass the half guard into mount. Button knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zsorats trying to advance position but Button counters by regaining guard.
Zsorats stays in close to Button 's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Button is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zsorats defends well.
Button preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Button is looking for a triangle here but Zsorats uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zsorats working the head with strikes.
Zsorats wants to lay and pray for a moment but Button keeps working.
Button tries to bench press Zsorats off him but Zsorats keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats wants to control but Button is keeping him busy.
Button sneaks back into half guard.
Zsorats trying to pass the guard but Button defending well.
Button is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zsorats pulls his head out easily.
Button won't allow Zsorats to pass to mount.
Zsorats is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zsorats passes to full mount!
Zsorats lands a nice shot to the head.
Button is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zsorats is working for a guillotine from mount but Button frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Button is looking to escape.
Zsorats wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Button tries to hold on but Zsorats postures up.
Button regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Button wants to get back to full guard but Zsorats has passed into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Button is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zsorats has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Zsorats cracks Button with a big elbow.
Zsorats looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Button tries to bench press Zsorats off him but Zsorats keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Emmanuel Zsorats will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Button shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zsorats napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Button tries for a kimura but Zsorats is defending well.
Button working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Button throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Button is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zsorats has escaped the position, nice work there.
Button working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Button thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Button is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zsorats knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Button tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Button has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zsorats tries to bench press Button off him but Button keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Zsorats 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.
Button is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zsorats has escaped the position, nice work there.
Button tries for a kimura but Zsorats is defending well.
Zsorats manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Button wants to work for an arm triangle but Zsorats is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zsorats gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Button passes into half guard.
Button throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Zsorats to regain full guard.
Zsorats trying to keep a closed guard but Button is proving a slippery customer.
Zsorats preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Button drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zsorats manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Button has Zsorats in his guard.
Button looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Button keeping moving, preventing Zsorats from controlling successfully.
Button is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zsorats defends well.
Zsorats is pushing down on Button 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Button is fighting to maintain full guard but Zsorats has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zsorats passes to side control.
Zsorats wants to control but Button is keeping him busy.
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!
Button tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zsorats trying to control the position but Button is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Button tries to improve position but can't.
Button striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Namiska Button dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A good leg kick by Zsorats.
Zsorats bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zsorats is looking to take a break and control but Button is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zsorats takes a little break here. Button wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zsorats trying to control the position but Button is working away.
Button gets back to half guard.
Zsorats tries to pass to full mount but Button defends it.
Zsorats is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Button looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats wants to control but Button is keeping him busy.
Button is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zsorats pulls his head out easily.
Zsorats is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Button !
Zsorats is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Button can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Zsorats connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Button is in a horrible position here. Zsorats smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Button reaches up to try and control the position but Zsorats seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Button rolls and tries to escape and now Zsorats has his back!
Button looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Button tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Button defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zsorats's arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats has the hooks in. Button is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Button is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Zsorats scores with punches and elbows.
Button wants to escape the position.
Zsorats scores with punches and elbows.
Zsorats gets his hands free as Button looks to control.
Zsorats controls the position.
Button wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats tries to get the hooks in deep but Button pushed the leg off.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Zsorats controlling the positon.
Button breaks Zsorats's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Button missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Button passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zsorats manages to get back to half guard.
Zsorats moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Button wants to pass the guard but Zsorats is keeping the position.
Button is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats pulls Button in close to prevent any damage.
Button tries to free his leg and advance position but Zsorats is retaining full guard.
Button drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zsorats looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zsorats looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zsorats!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Button tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zsorats is trying to get an arm triangle but Button is defending well.
Button is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emmanuel Zsorats comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zsorats 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Zsorats!
Emmanuel Zsorats decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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