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D 90 : Jensen vs Bak II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obban Gangmanstyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Eisenhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Eisenhardt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Obban Gangmanstyle's chin.
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Obban Gangmanstyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Eisenhardt!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Eisenhardt.
Eisenhardt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eisenhardt is looking to chop away at Gangmanstyle's legs.
Eisenhardt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Eisenhardt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gangmanstyle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Eisenhardt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Eisenhardt tries to buck Gangmanstyle off but Gangmanstyle is having none of it.
Gangmanstyle is trying to get an arm triangle but Eisenhardt is defending well.
Eisenhardt sneaks back into half guard.
Eisenhardt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gangmanstyle.
Eisenhardt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gangmanstyle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eisenhardt is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Gangmanstyle 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.
Eisenhardt is looking to improve his position.
Eisenhardt trying to hold on to Gangmanstyle's head to control him but Gangmanstyle postures up.
Eisenhardt wants to get back to full guard.
Eisenhardt trying to control but Gangmanstyle postures up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Max Eisenhardt hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Eisenhardt misses the shot to the body.
Gangmanstyle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eisenhardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eisenhardt takes a swing at Gangmanstyle's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eisenhardt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gangmanstyle's hands.
Eisenhardt lands with a nice body punch.
Gangmanstyle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gangmanstyle showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eisenhardt wants to improve his position but Gangmanstyle is controlling well.
Gangmanstyle is working for a kimura but Eisenhardt is defending it quite comfortably.
Gangmanstyle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eisenhardt defends it well.
Eisenhardt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eisenhardt working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gangmanstyle prevents Eisenhardt from getting back to his feet.
Gangmanstyle won't allow Eisenhardt to sweep him here.
Gangmanstyle postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eisenhardt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eisenhardt keeping moving, preventing Gangmanstyle from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Eisenhardt looks to land a left hand but Gangmanstyle moved out of range nicely.
Eisenhardt lands a jab.
Gangmanstyle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Eisenhardt sprawls well initially but Gangmanstyle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Eisenhardt tries to roll over but Gangmanstyle keeps him under control.
Gangmanstyle wants to pass the guard but Eisenhardt is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gangmanstyle moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Eisenhardt.
Gangmanstyle lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gangmanstyle has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Eisenhardt!
Eisenhardt wants to hold on but Gangmanstyle pushes him away.
Gangmanstyle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Eisenhardt's face.
Gangmanstyle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Eisenhardt can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eisenhardt keeps trying to improve his position.
Gangmanstyle trying to control but Eisenhardt is having none of it.
Eisenhardt can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Eisenhardt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gangmanstyle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Eisenhardt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gangmanstyle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gangmanstyle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eisenhardt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Eisenhardt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Eisenhardt prevents Gangmanstyle from standing back up.
Gangmanstyle is not content to let Eisenhardt control the position.
Gangmanstyle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gangmanstyle wants to improve his position but Eisenhardt is controlling well.
Gangmanstyle is not content to let Eisenhardt control the position.
Eisenhardt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eisenhardt working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gangmanstyle's thigh. Gangmanstyle counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gangmanstyle is trying to control the position but Eisenhardt postures up.
Gangmanstyle has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Eisenhardt should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gangmanstyle has tightened it up now! Eisenhardt should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Obban Gangmanstyle!
Obban Gangmanstyle was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Emanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Kurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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240 lbs
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264 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kalle Emanuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Big Kurt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurt drops Emanuel with a beautiful combination! Emanuel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kurt is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emanuel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kurt sprawls well initially but Emanuel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kurt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kurt has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Emanuel is keen to just control but Kurt is a slippery customer.
Emanuel throws a strike but Kurt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kurt keeping moving, preventing Emanuel from controlling successfully.
Emanuel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kurt has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Emanuel is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kurt jumps guard but Emanuel stands there with Kurt around his waist. Kurt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kurt working aggressively here.
Kurt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kurt blocks a body shot from Emanuel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kurt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Emanuel is defending well.
Kalle Emanuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Kurt.
Kurt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Emanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emanuel lands a takedown into guard.
Emanuel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kurt keeping moving, preventing Emanuel from controlling successfully.
Emanuel throws an elbow that misses. Kurt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Emanuel's guard. Nice move by Kurt!
Kurt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Emanuel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Big Kurt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kurt checks a low kick from Emanuel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Kurt. Those never looked like landing.
Emanuel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurt.
Kurt throws a series of punches but Emanuel avoids them all with ease.
Kurt thows a body kick. Emanuel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Emanuel throws a shot from downtown. Kurt moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Kurt.
Emanuel tests Kurt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Emanuel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Big Kurt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Kurt misses.
Kurt looks winded!
Kurt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emanuel circles away quickly and effectively.
Emanuel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Emanuel throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kurt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Emanuel has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Emanuel in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kurt sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurt is not content to let Emanuel control the position.
Emanuel misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kurt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Emanuel.
Emanuel working the head and body with strikes.
Emanuel working the strikes but Kurt uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Emanuel stops Kurt from getting back to his feet.
Emanuel is looking for a kimura here.
Emanuel with the ground and pound but Kurt uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurt wants to stand but Emanuel is controlling the position.
Emanuel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emanuel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emanuel throwing strikes but missing.
Emanuel is looking to pass into half guard but Kurt pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kurt is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Kurt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kurt throws a series of strikes that have Emanuel backpedaling.
Kurt misses with the combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kurt checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Kurt.
Emanuel slips a jab and a cross from Kurt.
Emanuel throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurt.
Emanuel misses with a low kick as Kurt jumps back.
Emanuel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kurt looks to land a combination but Emanuel avoids it well.
Emanuel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Emanuel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kurt to the mat! Kurt manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurt kicks Emanuel off and gets to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Kurt. Those never looked like landing.
Kurt lands a jab-cross combination.
Big Kurt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kurt is breathing heavily.
Emanuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurt misses with the combination.
Emanuel takes the fight into the clinch.
Emanuel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emanuel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Emanuel manages to end up in side control.
Kurt pushes Emanuel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Emanuel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Emanuel trying to control the position but Kurt is working away.
Kurt wants to get back to his feet but Emanuel drags him back down.
Emanuel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kurt on the ground.
Emanuel trying to control the position but Kurt is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel looking to control but instead Kurt has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kurt is not content to let Emanuel control the position.
Kurt wants to get back to his feet.
Kurt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Emanuel.
Emanuel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kurt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kurt pushes Emanuel off looking to stand but Emanuel dives back in and keeps control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel wants to free his trapped foot but Kurt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Emanuel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kurt wants to get back to his feet.
Emanuel trying to control the action but Kurt is working from the bottom.
Kurt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Emanuel.
Kalle Emanuel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emanuel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kurt regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Emanuel.
Kurt is looking to stand up but Emanuel isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel looking to sit in guard and control but Kurt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Emanuel working a defensive guard but Kurt passes into half guard.
Emanuel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurt is thwarting Emanuel's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Big Kurt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kurt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Emanuel's head backwards.
Kurt tests Emanuel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kurt misses with the combination.
Emanuel swinging wildly here.
Emanuel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kurt avoids it really well and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kurt!
Emanuel darts in and clinches Kurt up against the cage.
Emanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emanuel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emanuel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurt's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel has clasped his hands together around Kurt's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ground and pound from Emanuel seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kurt is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Emanuel asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Emanuel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kurt sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Emanuel wants to take a breather but Kurt manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Emanuel.
Emanuel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kurt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel is looking to work some ground and pound but Kurt has wrist control.
Emanuel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Emanuel wants to control from the top but Kurt keeps moving.
Kurt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Emanuel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Emanuel wants to control from the top but Kurt keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Emanuel throws a strike but Kurt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kurt stays in close to Emanuel's body and controls the position.
Kurt stands up from Emanuel's guard - Kurt perhaps looking for a knockout.
Emanuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emanuel.
Emanuel avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emanuel is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kurt's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kurt throws a nice looking combination but Emanuel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kurt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kurt.
Emanuel dodges the punch combination from Kurt.
Kurt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Emanuel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emanuel gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The strikes coming from Emanuel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kurt wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kalle Emanuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emanuel wants to control but Kurt is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kalle Emanuel.
I think Kurt 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Big Kurt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grzegorz Rakieta Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Blunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grzegorz Rakieta Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Blunder!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakieta Jr avoids the head kick by Blunder.
Rakieta Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Blunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blunder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rakieta Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blunder misses with a head kick.
Rakieta Jr seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Blunder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rakieta Jr has Blunder up against the cage in a clinch.
Blunder lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Blunder seems to be working for a kimura but Rakieta Jr defends the submission attempt.
Blunder prevents Rakieta Jr from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunder is looking to take a break and control but Rakieta Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blunder is looking to advance position but Rakieta Jr won't allow it.
Blunder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blunder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Harry Blunder was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rakieta Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rakieta Jr throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Blunder.
Blunder shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Blunder was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rakieta Jr wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blunder is looking to take a break and control but Rakieta Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blunder is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rakieta Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunder is looking to take a break and control but Rakieta Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blunder taking a breather here.
Rakieta Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blunder cracks Rakieta Jr with a big right hand but Rakieta Jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rakieta Jr is pushing Blunder's head away, looking to escape. Blunder manages to hold on to the position though.
Blunder has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blunder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rakieta Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rakieta Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blunder.
Blunder avoids the head kick by Rakieta Jr.
Rakieta Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Blunder dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rakieta Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rakieta Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Blunder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rakieta Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rakieta Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blunder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blunder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blunder avoids the body shot from Rakieta Jr.
Rakieta Jr blocks a head kick by Blunder.
Rakieta Jr throws a head kick but Blunder moves out of range.
Rakieta Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Rakieta Jr 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.
Rakieta Jr throws a head kick but Blunder moves out of range.
Blunder goes for a double leg but Rakieta Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rakieta Jr continues to drive forward.
Blunder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rakieta Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blunder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blunder blocks a head kick by Rakieta Jr.
Blunder moves away from the strike by Rakieta Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunder fails with a takedown attempt.
Blunder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blunder.
Rakieta Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Blunder counters by moving into the clinch.
Blunder pulls guard effortlessly.
Rakieta Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blunder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rakieta Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Blunder closes the distance and clinches up with Rakieta Jr, looking for a takedown. Blunder pushes Rakieta Jr against the cage but Rakieta Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grzegorz Rakieta Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Blunder.
Rakieta Jr lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blunder clinches.
Blunder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunder tries a head kick but it misses.
Rakieta Jr forces Blunder back against the cage and clinches.
Blunder avoids the elbow strike from Rakieta Jr, against the cage.
Rakieta Jr breaks from the clinch.
Blunder avoids the head kick by Rakieta Jr.
Rakieta Jr misses with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Blunder - just one landing.
Blunder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rakieta Jr misses with a head kick.
Blunder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rakieta Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Harry Blunder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rakieta Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Blunder is just out of range.
Blunder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blunder blocks a head kick by Rakieta Jr.
A head kick misses from Blunder.
Rakieta Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grzegorz Rakieta Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rakieta Jr clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rakieta Jr throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunder is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rakieta Jr to keep the fight standing.
Blunder missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Blunder on the inside.
Blunder working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Blunder's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rakieta Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Blunder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Blunder.
Blunder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rakieta Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Blunder leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Blunder dodges an elbow strike from Rakieta Jr.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rakieta Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blunder's brow.
Blunder is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rakieta Jr to keep the fight standing.
Rakieta Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunder has Rakieta Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rakieta Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rakieta Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blunder tries a head kick but it misses.
Blunder shoots for a takedown but Rakieta Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rakieta Jr moves into range and clinches up with Blunder.
Rakieta Jr lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Harry Blunder has been cut.
Blunder is trying to pull guard but Rakieta Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rakieta Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Blunder breaks from the clinch.
Blunder fails to land the takedown.
Rakieta Jr throws a head kick but Blunder moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rakieta Jr blocks a head kick by Blunder.
Rakieta Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grzegorz Rakieta Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blunder.
Blunder is breathing heavily.
Rakieta Jr bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Blunder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Harry Blunder'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. This is the final round!
Blunder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rakieta Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rakieta Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Blunder counters with a nice body kick.
Rakieta Jr throws a head kick that Blunder semi-blocks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blunder.
Rakieta Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blunder throws a leg kick which misses Rakieta Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Rakieta Jr tries to avoid it.
Blunder lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rakieta Jr gets a clinch.
Rakieta Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Rakieta Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Rakieta Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Rakieta Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blunder tries to break free but Rakieta Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Blunder lands a damaging elbow.
Rakieta Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Blunder leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rakieta Jr misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakieta Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Blunder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rakieta Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blunder's brow.
Blunder jumps guard but Rakieta Jr stands there with Blunder around his waist. Blunder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rakieta Jr breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rakieta Jr.
Blunder closes the distance and pushes Rakieta Jr back into the cage.
Blunder avoids the elbow strike from Rakieta Jr, against the cage.
Grzegorz Rakieta Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rakieta Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Rakieta Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blunder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grzegorz Rakieta Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Blunder.
Blunder takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rakieta Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Blunder leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakieta Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Blunder is trying to pull guard but Rakieta Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Rakieta Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Blunder leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rakieta Jr being controlled against the cage.
Rakieta Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grzegorz Rakieta Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blunder throws a sloppy head kick and Rakieta Jr moves out of range easily.
Rakieta Jr throws a body punch but Blunder moves out of range.
Rakieta Jr throws a body punch but Blunder moves out of range.
Blunder throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blunder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blunder lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rakieta Jr will feel that in the morning.
A head kick misses from Blunder.
Blunder tried to score with a low kick but Rakieta Jr checks it.
Blunder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rakieta Jr pinned against the cage. Rakieta Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blunder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakieta Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Rakieta Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Rakieta Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Blunder leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rakieta Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Blunder.
Rakieta Jr manages to break the clinch.
Rakieta Jr clinches.
Blunder blocks the elbow strike.
Rakieta Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blunder is trying to pull guard but Rakieta Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Blunder blocks an elbow strike.
Blunder taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunder dodges an elbow strike from Rakieta Jr.
Rakieta Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Blunder tries to circle away but Rakieta Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Blunder blocks an elbow strike.
Blunder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rakieta Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Rakieta Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blunder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rakieta Jr swings for the body but Blunder moves out of range.
Rakieta Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blunder clinches.
Blunder can't get the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rakieta Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blunder is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Blunder working hard to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grzegorz Rakieta Jr.
I think Blunder 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Blunder!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robinho Kumerlee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Materla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michal Materla has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Robinho Kumerlee's chin.
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170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robinho Kumerlee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Materla!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumerlee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Materla closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Materla lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Materla trying to control but Kumerlee is working from the bottom.
Kumerlee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Materla passes into side control.
Kumerlee is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Materla has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Materla decides to stand back up.
Materla is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kumerlee's half guard.
Materla is working for a kimura but Kumerlee is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Materla wants to work for an arm triangle but Kumerlee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materla missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kumerlee wants to improve his position but Materla is controlling well.
Kumerlee wants to get back to his feet.
Kumerlee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kumerlee tries to get out of the position.
Materla missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Materla is taking a breather. Kumerlee 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.
Materla trying to control from half guard but Kumerlee is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Materla in particular looking to stall.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Michal Materla hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kumerlee misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Materla.
Materla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kumerlee circles away.
We've been told by Kumerlee's head coaches at WarZone Training Facility 1 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kumerlee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kumerlee stuffs the takedown.
Robinho Kumerlee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materla swats away the attempt to clinch by Kumerlee.
Materla walks into a straight right hand from Kumerlee.
Materla circles away from the clinch attempt
and Materla counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Materla.
Materla has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kumerlee after a bit of a struggle.
Robinho Kumerlee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materla tries to stall but Kumerlee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kumerlee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Materla is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Materla is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kumerlee working aggressively here.
Kumerlee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kumerlee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Materlas head.
Kumerlee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Materla changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kumerlee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kumerlee has Materla up against the cage in a clinch.
Materla struggles to land a body shot inside as Kumerlee controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumerlee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kumerlee takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Kumerlee.
Materla is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kumerlee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Materla has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kumerlee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kumerlee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Materla or not.
Kumerlee lands an uppercut.
Materla tries to score a body lock takedown but Kumerlee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kumerlee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Materla has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kumerlee uses from the top position.
Materla has a closed guard, preventing Kumerlee from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michal Materla will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kumerlee tries to clinch but Materla is having none of it.
Materla shoots for a double leg takedown but Kumerlee sprawls well. He's pushed Materla's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Michal Materla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kumerlee wants to clinch
and Materla counters with a series of strikes. Kumerlee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kumerlee tries to clinch but Materla moves out of range.
Materla tries for a takedown but Kumerlee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kumerlee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kumerlee darts in and clinches Materla up against the cage.
Kumerlee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Materla backwards.
Kumerlee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Materla tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robinho Kumerlee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.
Materla jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kumerlee walks away with a smile on his face. Materla gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kumerlee tries to clinch but Materla moves out of range.
Kumerlee forces Materla back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kumerlee scores with a shot to the side of Materla's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materla looking for a takedown.
Kumerlee lands a left hand.
Materla tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kumerlee smiles and moves away.
Kumerlee tries to bum rush Materla with a series of wild strikes but Materla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kumerlee closes the distance and clinches.
Kumerlee avoiding damage as Materla throws knees to the body.
Kumerlee throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Materla is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kumerlee is defending well.
Materla looking to stall.
Materla pulls guard successfully.
Kumerlee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Materla on the ground.
Materla wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kumerlee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Materla's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumerlee postures up.
Kumerlee wanted to stand there but Materla had control of the position.
Kumerlee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kumerlee moves in looking to clinch but Materla pushes him off.
Kumerlee dodges the punch combination from Materla.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kumerlee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Materla circles away from the clinch attempt
and Materla holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumerlee throws a head punch that misses.
Materla tries to circle away but Kumerlee has him pinned against the cage.
Materla is pushing Kumerlee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Materla taking a breather.
Kumerlee misses with the head strike.
Kumerlee is pressed up against the cage. Materla has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kumerlee down to the mat. Kumerlee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kumerlee is looking to clinch but Materla is avoiding it.
Kumerlee gets a clinch.
Kumerlee lands a nice uppercut.
Kumerlee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Materlas head.
Materla fails to pull guard.
Kumerlee lands with a right to the head.
Kumerlee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kumerlee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Materla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumerlee is looking to clinch but Materla is avoiding it.
Kumerlee doesn't manage to clinch there - Materla circles away.
Kumerlee doesn't manage to clinch there - Materla circles away.
Kumerlee rushes Materla and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kumerlee digs a right hand underneath Materla's ribcage. Materla let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Materla is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materla pulls Kumerlee into guard.
Kumerlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Materla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materla trying to keep a closed guard but Kumerlee is proving a slippery customer.
Materla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kumerlee wants to stand but Materla has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Materla is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robinho Kumerlee 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!
Kumerlee closes the distance and pushes Materla back into the cage.
Kumerlee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Materla tries for a takedown. No joy.
Materla blocks an uppercut.
Materla is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kumerlee stops a takedown attempt from Materla.
Materla jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kumerlee walks away with a smile on his face. Materla gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Robinho Kumerlee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.
Kumerlee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kumerlee lands with a light punch inside.
Kumerlee pushes Materla back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kumerlee prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Kumerlee.
Materla is trying to trip Kumerlee. He has hold of a leg but Kumerlee is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Materla persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materla trying to control but Kumerlee is working from the bottom.
Materla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumerlee keeping full guard, as Materla tries to pass.
Kumerlee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Materla is controlling him.
Materla pushes down on Kumerlee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Materla controlling the action here.
Michal Materla has got the better of the ground game so far.
Materla missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materla trying to control the action but Kumerlee is working from the bottom.
Kumerlee is looking to escape.
Materla is looking for a kimura here.
Kumerlee pushes Materla off looking to stand but Materla dives back in and keeps control.
Kumerlee is refusing to be controlled, as Materla sits in half guard.
Materla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Materla trying to control from half guard but Kumerlee is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumerlee actively working from the bottom here.
Materla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Materla stands up from half guard.
Materla has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kumerlee is looking to clinch.
Materla shoots in for a takedown but Kumerlee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kumerlee has managed to clinch.
A short left from Kumerlee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materla tries to pull guard but Kumerlee holds him up against the cage and eventually Materla drops back down to his feet.
Materla is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kumerlee is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Kumerlee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kumerlee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Materlas head.
A short right from Kumerlee on the inside.
Kumerlee lands a body punch.
A short left from Kumerlee.
Kumerlee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Materla.
Kumerlee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kumerlee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kumerlee pushes Materla back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kumerlee has Materla pushed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kumerlee scores with a shoulder strike.
Materla takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Kumerlee on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinho Kumerlee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kumerlee 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robinho Kumerlee!
Robinho Kumerlee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Roastbeef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Oldz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Roastbeef has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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35
213 lbs
23 - 11 - 1 |
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215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Roastbeef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Oldz!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roastbeef misses with a looping left.
We've been hearing reports that Roastbeef has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Roastbeef dives in and scores a takedown into Oldz's guard.
Oldz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oldz keeping full guard, as Roastbeef tries to pass.
Roastbeef trying to control but Oldz is working from the bottom.
Oldz wants to get back to his feet but Roastbeef is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oldz keeping full guard, as Roastbeef tries to pass.
Roastbeef with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roastbeef wants to pass the guard but Oldz is keeping the position.
Roastbeef preventing the sweep.
Oldz pulls Roastbeef in close to prevent any damage.
Oldz wants to get back to his feet but Roastbeef is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roastbeef throws a big right hand that misses.
Roastbeef throws a big elbow that misses.
Roastbeef pushing down on Oldz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oldz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roastbeef 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.
Oldz won't allow Roastbeef to pass to mount.
Roastbeef thows a huge punch but Oldz dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oldz is defending against the submission attempts here by Roastbeef.
Oldz tries to kick Roastbeef off but Roastbeef keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Roastbeef looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Roastbeef trying to pass the guard but Oldz defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roastbeef controlling the action here.
Roastbeef wants to free his trapped foot but Oldz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oldz is refusing to be controlled, as Roastbeef sits in half guard.
Oldz wants to get back to his feet.
Oldz is refusing to be controlled, as Roastbeef sits in half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Johnny Roastbeef wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Oldz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Roastbeef keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oldz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roastbeef.
Oldz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oldz closes the distance but Roastbeef moves to the side
and Roastbeef counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Roastbeef. Those never looked like landing.
Oldz slips under a jab.
Oldz has closed the distance and engaged Roastbeef in a clinch.
Oldz cracks Roastbeef with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oldz connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Johnny Roastbeef has been cut.
Oldz lands with a right to the head.
Oldz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roastbeef blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oldz tries a knee to the head but Roastbeef blocks it.
Roastbeef misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oldz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roastbeef on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oldz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roastbeef has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Roastbeef blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oldz lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Roastbeef will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Roastbeef's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roastbeef swats away the attempt to clinch by Oldz.
Oldz slips under a jab.
Roastbeef tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oldz is able to avoid easily.
Roastbeef tries to land a front kick but Oldz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oldz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roastbeef misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oldz.
Roastbeef looks to score with a jab to the body but Oldz is just out of range.
Roastbeef circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roastbeef takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Roastbeef shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Oldz is trying to defend but Roastbeef finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Roastbeef is keen to just control but Oldz is a slippery customer.
Roastbeef not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oldz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roastbeef's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roastbeef's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oldz avoiding Roastbeef 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roastbeef breaks Oldz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Roastbeef trying to control the position from guard on top but Oldz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oldz wants to stand up but Roastbeef is controlling him.
Roastbeef passes Oldz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oldz is staying active underneath Roastbeef, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oldz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oldz is looking to escape.
Oldz is refusing to be controlled, as Roastbeef sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roastbeef is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oldz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oldz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Roastbeef looking to sit in guard and control but Oldz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Roastbeef escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oldz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roastbeef is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oldz is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oldz stopping the sweep attempt from Roastbeef.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oldz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roastbeef is proving hard to escape from.
Oldz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oldz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roastbeef is proving hard to escape from.
Roastbeef controls Oldz momentarily but Oldz frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Oldz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roastbeef looks to land a left hand but Oldz moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roastbeef moves into the clinch.
Oldz stalling in the clinch but Roastbeef improves position.
Roastbeef has Oldz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oldz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roastbeef goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oldz tries to land a knee to the head but Roastbeef blocks with his arms.
Roastbeef throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oldz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roastbeef avoids it.
Roastbeef presses Oldz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oldz misses with a knee to the head.
Roastbeef misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Roastbeef.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oldz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roastbeef swings wildly with an uppercut but Oldz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oldz throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oldz obliges.
Oldz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roastbeef blocks it with crossed arms.
Roastbeef misses with a punch on the inside.
Oldz has a couple of punches blocked by Roastbeef.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Roastbeef will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Roastbeef's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Oldz is looking to clinch but Roastbeef is avoiding it.
Roastbeef jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roastbeef fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oldz avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick misses from Oldz.
Roastbeef connects with a solid leg kick.
Good work by Roastbeef as he checks the leg kick.
Roastbeef blocks a leg kick.
Oldz has managed to clinch.
Oldz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robin Oldz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oldz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Roastbeef on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oldz lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roastbeef.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oldz lands a knee to the body.
Oldz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oldz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roastbeef's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oldz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Oldz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnny Roastbeef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oldz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roastbeef manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oldz moves into range and clinches up with Roastbeef.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oldz.
Oldz manages to break the clinch.
Oldz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oldz connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oldz scoring well with a low kick there.
Roastbeef tries to keep at a distance but Oldz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oldz scores with a knee to the head.
Roastbeef tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oldz scores with a knee to the head.
Oldz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oldz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roastbeefs head.
Oldz tries to land knees in the clinch but Roastbeef avoids the damage to the body.
Oldz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oldz gets underhooks to prevent Roastbeef's takedown attempt.
Oldz tries to land knees in the clinch but Roastbeef avoids the damage to the body.
Roastbeef working aggressively here.
Roastbeef takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oldz blocks an uppercut.
Oldz tries a knee to the head but Roastbeef blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Oldz.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oldz.
Oldz landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oldz.
Oldz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robin Oldz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oldz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oldz has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roastbeef.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oldz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Oldz.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oldz.
Oldz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roastbeef is defending well for now.
Oldz lands a nice shot to the body.
Oldz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roastbeef's face.
Roastbeef is rocked!
Oldz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oh Roastbeef is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oldz lands an elbow that stopped Roastbeef in his tracks for a moment.
Oldz scores with a knee to the head.
Oldz working the clinch nicely. Roastbeef is working for position but Oldz cracks him with a big knee to the head! Roastbeef crumples up against the cage and Oldz lands two more shots before the ref can save Roastbeef! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Robin Oldz!
Robin Oldz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Hendriks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Redmunsta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Hendriks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Redmunsta!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redmunsta moves into range and clinches up with Hendriks.
Redmunsta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hendriks blocks it with crossed arms.
Hendriks looking to throw knees to the head but Redmunsta is blocking nicely.
Our sources have told us that Hendriks has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Redmunsta fails to land.
Redmunsta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redmunsta misses with some punches.
Redmunsta wants to break free but Hendriks has control.
Redmunsta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hendriks is defending well for now.
Hendriks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Redmunsta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hendriks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redmunsta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Redmunsta darts in and clinches Hendriks up against the cage.
Redmunsta misses with a knee strike.
Hendriks missing with knees to the body.
Hendriks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Redmunsta looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendriks stalling.
Redmunsta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Redmunsta misses with a knee strike.
Hendriks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redmunsta avoids it.
Redmunsta stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redmunsta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hendriks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Redmunsta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hendriks is struggling to control the position.
Hendriks jumps into guard, dragging Redmunsta to the mat.
Hendriks pulls Redmunsta in close to his closed guard and prevents Redmunsta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Redmunsta wants to control from the top but Hendriks keeps moving.
Hendriks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hendriks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Redmunsta defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redmunsta is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hendriks has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Redmunsta is looking to defend but Hendriks has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Redmunsta! Hendriks pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Redmunsta taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dave Hendriks!
An out of breath Dave Hendriks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Winslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JaMarcus Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winslow comes to the cage accompanied by KJ-52 - Let's go. The crowd seem to be enjoying Russell's choice of entrance music: My Time - Fabolous & Jeremih. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Winslow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, JaMarcus Russell!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Winslow.
Russell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Winslow's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Russell trying to control the position from guard on top but Winslow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winslow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winslow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Russell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Russell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Winslow seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Winslow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Russell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winslow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Russell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Winslow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Russell pulls his head out easily.
Winslow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Russell pulls his head out easily.
Winslow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Russell.
Russell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Winslow sees it coming and defends easily.
Russell is looking for submissions but instead, Winslow has regained full guard.
Winslow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell drops back looking for a leg! Winslow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Winslow manages to kick Russell off! Russell jumps back into Winslow's guard.
Winslow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Russell is aware though and is defending well.
Russell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Winslow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Winslow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Winslow!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winslow landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Russell pushes Winslow away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Winslow gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Russell is working to avoid the ground and pound but Winslow connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Winslow is controlling him well.
Winslow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Russell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Russell takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Winslow is working Russell over with some ground and pound from side control.
Russell is trying to buck Winslow off.
Winslow working the ground and pound but Russell is defending the strikes.
Russell wants to get back to his feet.
Winslow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Russell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Winslow is putting a hurting on Russell here, landing some big shots from side control.
Winslow throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Russell works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Winslow prevents Russell from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winslow seems to be working for a kimura but Russell defends the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winslow winds up and cracks Russell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Winslow thows a huge punch but Russell dodges it nicely.
Russell is trying to stand back up but Winslow is controlling him
Russell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winslow.
Winslow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Russell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Winslow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Russell sees it coming and defends easily.
Winslow prevents Russell from standing back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winslow is looking for a kimura but Russell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Winslow to get the leverage.
Winslow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Russell looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Winslow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Winslow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Winslow wants it to stay on the feet.
Shane Winslow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winslow leaves Russell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Russell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Winslow working for a triangle but Russell defends it easily.
Russell scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winslow 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.
Winslow keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
Russell works over Winslow with some ground and pound from guard.
Russell trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Winslow manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Winslow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winslow stops Russell from standing up.
Winslow wants to pass the guard but Russell is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell wants to stand but Winslow is controlling the position.
Winslow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winslow distracts Russell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Russell wants to get back to his feet but Winslow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Winslow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winslow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Winslow throws a strike but Russell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Winslow is looking to cinch up a triangle. Russell throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Winslow's body to avoid the submission. Winslow has instead reached around Russell's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Winslow arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shane Winslow!
Shane Winslow made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'And once again I show that I have improved, in every aspect of the game, whoever you are, don't give up on anything, I am the proof that if you want it bad enough, you get it! '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big mo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Mason has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Big mo's chin.
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291 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Big mo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Mason!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mo pushes Mason up against the cage in a clinch.
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mason tests mo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Big mo has been cut.
mo tries to clinch up
and Mason counters with a takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sloppy strikes there by Mason.
mo parries the strikes from Mason easily there. Mason is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable mo to escape.
Mason looking to punish the body of his opponent here but mo is avoiding damage well.
Mason scoring with punches from side control.
mo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mason creates some space and throws a big elbow, but mo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mason misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason is putting a hurting on mo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mason scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at mo to see if he's OK.
mo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason creates some space and throws a big elbow, but mo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
mo is breathing heavily.
Mason creates some space and throws a big elbow, but mo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mason fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mason works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Big mo's cut is getting worse.
mo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mason connects with a decent elbow.
Big mo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mason working the ground and pound.
Oh mo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Big mo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Big mo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brian Mason!
After winning the bout, Brian Mason thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veli Urhola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebowski comes into the arena with Venetian Snares - Vida blaring out of the sound system. 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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270 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeffrey Lebowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Veli Urhola!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urhola.
Urhola throws a series of punches but Lebowski moves out of range.
Urhola moves out of range of the body kick.
Urhola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lebowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Urhola's head.
Lebowski throws a body kick that misses.
Lebowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Jeffrey Lebowski has been cut.
Lebowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urhola.
Lebowski lands a really nice looking cross but Urhola seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urhola avoids the body shot from Lebowski.
Urhola tries to clinch but Lebowski is having none of it.
A good leg kick by Lebowski.
Urhola lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lebowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urhola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Lebowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Lebowski has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Urhola darts in and clinches Lebowski up against the cage.
Urhola tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lebowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Urhola's defenses.
It looks like Veli Urhola has been cut.
Lebowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Urhola blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urhola lands an elbow just above Lebowski 's eye.
Urhola tries to stall but Lebowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lebowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lebowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lebowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lebowski throws a hook but Urhola avoids it easily.
Lebowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lebowski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lebowski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Urhola throws a sloppy head kick and Lebowski moves out of range easily.
Urhola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lebowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urhola lands a jab to Lebowski's midsection.
Lebowski pushes Urhola up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Urhola throws an elbow but misses.
Lebowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski is trying to force a seperation but Urhola has the dominant position.
Lebowski with a knee to the head.
Urhola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lebowski is defending well for now.
Lebowski managing to block the knees to the body from Urhola.
A head punch on the inside from Urhola fails to land.
Lebowski manages to break the clinch.
Urhola motions for Lebowski to come forward. Urhola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lebowski dodges the punch combination from Urhola.
Good leg kick by Lebowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lebowski - that will leave a mark!
Urhola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Urhola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lebowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Urhola throws a hook to the side of Lebowski's head but Lebowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lebowski takes a swing at Urhola's ribcage but misses.
Lebowski throws a body punch but Urhola moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urhola avoids the head kick by Lebowski.
Urhola lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Urhola.
Lebowski stuns Urhola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lebowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urhola.
Veli Urhola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urhola scores with a jab to the body.
Urhola shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lebowski eats them both and turns towards Urhola to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jeffrey Lebowski's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lebowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Urhola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lebowski lands a jab.
Urhola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lebowski lands with an overhand left.
Urhola tries to work over Lebowski's front leg with a kick but Lebowski checks it.
Lebowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski takes one to the chin there.
Urhola drives through and clinches with Lebowski against the cage.
Urhola misses with a punch on the inside.
Urhola lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jeffrey Lebowski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Urhola taking a breather.
Urhola is looking to take this one to the mat.
Urhola tries to throw a body punch but Lebowski avoids it by throwing Urhola back against the cage.
Urhola looking for a takedown.
Jeffrey Lebowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veli Urhola.
Lebowski breaks from the clinch.
Lebowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Urhola's head backwards.
Lebowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Urhola's head.
Urhola wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Urhola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Veli Urhola will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Urhola doesn't manage to clinch there - Lebowski circles away.
Urhola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lebowski rather than just go for the knockout.
Lebowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lebowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urhola looks for the body kick but Lebowski saw that one coming.
Urhola avoids the head kick by Lebowski.
Lebowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Urhola's head backwards.
Lebowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Urhola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lebowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Urhola lands with an uppercut that bounces Lebowski off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lebowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lebowski throws a big shot that misses.
Lebowski misses with a body kick.
Lebowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Urhola circles away.
Lebowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Urhola lands a good knee to the midsection. Lebowski won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lebowski tries to land a knee to the head but Urhola blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Urhola.
Jeez, Jeffrey Lebowski's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Urhola looking to slow down the pace here.
Urhola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lebowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Lebowski takes a shot to the head.
Lebowski managing to block the knees to the body from Urhola.
Urhola prevents Lebowski from breaking the clinch.
Urhola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lebowski or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lebowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Urhola won't allow it.
Lebowski tries a knee to the head but Urhola blocks it.
Urhola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lebowski backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jeffrey Lebowski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Veli Urhola!
Veli Urhola spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ong Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jensen comes to the cage accompanied by Killing in the name of.... Bak has chosen you've lost that loving feeling as his entrance music. Martin Jensen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ong Bak's chin.
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289 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Jensen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ong Bak!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jensen gets tackled into the cage by Bak. Bak maintains the clinch.
Jensen takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Martin Jensen has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jensen as Bak tries to tie him up.
A short uppercut from Jensen.
Jensen working aggressively here.
Jensen gets through Bak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bak tries to land knees in the clinch but Jensen avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jensen's brow.
Jensen takes an elbow to the temple.
Jensen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bak is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jensen lands a shoulder strike.
Bak prevents a body shot from Jensen.
Jensen lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jensen blocks it with crossed arms.
Jensen lands a hook that snaps the head of Bak backwards.
Jensen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jensen tries to work over Bak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jensen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jensen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jensen.
Bak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jensen is defending well for now.
Bak misses with an elbow over the top.
Jensen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jensen lands a shot to the body.
Jensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jensen.
Bak has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jensen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bak can turn it around.
Jensen misses with a punch to the body.
Bak throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jensen.
Jensen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jensen is looking to break free of the clinch but Bak has double underhooks.
Jensen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bak trying to control the position but instead, Jensen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bak into the cage.
Bak lands a good knee to the midsection. Jensen won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jensen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jensen blocks the elbow strike.
Jensen avoids a wild elbow strike from Bak.
Jensen misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bak prevents a body shot from Jensen.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bak throws an elbow but misses.
Jensen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Martin Jensen's cut is getting worse.
Jensen dodges an elbow strike from Bak.
Bak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bak prevents a body shot from Jensen.
Bak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bak misses with an elbow strike.
Bak lands with a short shot to the head.
Bak misses with an elbow over the top.
Bak lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Martin Jensen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jensen misses with a body punch.
Jensen blocks an elbow strike.
Bak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bak misses with an elbow over the top.
Jensen pushes Bak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jensen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jensen blocks the elbow strike.
Bak blocks an uppercut.
Jensen throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen blocks an elbow strike.
Bak lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bak looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bak looking to throw knees to the head but Jensen is blocking nicely.
Bak is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jensen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jensen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jensen is looking to break free of the clinch but Bak has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jensen.
Bak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jensen drops Bak onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bak is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Bak is rocked!
Bak prevents Jensen from breaking the clinch.
Bak is still on wobbly legs! Can Jensen finish him?
Bak misses with an elbow over the top.
Jensen dips a shoulder and cracks Bak with a mighty uppercut! Bak falls back against the cage and Jensen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bak is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jensen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Jensen!
Martin Jensen retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Martin Jensen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Ong Bak stepped up to the mic, saying 'Osssss'.
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