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Blood and sand 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tiano Hyldahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miasu Tonkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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22
166 lbs
0 - 7 - 0 |
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170 cm
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160 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiano Hyldahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miasu Tonkov!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyldahl tries for a takedown but Tonkov circles away easily
and Tonkov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tonkov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tonkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tonkov wants to stand but Hyldahl has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tonkov stopping the sweep attempt from Hyldahl.
Hyldahl trying to keep a closed guard but Tonkov is proving a slippery customer.
Hyldahl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonkov is working Hyldahl over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tonkov stands and steps away. Hyldahl gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tonkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hyldahl shoots and misses
and Tonkov counters with a shoot takedown. Hyldahl fights it but they end up in guard.
Tonkov trying to control but Hyldahl is working from the bottom.
Hyldahl keeping full guard, as Tonkov tries to pass.
Tonkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hyldahl. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hyldahl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tonkov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hyldahl manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tonkov has Hyldahl in his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tonkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonkov trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyldahl trying to control but Tonkov is working from the bottom.
Tonkov is looking to stand up but Hyldahl isn't so interested in that idea.
Hyldahl postures up in Tonkov's guard and throws a big left but Tonkov blocks it.
Hyldahl won't allow Tonkov to sweep him here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tonkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hyldahl has passed into half guard!
Tonkov looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hyldahl.
Tonkov is pressing down on Hyldahl's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tonkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hyldahl stays in close to Tonkov's body and controls the position.
Tonkov is looking to stand back up but Hyldahl counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tonkov.
Tonkov is staying active underneath Hyldahl, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hyldahl passes into side control, despite Tonkov's attempt to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hyldahl taking a breather here.
Tonkov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hyldahl is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hyldahl wants to control the pace but Tonkov is squirming around nicely.
Hyldahl content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tonkov can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miasu Tonkov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tonkov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hyldahl counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tonkov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
No joy there for Hyldahl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tonkov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hyldahl!
Hyldahl takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hyldahl wants to control but Tonkov postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonkov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hyldahl rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tonkov's guard! Nice work there by Hyldahl!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonkov looking for a guillotine here but Hyldahl defends easily.
Tonkov pulls Hyldahl in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonkov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hyldahl has his takedown stuffed
and Tonkov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hyldahl!
Hyldahl is not content to let Tonkov control the position.
Hyldahl dodges the ground and pound from Tonkov.
You can see the frustration on Hyldahl's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hyldahl is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tonkov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonkov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hyldahl works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hyldahl on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyldahl wants to control but Tonkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tonkov controlling the pace.
Hyldahl blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tonkov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonkov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hyldahl to get to his feet.
Tonkov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tonkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tonkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tonkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hyldahl keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tonkov is working Hyldahl over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tonkov working the ground and pound from side control.
Hyldahl regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tonkov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hyldahl trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tonkov manages to pass to mount!
Tonkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyldahl is desperately trying to improve his position but Tonkov has a good base and remains in mount.
Tonkov tries to control but Hyldahl wriggling away.
Hyldahl slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tonkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hyldahl with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tonkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hyldahl sees it coming and defends easily.
Tonkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hyldahl is pressing down on Tonkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tonkov looking to pass the guard.
Tonkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miasu Tonkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Tonkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hyldahl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hyldahl shoots and misses
and Tonkov counters by moving into the clinch.
Hyldahl prevents the takedown attempt.
Hyldahl blocking some punches.
Hyldahl changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tonkov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hyldahl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonkov shoots in for a double leg but Hyldahl sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hyldahl defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tonkov.
Tiano Hyldahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miasu Tonkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonkov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hyldahl quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hyldahl manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hyldahl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tonkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hyldahl is keeping the position for now.
Tonkov throwing strikes from guard but Hyldahl blocks nicely.
Hyldahl manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hyldahl shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tonkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hyldahl gets a double leg takedown into Tonkov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonkov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hyldahl has passed into side control.
Tonkov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hyldahl is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tonkov is in a horrible position here. Hyldahl smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hyldahl in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tonkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tonkov is just holding on here. Hyldahl manages to take his back.
You can see the frustration on Tonkov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Miasu Tonkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tonkov is still trying to improve position.
Tonkov turns into Hyldahl and is now in his guard.
Tonkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonkov trying to control but Hyldahl is working from the bottom.
Tonkov wants to pass the guard but Hyldahl is keeping the position.
Hyldahl wants to stand up but Tonkov is controlling him.
Tonkov trying to control but Hyldahl is working from the bottom.
Tonkov throwing strikes but missing.
Hyldahl wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hyldahl working for a triangle but Tonkov defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyldahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hyldahl has wrist control.
Hyldahl has momentary wrist control but Tonkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Tonkov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hyldahl dives on top into guard.
Tonkov working for a triangle but Hyldahl defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hyldahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Tiano Hyldahl.
I think Tonkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miasu Tonkov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asly Hamps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugo Santana has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
168 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hugo Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Asly Hamps!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamps fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santana sprawls well initially but Hamps persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hamps is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Santana pushes Hamps off but Hamps dives into side control.
Hamps is working Santana over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hamps controlling the position from side mount.
Hamps is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Santana is trying to escape and Hamps transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Santana is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hamps! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Asly Hamps!
Asly Hamps thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Foster Ramqua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Solimak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
188 lbs
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188 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Foster Ramqua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Solimak!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solimak shoots in but no luck this time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ramqua drives through and clinches with Solimak against the cage.
Ramqua has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Solimak regains guard immediately.
Ramqua has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Solimak wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramqua not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ramqua has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Foster Ramqua just wasn't active enough.
Solimak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramqua moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramqua jumps guard.
Solimak slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solimak wants to stand up but Ramqua is controlling the position.
Solimak is trying to control. Ramqua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ramqua throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramqua preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
My spies in Titan Gym inform me that Solimak has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Solimak wants to take a breather but Ramqua is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Solimak was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ramqua takes the fight into the clinch.
Ramqua gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solimak is looking to stand up but Ramqua isn't so interested in that idea.
Solimak looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Solimak was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ramqua will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramqua shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ramqua was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Solimak struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solimak is trying to get back to his feet.
Ramqua decides to stand back up.
Ramqua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Solimak is working for takedown but Ramqua is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ramqua obliges.
Ramqua prevents the takedown attempt.
Foster Ramqua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Solimak.
Ramqua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Solimak in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ramqua is working Solimak over against the cage.
Solimak looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramqua slows down the pace here.
Solimak breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Solimak enables Ramqua to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Solimak manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ramqua controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Solimak wants to stand and escape but Ramqua is having none of it.
Ramqua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solimak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramqua won't allow Solimak to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ramqua blocks a head kick by Solimak.
Solimak displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ramqua shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Foster Ramqua dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ramqua is trying hard to land a takedown here. Solimak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Solimak thows a leg kick but Ramqua checks it
and Ramqua counters with a single leg into guard. Solimak didn't expect that.
Ramqua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramqua sitting in guard here, content to control.
Solimak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramqua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Solimak on the ground.
Solimak wants to stand up but Ramqua is controlling him.
Ramqua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Solimak stuns Ramqua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramqua rushes Solimak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramqua missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramqua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Solimak is defending well for now.
Ramqua lands a hook that snaps the head of Solimak backwards.
Ramqua slowing the pace effectively.
Ramqua tries to pull guard but Solimak won't allow it.
Solimak is working for takedown but Ramqua is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ramqua.
Ramqua pulls guard successfully.
Foster Ramqua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramqua pulls Solimak in close to prevent any damage.
Ramqua working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramqua wants to sweep but no luck.
Solimak trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ramqua's guard.
Ramqua on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ramqua tries to get out of the position.
Solimak trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramqua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Frank Solimak.
Decent striking displayed by Solimak there.
A head kick misses from Solimak.
Nice sprawl there from Solimak as Ramqua shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Foster Ramqua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solimak gets tackled into the cage by Ramqua. Ramqua maintains the clinch.
Ramqua definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ramqua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ramqua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ramqua has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Solimak is trying to keep an underhook but Ramqua manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramqua content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Solimak gets back to full guard.
Ramqua prevents Solimak from getting back to his feet.
Solimak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramqua showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramqua wanted to stand there but Solimak had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster Ramqua has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ramqua closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Solimak's guard.
Ramqua won't allow Solimak to get back to his feet.
Ramqua controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ramqua throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramqua tries to stand but Solimak is controlling from the bottom.
Ramqua chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Foster Ramqua dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Solimak tried to score with a low kick but Ramqua checks it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ramqua jumps guard and drags Solimak to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Solimak wants to pass the guard but Ramqua is keeping the position.
Solimak wants to control from the top but Ramqua keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ramqua pulls Solimak in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Solimak was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ramqua goes for a double leg but Solimak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Solimak continues to drive forward.
Ramqua lands a good knee to the midsection. Solimak won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ramqua - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ramqua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Solimak drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramqua pulls his leg out and moves away.
Solimak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramqua, pushing him back against the cage.
Ramqua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ramqua lands a hook that snaps the head of Solimak backwards.
Solimak breaks from the clinch.
Solimak throws a leg kick but Ramqua moved away.
Ramqua shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Solimak's guard.
Ramqua preventing the sweep.
Solimak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ramqua is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solimak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solimak seems keen to control Ramqua's posture.
Ramqua is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramqua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solimak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Frank Solimak.
Solimak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramqua scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ramqua controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramqua's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ramqua wants to stand but Solimak is controlling his arm.
Solimak is trying to control Ramqua's posture but Ramqua avoids it.
Solimak wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Solimak takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Solimak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramqua sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ramqua prevents Solimak from improving his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ramqua controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Foster Ramqua wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ramqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramqua moves into the clinch.
Ramqua is stalling here.
Frank Solimak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foster Ramqua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Solimak tries to pull guard but Ramqua won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Foster Ramqua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ramqua, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Foster Ramqua!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liam Watt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ram Bibi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ram Bibi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
150 lbs
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26
150 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Watt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ram Bibi!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bibi stuffs the takedown attempt from Watt. Watt gets slowly back to his feet.
Watt shoots and misses
and Bibi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Watt!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bibi working away.
Watt is trying to get back to half guard.
Bibi is trying to get an arm triangle but Watt is defending well.
Bibi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Watt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bibi wants to stand but Watt is controlling his arm.
Watt prevents Bibi from moving into mount.
Watt can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bibi misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bibi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Watt manages to get back to half guard.
Bibi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Watt defending well though.
Bibi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like Bibi is going to stand back up.
Watt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bibi is working away from the top position though.
Watt looking for submissions off his back.
Watt wants to get back to full guard.
Watt wants to control but Bibi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bibi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bibi seems to be working for a kimura but Watt defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bibi content to control rather than advance.
Watt wants to get back to full guard.
Watt trying to control here.
Bibi prevents Watt from standing back up.
Bibi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Watt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bibi trying to control the position from guard on top but Watt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bibi postures up.
Watt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bibi's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bibi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bibi wants to stand but Watt is controlling the position.
Watt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Watt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Watt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bibi keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bibi throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Watt trying to control the position but Bibi is working away.
Watt has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bibi tries to reverse the position but Watt maintains control.
Bibi is in a horrible position here. Watt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bibi is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ram Bibi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Watt tries to clinch but Bibi is having none of it.
Watt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bibi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Watt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bibi tries to free his leg and advance position but Watt is retaining full guard.
Bibi throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watt is looking for a triangle here but Bibi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bibi laying and praying for a moment but Watt takes advantage and regains half guard.
Watt is defending against the submission attempts here by Bibi.
Bibi slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bibi wants to work for an arm triangle but Watt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Watt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Watt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Watt lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Watt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bibi is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bibi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bibi blocking the ground and pound.
Bibi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Watt prevents Bibi from improving his position.
Watt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Watt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bibi!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bibi tries to reverse the position but Watt maintains control.
Watt tries to control but Bibi wriggling away.
Watt has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bibi's face.
Watt looking to finish with strikes here!
Watt tries to control but Bibi wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bibi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Watt wants to stand but Bibi is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Watt trying to control but Bibi is having none of it.
Bibi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bibi is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watt wants to stand but Bibi is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Watt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bibi can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Watt 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. This is the final round!
Watt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bibi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bibi's coach down at Titan Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bibi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bibi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Watt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Watt is trying to get back to half guard.
Watt can't do much from the bottom here.
Bibi working the strikes but Watt uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bibi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bibi blocks the strikes from Watt.
Bibi trying to control the action but Watt is working from the bottom.
Watt wants to control but Bibi is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bibi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watt keeps working.
Watt gets full guard.
Bibi wants to get up but he can't break Watt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Watt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bibi defends it easily.
Bibi forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Watt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Watt is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bibi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Watt's body to avoid the submission. Watt has instead reached around Bibi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Watt arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Liam Watt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Merlin Yar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans G Peak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merlin Yar had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
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170 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Merlin Yar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans G Peak!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
G Peak throws a half hearted mid kick.
G Peak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
G Peak scores with a takedown into Yar's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
G Peak wants to pass the guard but Yar is keeping the position.
G Peak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yar wants to stand and escape but G Peak is having none of it.
G Peak sitting in guard here, content to control.
G Peak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hans G Peak has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
G Peak scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
G Peak manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yar on his heels. He'll look to pass Yar's guard now, I'm sure.
G Peak gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
G Peak has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
G Peak misses with a double jab.
G Peak's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and G Peak duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
G Peak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
G Peak misses with a two punch combination.
G Peak misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from G Peak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
G Peak tries to score with a low kick but Yar moves his leg out of the way.
G Peak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
G Peak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut lands for G Peak. That snapped Yar's head back.
G Peak looks to land a left hand but Yar moved out of range nicely.
G Peak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
G Peak moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Yar throws a head kick but G Peak moves out of range.
G Peak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
G Peak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
G Peak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
G Peak misses with a jab, cross combination.
G Peak checks a leg kick.
G Peak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
G Peak scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
G Peak trying to control the action but Yar is working from the bottom.
G Peak prevents Yar from escaping the position.
G Peak decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yar to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
G Peak slips a jab and a cross from Yar.
G Peak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
G Peak throws a big shot that misses.
G Peak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from G Peak.
G Peak scores with a takedown into Yar's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
G Peak prevents Yar from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
G Peak wants to stand but Yar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
G Peak controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans G Peak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
G Peak throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from G Peak misses.
G Peak throws a head kick that misses
and Yar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
G Peak misses with a two punch combination.
G Peak displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
G Peak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
G Peak tries to bum rush Yar with a series of wild strikes but Yar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yar misses with the combination.
Hans G Peak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
G Peak dodges the punch combination from Yar.
G Peak is looking to slow Yar down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
G Peak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yar circles away quickly and effectively.
G Peak works the jab nicely.
G Peak avoids a punch combination nicely.
G Peak goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
G Peak throws a right and a left that both miss.
G Peak blocks a head kick by Yar.
Yar throws a head kick but G Peak moves out of range.
Yar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but G Peak defends well and Yar ends up having to push G Peak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
G Peak pulls guard effortlessly.
G Peak wants to stand up but Yar is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
G Peak 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.
G Peak keeping moving, preventing Yar from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yar preventing the sweep.
Yar stands up and waves to G Peak to follow him.
No joy there for G Peak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
G Peak works Yar's body with a nice hook.
G Peak misses with a two punch combination.
G Peak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
G Peak drives through with a takedown into Yar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
G Peak won't allow Yar to get back to his feet.
G Peak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
G Peak wants to stand but Yar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Yar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst G Peak is controlling him.
Yar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
G Peak slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hans G Peak.
G Peak misses with a jab, cross combination.
G Peak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
G Peak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Donk. G Peak catches Yar right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Yar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
G Peak misses with the combination.
G Peak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans G Peak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
G Peak scores with a decent looking hook.
G Peak misses with a looping left.
G Peak throws a jab when Yar was well out of range.
G Peak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yar counters by clinching up.
G Peak manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
G Peak is trying to keep Yar in close.
Yar preventing the sweep.
Yar wants to control from the top but G Peak keeps moving.
G Peak has an active guard here but Yar has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
G Peak is trying to stand.
Yar stands up from half guard.
G Peak shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
G Peak decides to stand back up.
G Peak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yar. Yar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
G Peak throws a poor cross that misses
and Yar counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
G Peak ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. G Peak no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yar drops back looking for a leg! G Peak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and G Peak manages to kick Yar off! Yar jumps back into G Peak's guard.
Yar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on G Peak, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!
G Peak cracks Yar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
G Peak throws a nice looking combination but Yar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
G Peak misses with a double jab.
Yar looks to land a right hand but G Peak moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
G Peak scores with a one two! Yar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yar moves out of range of the strikes.
G Peak misses with a wild combination.
G Peak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Yar counter with a right hand.
G Peak connects with a looping right hand.
G Peak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
G Peak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
G Peak lands a nice shot to the body.
Yar avoids the head kick by G Peak.
G Peak looks to land a combination but Yar avoids it well.
Yar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows G Peak to score an easy takedown into full guard.
G Peak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hans G Peak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
G Peak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yar wants to stand but G Peak is controlling the position.
Merlin Yar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
G Peak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans G Peak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got G Peak winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans G Peak!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Sigit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuamodi Fadimudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
140 lbs
6 - 0 - 1 |
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143 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, The Sigit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuamodi Fadimudo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigit scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sigit has hold of Fadimudo's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Fadimudo tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Sigit cranks the arm and Fadimudo screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Fadimudo, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). The Sigit!
The Sigit got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xzing Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flemming Yok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xzing Gomez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xzing Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Flemming Yok!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yok tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gomez connects with a leg kick. Yok looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yok looks to clinch
and Gomez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Yok's guard now.
Yok has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gomez has passed into side control.
Yok is looking for a sweep.
Gomez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gomez wants to control but Yok is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Yok's face as Gomez controls the position.
Gomez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez landing a few strikes.
Yok taking a bit of punishment here - Gomez scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez scores with punches from side control.
Yok is trying to control Gomez's posture but Gomez avoids it.
Gomez tries for a kimura but Yok is defending well.
Yok takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Yok is looking for a sweep.
Gomez wants to control but Yok is keeping him busy.
Yok is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gomez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gomez trying to control the action but Yok is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is putting a hurting on Yok here, landing some big shots from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez scoring with punches from side control.
Gomez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Yok is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gomez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gomez drops an elbow to the side of Yok's head.
Gomez wants to pass to mount but Yok is defending the position.
Gomez passes into side control, despite Yok's attempt to control the position.
Yok tries to buck Gomez off but Gomez is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yok is letting Gomez control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Yok's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gomez is chipping away with strikes.
Yok wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Yok is trying to get back to half guard.
Gomez advances nicely into full mount.
Yok taking shots to the head.
Yok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gomez landing strikes from the mount.
Yok is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez trying to control but Yok is having none of it.
Yok taking shots to the head.
Yok wants to hold on but Gomez pushes him away.
Yok is squirming around, avoiding Gomez's attempts to control the action.
Yok is desperately trying to improve his position but Gomez has a good base and remains in mount.
Yok is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yok is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gomez is staying active.
Yok tries to reverse the position but Gomez maintains control.
Yok takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xzing Gomez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gomez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Xzing Gomez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yok can't do much from the bottom here.
Gomez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yok rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gomez's guard! Nice work there by Yok!
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Yok from controlling successfully.
Gomez working a defensive guard but Yok passes into half guard.
Gomez trying to control but Yok postures up.
Yok is pressing down on Gomez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomez is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yok won't allow Gomez to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez pushes a forearm under Yok's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Yok is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xzing Gomez!
Xzing Gomez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sport Support for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Hope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Rokou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Abraham Rokou was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Terry Hope!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abraham Rokou!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hope has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rokou's coach down at Titan Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rokou's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rokou lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rokou has picked Hope up - he's going for a ride! Rokou dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hope is pressing down on Rokou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hope has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rokou doesn't defend quickly enough and Hope has managed to lock this one up! Can Rokou escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hope on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Terry Hope!
Terry Hope retains his light heavyweight title!
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