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AMS SuperHeavys 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Bavelock (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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Alonso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ed Bavelock!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alonso takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bavelock drops his hands momentarily and Alonso takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bavelock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bavelock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bavelock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bavelock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alonso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alonso throws out a leg kick but Bavelock moves out of range and Alonso only half commits.
Alonso slips a jab and a cross from Bavelock.
Bavelock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bavelock tries to land a front kick but Alonso steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alonso takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alonso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alonso drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alonso throws a head kick that misses.
Bavelock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alonso checks it well.
Bavelock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alonso counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bavelock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bavelock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bavelock looks to throw the jab but Alonso is out of range.
Bavelock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alonso throws a series of punches but Bavelock avoids them all with ease.
Alonso blocks the body kick.
Bavelock looks to land a body kick but Alonso moved away.
Alonso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ed Bavelock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bavelock dips to his left and cracks Alonso with an uppercut!
Alonso walks into a stiff left hand from Bavelock.
Bavelock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bavelock tries a head kick but it misses.
Bavelock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bavelock throws a push kick but Alonso slaps the foot to one side.
Bavelock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Bavelock. Those never looked like landing.
Bavelock misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice combination there by Bavelock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bavelock throws a body kick that misses
and Alonso counters with a nice body kick.
Bavelock lands a lovely overhand right.
Alonso throws a body punch but Bavelock moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Alonso.
Bavelock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bavelock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bavelock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bavelock moves out of range as Alonso strikes.
Bavelock looks to land a left hand but Alonso moved out of range nicely.
Bavelock misses with a series of wild punches.
Bavelock misses with a hook. Alonso ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alonso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bavelock, pushing him back against the cage.
Bavelock tries to break the clinch but Alonso is controlling the position.
Alonso has Bavelock pressed against the cage, preventing Bavelock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bavelock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alonso's brow.
Alonso keeps control of Bavelock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bavelock working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bavelock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alonso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alonso moves out of range of the strikes.
Bavelock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alonso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alonso moves out of range as Bavelock strikes.
Bavelock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alonso counters with a stiff right hand.
Bavelock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alonso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bavelock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bavelock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alonso in his tracks.
Bavelock lands a nice looking body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bavelock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alonso is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Alonso moves out of range as Bavelock throws a body kick.
Bavelock throws a front kick aimed at Alonso's knee but Alonso avoids it well.
Alonso with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bavelock to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Bavelock coming out on top.
Alonso is rocked!
Bavelock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alonso.
Oh Alonso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bavelock throws a right and a left that Alonso avoids nicely.
Bavelock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bavelock looks winded!
Bavelock misses with a two punch combination.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bavelock! Alonso is out on his feet! Bavelock rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Alonso is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Alonso is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Bavelock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Kawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Judge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barney Judge is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
10 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keiji Kawada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barney Judge!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kawada.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kawada wants to control for a moment but Judge uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kawada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kawada sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Judge defending well though.
Kawada winds up and cracks Judge with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kawada decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Judge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kawada on the side of the head.
Kawada shoots in for a double leg but Judge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Judge has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judge misses with a low kick.
Kawada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Judge.
Judge misses with a leg kick
and Kawada counters with an outside leg kick.
Kawada misses with a combination
and Judge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Judge throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawada tries to clinch but Judge is having none of it.
No joy there for Judge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barney Judge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawada looks for the body kick but Judge saw that one coming.
Kawada gets the takedown into side control.
Judge is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kawada has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Judge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kawada throws a series of punches but Judge moves out of range.
Kawada drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kawada trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge wants to get back to his feet but Kawada is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kawada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawada stops Judge from standing up.
Kawada wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.
Judge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kawada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Judge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kawada gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kawada tries to free his leg and advance position but Judge is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Judge can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kawada trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Kawada gets to his feet - Judge follows without any prompting.
Kawada wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Judge as he avoids it easily.
Kawada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Judge but Judge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Kawada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Judge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barney Judge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judge throws out a leg kick but Kawada moves out of range and Judge only half commits.
Kawada tries to clinch up.
Kawada is looking to clinch.
A left and a right from Judge both land. Nice combination.
Judge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kawada.
Kawada fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kawada is defended easily by Judge.
Judge darts in and clinches Kawada up against the cage.
Judge breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Judge. Beautiful body shot.
Judge changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Judge looks to land a body kick but Kawada moved away.
Judge stuffs the takedown attempt from Kawada. Kawada gets slowly back to his feet.
Judge moves out of range of the body kick from Kawada.
Kawada instigates a clinch.
Kawada drops down looking for an ankle pick but Judge pulls his leg out and moves away.
Judge throws a nice inside leg kick.
Judge throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Judge tries to bum rush Kawada with a series of wild strikes but Kawada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kawada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kawada rushes Judge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kawada blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kawada has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Judge is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
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 Keiji Kawada will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Judge fails to land with a series of punches.
Judge keeps Kawada at a distance using the push kick.
Judge thows a leg kick but Kawada checks it
and Kawada counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kawada 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kawada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kawada trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawada lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawada drops back looking for a leg! Judge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Judge manages to kick Kawada off! Kawada jumps back into Judge's guard.
Kawada got a little sloppy there for a moment and Judge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kawada has managed to get both his arms back between Judge's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawada pushes down on Judge's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kawada is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Judge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Judge preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Judge trying to hold on to Kawada's head to control him but Kawada postures up.
Kawada is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Keiji Kawada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judge is in trouble now - Kawada has advanced to mount!
Kawada has isolated one of Judge's arms. Judge looking to fight him off but Kawada twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keiji Kawada!
A less than humble Keiji Kawada misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Syatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludwik Bourbon Conde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syatt comes into the arena with Tony Bennett - I wanna be around blaring out of the sound system. Bourbon Conde is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sick Puppies- You're Going Down. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 lbs
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197 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Syatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ludwik Bourbon Conde!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourbon Conde shoots in and bounces Syatt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bourbon Conde drops back, looking for a kneebar! Syatt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Syatt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Syatt!
Bourbon Conde is looking to regain half guard here but Syatt keeps moving and retains side control.
Syatt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Syatt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bourbon Conde tries to buck Syatt off but Syatt is having none of it.
Syatt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Syatt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Syatt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bourbon Conde told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bourbon Conde is not content to let Syatt control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourbon Conde manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bourbon Conde tries to roll over but Syatt keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Syatt connects with a nice short shot to Bourbon Conde's temple.
Bourbon Conde looking for a kimura from the bottom but Syatt passes into side control!
Bourbon Conde tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Syatt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Syatt has hold of Bourbon Conde's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bourbon Conde seems comfortable defending it but Syatt has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bourbon Conde is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bourbon Conde is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Syatt couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lee Syatt!
Lee Syatt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Garrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAndre Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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285 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Garrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DeAndre Brown!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
Garrison working aggressively here.
Garrison working aggressively here.
I was talking to Garrison's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garrison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Garrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garrison misses with the head strike.
Garrison blocks a body shot from Brown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garrison as Brown tries to tie him up.
Brown prevents a body shot from Garrison.
Garrison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Garrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good body shot from Garrison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to circle away but Garrison has him pinned against the cage.
Garrison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Garrison gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Garrison controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Garrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown keeping full guard, as Garrison tries to pass.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garrison's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Garrison throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Garrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garrison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrison is pulling down on Brown's head. It's preventing any offense from Brown, at least for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Garrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Garrison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Garrison.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
DeAndre Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garrison throws out the jab.
Garrison dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Garrison throws a leg kick
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeAndre Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Garrison pushes him off.
Garrison is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garrison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brown is looking to clinch but Garrison is avoiding it.
Garrison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garrison connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garrison scores with a shot to the body.
Brown looks winded!
Garrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown wants to clinch up but Garrison keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Garrison dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrison. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
DeAndre Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown has managed to clinch.
Garrison is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown tries to break free but Garrison pushes him back against the cage.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Garrison has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garrison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garrison scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrison misses the shot to the body.
Garrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrison circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good work by Brown as he checks the leg kick.
Garrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Garrison throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Garrison tries to work over Brown's front leg with a kick but Brown checks it.
Garrison throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Garrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garrison throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garrison, as that shot connected.
Garrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrison connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrison does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Garrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Garrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Garrison.
Garrison slows down the pace here.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garrison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garrison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garrison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Garrison misses with a wild body shot.
Garrison swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brown.
Garrison bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Garrison throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrison advances to mount.
Garrison with a couple of short strikes.
Garrison working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Garrison trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown taking shots to the head.
Brown in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Garrison's attempts to control the action.
Garrison looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Garrison dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown connects with a nice looking jab.
Garrison has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Garrison throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brown.
Garrison is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brown.
Garrison takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown with a hook.
Garrison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrison throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brown.
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That kick from Garrison tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garrison misses the jab.
Garrison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brown on the side of the head.
Garrison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrison circles away quickly and effectively.
Garrison defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Brown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Garrison.
Brown tries to clinch there but Garrison circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrison thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown looks to land a combination but Garrison avoids it well.
Garrison walks into a straight right hand from Brown.
A shot to the body from Garrison misses
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garrison throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Garrison moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Garrison misses with a hook.
Brown throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Garrison misses with a straight left.
Garrison swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Brown displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Garrison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown avoids the body shot from Garrison.
Garrison misses with a low kick.
Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greg Garrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Garrison scores with a nice head shot.
Garrison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrison. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garrison.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Garrison scores with a takedown into Brown's guard.
Garrison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrison forces his way into half guard.
DeAndre Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garrison.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown is not content to let Garrison control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Garrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garrison has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Garrison!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bwang Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peet Grape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Stepping Razor. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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193 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bwang Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peet Grape!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grape tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Grape shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grape tries to clinch
and Grape takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Grape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grape shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bwang Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peet Grape.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grape ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grape misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grape.
Grape gets a clinch.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Grape controls the action.
Grape wants a takedown.
Grape has Jackson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Grape pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jackson tumbling to the mat - Grape dives into Jackson's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Grape stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grape is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We're going to have a standup here because Bwang Jackson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Grape. Grape gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Grape, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grape defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson throws the left hand but Grape avoids the punch easily.
Grape gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson punishes Grape's body with a nice straight punch.
Peet Grape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grape looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Grape trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grape is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grape looking to pass the guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Grape from controlling successfully.
Jackson trying to control the position here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Grape tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grape thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grape shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bwang Jackson 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.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Grape avoids nicely.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Grape sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grape fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grape manages to avoid it.
Grape tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Grape tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Grape ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grape drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bwang Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peet Grape.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Grape has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Grape's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grape misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bwang Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grape.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Grape takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Grape walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grape has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grape is defended easily by Jackson.
Grape fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Grape is now in Jackson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Grape looking to pass the guard.
Grape being controlled here momentarily.
Grape trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Grape tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grape with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Grape hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bwang Jackson!
An out of breath Bwang Jackson 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hearns kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black Eyed Bruiser. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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32
275 lbs
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275 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
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Hearns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, El Loco!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco misses the shot to the body.
Hearns throws a body punch but Loco moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Hearns.
Hearns blocks a low kick nicely.
Loco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hearns.
Hearns fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hearns misses the target.
Hearns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hearns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loco throws a jab but it's blocked by Hearns.
Hearns lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Loco sprawling to the canvas. Hearns follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Loco hang on?
Loco is rocked!
It looks like El Loco has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Loco is trying to maintain the position but Hearns is very close to passing his half guard.
Loco wants to get back to full guard.
Hearns decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hearns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hearns moves in looking to clinch but Loco pushes him off.
Loco misses with a double jab.
Hearns wants to land a leg kick but Loco is out of range.
Hearns tries to work over Loco's front leg with a kick but Loco checks it.
Loco misses with an uppercut.
Loco fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hearns is out of range.
Hearns misses the shot to the body.
Hearns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Loco's sensitive parts.
Hearns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Loco counters with a one-two to the body.
Hearns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Loco misses with a few strikes there.
Hearns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hearns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Loco has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hearns moves into the clinch.
Hearns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hearns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loco. Hearns does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco missing with a left hand there. Hearns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hearns looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Loco is looking to clinch.
Loco avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loco 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.
Hearns connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Loco throws the left hand but Hearns avoids the punch easily.
Hearns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Loco throws a jab but it's blocked by Hearns.
Loco clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hearns throws an elbow but misses.
Loco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hearns keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Loco's efforts to push away.
Loco manages to break the clinch.
Hearns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Loco misses with a looping right.
Hearns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco throws a looping overhand right but Hearns ducks down to avoid it.
Loco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hearns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loco's corner calls for a 1-2. Loco obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hearns throws a front kick aimed at Loco's knee but Loco avoids it well.
A low kick from Hearns misses
and Loco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Hearns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Loco lands.
Hearns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hearns connects with a leg kick. Loco looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hearns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loco.
Loco cracks Hearns with a right hand to the side of the head.
Loco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hearns.
Loco gets tackled into the cage by Hearns. Hearns maintains the clinch.
Hearns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Loco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hearns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loco.
Hearns looks for the body kick but Loco saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearns drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hearns moves into the clinch.
Loco working hard to break the clinch.
Hearns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hearns is trying to pull guard but Loco has him pressed against the cage.
Loco wants to break free but Hearns has control.
Loco blocks an elbow strike.
Hearns breaks the clinch.
Loco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hearns wants to clinch.
Loco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Loco thuds his right hand into Hearns's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hearns scores with a shot to the body.
Hearns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hearns checks a leg kick.
Hearns rushes Loco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hearns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on El Loco's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hearns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hearns misses the shot to the body.
Loco swats away the attempt to clinch by Hearns.
Loco checks a leg kick nicely.
Hearns sizes up Loco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Loco cracks Hearns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Loco lands a really nice looking cross but Hearns seems unphased.
Loco sizes up Hearns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearns drops his shoulder and cracks Loco with a huge uppercut! Loco goes down! Can Hearns finish him?
Loco is still in real trouble! Can Hearns finish him?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hearns is pushing down on Loco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Loco is fighting to maintain full guard but Hearns has managed to sneak the leg through.
Loco trying to control here.
Hearns sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hearns gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Loco scores with a spinning back kick!
Loco seems to have recovered his senses.
Loco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hearns.
Thomas Hearns is winning the standup battle so far.
Loco scores with a body shot.
Loco throws an overhand right that lands on Hearns's shoulder, as Hearns tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco misses with a low kick.
Loco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Loco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Loco works the jab nicely.
Hearns throws a front kick aimed at Loco's knee but Loco avoids it well.
A jab from Hearns misses.
Hearns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Loco is breathing heavily.
Loco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hearns can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearns wants to clinch up but Loco keeps it at a distance.
Hearns is looking to clinch.
Loco misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by Loco - just one landing.
Hearns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hearns throws a big shot that misses.
Hearns darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Loco's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Hearns before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Hearns!
An out of breath and clearly excited Thomas Hearns thanked Cripplers Corner for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Shebanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shebanov has chosen Don't worry, be happy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Eddie Armstrong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
240 lbs
11 - 2 - 1 |
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31
280 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Shebanov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Shebanov.
Shebanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Armstrong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A clash of legs there as Armstrong blocks the low kick.
Armstrong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shebanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armstrong 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.
Shebanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Armstrong moves away.
Armstrong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shebanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shebanov but Shebanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shebanov throws a body punch but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong avoids the body shot from Shebanov.
Shebanov tries to sprawl but Armstrong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Armstrong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shebanov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Armstrong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shebanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Armstrong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shebanov keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Armstrong throwing shots but Shebanov is blocking nicely.
Shebanov is trying to stand up here but Armstrong is controlling him well.
Armstrong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Armstrong is pressing down on Shebanov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shebanov is holding on for now.
Armstrong is trying to control. Shebanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Armstrong throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shebanov to regain full guard.
Armstrong trying to control but Shebanov is working from the bottom.
Armstrong is working Shebanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong trying to control but Shebanov is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shebanov can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shebanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armstrong is one step ahead there.
Shebanov pulls Armstrong in close to prevent any damage.
Shebanov wants to get back to his feet but Armstrong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Shebanov keeps moving.
Eddie Armstrong has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Shebanov scores with the left hand. Armstrong knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Eddie Armstrong has been cut.
Shebanov misses with the combination.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shebanov sprawls well. Shebanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Armstrong gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Armstrong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Armstrong lands in his opponent's guard.
Armstrong throws a big elbow that misses.
Armstrong throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong looking to pass the guard.
Armstrong is looking to work some ground and pound but Shebanov has wrist control.
Shebanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Armstrong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armstrong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shebanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shebanov 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.
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 Eddie Armstrong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Armstrong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shebanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shebanov's coach down at ACME! Thai Boxing Academy 13 ELITE COACHES & SAUNA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shebanov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shebanov scores with a hook to the body. Armstrong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shebanov swings widly with a right hand
and Armstrong counters by moving into the clinch.
Shebanov wants to break free but Armstrong has control.
Shebanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Armstrong prevents Shebanov from breaking the clinch.
Shebanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Shebanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armstrong has Shebanov pressed against the cage, preventing Shebanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Armstrong is working for takedown but Shebanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Armstrong misses with the head strike.
Shebanov breaks the clinch.
Shebanov swings for the body but Armstrong moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shebanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shebanov throws a nice looking combination but Armstrong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Shebanov. Beautiful body shot.
Nice jab there from Shebanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shebanov lands a really nice looking cross but Armstrong seems unphased.
A jab from Armstrong misses.
Shebanov lands with a nice body punch.
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Armstrong.
A shot in the inside from Armstrong.
Armstrong tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shebanov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shebanov working hard to break the clinch.
Shebanov has had enough of the clinch but Armstrong keeps him there for the moment.
Shebanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Armstrong has him pressed against the cage.
Shebanov can't break the clinch.
Armstrong is trying to drag Shebanov to the mat but Shebanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong tries to score a body lock takedown but Shebanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shebanov tries to circle away but Armstrong has him pinned against the cage.
Armstrong has Shebanov pressed against the cage, preventing Shebanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shebanov takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Armstrong manages to end up in side control.
Armstrong trying to control the position but Shebanov is working away.
Armstrong working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Shebanov struggling a bit here.
Armstrong throws a strike aimed at the side of Shebanov's head but Shebanov avoids it well.
Eddie Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armstrong tries to advance to mount but Shebanov denies him.
Armstrong wants to control but Shebanov is keeping him busy.
Armstrong working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shebanov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Armstrong's best efforts.
Armstrong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shebanov's head.
Shebanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Armstrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shebanov defending well though.
Armstrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shebanov defending well though.
Shebanov is trying to maintain the position but Armstrong is very close to passing his half guard.
Shebanov tries to get to full guard but Armstrong has control of the leg.
Armstrong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shebanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
It looks like Roman Shebanov has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong looks to land a strike but Shebanov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Armstrong throwing strikes but missing.
Armstrong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shebanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shebanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Armstrong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shebanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shebanov working a defensive guard but Armstrong manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ground and pound from Armstrong seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
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 Eddie Armstrong will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Shebanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shebanov stuffs the takedown.
Shebanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shebanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shebanov.
Shebanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Armstrong was well out of range. Poor timing from Shebanov.
Armstrong moves in looking to clinch but Shebanov pushes him off.
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
Armstrong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shebanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shebanov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Armstrong rather than just go for the knockout.
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong is controlling the pace.
Armstrong prevents Shebanov from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is looking to advance position but Shebanov won't allow it.
Shebanov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Armstrong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Armstrong's back!
Shebanov not allowing Armstrong to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Shebanov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Armstrong is really stuck here.
Shebanov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Armstrong rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Armstrong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shebanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eddie Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shebanov wanted to stand there but Armstrong had control of the position.
Armstrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shebanov's guard.
Armstrong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shebanov's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shebanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong trying to control but Shebanov is working from the bottom.
Armstrong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Shebanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong looking to pass the guard.
Armstrong throws an elbow that misses. Shebanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Armstrong's guard. Nice move by Shebanov!
Shebanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Armstrong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shebanov trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Armstrong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice jab there from Shebanov.
Armstrong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shebanov lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Shebanov controls his hands.
Shebanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shebanov is trying to break the clinch but Armstrong has him pressed against the cage.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Shebanov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shebanov is trying to break free.
Armstrong misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shebanov breaks from the clinch.
Armstrong is looking to clinch but Shebanov is avoiding it.
Roman Shebanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shebanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shebanov throws a lazy right hand but Armstrong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shebanov connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Shebanov.
Roman Shebanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Armstrong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Shebanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Armstrong 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eddie Armstrong!
A victorious Eddie Armstrong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tallak Hrolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Jensen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, David Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tallak Hrolf !
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hrolf wants to slow Jensen down by chopping away at his legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hrolf .
Jensen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Tallak Hrolf has been cut.
Hrolf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jensen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Jensen misses
and Hrolf counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jensen's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hrolf throwing strikes but missing.
Jensen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jensen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hrolf puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jensen trying to hold on to Hrolf 's head to control him but Hrolf postures up.
Jensen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hrolf being controlled here momentarily.
Hrolf preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hrolf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hrolf is in close to Jensen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jensen has momentary wrist control but Hrolf slips an elbow through the middle.
Hrolf wants to control from the top but Jensen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jensen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jensen wants to get back to his feet but Hrolf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jensen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hrolf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jensen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jensen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Jensen misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen is looking to clinch but Hrolf is avoiding it.
Hrolf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jensen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jensen throws a body punch but Hrolf moves out of range.
Jensen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
David Jensen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Jensen is predictable there
and Hrolf shoots in, scooping Jensen off his feet. Hrolf is holding his opponent over his shoulder. He slams Jensen to the mat and Jensen is in big trouble! Hrolf is landing strikes to his unconscious foe and the ref dives in to end the fight! Hrolf is celebrating with his corner and rightfully so.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Tallak Hrolf !
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Godin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Medeiros has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Godin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Jose Medeiros!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Medeiros sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Godin fails with the takedown
letting Medeiros counter with a right hand.
Godin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Medeiros sprawls well. Medeiros wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Godin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Godin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godin slaps away a takedown attempt from Medeiros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Medeiros loads up on a big right hand but Godin slips the punch.
Godin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Medeiros with a jab.
A combination from Medeiros does no damage.
Medeiros throws a looping overhand right but Godin ducks down to avoid it.
Medeiros circles away from the clinch attempt
and Medeiros counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godin looking to score a takedown here. Medeiros is defending well but Godin drives through and ends up in Medeiros's guard.
Medeiros wants to sweep but no luck.
Godin is pushing down on Medeiros's leg trying to pass to half guard. Medeiros is fighting to maintain full guard but Godin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Medeiros gets full guard.
Godin wants to pass the guard but Medeiros is keeping the position.
Medeiros tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Medeiros is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Medeiros bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Godin's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros looking to pass the guard.
Godin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Godin keeps moving.
Medeiros preventing the sweep.
Godin pulls Medeiros in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Godin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Medeiros will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Godin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Medeiros avoids it really well and circles away.
Medeiros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Medeiros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Medeiros bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Godin's head backwards.
Godin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Godin tries to clinch up.
Godin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Godin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Medeiros avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godin throws a head kick but Medeiros moves out of range.
Medeiros throws a series of punches but Godin moves out of range.
Godin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Medeiros counters with a straight right hand.
Godin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Godin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Medeiros counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Godin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Medeiros with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medeiros misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medeiros scores with a three punch combo!
Godin tries to clinch there but Medeiros circles away.
Godin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Medeiros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Medeiros dominated that round.
That's time! Godin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice cross by Medeiros.
Medeiros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Medeiros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Medeiros stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Medeiros wants it to stay on the feet.
Godin with a poor takedown
and Medeiros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diego Godin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Medeiros misses the target.
Godin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Medeiros trying to control but Godin postures up.
Medeiros actively working from the bottom here.
Godin is looking for a kimura but Medeiros is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Godin to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros is trying to maintain the position but Godin is very close to passing his half guard.
Medeiros wants to get back to full guard.
Godin passes to full mount!
Godin punching from mount but Medeiros doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Medeiros is bucking up trying to escape but Godin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Medeiros tries to hold on but Godin postures up.
Godin controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros working to try and regain half guard.
Godin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Godin content just to control the position here.
Medeiros working to try and regain half guard.
Godin wants to take Medeiros's back but he can't do it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is wriggling around trying to escape.
Godin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Medeiros turns into him and now he's in Godin's guard.
Medeiros slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Godin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Medeiros's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Godin working a defensive guard but Medeiros passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Godin is refusing to be controlled, as Medeiros sits in half guard.
Medeiros tries to pass the half guard into mount. Godin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Medeiros working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Godin is trying is best to control the position here.
Godin wants to improve his position but Medeiros is controlling well.
Medeiros is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medeiros trying to control from half guard but Godin is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Godin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Godin walks into a jab.
Godin shoots in but no luck this time.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Godin.
Medeiros stuffs the takedown.
Godin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Medeiros. No joy for Godin on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Godin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Medeiros as he avoids it easily.
Medeiros throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Godin was covering up waiting for the punch and Medeiros finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Medeiros trying to control but Godin is working from the bottom.
Medeiros is pushing down on Godin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Godin is fighting to maintain full guard but Medeiros has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros tries to pass the half guard into mount. Godin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Medeiros is still trying to improve position.
Medeiros is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Godin defends it well.
Medeiros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Godin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medeiros is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Medeiros is looking to take a break and control but Godin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Godin is controlling Medeiros's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros wants to control but Godin is keeping him busy.
Godin manages to get to full guard.
Godin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Godin looking for a sweep. Not yet Godin, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medeiros forces his way into half guard.
Medeiros takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Medeiros is trying to control the action in half guard but Godin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Godin is looking for a sweep. Medeiros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Medeiros is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godin gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros wants to get up but he can't break Godin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Godin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Godin looking to control.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Godin keeps moving.
Godin is pulling down on Medeiros's head to control his posture.
Godin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Medeiros looking to pass the guard.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Godin keeps moving.
Medeiros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Godin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godin trying to keep a closed guard but Medeiros is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Medeiros misses with a looping left.
Godin misses with a takedown
and Medeiros counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Medeiros is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Godin is just riding it out for now. Medeiros eventually gives up the hold.
Medeiros is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medeiros is just content to waste time from the top position. Godin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Medeiros really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Godin goes for a double leg but Medeiros avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Medeiros continues to drive forward.
Godin throws an elbow that misses.
Medeiros gets underhooks to prevent Godin's takedown attempt.
Godin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Godin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Godin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Medeiros gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Godin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medeiros throws a head punch that misses.
Medeiros gets underhooks to prevent Godin's takedown attempt.
Medeiros misses with a punch on the inside.
Godin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Godin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Medeiros struggles to land a body shot inside as Godin controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Medeiros.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros prevents the takedown attempt.
Godin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Medeiros pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jose Medeiros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Godin is defended easily by Medeiros.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Medeiros closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Godin is not content to let Medeiros control the position.
Medeiros wants to work for an arm triangle but Godin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Medeiros wants to free his trapped foot but Godin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Medeiros trying to control but Godin is working from the bottom.
Medeiros postures up.
Medeiros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Godin is keeping the position for now.
Godin pulls Medeiros in close to prevent any damage.
Godin keeping full guard, as Medeiros tries to pass.
Godin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Diego Godin.
Godin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Godin fails to land the takedown.
Medeiros scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Medeiros swats away the attempt to clinch by Godin.
Godin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Medeiros defends well and Godin ends up having to push Medeiros into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Medeiros throws a punch but it's blocked by Godin.
Medeiros stops a takedown attempt from Godin.
Godin prevents a body shot from Medeiros.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Medeiros throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Medeiros gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Godin.
Medeiros digs a right hand underneath Godin's ribcage. Godin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godin.
Godin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Medeiros gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Medeiros blocks the elbow strike.
Medeiros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Godin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Godin is looking to take a break and control but Medeiros is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medeiros is looking to improve his position.
Godin passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jose Medeiros will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Medeiros circles away from the clinch attempt.
Godin closes the distance and clinches up with Medeiros, looking for a takedown. Godin pushes Medeiros against the cage but Medeiros circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Medeiros might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Medeiros lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Godin at a distance.
Godin shoots in but no luck this time.
Godin throws a shot from downtown. Medeiros moves away and avoids it.
Godin fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Godin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godin rushes Medeiros and presses him up against the cage.
Godin prevents a body shot from Medeiros.
Medeiros scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Medeiros fails to land.
Godin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Medeiros after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Godin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Medeiros tries to work over Godin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Godin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Medeiros is looking to stand up but Godin isn't so interested in that idea.
Godin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Medeiros is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Godin, into his guard.
Godin keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
Medeiros throwing strikes from guard but Godin blocks nicely.
Medeiros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Godin is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godin keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
Medeiros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Godin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Medeiros advances position into side control!
Godin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Medeiros off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medeiros is trying to get back to his feet but Godin has full control of the position and if anything, Medeiros has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Godin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Godin is looking for the choke from the back position but Medeiros is controlling his hands well.
Godin is working the ground and pound. Can Medeiros escape?
Godin loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Medeiros hold on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros tries to escape the position.
Medeiros is trying to stand back up.
Will Godin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Medeiros manages to reverse the position and now he's in Godin's guard. Nice work there by Medeiros.
Godin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Medeiros is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Godin is on top in guard.
Medeiros is looking for a triangle but Godin pushes his legs off easily.
Diego Godin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Medeiros controls Godin momentarily but Godin frees himself.
Godin trying to control but Medeiros is working from the bottom.
Jose Medeiros is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medeiros looking for a guillotine here but Godin defends easily.
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 Diego Godin.
Well Medeiros has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 45:49
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Medeiros! Jose Medeiros retains his bantamweight title!
Jose Medeiros seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curt LeMae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and French Toast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toast has chosen EAZY-E - Real Muthaphuckkin' G's as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curt LeMae!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, French Toast!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toast rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and LeMae counters with a leg kick.
LeMae throws a low kick but Toast moves out of range easily.
LeMae stuns Toast with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from LeMae. Toast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toast throws a lazy uppercut
and LeMae counters with a lovely shot to the body.
LeMae misses the shot to the body.
LeMae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Toast misses.
Toast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toast has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from LeMae.
LeMae takes a swing at Toast's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Toast.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toast drops his hands momentarily and LeMae needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Toast just on the top of the head. Toast drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Toast - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Curt LeMae!
Curt LeMae retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Curt LeMae thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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