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D 81 : Reyes vs Makinwa PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obban Gangmanstyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Nastanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Obban Gangmanstyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Nastanovich!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nastanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gangmanstyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Nastanovich.
Gangmanstyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nastanovich.
Nastanovich throws a body punch but Gangmanstyle moves out of range.
No joy there for Gangmanstyle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nastanovich has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gangmanstyle is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gangmanstyle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gangmanstyle looking to score a takedown here. Nastanovich is defending well but Gangmanstyle drives through and ends up in Nastanovich's guard.
Nastanovich pulls Gangmanstyle in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nastanovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gangmanstyle trying to control but Nastanovich is working from the bottom.
Nastanovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gangmanstyle is one step ahead there.
Nastanovich has his foot on Gangmanstyle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gangmanstyle works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastanovich keeping moving, preventing Gangmanstyle from controlling successfully.
Gangmanstyle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nastanovich is looking for a triangle but Gangmanstyle pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nastanovich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gangmanstyle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gangmanstyle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gangmanstyle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nastanovich is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gangmanstyle wants to control from the top but Nastanovich keeps moving.
Gangmanstyle is looking to stand up but Nastanovich won't let him.
Nastanovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gangmanstyle is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gangmanstyle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gangmanstyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Nastanovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obban Gangmanstyle has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nastanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gangmanstyle lands a head kick!
It looks like Bobby Nastanovich has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nastanovich shoots in but Gangmanstyle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gangmanstyle shoots for a takedown but Nastanovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gangmanstyle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nastanovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gangmanstyle somewhat.
Gangmanstyle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nastanovich throws a body punch but Gangmanstyle moves out of range.
Nastanovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Gangmanstyle counters by moving into the clinch.
Gangmanstyle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nastanovich to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Obban Gangmanstyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nastanovich misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nastanovich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gangmanstyle is trying to pull guard but Nastanovich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nastanovich tries to break the clinch but Gangmanstyle is controlling the position.
Gangmanstyle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nastanovich is trying to maintain a safe position but Gangmanstyle gets an underhook and turns Nastanovich into the cage.
Nastanovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gangmanstyle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gangmanstyle goes for a double leg but Nastanovich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nastanovich continues to drive forward.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A frustrated look appears on Nastanovich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nastanovich misses with a body punch.
Gangmanstyle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Nastanovich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Nastanovich's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gangmanstyle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gangmanstyle is looking to clinch.
Gangmanstyle slips under a jab.
Nastanovich slaps away a takedown attempt from Gangmanstyle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gangmanstyle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nastanovich is fending him off so far but Gangmanstyle persists. Nope, Nastanovich circles away and we're back to standing.
Nastanovich feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nastanovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gangmanstyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nastanovich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bobby Nastanovich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nastanovich pushing down on Gangmanstyle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gangmanstyle is trying to control but can't.
Nastanovich wants to take a breather but Gangmanstyle is having none of it.
Nastanovich is thwarting Gangmanstyle's attempts to control the position.
Gangmanstyle pushes Nastanovich off looking to stand but Nastanovich dives back in and keeps control.
Nastanovich has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nastanovich takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Gangmanstyle defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gangmanstyle won't enjoy being in this position. Nastanovich looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Gangmanstyle is tapping - it's over boys! Nastanovich picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Nastanovich!
Bobby Nastanovich 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Gascoigne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dum Vivimus Vivamus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vivamus has chosen Ratamahatta as his entrance music. 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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280 lbs
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234 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Gascoigne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dum Vivimus Vivamus!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gascoigne tries for a takedown but Vivamus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gascoigne wants to clinch.
Vivamus ducks under a wild hook from Gascoigne.
Vivamus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gascoigne throws out a leg kick but Vivamus moves out of range and Gascoigne only half commits.
Vivamus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gascoigne wants to clinch but Vivamus slips to the side
and Vivamus counters with a nice leg kick.
Vivamus lands with a kick to the temple. Gascoigne shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Paul Gascoigne has been cut.
Paul Gascoigne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vivamus fakes the leg kick and cracks Gascoigne in the body.
Gascoigne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vivamus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gascoigne wants to clinch.
Gascoigne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vivamus misses with the combination.
Vivamus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gascoigne tries to clinch but Vivamus moves out of range.
Vivamus tries to land a leg kick but Gascoigne saw it coming and moves away.
Gascoigne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vivamus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gascoigne was well out of range. Poor timing from Vivamus.
Vivamus lands a leg kick that knocks Gascoigne off balance momentarily.
Vivamus throws a head kick but Gascoigne moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gascoigne dives in and scores a takedown into Vivamus's guard.
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.
Vivamus is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gascoigne is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Gascoigne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vivamus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gascoigne has Vivamus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vivamus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vivamus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gascoigne up against the cage.
Gascoigne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gascoigne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gascoigne closes the distance and clinches.
Gascoigne turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gascoigne content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gascoigne thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gascoigne working the ground and pound but Vivamus is defending the strikes.
Vivamus wants to get back to his feet but Gascoigne drags him back down.
Vivamus struggling a bit here.
Vivamus holds on to Gascoigne's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gascoigne decides to stand back up. Gascoigne steps back and let's Vivamus get back to his feet.
Gascoigne takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vivamus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gascoigne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vivamus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vivamus throws a head kick but Gascoigne moves out of range.
Gascoigne drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vivamus trying to keep a closed guard but Gascoigne is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dum Vivimus Vivamus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Gascoigne's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gascoigne shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vivamus wants to get back to his feet.
Gascoigne is looking to take a break and control but Vivamus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gascoigne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vivamus pushes Gascoigne off looking to stand but Gascoigne dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gascoigne trying to control the action but Vivamus is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paul Gascoigne.
Gascoigne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gascoigne wants to clinch but Vivamus slips to the side
and Vivamus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vivamus avoids the head kick by Gascoigne.
Vivamus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vivamus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gascoigne is out of range.
Gascoigne tries to clinch up but Vivamus circles away and keeps his distance.
Vivamus misses with a wild body shot.
Vivamus throws a lazy head kick
and Gascoigne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vivamus throws a body kick that misses.
Vivamus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gascoigne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gascoigne throws a right and a left that Vivamus avoids nicely.
Vivamus scores with a head kick. Gascoigne tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vivamus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dum Vivimus Vivamus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vivamus slaps away a takedown attempt from Gascoigne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gascoigne is defended easily by Vivamus.
Vivamus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Vivamus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gascoigne shoots in and bounces Vivamus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Paul Gascoigne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gascoigne won't allow Vivamus to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascoigne 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.
We've been hearing that Gascoigne has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Vivamus wants to get back to his feet but Gascoigne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gascoigne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vivamus keeping moving, preventing Gascoigne from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Paul Gascoigne just wasn't active enough.
Vivamus misses with the body kick
and Gascoigne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gascoigne.
Gascoigne tries to pull guard but Vivamus won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Gascoigne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vivamus has had enough of the clinch but Gascoigne keeps him there for the moment.
Vivamus breaks from the clinch.
Paul Gascoigne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gascoigne fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vivamus tries to land a body kick
and Gascoigne counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gascoigne moves out of range as Vivamus throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Vivamus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Gascoigne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Gascoigne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gascoigne is defended easily by Vivamus.
Vivamus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vivamus throws a leg kick
and Gascoigne counters with a left and a right that stings Vivamus.
Gascoigne shoots for a takedown but Vivamus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gascoigne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vivamus's waist but Vivamus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gascoigne off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Gascoigne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gascoigne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vivamus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vivamus gets caught napping as Gascoigne dives in and scores a takedown. Vivamus manages to retain guard.
Vivamus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gascoigne manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vivamus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vivamus misses with a body kick.
Gascoigne shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vivamus keeping moving, preventing Gascoigne from controlling successfully.
Vivamus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gascoigne is controlling him.
Gascoigne trying to control the position from guard on top but Vivamus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gascoigne sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paul Gascoigne.
Vivamus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vivamus tries to land a body kick
and Gascoigne counters with a big head kick but Vivamus shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Vivamus.
Vivamus tries a head kick but it misses.
Gascoigne tries for a takedown but Vivamus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vivamus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vivamus leaves Gascoigne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vivamus scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vivamus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gascoigne's calf.
Gascoigne is looking to clinch but Vivamus is avoiding it.
No luck for Gascoigne with that takedown attempt.
Vivamus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vivamus!
Gascoigne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vivamus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice sprawl there from Vivamus as Gascoigne shoots in.
Gascoigne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gascoigne has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vivamus.
Gascoigne will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gascoigne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vivamus's waist but Vivamus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gascoigne off to one side.
Vivamus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gascoigne moves out of range of the body kick from Vivamus.
Gascoigne has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vivamus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gascoigne was well out of range. Poor timing from Vivamus.
Vivamus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gascoigne rather than just go for the knockout.
Gascoigne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vivamus's waist but Vivamus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gascoigne off to one side.
Gascoigne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vivamus counters with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vivamus misses with a wild combination.
Vivamus misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dum Vivimus Vivamus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vivamus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dum Vivimus Vivamus!
During a confident post fight interview, Dum Vivimus Vivamus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zero comes to the cage accompanied by Fozzy's "Shine Forever". 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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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Zero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 43 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roger Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schwarzeneg napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Schwarzeneg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zero moves into full mount!
Zero with good strikes from the mount here!
Zero get's back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zero.
Schwarzeneg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zero to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zero slips nicely into half guard.
Zero is looking to advance position but Schwarzeneg won't allow it.
Zero tries to stand but can't do so whilst Schwarzeneg controls his leg.
Schwarzeneg gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Schwarzeneg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zero, into his guard.
Zero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zero kicks Schwarzeneg off and gets to his feet.
Zero fails with the takedown.
Schwarzeneg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Schwarzeneg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zero avoids it really well and circles away.
Zero gets a double leg takedown into Schwarzeneg's guard.
Zero trying to control but Schwarzeneg is working from the bottom.
Zero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schwarzeneg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand but Zero is controlling the position.
Schwarzeneg trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zero trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwarzeneg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zero is really struggling to control Schwarzeneg but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Ray Zero wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Schwarzeneg fails with a takedown attempt.
Ray Zero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Schwarzeneg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zero shoots in for a takedown but Schwarzeneg shows good takedown defense.
We've been told by Zero's head coaches at Clark's Box & MT gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ray Zero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Schwarzeneg. No joy for Zero on that attempt.
Zero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schwarzeneg's waist but Schwarzeneg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zero off to one side.
Zero tries for a takedown but Schwarzeneg circles away easily
and Schwarzeneg counters with a big head kick but Zero shrugs it off.
Schwarzeneg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zero defends well and Schwarzeneg ends up having to push Zero into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schwarzeneg pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero wants to control from the top but Schwarzeneg keeps moving.
Schwarzeneg trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Schwarzeneg manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zero tries to lock up and control but Schwarzeneg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zero sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zero won't allow Schwarzeneg to pass to mount.
Schwarzeneg wants to get back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Zero shoots in looking for a takedown but Schwarzeneg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Zero.
Zero shoots in and drives through. Schwarzeneg sprawls well.
Schwarzeneg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zero.
Schwarzeneg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schwarzeneg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schwarzeneg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zero is looking to regain half guard here but Schwarzeneg keeps moving and retains side control.
Schwarzeneg working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schwarzeneg stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Schwarzeneg slaps away a takedown attempt from Zero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Zero dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schwarzeneg is fending him off so far but Zero persists. Nope, Schwarzeneg circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Schwarzeneg as Zero shoots in.
Zero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schwarzeneg circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Zero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zero fails with the takedown.
Zero doesn't manage to clinch there - Schwarzeneg circles away.
Schwarzeneg fails to land the takedown.
Schwarzeneg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zero is trying to pull guard but Schwarzeneg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Schwarzeneg landing knees to the head.
Schwarzeneg breaks the clinch.
Schwarzeneg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zero was covering up waiting for the punch and Schwarzeneg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zero holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero trying to keep a closed guard but Schwarzeneg is proving a slippery customer.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the position from guard on top but Zero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zero will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ray Zero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schwarzeneg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schwarzeneg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zero has momentary wrist control but Schwarzeneg slips an elbow through the middle.
Schwarzeneg gets to his feet. Zero looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ray Zero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown but Zero shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero shoots in for a takedown but Schwarzeneg shows good takedown defense.
Schwarzeneg misses with a series of wild punches.
Schwarzeneg fails with a takedown attempt.
Schwarzeneg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schwarzeneg wants it to stay on the feet.
Zero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roger Schwarzeneg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zero throws a front kick that sends Schwarzeneg stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zero is defended easily by Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg misses with a two punch combination.
Zero fails to land the takedown.
Zero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schwarzeneg avoids it really well and circles away.
Schwarzeneg blocks the body kick.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown but Zero shows good takedown defense.
Zero blocks a head kick by Schwarzeneg.
Zero shoots in but Schwarzeneg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zero tries for a takedown but Schwarzeneg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schwarzeneg shoots in and gets a takedown into Zero's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schwarzeneg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg prevents Zero from getting back to his feet.
Zero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zero is trying to keep Schwarzeneg in close.
Schwarzeneg trying to control but Zero is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwarzeneg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zero darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Schwarzeneg manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand and escape but Zero is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Schwarzeneg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zero shoots for a double leg takedown but Schwarzeneg sprawls well. He's pushed Zero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zero sprawls well. Zero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schwarzeneg gets slowly back to his feet.
Zero gets caught flat footed, as Schwarzeneg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zero is controlling Schwarzeneg's posture.
Zero controls Schwarzeneg momentarily but Schwarzeneg frees himself.
Schwarzeneg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand but Zero has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Schwarzeneg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zero looking to control.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Zero manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Zero tries to pull guard but Schwarzeneg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Zero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzeneg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zero.
Schwarzeneg manages to break the clinch.
Schwarzeneg closes the distance and clinches.
Zero wants a takedown.
Zero wants to take the fight to the mat but Schwarzeneg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zero jumps guard but Schwarzeneg stands there with Zero around his waist. Zero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zero has Schwarzeneg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schwarzeneg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg misses with a knee strike.
Schwarzeneg breaks the clinch.
Schwarzeneg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zero sprawls well initially but Schwarzeneg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Schwarzeneg slips a nice elbow through Zero's hands, connecting with Zero's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schwarzeneg lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zero trying to control here.
Zero looking for submissions off his back.
Schwarzeneg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zero desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Zero is looking for a sweep. Schwarzeneg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg wants to free his trapped foot but Zero is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zero trying to hold on to Schwarzeneg's head to control him but Schwarzeneg postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zero.
Schwarzeneg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Schwarzeneg lands in his opponent's guard.
Schwarzeneg being controlled here momentarily.
Zero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schwarzeneg forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zero manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schwarzeneg passes Zero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schwarzeneg escapes and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zero shoots in for a takedown but Schwarzeneg shows good takedown defense.
Schwarzeneg drives through and clinches with Zero against the cage.
Schwarzeneg is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Schwarzeneg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zero.
Zero has Schwarzeneg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schwarzeneg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Schwarzeneg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schwarzeneg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Schwarzeneg!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Toma Takahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toma Takahara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Takahara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takahara slips a jab from Jackson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Takahara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Takahara throws a nice inside leg kick.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takahara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Takahara connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takahara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takahara goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Takahara lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Takahara saw it coming and moves away.
Takahara scores with a head kick.
Takahara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takahara throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Takahara.
Jackson misses with a leg kick.
Martin Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Takahara on that attempt.
Takahara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Takahara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Takahara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takahara. Takahara obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Takahara. Takahara gets slowly back to his feet.
Takahara lands with a cross.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahara tries a head kick but it misses.
Takahara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takahara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takahara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Takahara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takahara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Takahara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takahara takes a step back to recover.
Takahara lands with a shot to the body.
Takahara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Takahara.
Takahara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takahara tries a head kick but it misses.
Takahara tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takahara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takahara throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Takahara counters with a left to the body.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Takahara throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
Takahara avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Takahara moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Takahara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson swings for the body but Takahara moves out of range.
Takahara lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takahara throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Takahara tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
A lazy body kick from Takahara
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahara moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Takahara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takahara throws a head kick that misses.
Takahara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
and Takahara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takahara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toma Takahara dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Takahara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
A left lands for Takahara.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Takahara.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takahara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Takahara moved away.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson throws a push kick but Takahara slaps the foot to one side.
Takahara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takahara throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Jackson stumbling backwards into the cage! Jackson bounces back off the cage towards Takahara, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Takahara lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Takahara celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Toma Takahara!
A very excited looking Toma Takahara made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Imer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Leissner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leissner has chosen Mohammed's theme as his entrance music. Gabriel Leissner will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Imer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Gabriel Leissner!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leissner moves away.
Leissner shoots in but no luck this time.
Leissner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Imer.
Imer throws the kick towards the body but Leissner avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leissner is defended easily by Imer.
Leissner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imer was well out of range. Poor timing from Leissner.
Leissner scores with a head kick.
Leissner feints and as Imer raises his hands in defense, Leissner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Leissner trying to control the position from guard on top but Imer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imer trying to keep a closed guard but Leissner is proving a slippery customer.
Imer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Imer looking for a guillotine here but Leissner defends easily.
Leissner looking to sit in guard and control but Imer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Imer trying to control the position from guard on top but Leissner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imer preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imer advances position into side control!
Leissner tries to bench press Imer off him but Imer keeps the position.
Imer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Leissner's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leissner keeps working.
Leissner seems a little lost for a moment, as Imer dominates the positioning.
Imer trying to control the action but Leissner is working from the bottom.
Leissner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Imer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Imer wants to control but Leissner is keeping him busy.
Imer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Leissner is trying to get back to half guard.
Imer tries to advance to mount but Leissner denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leissner wants to control but Imer postures up.
A lull in the action here as Imer stalls from top position.
Leissner tries to buck Imer off but Imer is having none of it.
Leissner is not content to let Imer control the position.
Leissner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Leissner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leissner is trying to control but can't.
Imer is trying to control the action in half guard but Leissner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Imer not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Richard Imer just wasn't active enough.
Leissner cracks Imer with an open hand slap.
Leissner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leissner with a nice cross.
Leissner just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leissner swings for the body but Imer moves out of range.
Imer loads up on a big right hand but Leissner slips the punch.
Leissner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leissner with a nice cross.
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 Richard Imer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Imer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Leissner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Imer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leissner's guard.
Imer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leissner is keeping the position for now.
Leissner wants to sweep here but Imer controlling him for the moment.
Leissner being controlled here, momentarily.
Leissner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Imer defends well.
Imer trying to control but Leissner is working from the bottom.
Leissner has his foot on Imer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Imer works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imer slips nicely into half guard.
Imer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Imer is looking to take a break and control but Leissner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Imer is trying to work for a kimura but Leissner is defending well.
Leissner is looking to improve his position.
Leissner trying to control but Imer postures up.
Leissner is not content to let Imer control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leissner is trying to maintain the position but Imer is very close to passing his half guard.
Imer is looking to take a break and control but Leissner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leissner is looking to improve his position.
Leissner is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Leissner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Imer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Leissner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Imer is looking to chop away at Leissner's legs.
Imer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Imer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Imer there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imer sizes up Leissner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Leissner checks a low kick from Imer.
Imer misses with a body shot.
Leissner clobbers Imer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leissner scores with a punch to the head.
Leissner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Leissner working away.
Imer defending against the ground and pound.
Leissner trying to control the action but Imer is working from the bottom.
Richard Imer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leissner looking to control but instead Imer has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Leissner trying to mount his opponent but Imer defends it.
Imer is trying to maintain the position but Leissner is very close to passing his 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leissner misses with a hook. Imer ducked under it nicely.
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 Richard Imer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Imer misses with a body shot.
Imer misses with a body shot.
Leissner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Leissner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Imer's head.
Decent striking displayed by Imer there.
Imer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leissner throws a shot from downtown. Imer moves away and avoids it.
Imer tries to clinch up but Leissner circles away and keeps his distance.
Imer lands a leg kick that knocks Leissner off balance momentarily.
Imer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leissner.
Leissner misses with an uppercut. Imer saw that one coming.
Imer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Imer wants to pass to mount but Leissner is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leissner is looking to improve his position.
Leissner wants to control but Imer is keeping busy.
Leissner tries to roll over but Imer keeps him under control.
Imer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Leissner!
Leissner can't escape the position.
Leissner reaches up and pulls Imer towards him, trying to control the position. Imer manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Leissner! Leissner tries to roll over - now Imer is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Leissner has to tap out! Great work there by Imer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richard Imer!
Gabriel Leissner was interviewed post fight and said 'It's at times like this, one must reach deeply into his soul,challenge his heart, feel new courage, endure the fuck pain and say 'FUCK ISLAM AND MOHAMMED WAS A PEDOPHILE''.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Knott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan has chosen I'm Shipping Up To Boston as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jake Knott has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jake Knott seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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221 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Knott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan tries to work over Knott's front leg with a kick but Knott checks it.
Knott fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sullivan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knott looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knott darts in looking for a takedown but Sullivan gets double underhooks and turns Knott into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Knott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sullivan throws a head punch that misses.
Knott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knott looks to land a body kick but Sullivan moved away.
Knott fails with a takedown attempt.
Knott throws a body kick that misses.
Knott takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sullivan checks a leg kick.
Sullivan checks a low kick from Knott.
Knott is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sullivan as he jumps to the side.
Jake Knott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sullivan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knott shoots in for a double leg but Sullivan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sullivan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knott.
It looks like Jake Knott has been cut.
Sullivan avoids the head kick by Knott.
Knott tries a head kick but it misses.
Knott takes one on the button.
Knott shoots in for a takedown but Sullivan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sullivan throws a head kick but Knott moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knott lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sullivan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sullivan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sullivan leaves Knott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sullivan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knott lands a leg kick that knocks Sullivan off balance momentarily.
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!
Sullivan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sullivan scores with a leg kick.
Knott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sullivan with a hook.
Knott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sullivan scores with a nice body kick.
Knott shoots for a takedown but Sullivan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knott is breathing heavily.
Sullivan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knott's head backwards.
Knott throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sullivan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knott.
Adam Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knott tries to clinch but Sullivan moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Sullivan.
Knott is rocked!
Knott has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sullivan.
Oh Knott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knott blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Knott looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sullivan misses with a head kick.
Knott seems to have got his legs back now.
Knott has closed the distance and engaged Sullivan in a clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Knott. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Knott wants to break free but Sullivan has control.
Sullivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan throws a sloppy head kick and Knott moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knott, right into the meat.
Knott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sullivan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knott somewhat.
Knott throws a front kick aimed at Sullivan's knee but Sullivan avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knott avoids a kick to the body.
Knott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sullivan but Sullivan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sullivan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan blocks a low kick nicely.
Sullivan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sullivan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knott throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knott, right into the meat.
Sullivan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sullivan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sullivan throws a body punch but Knott moves out of range.
Sullivan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Sullivan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Knott's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sullivan lands with a nice body punch.
Sullivan throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Knott.
Knott shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Knott showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Knott looking for a submission but Sullivan manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Knott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knott stands up from Sullivan's guard - Knott perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sullivan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Knott looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sullivan.
Knott misses with a low kick.
Sullivan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Knott looks to land a body kick but Sullivan moved away.
Sullivan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sullivan wants it to stay on the feet.
Sullivan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knott is looking to slow Sullivan down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Knott.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Knott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sullivan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knott has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sullivan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A low kick from Knott misses
and Sullivan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sullivan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sullivan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by Knott.
Knott takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sullivan is looking to slow Knott down with leg kicks.
Sullivan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sullivan.
Knott throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knott throws a jab but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Knott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knott is looking to clinch.
Knott tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sullivan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sullivan throws a sloppy head kick and Knott moves out of range easily.
Sullivan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sullivan punishes Knott's body with a nice straight punch.
Sullivan throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knott is looking to land body kicks.
Knott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sullivan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Knott tries for a takedown but Sullivan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sullivan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan lands a big uppercut and Knott crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Knott looks OK. Sullivan waves Knott back to his feet!
Sullivan keeps Knott at a distance using the push kick.
Are you kidding me?! Sullivan ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Knott clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Sullivan!
Our winner, Adam Sullivan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Brona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jethro Savage acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DJ Brona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jethro Savage!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brona shoots and misses
and Savage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savage gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brona to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Savage is looking for a triangle but Brona pushes his legs off easily.
Savage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brona doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brona manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brona postures up and lands a big shot to Savage's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage keeping full guard, as Brona tries to pass.
Brona sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Savage wants to sweep here but Brona controlling him for the moment.
Savage has momentary wrist control but Brona slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savage working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brona has passed into half guard!
Brona not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brona throwing shots but Savage is blocking nicely.
Savage won't allow Brona to pass to mount.
Brona missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Savage won't allow Brona to pass to mount.
Savage regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Brona.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brona throws a big right hand that misses.
Savage lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brona!
Savage avoids the attempt from Brona to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brona is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brona is bucking up trying to escape but Savage cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage raining down shots from the mount!
Savage throws some wild stikes that Brona manages to avoid easily.
Savage wants to control the action but instead Brona gets a body lock and reverses into Savage's guard! Nice work!
Brona trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savage has an active guard here but Brona has managed to pass into half guard.
Brona drops an elbow to the side of Savage's head.
Brona moves into full mount! Savage won't be happy about that!
Brona working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Savage taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Savage that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Savage can't escape the position.
Brona landing strikes from the mount.
Savage is rocked!
Savage is working to get back to half guard.
Savage is still in real trouble! Can Brona finish him?
Brona drops a big elbow. That's hurt Savage! More shots from Brona and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Brona!
After the fight, DJ Brona was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Jethro Savage stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hell of a fighter this guy is. what can I say'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vit Tu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tu has chosen Blanket on the ground as his entrance music. Vit Tu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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207 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vit Tu!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goldman.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goldman.
Goldman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Michael Goldman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tu.
Goldman tries to score with a low kick but Tu moves his leg out of the way.
Tu shoots in but Goldman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goldman. That's going to slow Tu down.
Tu throws a jab when Goldman was well out of range.
Goldman tries to land a leg kick but Tu saw it coming and moves away.
Goldman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Vit Tu has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tu blocks a low kick nicely.
Tu lands a really nice looking cross but Goldman seems unphased.
It looks like Michael Goldman has been cut.
Goldman lands a head kick that stumbles Tu and the fighters go to the mat.
Tu is rocked!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Goldman tries to free his leg and advance position but Tu is retaining full guard.
Tu wants to sweep here but Goldman controlling him for the moment.
Tu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tu is trying to improve his position.
Goldman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tu is looking for a sweep.
Tu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Goldman slips a nice elbow through Tu's hands, connecting with Tu's forehead.
We've been hearing that Goldman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Goldman is pressing down on Tu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tu is holding on for now.
Tu tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Goldman has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Goldman prevents Tu from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Goldman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tu defends it well.
Tu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldman wants to control from the top but Tu keeps moving.
Goldman connects with a couple of short punches.
Tu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goldman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldman is one step ahead there.
Goldman trying to control the position from guard on top but Tu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tu keeping full guard, as Goldman tries to pass.
Tu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goldman is aware though and is defending well.
Tu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goldman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goldman with a nice head shot there.
Tu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goldman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goldman stands and throws Tu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Goldman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tu is looking for a sweep.
Goldman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldman is working for a kimura but Tu is defending it quite comfortably.
Goldman is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman prevents Tu from improving his position.
Goldman wants to control but Tu is keeping him busy.
Tu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goldman throwing shots but Tu is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goldman moves into full mount! Tu won't be happy about that!
Tu working to try and regain half guard.
Goldman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Goldman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goldman can pounce on him.
Michael Goldman is winning the standup battle so far.
Goldman lands a front kick.
Goldman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tu.
Tu stuffs the takedown attempt from Goldman. Goldman gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Tu misses the target.
Goldman takes a swing at Tu's ribcage but misses.
Goldman moves out of range of the strikes.
Goldman doesn't manage to clinch there - Tu circles away.
Goldman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tu.
Goldman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goldman lands a head shot.
Tu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goldmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tu counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Tu blocks the leg kick.
Tu avoids the head kick by Goldman.
Nice shot lands for Tu.
Goldman misses the jab.
Goldman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goldman tries to score with a low kick but Tu moves his leg out of the way.
Goldman slips under a jab.
Goldman scores with a nice body kick.
Tu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goldman can pounce on him.
Goldman throws a sloppy head kick and Tu moves out of range easily.
Goldman lands a nice shot that snaps Tu's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tu misses with a hook
letting Goldman counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman throws the kick towards the body but Tu avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tu. Goldman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tu throws an off balance right hand
letting Goldman counter with a right hand.
That kick from Goldman tenderised Tu's leg. Tu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tu checks a low kick from Goldman.
Goldman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tu.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Goldman - the referee stops the clock and Tu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Goldman. Tu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Goldman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goldman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tu.
Goldman walks into a jab.
Tu lands with an uppercut that bounces Goldman off the cage and back into range.
Tu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tu.
Goldman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goldman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goldman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tu.
Goldman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tu is fending him off so far but Goldman persists. Nope, Tu circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Goldman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goldman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tu lands a really nice looking cross but Goldman seems unphased.
Goldman throws a low kick, looking for Tu's leg but Tu calmly moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Goldman.
Tu swings for the body but Goldman moves out of range.
Goldman connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldman looking to score a takedown here. Tu is defending well but Goldman drives through and ends up in Tu's guard.
Tu is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goldman cracks Tu with a solid left hand.
Tu working for a triangle but Goldman defends it easily.
Goldman 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.
Goldman wants to pass the guard but Tu is keeping the position.
Goldman drops back looking for a leg! Tu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tu manages to kick Goldman off! Goldman jumps back into Tu's guard.
Michael Goldman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goldman tries to free his leg and advance position but Tu is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goldman drops back looking for a leg! Tu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tu manages to kick Goldman off! Goldman jumps back into Tu's guard.
Tu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Goldman!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Goldman dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Goldman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goldman just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goldman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goldman connects with a leg kick. Tu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goldman tries to clinch up.
Goldman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goldman swivels and escapes.
Goldman leaves Tu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tu gets caught flat footed, as Goldman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Goldman uses it to pass to side control.
Tu is trying to improve his position.
Goldman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Goldman lands some shots froms side control.
Goldman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tu to see if he's OK.
Goldman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tu, who protects the arm well.
Tu is trying to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Goldman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldman pulls his head out easily.
Goldman prevents Tu from improving his position.
Tu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldman.
Goldman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goldman defends it easily.
Tu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goldman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman wants to control from the top but Tu keeps moving.
Goldman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tu keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
Tu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goldman defends well.
Tu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goldman defends well.
Goldman distracts Tu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goldman wants to control from the top but Tu keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goldman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goldman stopping the sweep attempt from Tu.
Goldman is stalling in the full guard.
Goldman trying to control the position from guard on top but Tu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldman is pushing down on Tu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tu is fighting to maintain full guard but Goldman has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Goldman is trying to control. Tu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tu actively working from the bottom here.
Vit Tu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Goldman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tu gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Goldman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goldman 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Goldman!
A victorious Michael Goldman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Mutou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's entrance music is Meytal Cohen - Toxicity. A fine choice. Andrew Jackson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiji Mutou!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Mutou steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mutou has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jackson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mutou fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Mutou persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mutou wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Mutou wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Mutou trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Mutou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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. Mutou connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Mutou tries to pass.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mutou passes into side control.
Mutou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Mutou keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson's coaches at Allstars MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mutou is working Jackson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mutou lands an elbow.
Mutou cracks Jackson with a big elbow.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mutou is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutou lands a nice forearm strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mutou trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutou in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mutou landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Check out the look on Mutou's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mutou scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackson to see if he's OK.
Mutou creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mutou working the ground and pound from side control.
Jackson wants to control but Mutou postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou working the ground and pound from side control.
Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jackson is rocked!
Mutou cracks Jackson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Mutou immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Jackson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Mutou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keiji Mutou!
Keiji Mutou very nearly forgot to thank Meet the Future amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ada Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ugor Makinwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ugor Makinwa 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 light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ada Reyes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ugor Makinwa!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makinwa rushes Reyes and presses him up against the cage.
Makinwa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reyes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makinwa takes a shot to the head.
Reyes digs a right hand underneath Makinwa's ribcage. Makinwa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reyes managing to block the knees to the body from Makinwa.
Reyes using the Thai clinch to land knees 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 real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reyes lands with a right to the head.
Makinwa lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Reyes.
Reyes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makinwas head.
Makinwa can't break the clinch.
Reyes misses with some punches.
Makinwa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Makinwa can't find room to land a body shot as Reyes controls the action.
Makinwa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Makinwa tries a body shot but Reyes blocks it.
Reyes works on Makinwa's body with a couple of short punches.
Makinwa misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reyes.
Makinwa looks winded!
A short uppercut from Makinwa.
Reyes landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Reyes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reyes is leaning against Makinwa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reyes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Reyes lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Reyes.
Reyes pushes Makinwa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Reyes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makinwa is rocked!
Reyes digs a right hand into Makinwa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makinwa's gas tank.
Makinwa is still on wobbly legs! Can Reyes finish him?
I was talking to Reyes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Reyes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Makinwa seems to have recovered his senses.
Reyes takes control of his opponent's neck and spins him into the cage. Makinwa is off balance and as he stumbles, Reyes throws a jumping knee that lands flush on Makinwa's chin, knocking him out cold! Oh my word - what a knockout! Definitely one for his highlight reel! If he ever decides to rob a bank and run off to Morocco, that moment is defintely worthy of a tacky mural!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ada Reyes!
Ada Reyes retains his light heavyweight title!
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