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QFC Tournament 431 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mateus Daumas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Diaconu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mateus Daumas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adrian Diaconu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaconu shoots in but Daumas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Daumas swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaconu.
Daumas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaconu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daumas somewhat.
Diaconu has Daumas up against the cage in a clinch.
Daumas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daumas gets underhooks to prevent Diaconu's takedown attempt.
Diaconu drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaconu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daumas defends it easily.
Diaconu keeping full guard, as Daumas tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaconu pulls Daumas in close to prevent any damage.
Daumas stopping the sweep attempt from Diaconu.
Daumas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Daumas won't allow Diaconu to get back to his feet.
Diaconu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daumas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daumas throws a big right hand that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Daumas tries to clinch there but Diaconu circles away.
Daumas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daumas shoots in but Diaconu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateus Daumas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daumas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaconu is looking to clinch but Daumas is avoiding it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diaconu enables Daumas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diaconu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Daumas pushes down on Diaconu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaconu trying to hold on to Daumas's head to control him but Daumas postures up.
Diaconu is staying active underneath Daumas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaconu won't allow Daumas to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaconu is looking to improve his position.
Diaconu trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Daumas manages to pass to mount!
Daumas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diaconu is squirming around, avoiding Daumas's attempts to control the action.
Daumas looking to secure an arm triangle but Diaconu defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daumas raining down hammerfists from mount.
Diaconu is looking to improve his position but Daumas isn't that keen on the idea.
Daumas controlling from the full mount.
Diaconu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daumas looking to control but Diaconu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Daumas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Diaconu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daumas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaconu shoots in for a takedown but Daumas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Diaconu. Those never looked like landing.
Diaconu gets tackled into the cage by Daumas. Daumas maintains the clinch.
Daumas trying to land knees to the body.
Diaconu gets control of Daumas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diaconu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Daumas trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaconu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaconu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daumas defends well.
Daumas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daumas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaconu swivels and escapes.
Diaconu thows a body kick. Daumas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Diaconu misses with a body kick.
Daumas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaconu was well out of range. Poor timing from Daumas.
Daumas misses with a body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Daumas or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaconu, which made it look bad.
Daumas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diaconu is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Daumas is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaconu is breathing heavily.
Daumas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daumas looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Diaconu working to try and regain half guard.
Daumas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaconu is looking to escape.
Daumas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Diaconu looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaconu is trying desperately to improve position.
Daumas controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daumas is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Diaconu is squirming around, avoiding Daumas's attempts to control the action.
Daumas is really struggling to control Diaconu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaconu tries to lock up and control but Daumas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diaconu throwing hammer fists to the chest of Daumas. What's that going to do exactly?
Daumas scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Daumas controlling from mount.
Mateus Daumas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaconu regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Daumas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Diaconu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Daumas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Daumas won't allow Diaconu to sweep him here.
Daumas working some strikes from top position.
Daumas trying to control but Diaconu is working from the bottom.
Diaconu is striking from the bottom but Daumas uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Daumas is keen to just control but Diaconu is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daumas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diaconu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Daumas is looking to stall here but Diaconu recovers full guard.
Diaconu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daumas throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaconu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daumas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daumas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Diaconu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daumas is one step ahead there.
Daumas throwing strikes but missing.
Diaconu keeping moving, preventing Daumas from controlling successfully.
Mateus Daumas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Daumas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Daumas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daumas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaconu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daumas.
Daumas stalling.
Daumas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Daumas works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Daumas there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Daumas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Daumas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaconu is looking to escape.
Daumas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Diaconu turns into him and now he's in Daumas's guard.
Adrian Diaconu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daumas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateus Daumas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daumas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Mateus Daumas!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Mateus Daumas!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Mateus Daumas!
Mateus Daumas wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trent Baxendine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sweet Pow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trent Baxendine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sweet Pow!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pow gets caught flat footed, as Baxendine shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baxendine wants to control from the top but Pow keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baxendine throwing strikes but missing.
Baxendine sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pow doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Baxendine trying to control but Pow is working from the bottom.
Baxendine working some strikes from top position.
Pow wants to stand but Baxendine is controlling the position.
Baxendine trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pow manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Baxendine controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pow wants to pass the guard but Baxendine is keeping the position.
Pow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Trent Baxendine.
Baxendine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pow pinned against the cage. Pow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxendine stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Baxendine as Pow shoots in.
Pow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trent Baxendine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sweet Pow.
Pow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pow doesn't manage to clinch there - Baxendine circles away.
Pow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baxendine fails with a takedown attempt.
Pow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pow looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baxendine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pow's guard.
Baxendine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baxendine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baxendine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Baxendine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baxendine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baxendine tries to free his leg and advance position but Pow is retaining full guard.
Baxendine throws a big elbow that misses.
Baxendine throws a strike but Pow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pow is fighting to break Baxendine's control of his arms but Baxendine is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxendine wriggles free and stands up.
Pow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baxendine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baxendine closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pow quickly recovers to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baxendine wants to pass the guard but Pow is defending well.
Baxendine slips a nice elbow through Pow's hands, connecting with Pow's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Baxendine dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Danga de danga de dang - Pow scores with a four punch combination!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pow, right into the meat.
Trent Baxendine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pow lands a high kick!
Baxendine drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pow wants to hit a switch here but Baxendine passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pow there!
Baxendine postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pow looks a forlorn figure.
Baxendine tries to control but Pow wriggling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Baxendine cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pow is rocked!
Baxendine postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Pow is out cold - huge knockout for Baxendine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Trent Baxendine!
Trent Baxendine tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Ritchie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Ritchie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Albert Ford!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritchie misses with a series of wild punches.
Ford avoids the head kick by Ritchie.
Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ritchie.
Ford stuffs the takedown attempt from Ritchie. Ritchie gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Ford misses the target.
Ritchie looks to land a body kick but Ford moved away.
Ford takes a swing at Ritchie's ribcage but misses.
Ford moves out of range of the leg kick from Ritchie.
Ford misses with a body punch
and Ford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ritchie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ford has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ford manages to break the clinch.
Ford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford thows a body shot but no joy.
Ritchie tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Ford.
Ritchie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ford defends well and Ritchie ends up having to push Ford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ritchie is trying to break free.
Ritchie stops a takedown attempt from Ford.
Ritchie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ford is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Ritchie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford breaks the clinch.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ritchie moves away.
Ford swinging wildly here.
Ritchie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ford swivels and escapes.
Ritchie goes for a double leg but Ford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ford continues to drive forward.
Ritchie tries to break the clinch but Ford is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford is leaning against Ritchie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ford manages to break the clinch.
Ford misses the jab.
Ritchie looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
Ford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ford throws a hook but Ritchie blocks it.
Ritchie misses with a takedown attempt
and Ford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ritchie is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritchie shoots in but no luck this time.
Ford rushes Ritchie and presses him up against the cage.
Ford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ritchie or not.
Ford's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ford tries to pull guard but Ritchie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritchie is trying to pull guard but Ford has him pressed against the cage.
Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ritchie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ritchie rather than just go for the knockout.
Ford throws a shot to the body.
Ford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ritchie manages to avoid it.
Ford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ritchie. Ritchie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford throws a hook but Ritchie avoids it easily.
Ford slips a jab and a cross from Ritchie.
Ford thows a body shot but no joy.
Ford has Ritchie up against the cage in a clinch.
Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ritchie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ritchie tries to clinch but Ford moves away
and Ford counters by moving into the clinch.
Ford ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ford no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Ritchie from controlling successfully.
Ritchie stops Ford from standing up.
Ford wants to sweep but no luck.
Ford wants to stand up but Ritchie is controlling him.
Ford working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ritchie prevents Ford from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Ford dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ford misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Ford misses
and Ritchie counters with a nice uppercut.
Ritchie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ford swivels and escapes.
Ritchie dodges the punch combination from Ford.
Ford misses with an uppercut.
Ritchie shoots in and drives through. Ford sprawls well.
Ford blocks a head kick by Ritchie.
Ritchie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ritchie slips a straight right by Ford.
Ritchie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ford's waist but Ford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ritchie off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Ritchie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ritchie tries to clinch but Ford moves away
and Ford moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ford is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ford fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford successfully pulls guard.
Ritchie stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ritchie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ritchie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ritchie. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ford slaps away a takedown attempt from Ritchie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ritchie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ford avoids it really well and circles away.
Ritchie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ford.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Ritchie is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritchie gets tackled into the cage by Ford. Ford maintains the clinch.
Ford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ritchie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ford defends it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ford scores with a shot to the body.
Ford closes the distance and clinches.
Ford manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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!
Ford wants to stand up but Ritchie is controlling him.
Ford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ford wants to stand up but Ritchie is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ritchie has passed into side control.
Ford wants to get back to his feet.
Ritchie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ford, who protects the arm well.
Ford is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ritchie asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ritchie decides to stand back up. Ritchie steps back and let's Ford get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ford throws an off balance right hand
so Ritchie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford is wriggling around but Ritchie manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Albert Ford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ford throws out a loose jab but Ritchie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritchie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ritchie misses with a takedown attempt - Ford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ritchie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ford moves into the clinch.
Ford pulls guard effortlessly.
Ritchie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ritchie won't allow Ford to get back to his feet.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Ritchie from controlling successfully.
Ford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ritchie advances to half guard.
Ford tries to kick Ritchie off in order to stand up. Ritchie Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Ritchie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ritchie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ritchie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ford bucks up and tries to throw Ritchie off but instead Ritchie has got his back!
Ford wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford fending off the submission attempt from Ritchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford can't escape the position.
Ford showing good submission defense here.
Ritchie is hanging on to Ford's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Ritchie gets his hands free as Ford looks to control.
Ford has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ritchie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ford has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Ford tries to roll but Ritchie sticks to his back.
Nathan Ritchie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford staying busy and making it hard for Ritchie to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Ritchie looking for the choke from the back.
Ford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ritchie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ford has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ritchie.
Nathan Ritchie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ford rolls, trying to escape but Ritchie keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nathan Ritchie.
I think Ford 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Albert Ford!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Albert Ford!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Albert Ford!
Albert Ford wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kubastkov Kazper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Van Roost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kubastkov Kazper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Van Roost!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kazper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Roost blocks an uppercut.
Van Roost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kazper's defenses.
Kazper blocks the elbow strike.
Kazper misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Roost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kazper avoids it.
Van Roost pushes off an throws an elbow but Kazper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kazper with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Roost managing to block the knees to the body from Kazper.
Van Roost slowing the pace effectively.
Kazper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Roost's elbow.
Van Roost effectively controlling the action here.
Van Roost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Roost pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kazper throws an elbow but misses.
Kazper connects with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kazper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Roost's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Roost lands an elbow that stopped Kazper in his tracks for a moment.
Van Roost lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Kubastkov Kazper has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Van Roost throws an elbow but misses.
Van Roost blocks an elbow strike from Kazper.
Van Roost lands an elbow just above Kazper 's eye.
Kazper with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kazper takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Roost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Roost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kazper blocks an elbow strike from Van Roost.
The referee calls for Van Roost to work.
Van Roost prevents Kazper from breaking the clinch.
Van Roost avoiding damage as Kazper throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Roost content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Van Roost lands a nice elbow.
Van Roost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Roost lands an elbow inside that Kazper shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazper taking a breather.
Van Roost lands an elbow inside.
Van Roost avoiding damage as Kazper throws knees to the body.
Van Roost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kazper's defenses.
Van Roost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kazper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Roost avoids it.
Van Roost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Van Roost.
Kazper misses with a knee to the head.
Van Roost avoiding damage.
Van Roost lands a damaging elbow.
Van Roost dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazper tries a knee to the head but Van Roost blocks it.
Van Roost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Roost can't find room to land a body shot as Kazper controls the action.
Van Roost misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kazper.
Van Roost misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kazper.
Van Roost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kazper is defending well for now.
Van Roost is stalling here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Van Roost throws an elbow but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Van Roost receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Michael Van Roost.
Van Roost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazper manages to avoid it.
Kazper misses with a wild body shot.
Kazper instigates a clinch.
Van Roost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kazper avoids it.
Van Roost effectively controlling the action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Van Roost just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kazper's brow.
Van Roost will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kazper up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Roost lands an elbow just above Kazper 's eye.
Van Roost blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Van Roost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kubastkov Kazper's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kazper throws a series of punches but Van Roost avoids them all with ease.
Van Roost has managed to clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Van Roost blocks an elbow strike.
Kazper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Roost is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Roost.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van Roost takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Van Roost lands an elbow that stopped Kazper in his tracks for a moment.
Van Roost is struggling to control the position.
Kazper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Roost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kazper misses with a punch to the body.
Kazper trying to land knees to the body.
Van Roost managing to block the knees to the body from Kazper.
Van Roost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kazper's defenses.
Van Roost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kazper avoids it.
Van Roost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Michael Van Roost seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Roost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kazper's defenses.
Kazper trying to land knees to the body.
Van Roost throws an elbow that misses.
Van Roost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kazper takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kubastkov Kazper's cut is getting worse.
Kazper avoids a wild elbow strike from Van Roost.
Van Roost lands an elbow that stopped Kazper in his tracks for a moment.
Van Roost has Kazper pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Roost.
Van Roost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Roost lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Roost lands an elbow that stopped Kazper in his tracks for a moment.
Van Roost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kazper's defenses.
Van Roost struggles to land a body shot inside as Kazper controls his hands.
Van Roost tries to land knees in the clinch but Kazper avoids the damage to the body.
Van Roost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kubastkov Kazper's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kazper takes an elbow to the temple.
Van Roost looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kazper misses with a knee to the head.
Van Roost lands an elbow that stopped Kazper in his tracks for a moment.
Van Roost lands an elbow inside that Kazper shrugs off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Roost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kazper's elbow.
Van Roost displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kazper up against the cage.
Van Roost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kazper misses with a knee strike.
Kazper blocks a body shot from Van Roost.
Van Roost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Roost tries to land knees in the clinch but Kazper avoids the damage to the body.
Kazper is looking to control Van Roost's arms but Van Roost gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kazper has his back to the cage.
Van Roost avoids the elbow strike from Kazper, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Roost misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Roost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Roost landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van Roost.
Kazper takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jeez, Kubastkov Kazper's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice elbow from Van Roost.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Roost lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kubastkov Kazper's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Van Roost!
As Michael Van Roost got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Michael Van Roost, winner by darkness!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Rushing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Babenco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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171 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Rushing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Babenco!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rushing tries to clinch but Babenco is having none of it.
Rushing shoots in but Babenco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rushing shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Babenco sprawls well. Babenco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rushing gets slowly back to his feet.
Babenco avoids the head kick by Rushing.
Babenco is looking to clinch.
Babenco pushes Rushing up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rushing - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Babenco pulls guard successfully.
Rushing trying to control the position from guard on top but Babenco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babenco looking for a sweep. Not yet Babenco, not yet.
Rushing trying to control but Babenco is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dave Rushing wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rushing throws a hook but Babenco avoids it easily.
Rushing fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Rushing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babenco wants to land a leg kick but Rushing is out of range.
Babenco goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rushing throws a series of strikes that have Babenco backpedaling.
Rushing shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Babenco pinned against the cage. Babenco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Babenco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rushing circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babenco throws a head kick but Rushing moves out of range.
Rushing throws a head kick that misses.
Babenco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rushing defends well and Babenco ends up having to push Rushing into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Babenco is trying to pull guard but Rushing turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rushing slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Babenco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Rushing to work.
Rushing is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Babenco lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rushing has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Babenco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babenco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rushing up against the cage.
Rushing comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rushing gets control of Babenco's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rushing will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rushing will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Babenco stays in close to Rushing's body and controls the position.
Rushing has control of Babenco's left arm, preventing Babenco from doing any damage.
Babenco prevents Rushing from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babenco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rushing trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dave Rushing wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rushing shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Babenco pinned against the cage. Babenco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rushing misses with a takedown
and Babenco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babenco 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.
Rushing working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Babenco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Babenco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babenco wants to stand but Rushing has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Babenco will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Babenco tries to close the distance and clinch but Rushing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Babenco leaves Rushing with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Babenco swats away the attempt to clinch by Rushing.
Babenco throws a leg kick but Rushing sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Babenco shoots in and bounces Rushing off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Babenco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rushing is keeping the position for now.
Babenco stops Rushing from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rushing looking for a sweep. Not yet Rushing, not yet.
Rushing is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Babenco tries to free his leg and advance position but Rushing is retaining full guard.
Rushing working a defensive guard here.
Babenco wants to pass the guard but Rushing is keeping the position.
Babenco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rushing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Babenco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rushing works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Babenco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Babenco is looking to stand up but Rushing won't let him.
Rushing trying to control the position.
Rushing wants to get back to his feet but Babenco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babenco trying to control but Rushing is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joe Babenco wasn't active enough on the ground.
Babenco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rushing shoots in and drives through. Babenco sprawls well.
Babenco clinches.
Babenco tries to pull guard but Rushing holds him up against the cage and eventually Babenco drops back down to his feet.
Rushing pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babenco clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Babenco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Babenco prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Rushing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rushing jumps guard but Babenco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Babenco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rushing to keep the fight standing.
Babenco dodges an elbow strike from Rushing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rushing pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rushing takes the fight into the clinch.
Babenco tries to stall but Rushing uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rushing tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Babenco smiles and moves away.
Rushing defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Babenco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Babenco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rushing misses with a takedown attempt
so Babenco counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Babenco postures up.
Babenco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rushing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Babenco is one step ahead there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Babenco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dave Rushing wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rushing darts in looking for a takedown but Babenco gets double underhooks and turns Rushing into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rushing is pushing Babenco up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rushing jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Babenco walks away with a smile on his face. Rushing gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Rushing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rushing tries to clinch there but Babenco circles away.
A combination from Babenco does no damage.
Rushing will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Babenco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babenco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rushing.
Babenco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rushing swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rushing shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rushing looks to clinch
and Babenco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Babenco.
Babenco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Babenco goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rushing prevents it.
Rushing misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Rushing.
Babenco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rushing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dave Rushing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babenco takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babenco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rushing is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rushing tries to land knees in the clinch but Babenco avoids the damage to the body.
Rushing content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rushing tries to break the clinch but Babenco is controlling the position.
Joe Babenco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rushing is working Babenco over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babenco taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Babenco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rushing breaks the clinch.
Rushing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rushing throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dave Rushing is winning the standup battle so far.
Babenco shoots in looking for a takedown. Rushing tries to sprawl out of it but Babenco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rushing manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rushing tries to clinch there but Babenco circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rushing misses with a head kick.
Rushing rushes Babenco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Babenco.
I've got Babenco winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Joe Babenco!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Joe Babenco!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Joe Babenco!
Joe Babenco wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sweet Kick Sweet Kick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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184 lbs
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198 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Patrick Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sweet Kick Sweet Kick!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweet Kick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Sweet Kick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sweet Kick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Sweet Kick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side.
Murphy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sweet Kick is trying to defend but Murphy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sweet Kick is doing well to control the position and prevent Murphy from advancing to side control.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Sweet Kick is working away.
Sweet Kick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweet Kick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sweet Kick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard.
Murphy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sweet Kick uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Sweet Kick decides to stand back up. Sweet Kick steps back and let's Murphy get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sweet Kick or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy, which made it look bad.
Patrick Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sweet Kick Sweet Kick.
Murphy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sweet Kick did well to prevent Murphy getting side control.
Sweet Kick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sweet Kick.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Sweet Kick is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sweet Kick pulls Murphy in to control the position.
Murphy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Murphy. No joy for Sweet Kick on that attempt.
Sweet Kick shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.
Sweet Kick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sweet Kick gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sweet Kick looks winded!
Murphy seems to be looking for submissions.
Murphy is trying to control. Sweet Kick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sweet Kick makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sweet Kick is defended easily by Murphy.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Sweet Kick circles away.
Murphy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sweet Kick's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweet Kick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy is looking to advance position but Sweet Kick has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murphy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murphy stuffs the takedown attempt from Sweet Kick. Sweet Kick gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sweet Kick napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Murphy decides to stand back up.
Murphy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sweet Kick to the ground. Murphy is now in Sweet Kick's guard.
Murphy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sweet Kick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweet Kick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sweet Kick uses the cage to get 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!
Murphy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweet Kick fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murphy sprawls well initially but Sweet Kick persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Murphy tries to kick Sweet Kick off but Sweet Kick keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Murphy is looking to control Sweet Kick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murphy avoid being mounted?
Patrick Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Sweet Kick has control of the leg.
Murphy wants to sweep but Sweet Kick has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweet Kick stands up.
Sweet Kick connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
Murphy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Murphy dives in and scores a takedown into Sweet Kick's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sweet Kick keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Patrick Murphy just wasn't active enough.
Sweet Kick misses with a two punch combination.
Sweet Kick closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murphy quickly recovers to half guard.
Sweet Kick tries to pass to full mount but Murphy defends it.
Sweet Kick is breathing heavily.
Sweet Kick performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard but Sweet Kick has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweet Kick stands up and beckons Murphy to his feet.
Sweet Kick tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murphy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sweet Kick somewhat.
Patrick Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Sweet Kick avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sweet Kick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side.
Patrick Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sweet Kick Sweet Kick.
Murphy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sweet Kick tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Murphy is in Sweet Kick's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Murphy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sweet Kick shoots in looking for a takedown but Murphy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sweet Kick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sweet Kick misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sweet Kick dives in for a single leg takedown but Murphy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Patrick Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sweet Kick Sweet Kick.
Murphy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sweet Kick is trying to keep an underhook but Murphy manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Murphy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sweet Kick is just riding it out for now. Murphy eventually gives up the hold.
Murphy is looking to stall here but Sweet Kick recovers full guard.
Sweet Kick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Sweet Kick keeps moving.
Murphy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sweet Kick is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Patrick Murphy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
That kick from Murphy tenderised Sweet Kick's leg. Sweet Kick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murphy lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Sweet Kick Sweet Kick has been cut.
Murphy stuffs the takedown.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sweet Kick napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Murphy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sweet Kick to his feet.
Sweet Kick shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sweet Kick Sweet Kick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy stuffs the takedown.
Murphy rushes Sweet Kick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy is trying to trip Sweet Kick. He has hold of a leg but Sweet Kick is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Murphy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murphy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sweet Kick is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Murphy, into his guard.
Murphy trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Patrick Murphy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Murphy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Sweet Kick with that takedown attempt.
Sweet Kick Sweet Kick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danga de danga de dang - Murphy scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murphy 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Patrick Murphy!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Patrick Murphy!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Patrick Murphy!
Patrick Murphy wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steven Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xu Khadka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xu Khadka!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khadka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harvey tries to pull guard but Khadka won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Harvey.
Harvey gets control of Khadka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Harvey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Harvey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khadka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harvey keeping moving, preventing Khadka from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harvey wants to sweep here but Khadka controlling him for the moment.
Harvey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Khadka trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey has his hands on Khadka's head, controlling the position.
Xu Khadka has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Khadka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harvey.
Harvey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khadka swats away the attempt to clinch by Harvey.
Harvey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khadka avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Harvey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harvey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khadka.
Harvey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khadka is out of range and Harvey settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khadka.
Khadka goes for a double leg but Harvey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harvey continues to drive forward.
Harvey trying to control the position but instead, Khadka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harvey into the cage.
Khadka taking a breather.
Khadka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Harvey breaks from the clinch.
Khadka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harvey, pushing him back against the cage.
Harvey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Khadka uses from the top position.
Khadka trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadka prevents Harvey from getting back to his feet.
Khadka trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harvey keeping full guard, as Khadka tries to pass.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Harvey looking to control but Khadka passes into half guard.
Khadka moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Harvey.
Khadka wants to control but Harvey is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khadka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Harvey's face as Khadka controls the position.
Khadka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Khadka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey prevents Khadka from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xu Khadka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harvey keeps the fight on the outside.
Harvey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khadka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harvey but Harvey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khadka has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Khadka.
Harvey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khadka walks away with a smile on his face. Harvey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harvey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khadka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khadka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey can't find room to land a body shot as Khadka controls the action.
Harvey pulls Khadka into guard.
Harvey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Harvey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harvey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khadka throwing strikes from guard but Harvey blocks nicely.
Khadka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadka throws a big right hand that misses.
Khadka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khadka trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Khadka tries to free his leg and advance position but Harvey is retaining full guard.
Harvey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Khadka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harvey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khadka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadka trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Xu Khadka hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Khadka drives through and clinches with Harvey against the cage.
Harvey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khadka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Harvey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harvey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harvey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khadka defends well and Harvey ends up having to push Khadka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Khadka tries to score a body lock takedown but Harvey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harvey gets control of Khadka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Harvey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khadka won't allow Harvey to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khadka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khadka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harvey wants to sweep but no luck.
Khadka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Khadka drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harvey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harvey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harvey!
Khadka is not content to let Harvey control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xu Khadka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Khadka tries for a takedown but Harvey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harvey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harvey lands a right hook to the body.
Khadka tries to clinch
and Harvey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Harvey manages to break the clinch.
Khadka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harvey as he avoids it easily.
Khadka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harvey but Harvey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steven Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xu Khadka.
Harvey darts in trying to clinch
enabling Khadka to counter with a crisp jab.
Khadka has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadka swats away the attempt to clinch by Harvey.
Danga de danga de dang - Khadka scores with a four punch combination!
Harvey shoots in for a takedown but Khadka shows good takedown defense.
Harvey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harvey tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Khadka counter with a right hand.
Harvey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khadka defends well and Harvey ends up having to push Khadka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harvey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khadka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Khadka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harvey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khadka shoots in looking for a takedown. Harvey tries to sprawl out of it but Khadka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harvey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadka misses with a head kick.
Khadka throws a right hand that Harvey ducks under and follows up with a left that Harvey also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khadka is defended easily by Harvey.
Khadka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harvey swivels and escapes.
Khadka instigates a clinch.
Harvey wants to break free but Khadka has control.
Harvey has Khadka pressed against the cage, preventing Khadka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey drags the fight down to the ground.
Khadka preventing the sweep.
Khadka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khadka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harvey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khadka throws a strike but Harvey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Harvey stops Khadka from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey stands up from Khadka's guard - Harvey perhaps looking for a knockout.
Khadka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harvey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khadka somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Khadka. No joy for Harvey on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey wants to clinch up but Khadka keeps it at a distance.
Khadka tries a head kick but it misses.
Harvey slaps away a takedown attempt from Khadka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steven Harvey.
Well Khadka 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Xu Khadka!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Xu Khadka!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Xu Khadka!
Xu Khadka wins by unanimous decision!
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