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AMS FC 71 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Frulani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Hur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frulani comes to the cage accompanied by In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3 by Coheed and Cambria. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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130 lbs
8 - 12 - 0 |
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143 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felipe Frulani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Hur!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frulani.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Frulani shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frulani.
Hur misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Hur does no damage.
Hur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Frulani.
Frulani shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hur defends it nicely.
Frulani shoots in but Hur avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frulani looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in 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!
Hur is trying to get back to full guard.
Frulani is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hur is refusing to be controlled, as Frulani sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hur keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hur wants to improve his position but Frulani is controlling well.
Frulani works his way into full mount!
Frulani working for a guillotine from mount but Hur is in no mood to give up.
Frulani working for a guillotine from mount but Hur is in no mood to give up.
Hur can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frulani trying to control but Hur is having none of it.
Frulani looking to secure an arm triangle but Hur defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hur tries to lock up and control but Frulani gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hur is wriggling around trying to escape.
Frulani is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hur to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hur shrugs it off.
Hur is trying desperately to improve position.
Frulani has control of Hur's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hur regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Frulani looking to control but Hur is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hur tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frulani is working for a guillotine from mount but Hur frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Frulani has control of Hur's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hur regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Frulani looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hur is desperately trying to improve his position but Frulani has a good base and remains in mount.
Frulani looking to secure an arm triangle but Hur defends it well.
Hur can't escape the position.
Frulani moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hur has worked his arm free - good work by Hur!
Hur is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Frulani's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hur wants to control but Frulani is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hur is staying active underneath Frulani, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hur works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hur working for a triangle but Frulani defends it easily.
Frulani wants to pass the guard but Hur is keeping the position.
Frulani trying to control the position from guard on top but Hur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frulani slips nicely into half guard.
Hur is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Frulani dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hur stalks Frulani and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Frulani's face. Frulani staggers backwards, shaken.
Hur lands an overhand right.
Hur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frulani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frulani shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Frulani is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hur is trying to stand.
Frulani is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Frulani.
Hur wants to improve his position but Frulani is controlling well.
Hur trying to control but Frulani postures up.
Felipe Frulani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frulani seems to be working for a kimura but Hur defends the submission attempt.
Frulani wants to free his trapped foot but Hur is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Frulani seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hur wants to improve his position but Frulani is controlling well.
Frulani is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hur is just riding it out for now. Frulani eventually gives up the hold.
Hur slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Frulani thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
Hur is looking to stand up but Frulani isn't so interested in that idea.
Hur is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hur keeping full guard, as Frulani tries to pass.
Hur keeping moving, preventing Frulani from controlling successfully.
Hur bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frulani's guard.
Frulani is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hur is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Frulani wants to sweep here but Hur controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hur wants to control from the top but Frulani keeps moving.
Hur wanted to stand there but Frulani had control of the position.
Frulani wants to stand up but Hur is controlling him.
Hur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frulani is keeping the position for now.
Frulani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hur's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Frulani keeping full guard, as Hur tries to pass.
Frulani seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hur wants to control from the top but Frulani keeps moving.
Frulani looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hur leaves Frulani with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frulani fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hur avoids it really well and circles away.
Hur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hur misses with the combination.
Frulani decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Frulani seems to be working for a kimura but Hur defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hur moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Hur 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!
Hur throws a series of punches but Frulani avoids them all with ease.
Frulani throws a right hand that Hur ducks under and follows up with a left that Hur also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Hur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frulani fails with the takedown.
Ben Hur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frulani fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Hur. Those never looked like landing.
Frulani's corner calls for a 1-2. Frulani obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frulani circles away quickly and effectively.
Frulani slips a jab and a cross from Hur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frulani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ben Hur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Hur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Frulani. Those never looked like landing.
Hur misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frulani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hur circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Frulani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hur looks to land a combination but Frulani avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hur misses with a double jab.
Hur walks into a jab.
Frulani dives in and grabs Hur's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hur pushes down on Frulani's head and hops out.
Hur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frulani throws an overhand right that lands on Hur's shoulder, as Hur tries to avoid the shot.
Frulani shoots for a takedown but Hur saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frulani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hur throws a one two combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frulani is defended easily by Hur.
Frulani walks into a stiff left hand from Hur.
Frulani darts in looking for a takedown but Hur gets double underhooks and turns Frulani into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frulani has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hur after a bit of a struggle.
Hur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hur drops Frulani with a beautiful combination! Frulani stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hur is looking for the KO!
Frulani is rocked!
It looks like Felipe Frulani has been cut.
Hur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oh Frulani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frulani shoots in for a double leg but Hur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Frulani seems to have got his legs back now.
Hur shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Frulani eats them both and turns towards Hur to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Frulani on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frulani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Hur misses.
Hur connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Frulani closes the distance and clinches up with Hur, looking for a takedown. Frulani pushes Hur against the cage but Hur circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frulani circles away quickly and effectively.
Hur tries to bum rush Frulani with a series of wild strikes but Frulani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hur misses with a wild combination.
Frulani shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hur is trying to defend but Frulani finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hur makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hur keeping moving, preventing Frulani from controlling successfully.
Hur working a defensive guard here.
Hur working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frulani doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frulani manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frulani thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Frulani won't allow Hur to sweep him here.
Hur looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four 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.
Frulani drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Frulani jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hur trying to control the position.
Hur looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Frulani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frulani won't allow Hur to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hur looks to land a combination but Frulani avoids it well.
Frulani shoots in but Hur avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hur throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hur throws a right and a left that Frulani avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Hur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hur 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ben Hur!
Ben Hur very nearly forgot to thank HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Kusilutka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daarstknasset Oystenteller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oystenteller is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Satanic Darkness. Igor Kusilutka had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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175 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Kusilutka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daarstknasset Oystenteller!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kusilutka tries to clinch there but Oystenteller circles away.
Oystenteller misses with a series of wild punches.
Igor Kusilutka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kusilutka checks a low kick from Oystenteller.
Oystenteller rushes Kusilutka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kusilutka has Oystenteller pressed against the cage, preventing Oystenteller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kusilutka pushes Oystenteller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oystenteller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oystenteller shoots in for a takedown but Kusilutka shows good takedown defense.
Oystenteller dodges the punch combination from Kusilutka.
Kusilutka throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusilutka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kusilutka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oystenteller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oystenteller scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusilutka shoots in and gets a takedown into Oystenteller's guard.
Kusilutka wants to pass the guard but Oystenteller is keeping the position.
Oystenteller striking off his back.
Kusilutka postures up.
Oystenteller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kusilutka manages to get himself to full guard.
Oystenteller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oystenteller lands a couple of elbows.
Kusilutka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kusilutka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kusilutka trying to control the position here.
Oystenteller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka is looking to stand up but Oystenteller isn't so interested in that idea.
Oystenteller looking to pass the guard.
Kusilutka pulls Oystenteller in to control the position.
Kusilutka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Oystenteller postures up and lands a big shot to Kusilutka's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kusilutka working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oystenteller trying to control the position from guard on top but Kusilutka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Kusilutka does no damage.
Kusilutka shoots in for a double leg but Oystenteller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oystenteller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kusilutka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oystenteller did well to prevent Kusilutka getting side control.
Oystenteller is looking to improve his position.
Oystenteller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kusilutka is working away from the top position though.
Kusilutka is trying to control. Oystenteller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Oystenteller is pressing down on Kusilutka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kusilutka trying to control the position from guard on top but Oystenteller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kusilutka is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Oystenteller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kusilutka wants to pass the guard but Oystenteller is keeping the position.
Kusilutka wants to control from the top but Oystenteller keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oystenteller looking for a guillotine here but Kusilutka defends easily.
Kusilutka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kusilutka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oystenteller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Igor Kusilutka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kusilutka misses with a takedown
and Oystenteller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oystenteller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oystenteller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusilutka throws a shot from downtown. Oystenteller moves away and avoids it.
Oystenteller misses with an uppercut. Kusilutka saw that one coming.
Kusilutka shoots for a takedown but Oystenteller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kusilutka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Oystenteller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Daarstknasset Oystenteller has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oystenteller trying to control the position from guard on top but Kusilutka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kusilutka keeping full guard, as Oystenteller tries to pass.
Oystenteller stopping the sweep attempt from Kusilutka.
Kusilutka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kusilutka wants to sweep here but Oystenteller controlling him for the moment.
Kusilutka is trying to control the position but Oystenteller postures up.
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.
Oystenteller trying to control the position from guard on top but Kusilutka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oystenteller postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oystenteller throws a series of punches but Kusilutka moves out of range.
Oystenteller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kusilutka thuds a left hand into Oystenteller's body.
Oystenteller thuds his right hand into Kusilutka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kusilutka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oystenteller misses with a double jab.
Oystenteller throws a series of punches but Kusilutka avoids them all with ease.
Kusilutka cracks Oystenteller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Oystenteller!
Oystenteller is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Oystenteller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kusilutka is working away from the top position though.
Oystenteller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kusilutka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kusilutka's back!
Kusilutka turns into Oystenteller and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oystenteller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kusilutka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kusilutka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kusilutka wants to control from the top but Oystenteller keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka preventing the sweep.
Kusilutka trying to control but Oystenteller is working from the bottom.
Kusilutka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kusilutka tries to stand but Oystenteller is controlling from the bottom.
Kusilutka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kusilutka preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daarstknasset Oystenteller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Oystenteller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kusilutka rushes Oystenteller and presses him up against the cage.
Kusilutka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oystenteller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kusilutka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kusilutka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oystenteller is fending him off so far but Kusilutka persists. Nope, Oystenteller circles away and we're back to standing.
Oystenteller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oystenteller circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusilutka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oystenteller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Kusilutka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oystenteller manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Oystenteller misses.
Oystenteller is looking to clinch but Kusilutka is avoiding it.
Kusilutka moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oystenteller gets a double leg takedown into Kusilutka's guard.
Kusilutka wants to sweep but no luck.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Oystenteller working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kusilutka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kusilutka trying to control from Oystenteller's half guard. Oystenteller has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Oystenteller trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kusilutka wants to control from the top but Oystenteller keeps moving.
Kusilutka throws an elbow that misses. Oystenteller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kusilutka's guard. Nice move by Oystenteller!
Kusilutka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka keeping moving, preventing Oystenteller from controlling successfully.
Kusilutka wants to sweep but no luck.
Kusilutka has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Oystenteller has passed into side control.
Kusilutka is looking to regain half guard here but Oystenteller keeps moving and retains side control.
Oystenteller cracks Kusilutka with a big elbow.
Kusilutka regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller is keen to just control but Kusilutka is a slippery customer.
Kusilutka wants to improve his position but Oystenteller is controlling well.
Oystenteller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oystenteller trying to control from half guard but Kusilutka is working away.
Oystenteller is looking to advance position but Kusilutka won't allow it.
Oystenteller wants to control but Kusilutka is keeping him busy.
Oystenteller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kusilutka's head.
Oystenteller is trying for a kimura here. Kusilutka looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Oystenteller wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daarstknasset Oystenteller!
In his post fight interview, Daarstknasset Oystenteller started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jan Olszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Judge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barney Judge has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
133 lbs
8 - 14 - 0 |
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31
135 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Olszewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barney Judge!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olszewicz looks for a takedown but Judge sprawls well.
Judge pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Olszewicz back to the cage. Judge follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Jan Olszewicz has been cut.
Olszewicz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Judge connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Olszewicz scrambles back to his feet.
Judge tries to clinch there but Olszewicz circles away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Olszewicz enables Judge to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Olszewicz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Olszewicz is rocked!
Olszewicz controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself.
Oh Olszewicz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Judge lands a couple of elbows.
Judge connects with a couple of short punches.
Judge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Olszewicz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Olszewicz has momentary wrist control but Judge slips an elbow through the middle.
Judge arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Olszewicz's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Barney Judge!
After winning the bout, Barney Judge thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Kawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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32
145 lbs
12 - 17 - 1 |
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28
144 lbs
10 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keiji Kawada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Jose Medeiros!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medeiros closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kawada's guard.
Kawada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Medeiros is one step ahead there.
Medeiros tries to free his leg and advance position but Kawada is retaining full guard.
Kawada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Medeiros wants to pass the guard but Kawada is keeping the position.
Medeiros is in close to Kawada's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Medeiros preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros wants to pass the guard but Kawada is keeping the position.
Kawada had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Medeiros defends it easily.
Kawada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawada keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
Medeiros passes into half guard.
Medeiros seems to be looking for submissions.
Kawada tries to get to full guard but Medeiros has control of the leg.
Medeiros is working for a kimura but Kawada is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medeiros is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kawada sees it coming and defends easily.
Kawada is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawada looks like he's trying to stand up.
Medeiros is trying to control the action in half guard but Kawada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kawada looking for submissions off his back.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Kawada is working from the bottom.
Kawada is looking for a sweep. Medeiros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kawada scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Medeiros manages to mount him!
Kawada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kawada to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kawada shrugs it off.
Medeiros scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Medeiros dominating with strikes here.
Medeiros trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Medeiros wants to finish this one by submission but Kawada is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Medeiros.
Medeiros trying to control but Kawada is having none of it.
Medeiros scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kawada tries to lock up and control but Medeiros gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Medeiros lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kawada is desperately trying to improve his position but Medeiros has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kawada is trying to stand up.
Medeiros has hold of Kawada's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kawada manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kawada defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Medeiros.
Kawada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kawada regains half guard.
Medeiros is trying to control the action in half guard but Kawada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Medeiros is trying to work for a kimura but Kawada is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Medeiros dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kawada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kawada tries to close the distance and clinch but Medeiros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Medeiros throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kawada was covering up waiting for the punch and Medeiros finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Kawada keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Medeiros wants to pass the guard but Kawada is keeping the position.
Kawada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Medeiros is one step ahead there.
Kawada working a defensive guard here.
Medeiros drops back looking for a leg! Kawada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kawada manages to kick Medeiros off! Medeiros jumps back into Kawada's guard.
Kawada controls Medeiros momentarily but Medeiros frees himself.
Kawada wants to sweep but no luck.
Kawada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kawada looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Medeiros passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Medeiros is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kawada has managed to free his arm - good work.
Medeiros is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kawada doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Medeiros.
Medeiros is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kawada defends it well.
Kawada is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawada looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Medeiros seems to be working for a kimura but Kawada defends the submission attempt.
Medeiros is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kawada!
Medeiros wants to control the pace but Kawada is squirming around nicely.
Medeiros looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kawada is desperately trying to improve his position but Medeiros has a good base and remains in mount.
Kawada is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros looking to secure an arm triangle but Kawada defends it well.
Medeiros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kawada is working to get back to half guard.
Kawada tries to hold on but Medeiros pushes him away.
Medeiros takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kawada tries to hold on but Medeiros postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Medeiros working the ground and pound effectively.
Medeiros lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Medeiros 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!
Kawada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Medeiros but Medeiros pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Medeiros tries to bum rush Kawada with a series of wild strikes but Kawada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kawada tries to clinch but Medeiros moves out of range.
A combination from Medeiros does no damage.
Kawada closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Medeiros to the mat! Medeiros manages to get full guard.
Jose Medeiros has got the better of the ground game so far.
Medeiros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kawada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawada postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Medeiros is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kawada, into his guard.
Medeiros keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kawada's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros trying to control but Kawada is working from the bottom.
Medeiros avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Medeiros content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Medeiros keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kawada's head.
Medeiros avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kawada can't keep his opponent in guard - Medeiros advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Medeiros is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kawada is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Medeiros!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Medeiros thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Katurian Tupolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Kluivert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tupolski comes to the cage accompanied by Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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24
182 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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24
183 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katurian Tupolski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Kluivert!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupolski's corner calls for a 1-2. Tupolski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kluivert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tupolski as he avoids it easily.
Tupolski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tupolski doesn't manage to clinch there - Kluivert circles away.
Robin Kluivert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kluivert throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tupolski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kluivert shoots in looking for a takedown but Tupolski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kluivert's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kluivert shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kluivert showed some decent athleticism there.
Kluivert with the ground and pound but Tupolski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Kluivert from controlling successfully.
Tupolski manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluivert takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kluivert goes for a takedown attempt but Tupolski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Kluivert.
Kluivert tries for a takedown but Tupolski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kluivert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tupolski 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.
Kluivert misses with a takedown attempt
and Tupolski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tupolski, as that shot connected.
Tupolski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kluivert throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tupolski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kluivert takes an elbow to the temple.
Kluivert is looking for a takedown.
Tupolski lands an elbow that stopped Kluivert in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tupolski lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tupolski is defending well.
Kluivert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tupolski thuds a left hand into Kluivert's body.
Tupolski closes the distance and clinches.
Kluivert tries to pull guard but Tupolski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tupolski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tupolski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kluivert jumps guard but Tupolski stands there with Kluivert around his waist. Kluivert gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kluivert is trying to push Tupolski away but Tupolski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tupolski lands a shoulder strike.
Tupolski lands a left hand.
Kluivert drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tupolski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tupolski lands a nice uppercut.
Tupolski stalling in the clinch but Kluivert improves position.
Tupolski scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Tupolski scores with a shot to the side of Kluivert's head.
Tupolski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kluivert throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tupolski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kluivert.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tupolski.
Tupolski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kluivert is keeping busy.
Kluivert changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tupolski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kluivert shoots in but Tupolski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tupolski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tupolski throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert misses with a wild combination.
Kluivert shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tupolski but Tupolski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tupolski has Kluivert up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kluivert.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tupolski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kluivert's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluivert tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kluivert is trying to drag Tupolski to the mat but Tupolski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kluivert has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tupolski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kluivert can turn it around.
Kluivert is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kluivert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tupolski's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kluivert connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tupolski swinging wildly here.
Kluivert fails with the takedown.
Tupolski lands with an uppercut that bounces Kluivert off the cage and back into range.
Kluivert shoots and misses
and Tupolski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kluivert is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tupolski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Kluivert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluivert takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kluivert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tupolski sprawls well. Tupolski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kluivert gets slowly back to his feet.
Kluivert fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tupolski sprawls well initially but Kluivert persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kluivert is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski wants to get back to his feet.
Tupolski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kluivert can do to turn this around?
Kluivert wants to work for an arm triangle but Tupolski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tupolski won't allow Kluivert to pass to mount.
Kluivert is just content to waste time from the top position. Tupolski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Kluivert from controlling successfully.
Kluivert postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tupolski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kluivert, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert controls Tupolski momentarily but Tupolski frees himself.
Kluivert controlling the position.
Kluivert is trying to control the position but Tupolski postures up.
Kluivert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tupolski is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert is looking to sweep but instead, Tupolski has passed into half guard.
Kluivert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kluivert scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Tupolski manages to mount him!
Tupolski gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Tupolski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kluivert.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert shoots in but no luck this time.
Kluivert shoots in looking for a takedown. Tupolski tries to sprawl out of it but Kluivert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tupolski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kluivert drops his hands momentarily and Tupolski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tupolski has closed the distance and engaged Kluivert in a clinch.
Tupolski is working Kluivert over against the cage.
Kluivert goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tupolski prevents it.
Kluivert tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tupolski smiles and moves away.
Tupolski is looking to clinch but Kluivert is avoiding it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tupolski is looking to clinch.
Kluivert swats away the attempt to clinch by Tupolski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kluivert has his takedown stuffed
and Tupolski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tupolski tries a knee to the head but Kluivert blocks it.
Kluivert is trying to drag Tupolski to the mat but Tupolski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kluivert has picked Tupolski up - he's going for a ride! Kluivert dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kluivert misses with a head shot. Tupolski uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kluivert trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluivert has gone for a leg lock! Tupolski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kluivert's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluivert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tupolski is one step ahead there.
Kluivert controls Tupolski momentarily but Tupolski frees himself.
Kluivert wants to improve his position but instead Tupolski has moved into half guard.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tupolski tries to stand and escape but Kluivert is controlling the position.
Robin Kluivert has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tupolski is thwarting Kluivert's attempts to control the position.
Kluivert trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tupolski manages to pass to mount!
Kluivert tries to hold on but Tupolski postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert is trying desperately to improve position.
Tupolski stands up from mount. Strange move.
Kluivert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Kluivert.
Kluivert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kluivert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tupolski tries to clinch but Kluivert is having none of it.
Kluivert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tupolski defends it nicely.
Kluivert throws a big shot that misses.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert looks for a takedown but Tupolski sprawls well.
Robin Kluivert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tupolski scores with a punch to the head.
Tupolski throws a shot to the body.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kluivert misses with a jab to the body
and Tupolski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kluivert walks into a jab.
Kluivert drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tupolski. That's going to slow Kluivert down.
Kluivert takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kluivert throws an off balance right hand
and Tupolski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kluivert shoots and misses
and Tupolski counters with a nice uppercut.
Kluivert walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tupolski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katurian Tupolski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tupolski 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
Katurian Tupolski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ola John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cranky Mark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ola John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cranky Mark!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mark.
A low kick from Mark is predictable there
and John counters with a shoot takedown. Mark fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as John accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
John scoring with punches to the head and body.
John pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mark is keeping the position for now.
John is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mark is trying to control the position but John postures up.
John trying to control but Mark is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John won't allow Mark to sweep him here.
Mark controls John momentarily but John frees himself.
John throws an elbow that misses. Mark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in John's guard. Nice move by Mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
John is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
John can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mark controls the pace.
John escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mark trying to control but John is working from the bottom.
John wants to sweep but no luck.
Mark trying to control the position from guard on top but John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control John haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
John wants to sweep here but Mark controlling him for the moment.
John 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.
Mark trying to control the position from guard on top but John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
John throws a low kick, looking for Mark's leg but Mark calmly moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from John.
John explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cranky Mark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mark moves out of range of the body kick.
A left lands for John.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
John goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A jab lands there for John.
A low kick from Mark is predictable there
and John counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mark trying to control the position.
John looking to pass the guard.
Mark working a defensive guard here.
John missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
John engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
John wants to pass the guard but Mark is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
John tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but John is out of range.
Mark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from John.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mark throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mark connects with an inside leg kick.
John dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mark. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ola John dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mark misses with a head kick.
John walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mark.
Ola John is winning the standup battle so far.
John throws a sloppy head kick and Mark moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - John looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A bone on bone clash there as John blocks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as John blocks the low kick.
John throws a head kick but Mark moves out of range.
John fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mark is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from John.
John tries to clinch but Mark moves out of range.
John lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mark misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark misses with a head kick.
Mark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. John sees it coming and avoids it easily.
John throws a head kick that half lands.
Mark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
John looks for the body kick but Mark saw that one coming.
John connects with a solid leg kick.
Mark throws a leg kick but John sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mark blocks a head kick by John.
John takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
John closes the distance and clinches.
Mark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
John is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mark can do to turn this around?
Mark takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Cranky Mark has been cut.
John uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mark.
Cranky Mark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mark throws a front kick aimed at John's knee but John avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mark throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mark throws a low kick but it's checked well by John.
John chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - John throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick from Mark misses.
That kick from Mark tenderised John's leg. John is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Mark.
Mark takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mark avoids the head kick by John.
Mark throws a body kick that misses
so John counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
John with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
John trying to control the position from guard on top but Mark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark trying to keep a closed guard but John is proving a slippery customer.
John wants to control from the top but Mark keeps moving.
John preventing the sweep.
John pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mark is keeping the position for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
John trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mark manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
John is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mark landing some decent shots from guard.
John is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mark moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
John is looking to work some ground and pound but Mark has wrist control.
Mark has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
John stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Ola John will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cranky Mark's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
John looks for a takedown but Mark sprawls well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mark.
Mark swats away the attempt to clinch by John.
Mark leaves John with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
John ducks under a wild hook from Mark.
John avoids the head kick by Mark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Mark misses
and John counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mark won't be happy with that.
Mark is looking for a sweep.
Mark on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark wants to control but John postures up.
John swings around for an armbar but Mark sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into John's guard.
John keeping moving, preventing Mark from controlling successfully.
Ola John overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
John working for a triangle but Mark defends it easily.
John is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mark tries to free his leg and advance position but John is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John tries to land a sweep but no joy.
John is working hard here to advance position.
Mark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
John has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mark should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, John has tightened it up now! Mark should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ola John!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aapo Ik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
178 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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184 cm
24
171 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aapo Ik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Maverick!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maverick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ik pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maverick is out of range and Ik settles back down.
Maverick looks for the body kick but Ik saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Maverick has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maverick checks a leg kick.
Ik moves out of range of the leg kick from Maverick.
Maverick scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maverick prevents Ik from improving his position.
Maverick controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ik misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ik won't allow Maverick to pass to mount.
Ik throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick prevents Ik from improving his position.
Maverick performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ik 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.
Maverick trying to control from half guard but Ik is working away.
Ik regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maverick defends it easily.
Maverick forces his way into half guard.
Maverick drops an elbow to the side of Ik's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ik manages to get to full guard.
Maverick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ik has momentary wrist control but Maverick slips an elbow through the middle.
Ik striking off his back but it's not causing Maverick any problems.
Maverick looking to pass the guard.
Ik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ik is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maverick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maverick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maverick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maverick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ik wants to control from the top but Maverick keeps moving.
Maverick striking off his back but it's not causing Ik any problems.
Maverick has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maverick wants to sweep here but Ik controlling him for the moment.
Ik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maverick working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ik is looking to slow Maverick down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Maverick will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ik moves out of range of the body kick from Maverick.
Maverick misses with a looping left.
Ik shoots in but Maverick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ik steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maverick. That one must have hurt.
Ik shoots in looking for a takedown. Maverick tries to sprawl out of it but Ik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maverick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ik moves out of range as Maverick throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Ik misses.
Dan Maverick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maverick connects with a leg kick. Ik looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ik shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aapo Ik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ik misses with a straight right.
Maverick throws a low kick but Ik avoids it.
Ik throws a leg kick which misses Maverick's front leg but catches the back leg as Maverick tries to avoid it.
Maverick jabs Ik right on the nose. Ik blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Aapo Ik has been cut.
Maverick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maverick, right into the meat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maverick!
Ik takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maverick thows a body kick. Ik tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maverick circles away.
Maverick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ik scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maverick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ik manages to avoid it.
Maverick lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ik.
Maverick scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maverick. That's going to slow Ik down.
Maverick lands a jab to Ik's midsection.
Ik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maverick avoids it really well and circles away.
Maverick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maverick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maverick is looking to slow Ik down with leg kicks.
Maverick gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Ik counter with a right hand.
Maverick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ik was well out of range. Poor timing from Maverick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ik shoots in and bounces Maverick off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Maverick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ik trying to control but Maverick is working from the bottom.
Aapo Ik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ik cracks Maverick with a solid left hand.
Maverick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ik's guard.
Maverick trying to control but Ik is working from the bottom.
Maverick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maverick chips away with some ground and pound.
Maverick trying to control the position from guard on top but Ik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maverick is in close to Ik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ik tries to strike from the bottom.
Maverick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maverick wants to control from the top but Ik keeps moving.
Maverick slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ik is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Maverick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aapo Ik's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Maverick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Ik misses its intended target.
Ik moves out of range of the leg kick from Maverick.
Maverick swinging wildly here.
Ik ducks under a wild hook from Maverick.
A jab from Ik misses.
Ik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dan Maverick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ik throws a leg kick
and Maverick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maverick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maverick with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Ik.
Maverick checks a low kick from Ik.
Maverick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maverick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maverick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maverick finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maverick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maverick cracks Ik with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A clash of legs there as Ik blocks the low kick.
Maverick misses with a leg kick.
Maverick slips under a jab.
Ik throws a looping overhand right but Maverick ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ik or perhaps it was just good defense by Maverick, which made it look bad.
Maverick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maverick is looking to land body kicks.
Ik ducks under a wild hook from Maverick.
Ik steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maverick. That one must have hurt.
Maverick fakes the leg kick and cracks Ik in the body.
Ik checks a low kick from Maverick.
Maverick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aapo Ik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maverick lands a leg kick that knocks Ik off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick motions for Ik to come forward. Maverick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maverick throws a leg kick but Ik sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maverick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maverick.
Maverick throws a low kick but Ik moves out of range easily.
Ik closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maverick did well to prevent Ik getting side control.
Maverick flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Maverick trying to hold on to Ik's head to control him but Ik postures up.
Maverick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dan Maverick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maverick's head.
Ik trying to control the action but Maverick is working from the bottom.
Ik is looking to advance position but Maverick won't allow it.
Ik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maverick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maverick is looking for a sweep. Ik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maverick keeping hold of Ik's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maverick wants to improve his position but Ik is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Maverick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maverick 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Maverick!
Our winner, Dan Maverick, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideo Kono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wayne Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hideo Kono!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kono lands a jab to the nose.
Kono takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kono manages to avoid it.
Kono looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kono looks to land a body kick but Campbell moved away.
A punch combination from Kono misses.
Kono tries to clinch but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Campbell tries a low kick but Kono avoids it.
Kono cracks Campbell with an open hand slap.
Kono rushes Campbell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kono misses with a punch to the body.
Campbell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kono prevents a body shot from Campbell.
Kono misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kono prevents a body shot from Campbell.
Kono struggles to land a body shot inside as Campbell controls his hands.
Campbell misses with some punches.
Kono working aggressively here.
Campbell working aggressively here.
Campbell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kono misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kono tries to throw a body punch but Campbell avoids it by throwing Kono back against the cage.
Kono scores with a hook to the body.
Kono throws a punch but it's blocked by Campbell.
Kono tries a body shot but Campbell blocks it.
Nice body punch from Kono.
Campbell looking to throw knees to the head but Kono is blocking nicely.
Kono lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kono.
Kono blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell misses with a punch to the body.
Kono misses with some punches.
Kono lands a body shot.
Campbell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kono.
Kono is trying to stall.
Kono throws a punch but it's blocked by Campbell.
Kono is stalling here.
Kono blocks an uppercut.
Campbell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Campbell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Campbell fails to land.
Kono scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Campbell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Campbell on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell lands a hook that snaps the head of Kono backwards.
Kono lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kono lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Campbell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campbell misses with a knee to the head.
Campbell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Campbell as Kono tries to tie him up.
Kono has Campbell pressed against the cage, preventing Campbell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Campbell.
Kono stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Campbell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Campbell has a couple of punches blocked by Kono.
Campbell working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Campbell.
Kono misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kono lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kono.
Campbell misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kono.
Campbell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kono scores with a shot to the side of Campbell's head.
Campbell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Campbell misses with a knee strike.
Kono misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kono is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Campbell blocks a body shot from Kono.
Kono tries to work over Campbell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kono misses with some punches.
Campbell misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hideo Kono will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Campbell doesn't manage to clinch there - Kono circles away.
A head kick misses from Kono.
Campbell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kono manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Campbell avoids the body shot from Kono.
Some bone on bone action there as Kono checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Campbell throws a series of punches but Kono moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kono.
Campbell moves out of range of the body kick.
Campbell throws a body shot but no joy.
Kono does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Campbell darts in and clinches Kono up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kono tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Campbell lands with a light punch inside.
Campbell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kono.
Kono makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kono.
Campbell throws a punch but it's blocked by Kono.
Campbell blocking some punches.
Kono tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kono has a couple of punches blocked by Campbell.
Kono throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Campbell.
Campbell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kono blocks an uppercut.
Campbell lands with a left to the head.
Campbell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Campbell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Campbell tries to land knees in the clinch but Kono avoids the damage to the body.
Kono lands a body shot.
Kono misses with a body punch.
Campbell blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kono blocking some punches.
Kono fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell lands a nice shot to the body.
Campbell breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kono. That's going to slow Campbell down.
Campbell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Campbell misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kono connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Campbell's hands.
Campbell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Campbell.
Kono throws a body punch but Campbell moves out of range.
Kono tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kono misses.
Campbell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kono.
Campbell tries to clinch up but Kono circles away and keeps his distance.
Campbell swings for the body but Kono moves out of range.
Campbell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kono manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kono digs a good hook to Campbell's body.
Kono with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kono fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Campbell is out of range.
Campbell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Campbell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Campbell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Campbell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kono throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kono turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Campbell lands a big head kick that sends Kono to the canvas! Campbell follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Campbell!
Wayne Campbell got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ksawery Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Silver!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ksawery Koltun!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver throws a shot from downtown. Koltun moves away and avoids it.
Silver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koltun.
The fighters circling - Koltun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silver lands a jab to Koltun's midsection.
Silver fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koltun has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Koltun has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Silver takes a swing at Koltun's ribcage but misses.
Silver pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koltun is out of range and Silver settles back down.
Silver lands with an overhand left.
Silver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koltun moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Silver there.
Koltun lunges at Silver with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silver's hand.
Silver slips a straight right by Koltun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Silver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Silver misses.
Silver listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silver slips under a jab from Koltun.
Silver finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Silver misses the target.
Silver displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koltun.
Silver dips to his left and cracks Koltun with an uppercut!
Nathan Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver connects with a looping right hand.
Koltun lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koltun throws a hook to the side of Silver's head but Silver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koltun counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Silver.
Koltun loads up on a big right hand but Silver slips the punch.
Good shot there by Silver.
Koltun misses the body punch
and Silver counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Silver as he connects with a hook.
Koltun is rocked!
Koltun throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silver counters with a nice body shot.
Koltun is still on wobbly legs! Can Silver finish him?
Nathan Silver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silver throws a hook but Koltun blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Koltun. Beautiful body shot.
Koltun seems to have recovered his senses.
Koltun blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Koltun connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silver scrambles back to his feet.
Silver throws a leg kick which misses Koltun's front leg but catches the back leg as Koltun tries to avoid it.
Koltun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Koltun.
Silver misses the shot to the body.
Silver throws a solid leg kick but Koltun takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silver.
Silver takes a swing at Koltun's ribcage but misses.
Koltun lands a lovely overhand right.
Silver scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koltun needs to keep his hands up - Silver had a free shot at his head there.
Silver slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Silver as he connects with a hook.
Koltun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silver.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silver sprawls well. Silver wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koltun gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Koltun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Koltun.
Koltun throws a jab when Silver was well out of range.
Silver has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koltun finds it's way round the side to connect with Silver's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Silver dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silver misses with a two punch combination.
Silver fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koltun checks it well.
Koltun closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silver to the mat! Silver manages to get full guard.
Koltun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silver is keeping the position for now.
Silver is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltun wants to pass the guard but Silver is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koltun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koltun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun trying to control but Silver is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silver misses the jab.
Silver throws a jab but it's blocked by Koltun.
Koltun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silver.
Silver scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silver misses with a straight left.
Koltun jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nathan Silver is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koltun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silver throws a jab but it's blocked by Koltun.
Koltun misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koltun. Silver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koltun misses with a straight right.
Koltun misses with a body shot.
Koltun looks to score with a jab to the body but Silver is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Koltun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koltun doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Koltun misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Silver there.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Koltun throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koltun lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Koltun lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Silver does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Silver misses with the combination.
Silver throws an overhand right that lands on Koltun's shoulder, as Koltun tries to avoid the shot.
Silver ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver looks to land a left hand but Koltun moved out of range nicely.
Koltun misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koltun can do to turn this around?
Silver throws a right hand that misses
and Koltun counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silver!
Silver wants to control but Koltun postures up.
Koltun scores with punches from side control.
Koltun throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silver sneaks back into half guard.
Koltun not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ksawery Koltun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Silver connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koltun.
Koltun walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silver staying out of range there.
Koltun throws a jab but it's blocked by Silver.
Silver lands an overhand right.
Silver swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun thuds a left hand into Silver's body.
Silver dodges the punch combination from Koltun.
Koltun tried to score with a low kick but Silver checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver throws a poor cross that misses
and Koltun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koltun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silver.
Silver keeps Koltun at a distance using the push kick.
Silver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silver cracks a nice hook into Koltun's ribs.
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
Koltun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silver throws a hook to the side of Koltun's head but Koltun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koltun throws a solid leg kick but Silver takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koltun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Koltun catches Silver right on the button with a cross.
Silver misses the shot to the body.
Silver avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silver misses with a looping left.
Silver misses with an uppercut. Koltun saw that one coming.
Silver fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koltun.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koltun scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Nathan Silver has been cut.
Koltun throws a shot from downtown. Silver moves away and avoids it.
Koltun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koltun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koltun.
Koltun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Silver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koltun misses with a hook. Silver ducked under it nicely.
Koltun throws a hook but Silver avoids it easily.
Silver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
Koltun on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun lands with a nice body punch.
Koltun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silver.
A big right from Koltun misses.
Silver throws a jab but it's blocked by Koltun.
Koltun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silver.
Koltun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silver moves away.
Silver throws a hook but Koltun avoids it easily.
Silver lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Silver misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ksawery Koltun just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Nathan Silver's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silver, right into the meat.
Silver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silver defending well as Koltun loads up on a big left hand.
Silver shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Koltun eats them both and turns towards Silver to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Silver buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koltun throws a head kick that misses.
Koltun takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silver throws the left hand but Koltun avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Silver.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silver. Koltun does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun jabs Silver right on the nose. Silver blinks but takes it well.
Koltun looks to throw the jab but Silver is out of range.
Koltun scores with a decent looking hook.
Silver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koltun looks to land a right hand but Silver moved out of range.
Silver throws out a loose jab but Koltun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silver misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Silver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koltun moves out of range as Silver strikes.
Silver misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koltun moves out of range as Silver strikes.
Koltun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silver.
Silver misses with an uppercut
and Koltun makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Koltun scores with a four punch combination!
Koltun cracks the inside of Silver's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver throws a hook but Koltun avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Silver.
Koltun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silver defends well and Koltun ends up having to push Silver into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silver breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver moves out of range of the body kick from Koltun.
Koltun has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silver throws an overhand right that lands on Koltun's shoulder, as Koltun tries to avoid the shot.
Koltun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silver throws out the jab.
Silver does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Koltun with a poor takedown
and Silver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koltun thinking.
Koltun fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silver.
Koltun blocks a jab.
Silver throws an overhand right that lands on Koltun's shoulder, as Koltun tries to avoid the shot.
Koltun moves out of range as Silver throws a body kick.
Koltun looks for a takedown but Silver sprawls well.
Nathan Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ksawery Koltun.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Silver lands a right hook to the body.
Koltun throws an overhand right that lands on Silver's shoulder, as Silver tries to avoid the shot.
Silver lands a jab to Koltun's midsection.
Silver throws the left hand but Koltun avoids the punch easily.
Silver misses with a wild body shot.
Silver stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koltun.
Koltun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silver throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Silver had his way with Ksawery Koltun in that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Silver's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Silver misses with a hook.
Koltun throws a head kick but Silver moves out of range.
Koltun misses with a straight right.
Silver with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koltun fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silver has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch lands to the side of Silver 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silver.
Koltun's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Koltun throws a hook but Silver avoids it easily.
Silver throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koltun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silver lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silver throws out a loose jab but Koltun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koltun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koltun counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silver!
Silver is being controlled here.
Koltun scores with a couple of short elbows.
Koltun in side control, throwing shots but Silver defends.
An elbow from Koltun crashes against the mat.
Silver can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver tries to bench press Koltun off him but Koltun keeps the position.
Koltun working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Koltun trying to control the position but Silver is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Koltun.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Silver is avoiding damage well.
Silver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Silver avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Koltun.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koltun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silver.
Koltun misses with a wild body shot.
Silver throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Koltun to counter with a crisp jab.
Koltun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silver was well out of range. Poor timing from Koltun.
Koltun lunges at Silver with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silver's hand.
Silver swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Koltun.
Silver lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Koltun throws a head kick but Silver moves out of range.
Silver connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silver throws an overhand right that lands on Koltun's shoulder, as Koltun tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ksawery Koltun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koltun 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Nathan Silver retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Altemio Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorde Runkputte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by I Wanna Fuck You In The Ass. Jorde Runkputte has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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175 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Altemio Sanchez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorde Runkputte!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runkputte fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Runkputte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Runkputte misses with a kick to the body.
Runkputte tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Runkputte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Runkputte loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Runkputte moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runkputte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runkputte swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez throws a jab when Runkputte was well out of range.
Runkputte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkputte misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Runkputte.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runkputte.
Good body shot from Runkputte.
Runkputte looking to stall.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
Sanchez pulls Runkputte into guard.
Runkputte trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Runkputte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte is stalling in the full guard.
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Runkputte gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runkputte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Runkputte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Runkputte has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.
Runkputte scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Runkputte gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez working for a triangle but Runkputte defends it easily.
Sanchez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Runkputte has passed into half guard!
Runkputte trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Runkputte is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Runkputte is pressing down on Sanchez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sanchez is holding on for now.
Runkputte is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Runkputte wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altemio Sanchez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Sanchez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Runkputte throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Runkputte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runkputte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Runkputte slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Runkputte lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runkputte.
Altemio Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Runkputte moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Altemio Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Runkputte moved out of range.
Runkputte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkputte throws a big shot that misses.
Runkputte tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Runkputte's head.
Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Runkputte.
Nice defenses there by Runkputte.
Runkputte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jorde Runkputte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runkputte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runkputte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanchez.
Runkputte lands with a shot to the body.
Runkputte misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runkputte tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Runkputte.
Runkputte looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Runkputte. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Runkputte.
Jab, jab by Runkputte - just one landing.
Runkputte misses with a wild body shot.
Runkputte throws a one two combo.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Runkputte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runkputte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Runkputte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Runkputte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Runkputte has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Runkputte cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Runkputte forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Runkputte holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Runkputte won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altemio Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Runkputte won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Runkputte won't allow it.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Runkputte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runkputte working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez jumps guard but Runkputte turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez letting Runkputte take a breather here.
Runkputte lands a left hand.
Runkputte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runkputte stalling in the clinch but Sanchez improves position.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez jumps into guard, dragging Runkputte to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Runkputte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Runkputte has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.
Runkputte controls from within his opponent's guard.
Runkputte passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorde Runkputte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Altemio Sanchez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Runkputte connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab lands there for Runkputte.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez moves out of range as Runkputte strikes.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Runkputte.
A nice inside leg kick there by Runkputte. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Runkputte.
Runkputte wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Runkputte slips the punch.
Runkputte staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Runkputte.
Runkputte lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkputte lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Runkputte is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanchez rather than just go for the knockout.
Runkputte misses with a double jab
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Runkputte works the jab nicely.
Runkputte sends Sanchez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Runkputte is motioning to the referee to let Sanchez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Sanchez is rocked!
Runkputte ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Runkputte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Runkputte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runkputte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Runkputte scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Runkputte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Runkputte cracks Sanchez on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Sanchez falls backwards against the cage. Runkputte follows up with more strikes that drop Sanchez to his knees. Runkputte keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Sanchez! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorde Runkputte!
Jorde Runkputte is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Jorde Runkputte thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Altemio Sanchez stepped up to the mic, saying 'vittupillusaatana!'.
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