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APFC 8: Heavy Artillery PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Jordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Alves is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Jordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Alves!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jordon trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Jordon wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
Jordon stopping the sweep attempt from Alves.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jordon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alves's guard.
Jordon wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Jordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Jordon is pushing down on Alves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alves is fighting to maintain full guard but Jordon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alves punching from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jordon misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves is looking to clinch but Jordon is avoiding it.
Alves throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jordon's head.
Jordon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Alves is trying to control Jordon's posture but Jordon avoids it.
Jordon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jordon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alves rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jordon's guard! Nice work there by Alves!
Alves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alves tries to advance to mount but Jordon denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordon regains half guard.
Jordon wants to get back to full guard.
Jordon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jordon is looking to improve his position.
Alves is trying to control the action in half guard but Jordon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jordon tries to roll over but Alves keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alves throws a series of punches but Jordon avoids them all with ease.
Alves lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alves keeping full guard, as Jordon tries to pass.
Alves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jordon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jordon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Alves to his feet.
Jordon is breathing heavily.
Jordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jordon.
Alves cracks the inside of Jordon's front leg.
Alves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jordon.
Alves misses with a body shot.
Alves scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jordon.
Alves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jordon shoots for a takedown but Alves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alves defending well as Jordon loads up on a big left hand.
Alves throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alves throws a series of strikes that have Jordon backpedaling.
Jordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dan Jordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves lands a jab.
Jordon misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alves jabs at Jordon's body.
Alves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jordon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alves circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Jordon dominated that round.
That's time! Jordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alves tries to clinch but Jordon is having none of it.
Jordon misses with a head kick.
Jordon checks a low kick from Alves.
Alves scores with a leg kick.
Alves slips a straight right by Jordon.
Jordon misses with a low kick as Alves jumps back.
Jordon keeps the fight on the outside.
Dan Jordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jordon connects with a high kick.
Alves stuffs the takedown.
Jordon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alves tries to clinch but Jordon moves out of range.
Jordon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Alves lands a head kick!
Jordon misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alves throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jordon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Jordon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Jordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Jordon.
Jordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jordon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alves connects with a solid leg kick.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alves dodges the punch combination from Jordon.
Jordon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alves wants to clinch up but Jordon keeps it at a distance.
Alves tries to clinch there but Jordon circles away.
A head kick by Jordon misses
and Alves counters with a nice leg kick.
Jordon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jordon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alves lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alves checks a leg kick nicely.
Jordon throws a low kick, looking for Alves's leg but Alves calmly moves out of range.
Alves tries to clinch up but Jordon circles away and keeps his distance.
Jordon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jordon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alves scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alves, right into the meat.
Alves throws a leg kick which misses Jordon's front leg but catches the back leg as Jordon tries to avoid it.
Jordon misses with a looping left.
Jordon thows a leg kick but Alves checks it
and Alves counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jordon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alves counters with a good low kick that Jordon was not able to check.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jordon.
Alves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alves with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Alves.
Jordon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jordon somewhat.
Jordon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Alves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Jordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves swings for the body but Jordon moves out of range.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jordon falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alves scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alves.
Alves is looking to slow Jordon down with leg kicks.
Alves cracks Jordon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jordon misses with a few strikes there.
Alves slips a jab from Jordon.
Alves is looking to clinch.
A low kick from Jordon misses
and Alves counters with a nice body shot.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jordon.
Jordon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jordon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alves lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jordon.
A head kick by Jordon misses
and Alves counters with a stiff right hand.
Jordon misses with a body shot
and Alves counters with a nice leg kick.
Alves stalks Jordon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jordon's face. Jordon staggers backwards, shaken.
Alves dodges the punch combination from Jordon.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alves throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alves dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jordon. That did some damage!
Alves doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jordon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alves's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves is trying to control the position but Jordon postures up.
Jordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Alves is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Jordon throws a leg kick
and Alves counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alves throws a series of punches but Jordon avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Jordon misses.
Jordon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alves manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alves throwing shots but Jordon is blocking nicely.
Jordon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jordon working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alves defends well.
Alves trying to control but Jordon is working from the bottom.
Alves preventing the sweep.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jordon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alves.
Jordon throws a body kick the misses
and Alves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alves connects with a looping right hand.
Alves is looking to clinch but Jordon is avoiding it.
That's two 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.
A lazy body kick from Jordon
and Alves counters with a body kick that stops Jordon in his tracks momentarily.
Alves scores with a head kick.
Jordon shoots in for a takedown but Alves shows good takedown defense.
Jordon misses with a leg kick
and Alves makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alves scores with a decent looking hook.
Jordon throws a sloppy head kick
and Alves counters with a solid body kick.
Jordon is looking to slow Alves down with leg kicks.
Alves feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jordon's calf.
A combination from Alves does no damage.
Alves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jordon rather than just go for the knockout.
Alves tries to clinch
and Jordon counters with a takedown into side control.
Jordon wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.
Jordon swings around for an armbar but Alves sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jordon's guard.
Jordon wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
Alves with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alves has passed into half guard!
Jordon is not content to let Alves control the position.
Jordon is trying to stand.
Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jordon keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jordon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jordon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alves is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Alves trying to control but Jordon is working from the bottom.
Alves wanted to stand there but Jordon had control of the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alves throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jose Alves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jordon keeps the fight on the outside.
Jordon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alves.
A lazy body kick from Jordon
and Alves counters with an inside leg kick.
Jordon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jordon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alves with a nice cross.
Jordon misses with a low kick.
Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - Jordon circles away.
Jordon thows a leg kick but Alves checks it
and Alves counters with an outside leg kick.
Alves chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dan Jordon.
I think Jordon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frederik Kraus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Nelson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frederik Kraus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Kraus pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Kraus circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Kraus circles away and keeps his distance.
Kraus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kraus has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kraus as the two fighters clinch.
Nelson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nelson trying to land knees to the body.
Kraus has clasped his hands together around Nelson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nelson tries to bench press Kraus off him but Kraus keeps the position.
Kraus scoring with punches from side control.
Kraus working the ground and pound but Nelson is defending the strikes.
Kraus sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nelson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Kraus's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nelson is looking to regain half guard here but Kraus keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus working the ground and pound from side control.
Nelson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nelson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nelson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Kraus looks up at the clock and then as Nelson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kraus smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nelson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kraus cracks Nelson with a big right hand but Nelson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nelson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kraus off and has taken his back!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nelson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Kraus has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has the hooks in. Kraus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nelson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nelson throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Nelson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Nelson throws a series of strikes and Kraus wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nelson blocks Kraus's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nelson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kraus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kraus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kraus tries to get out of the position.
Kraus is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nelson misses with a head shot.
Kraus regains half guard.
Kraus keeping control of the position.
Nelson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson thows a huge punch but Kraus dodges it nicely.
Nelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nelson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kraus's head.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraus keeps working.
Nelson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kraus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kraus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kraus blocks a leg kick.
Nelson clinches but Kraus breaks the clinch
and Kraus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kraus pulls his head out easily.
Nelson looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kraus lands a nice short elbow.
Kraus working Nelson over with strikes.
Kraus working Nelson over with strikes.
Kraus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nelson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nelson taking some punishment here, with Kraus in his half guard.
Nelson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kraus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraus is nestled in close to Nelson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nelson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kraus scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederik Kraus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson tried to score with a low kick but Kraus checks it.
Nelson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nelson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kraus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Kraus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nelson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kraus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kraus connects with a nice short shot to Nelson's temple.
Kraus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nelson is rocked!
Kraus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nelson is still in real trouble! Can Kraus finish him?
Kraus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kraus unloading with bombs!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus cracks Nelson with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frederik Kraus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Carwin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Lombard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lombard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carwin tries to roll over but Lombard keeps him under control.
Carwin is defending against the submission attempts here by Lombard.
Lombard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lombard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lombard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Carwin!
Lombard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lombard unloading with bombs!
Carwin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lombard tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lombard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Carwin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Carwin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lombard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin wants to get back to his feet.
Carwin is trying to control but can't.
Lombard is trying to control. Carwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carwin wants to get back to his feet.
Carwin looks gassed!
Lombard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carwin's head.
Lombard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carwin's head.
Carwin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carwin avoids the head kick by Lombard.
Lombard fails with the takedown.
Shane Carwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carwin tests Lombard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lombard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin is looking to clinch but Lombard is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by Carwin there.
Carwin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Carwin is looking to clinch.
Carwin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lombard backs up against the ropes.
A right-left combo lands from Carwin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lombard.
Lombard shoots for a takedown but Carwin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Lombard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carwin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice takedown defense from Carwin. No joy for Lombard on that attempt.
Carwin stalks Lombard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lombard's face. Lombard staggers backwards, shaken.
Lombard dives in and grabs Carwin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carwin pushes down on Lombard's head and hops out.
Lombard closes the distance and clinches.
Lombard gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Carwin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lombard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard is looking to work some ground and pound but Carwin has wrist control.
Lombard could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Carwin keeping moving, preventing Lombard from controlling successfully.
Lombard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carwin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lombard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carwin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lombard wants to control from the top but Carwin keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Carwin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lombard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carwin but Carwin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carwin wants to clinch up but Lombard keeps it at a distance.
Lombard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carwin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carwin avoids the head kick by Lombard.
Carwin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Carwin.
Lombard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carwin slaps away a takedown attempt from Lombard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lombard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lombard lands in his opponent's guard.
Lombard trying to control but Carwin is working from the bottom.
Lombard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Carwin wants to stand up but Lombard is controlling him.
Lombard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Carwin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lombard defends well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lombard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Carwin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lombard is now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lombard connects with a nice short shot to Carwin's temple.
Lombard is trying to control the action in half guard but Carwin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lombard is thwarting Carwin's attempts to control the position.
Lombard thows a huge punch but Carwin dodges it nicely.
That's eight 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.
Lombard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lombard shoots in but no luck this time.
Carwin slaps away a takedown attempt from Lombard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carwin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lombard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carwin.
Lombard keeps the fight on the outside.
Lombard tries for a takedown but Carwin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lombard shoots for a double leg takedown but Carwin sprawls well. He's pushed Lombard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lombard dodges the punch combination from Carwin.
Carwin looks to land a combination but Lombard avoids it well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Carwin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carwin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carwin gets caught flat footed, as Lombard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lombard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carwin is keeping the position for now.
Carwin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lombard passes Carwin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carwin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lombard seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hector Lombard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Carwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Lombard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lombard tries for a takedown but Carwin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carwin slaps away a takedown attempt from Lombard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carwin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Hector Lombard has been cut.
Carwin throws a series of punches but Lombard avoids them all with ease.
Lombard shoots in for a takedown but Carwin shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Lombard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Carwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lombard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carwin tries to clinch up but Lombard circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Lombard with that takedown attempt.
Lombard shoots in for a takedown but Carwin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carwin tries to keep at a distance but Lombard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lombard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carwin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard pulls guard effortlessly.
Carwin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lombard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carwin's guard.
Carwin is trying to control the position but Lombard postures up.
Lombard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lombard won't allow Carwin to sweep him here.
Lombard lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lombard looking to sit in guard and control but Carwin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carwin looking to sit in guard and control but Lombard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carwin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard trying to control but Carwin is working from the bottom.
Lombard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lombard trying to control the position from guard on top but Carwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carwin wants to stand but Lombard is controlling the position.
Carwin has momentary wrist control but Lombard slips an elbow through the middle.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lombard shoots in but Carwin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lombard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carwin swivels and escapes.
Carwin misses with a wild combination.
Lombard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carwin defends it nicely.
Lombard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carwin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lombard swats away the attempt to clinch by Carwin.
Carwin clinches up with Lombard and pushes him back against the ropes.
Lombard wants a takedown but no success here.
Lombard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carwin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carwin ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Carwin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lombard is stalling in the full guard.
Lombard trying to control but Carwin is working from the bottom.
Carwin wants to get back to his feet but Lombard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lombard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carwin pulls Lombard in close to prevent any damage.
That's six 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.
Carwin looking for a sweep. Not yet Carwin, not yet.
Carwin keeping full guard, as Lombard tries to pass.
Carwin is trying to keep Lombard in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lombard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lombard jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Carwin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Carwin and Lombard has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lombard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Carwin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Carwin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lombard throws an elbow but Carwin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lombard in side control, throwing shots but Carwin defends.
Lombard avoids the strikes from the bottom by Carwin.
Carwin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lombard with the ground and pound but Carwin regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lombard tries to move into range but Carwin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carwin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lombard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Carwin working a defensive guard here.
Lombard throwing strikes from guard but Carwin blocks nicely.
Lombard scoring with some ground and pound.
Lombard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Carwin is trying to keep Lombard in close.
Carwin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Carwin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lombard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lombard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carwin's head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carwin doesn't manage to clinch there - Lombard circles away.
Carwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lombard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carwin throws a series of punches but Lombard avoids them all with ease.
Lombard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carwin as he jumps to the side.
Carwin works over Lombard's head and body with a nice combination.
Carwin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lombard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hector Lombard.
I think Lombard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Hector Lombard!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Hector Lombard!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Hector Lombard!
Hector Lombard wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Allistair Overeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen Downstait - I Came to Play as his entrance music. Allistair Overeen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Allistair Overeen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Overeen sprawls well.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Overeen sprawls well.
Overeen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz checks the leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Allistair Overeen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Diaz.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz gets the takedown into side control.
Overeen struggling a bit here.
Overeen regains half guard.
Overeen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz stalling.
Overeen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeen throws a body kick that misses.
Diaz checks a low kick from Overeen.
Overeen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz looks gassed!
Overeen has Diaz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Overeen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
Overeen jumps guard and drags Diaz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Overeen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Overeen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Overeen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeen keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Overeen tries to strike from the bottom.
Overeen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Overeen is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Overeen slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Overeen clinches.
Overeen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeen sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Overeen as he jumps to the side.
Overeen tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Overeen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Overeen.
Overeen clinches with his opponent.
Overeen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
Overeen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaz.
Overeen is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control but Overeen is keeping him busy.
Diaz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Overeen, who protects the arm well.
Overeen can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allistair Overeen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Nice body kick there by Diaz.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Overeen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Overeen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Overeen lands with an overhand left.
Overeen cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Overeen sprawls well.
Overeen tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz is looking to slow Overeen down with leg kicks.
Overeen has Diaz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Overeen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diaz walks away with a smile on his face. Overeen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Overeen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Overeen as he jumps to the side.
Allistair Overeen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Diaz.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diaz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Overeen - the referee stops the clock and Diaz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Overeen. Diaz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Overeen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Overeen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Overeen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Overeen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Overeen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the ropes.
Diaz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Diaz stops Overeen from standing up.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Overeen keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Overeen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Overeen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeen wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Overeen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Overeen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Diaz checks the leg kick.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Overeen moves out of range easily.
Allistair Overeen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Overeen circles away and keeps his distance.
Allistair Overeen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Overeen circles away.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Overeen is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Overeen blocks a head kick by Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeen avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Overeen throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Overeen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
Overeen is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Overeen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz defending well as Overeen loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Overeen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Overeen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz is working for a kimura but Overeen is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Overeen is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Overeen is keeping the position.
Overeen trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
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 Allistair Overeen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Overeen, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Overeen against the ropes but Overeen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Overeen. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Overeen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab from Overeen.
Overeen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Overeen has him pressed against the ropes.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz pushes Overeen away with a front kick.
Overeen feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Overeen tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Overeen tries to land a body kick
and Diaz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Diaz.
Overeen wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Overeen has a closed guard, preventing Diaz from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Overeen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Overeen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Overeen is striking from the bottom but Diaz uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
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.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Overeen trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Overeen is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
Diaz content to control rather than advance.
Diaz is just content to waste time from the top position. Overeen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeen controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Overeen keeps moving.
Overeen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Overeen keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four 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.
Overeen keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Overeen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Overeen circles away.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diaz counters with a single leg into guard. Overeen didn't expect that.
Diaz trying to control but Overeen is working from the bottom.
Overeen has a closed guard, preventing Diaz from standing up.
Overeen striking off his back but it's not causing Diaz any problems.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Overeen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Rick Diaz!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Rick Diaz!
Rick Diaz wins by majority decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Kirkorvich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirkorvich's entrance music is Russian Anthem. A fine choice. Aleksander Emelianenko has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vlad Kirkorvich's chin.
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175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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22
170 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vlad Kirkorvich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksander Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko gets the takedown into side control.
Kirkorvich can't do much from the bottom here.
Kirkorvich isn't going anywhere.
Kirkorvich manages to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kirkorvich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kirkorvich is not content to let Emelianenko control the position.
Emelianenko working Kirkorvich over with strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kirkorvich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Emelianenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Emelianenko is looking to take a break and control but Kirkorvich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kirkorvich looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Kirkorvich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko prevents Kirkorvich from standing back up.
Kirkorvich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kirkorvich is staying active underneath Emelianenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kirkorvich gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kirkorvich wants to stand and escape but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Kirkorvich keeps moving.
Kirkorvich is pulling down on Emelianenko's head to control his posture.
Kirkorvich wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkorvich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kirkorvich stuffs the takedown.
Emelianenko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Emelianenko looks gassed!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kirkorvich is on top in guard.
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Kirkorvich tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Emelianenko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kirkorvich trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Kirkorvich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kirkorvich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emelianenko keeps working.
Emelianenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kirkorvich uses his free foot to push down on Emelianenko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Emelianenko.
Kirkorvich has isolated one of Emelianenko's arms. Emelianenko looking to fight him off but Kirkorvich twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vlad Kirkorvich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pep Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marius Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez comes to the ring accompanied by Superstar-Lupe Fiasco. Pep Hernandez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pep Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marius Zaromskis!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaromskis wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Hernandez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Pep Hernandez has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hernandez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zaromskis has him pressed against the ropes.
Hernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaromskis has double underhooks.
Hernandez breaks the clinch.
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Hernandez. No joy for Zaromskis on that attempt.
Zaromskis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab from Hernandez.
It looks like Marius Zaromskis has been cut.
Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.
Hernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Zaromskis.
Zaromskis is looking to clinch.
Zaromskis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez avoids it really well and circles away.
Pep Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marius Zaromskis.
Hernandez misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a lovely overhand right.
Zaromskis tries a head kick but it misses.
Pep Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaromskis moves into the clinch.
Zaromskis leaning against his opponent.
Zaromskis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaromskis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Zaromskis tries to clinch but Hernandez is having none of it.
Zaromskis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hernandez misses with a double jab.
Zaromskis throws a sloppy head kick and Hernandez moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaromskis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
Hernandez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zaromskis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zaromskis doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Zaromskis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hernandez as he jumps to the side.
Hernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Zaromskis.
Zaromskis tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez avoids the head kick by Zaromskis.
Hernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaromskis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zaromskis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short body shot lands from Zaromskis as the two fighters clinch.
Hernandez tries to break the clinch but Zaromskis is controlling the position.
Zaromskis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hernandez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zaromskis taking a breather.
Zaromskis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Zaromskis trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Zaromskis wants to stand but Hernandez has his arm trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet but Zaromskis drags him back down.
Hernandez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Zaromskis.
Zaromskis throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marius Zaromskis dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hernandez leaves Zaromskis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zaromskis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zaromskis breaks from the clinch.
Zaromskis wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Zaromskis doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaromskis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaromskis moves in looking to clinch but Hernandez pushes him off.
Hernandez looks to land a combination but Zaromskis avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaromskis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaromskis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaromskis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zaromskis somewhat.
Hernandez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zaromskis backs up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis clinches up against the ropes.
Hernandez wants to get back to striking at distance but Zaromskis won't allow it.
Zaromskis lands a good knee to the midsection. Hernandez won't want to take too many of those.
Zaromskis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pep Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
Hernandez tries to bum rush Zaromskis with a series of wild strikes but Zaromskis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Zaromskis moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zaromskis is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it.
Zaromskis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pep Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marius Zaromskis.
Zaromskis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaromskis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hernandez sprawls well. Hernandez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zaromskis gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Zaromskis gets a clinch.
Hernandez is trying to force a seperation but Zaromskis has the dominant position.
Zaromskis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaromskis tries to close the distance and clinch but Hernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaromskis darts in and clinches Hernandez up against the ropes.
Zaromskis tries to land knees in the clinch but Hernandez avoids the damage to the body.
Hernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaromskis has double underhooks.
Zaromskis lands a good knee to the midsection. Hernandez won't want to take too many of those.
Zaromskis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaromskis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hernandez.
Zaromskis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zaromskis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hernandez avoids the elbow strike from Zaromskis, against the ropes.
Hernandez breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.
Zaromskis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
Zaromskis wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Zaromskis moves out of range.
Zaromskis tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaromskis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaromskis moves in looking to clinch but Hernandez pushes him off.
Hernandez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaromskis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaromskis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zaromskis doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Zaromskis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaromskis moves in looking to clinch but Hernandez pushes him off.
Zaromskis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaromskis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hernandez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zaromskis backs up against the ropes.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaromskis was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaromskis tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Zaromskis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marius Zaromskis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Hernandez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaromskis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zaromskis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaromskis doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Zaromskis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hernandez is pushing Zaromskis's head away, looking to escape. Zaromskis manages to hold on to the position though.
Hernandez defending against the ground and pound.
Hernandez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez parries the strikes from Zaromskis easily there. Zaromskis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hernandez to escape.
Hernandez is pushing Zaromskis's head away, looking to escape. Zaromskis manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zaromskis shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Zaromskis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zaromskis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hernandez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zaromskis dives in and grabs Hernandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes down on Zaromskis's head and hops out.
Zaromskis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Pep Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marius Zaromskis.
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.
Zaromskis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Zaromskis tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zaromskis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zaromskis stands up from Hernandez's guard - Zaromskis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zaromskis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zaromskis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaromskis tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
Pep Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaromskis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
Zaromskis wants to clinch.
Zaromskis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hernandez, pushing him back against the ropes.
Zaromskis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zaromskis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hernandez has had enough of the clinch but Zaromskis keeps him there for the moment.
Hernandez is trying to break free.
Hernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaromskis has double underhooks.
Zaromskis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zaromskis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hernandez is trying to break free.
Hernandez is trying to break free.
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.
Zaromskis goes for a takedown attempt but Hernandez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hernandez scores with a hook to the body. Zaromskis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaromskis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaromskis shoots for a takedown but Hernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hernandez misses with a double jab.
Hernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Zaromskis moves into the clinch.
Zaromskis scores a nice knee to the body.
Zaromskis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hernandez is keeping busy.
Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but Zaromskis is controlling him.
Zaromskis pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Hernandez has had enough of the clinch but Zaromskis keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marius Zaromskis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zaromskis 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Marius Zaromskis!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Marius Zaromskis!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Marius Zaromskis!
Marius Zaromskis wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Killian Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erikh Hartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Killian Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erikh Hartman!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Campbell is fending him off so far but Hartman persists. Nope, Campbell circles away and we're back to standing.
Campbell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hartman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Campbell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hartman throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease.
Campbell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Campbell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hartman.
Campbell blocks a head kick by Hartman.
Campbell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Campbell as Hartman shoots in.
Killian Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erikh Hartman.
Campbell keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hartman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Campbell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Campbell is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hartman will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Campbell wants to control for a moment but Hartman uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hartman wants to get back to his feet.
Campbell working the ground and pound effectively.
Campbell swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hartman is now in Campbell's guard. A big mistake from Campbell there, giving up the dominant position!
Campbell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hartman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hartman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartman trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Campbell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hartman wants to stand and escape but instead Campbell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Campbell passes into half guard.
Campbell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Campbell in particular looking to stall.
Campbell is trying to work for a kimura but Hartman is defending well.
Hartman is trying to stand back up but Campbell is controlling him
Campbell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hartman is just riding it out for now. Campbell eventually gives up the hold.
Hartman is looking to escape.
Hartman looks gassed!
That's four 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.
Campbell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Campbell is working for a kimura but Hartman is defending it quite comfortably.
Campbell trying to mount his opponent but Hartman defends it.
Hartman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Campbell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Campbell passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hartman wants to control but Campbell is having none of it.
Campbell controlling from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Campbell throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Campbell looking for a guillotine from mount but Hartman is having none of it.
Campbell misses with a head shot.
Campbell goes for an armbar but Hartman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hartman.
Hartman trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hartman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Campbell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hartman has managed to get both his arms back between Campbell's legs - danger averted.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Hartman from controlling successfully.
Hartman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Campbell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Campbell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hartman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Campbell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hartman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hartman controlling from the top position.
Campbell is looking for a triangle but Hartman pushes his legs off easily.
Hartman trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Campbell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Campbell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hartman trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hartman tries to stand but Campbell is controlling from the bottom.
Hartman is working Campbell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Campbell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Campbell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hartman!
Campbell content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killian Campbell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Campbell misses with a combination
and Hartman counters with a low kick, right behind Campbell 's knee.
Hartman wants to clinch.
Hartman misses with a takedown
and Campbell counters with a two punch combo.
Hartman misses with a takedown attempt
and Campbell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hartman misses with a double jab
and Campbell counters with a left and a right that stings Hartman.
Campbell throws a combination. Hartman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hartman is rocked!
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!
Campbell drops Hartman with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hartman! Campbell dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Killian Campbell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Overeem had a free shot at his head there.
Overeem tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alistair Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Overeem does no damage.
Overeem throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Overeem's half guard.
Overeem wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Overeem is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem really wants to buck Gracie off and get back to his feet.
Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Overeem to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Overeem shrugs it off.
Overeem is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Overeem can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Overeem is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracie has taken his back - oops!
Overeem is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Overeem holding both Gracie 's hands and preventing any damage.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for the RNC.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie tightening his grip on Overeem, looking for the choke.
That's four 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.
Overeem fending off the submission attempt from Gracie.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Overeem tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Overeem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Overeem. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Overeem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Overeem actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Overeem's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Overeem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Overeem has worked his arm free - good work by Overeem!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem is trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Overeem has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Overeem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Overeem is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Gracie looks calm but he's in trouble here. Overeem gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Gracie is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Overeem lets go of the hold and Gracie can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alistair Overeem!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Daley has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 Amsterdam, Dan Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Daley!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy is looking to score with low kicks.
Daley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daley throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Daley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Daley lands a head kick. Hardy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hardy slips a jab and a cross from Daley.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hardy backs up against the ropes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daley.
Daley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice straight punches there by Hardy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hardy.
Daley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crunch! Daley slams his shin into Hardy's torso.
Daley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some wild striking there from Daley.
Hardy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick from Hardy is predictable there
and Daley counters with a left and a right that stings Hardy.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy throws and low kick but Daley moves out of range easily.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Daley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hardy thumps Daley with a low kick.
Daley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daley looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Daley dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Hardy thuds a left hand into Daley's body.
Daley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hardy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daley breaks the clinch.
Daley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daley closes the distance and clinches.
Hardy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Daley has him pressed against the ropes.
Daley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Daley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Daley.
Hardy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Daley counters with a left and a right that stings Hardy.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Daley thumps Hardy with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daley dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Daley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hardy counters with a nice body shot.
Hardy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Daley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hardy backs up against the ropes.
Hardy throws a push kick but Daley slaps the foot to one side.
Daley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Daley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daley lands the left hand.
Hardy throws a series of strikes that have Daley backpedaling.
Daley misses the shot to the body.
Daley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hardy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Daley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Daley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Daley tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Daley checks a leg kick.
Hardy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daley can pounce on him.
Daley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy thows a leg kick but Daley checks it
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hardy duly obliges.
Daley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Daley cracks a nice hook into Hardy's ribs.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hardy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Hardy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Some bone on bone action there as Daley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardy throws a low kick, looking for Daley's leg but Daley calmly moves out of range.
Hardy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardy is looking to wear down Daley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Daley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Daley is working the combinations to good effect here.
Daley delivers a nice body kick.
Daley moves forwards but Hardy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hardy can pounce on him.
Hardy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hardy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Daley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hardy throws a right hand that Daley ducks under and follows up with a left that Daley also avoids with ease.
Hardy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daley's head.
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Daley takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Hardy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daley can pounce on him.
Daley checks a low kick from Hardy.
Good shot there by Hardy.
Daley takes one to the chin there.
Hardy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dan Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daley has managed to clinch.
Hardy wants to break free but Daley has control.
A frustrated look appears on Hardy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Daley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Daley.
Daley dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Hardy swinging wildly here.
Hardy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daley's sensitive parts.
Daley is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hardy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daley is out of range and Hardy settles back down.
Hardy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Daley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hardy counters with an inside leg kick.
Daley slips a jab and a cross from Hardy.
Daley misses with a looping right.
Daley drops his hands momentarily and Hardy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daley doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardy throws a leg kick
and Daley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy misses with the combination.
Hardy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dan Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hardy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daley's calf.
Nice uppercut lands for Hardy. That snapped Daley's head back.
Daley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Daley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy lands with a nice body punch.
Hardy swinging wildly here.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daley.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hardy.
Hardy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Daley misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Daley backs up against the ropes.
Hardy cracks Daley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No joy there for Daley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardy throws a leg kick but Daley checks it.
Daley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hardy misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick from Hardy misses.
Hardy cracks Daley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hardy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daley. Daley obviously looking to wear him down.
Hardy thumps Daley with a low kick.
Daley throws a combination that misses
and Hardy counters with a left and a right that stings Daley.
Daley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hardy scores with a three punch combo!
A right-left combo lands from Hardy.
Daley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, jab by Hardy - just one landing.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hardy lands with a nice body punch.
Hardy scores with a jab.
Hardy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Daley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Daley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardy lands a jab-cross combination.
Daley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Daley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Daley moves out of range of the leg kick from Hardy.
Daley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hardy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A combination from Hardy does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Hardy.
Hardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Hardy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
Hardy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hardy misses with a double jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Daley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hardy's efforts to push away.
Daley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hardy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daley.
Daley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hardy working hard to break the clinch.
Daley fails to pull guard.
Hardy tries to circle away but Daley has him pinned against the ropes.
Daley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paul Daley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hardy misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley checks the leg kick.
A left lands for Hardy.
A combination from Hardy does no damage.
Hardy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy misses with a combination
and Daley counters with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daley.
Daley misses with a looping left.
Daley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daley digs a good body shot into Hardy's ribs.
Daley misses with a double jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Daley. That's going to slow Hardy down.
Daley throws a combination that misses
and Hardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Daley thinking.
Daley throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Daley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hardy with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardy.
Hardy lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to de liver by Hardy. Beautiful body shot.
Hardy misses with a double jab.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daley circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardy scores with a jab. Daley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardy scores with a hook to the body. Daley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daley at a distance.
Hardy lands a two punch combo.
No joy there for Hardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hardy tries to circle away but Daley has him pinned against the ropes.
Hardy tries to circle away but Daley has him pinned against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy wants to break free but Daley has control.
Daley tries to pull guard but Hardy holds him up against the ropes and eventually Daley drops back down to his feet.
Dan Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Daley.
Daley keeps control of Hardy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy wants to get back to striking at distance but Daley won't allow it.
Daley fails to pull guard.
A frustrated look appears on Hardy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hardy misses with the head strike.
Daley is trying to trip Hardy. He has hold of a leg but Hardy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Daley persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Daley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Daley wants to stand but Hardy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Daley looking to sit in guard and control but Hardy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Daley wants to get back to his feet but Hardy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hardy drops back looking for a leg! Daley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Daley manages to kick Hardy off! Hardy jumps back into Daley's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dan Hardy.
I think Hardy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Dan Hardy!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Dan Hardy!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Dan Hardy!
Dan Hardy wins by unanimous decision!
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