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SFL Friday Fights XXIV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior DosVelasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fidel Castroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DosVelasquez comes to the cage accompanied by Funky Polak - Polak Potrafi. Fidel Castroy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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232 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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198 cm
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284 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Junior DosVelasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fidel Castroy!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castroy moves away from the strike by DosVelasquez.
Castroy fails in his attempt to clinch.
DosVelasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Castroy forces DosVelasquez back against the cage and clinches.
DosVelasquez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DosVelasquez has had enough of the clinch but Castroy keeps him there for the moment.
Castroy lands a shot to the body.
DosVelasquez wants to break free but Castroy has control.
Castroy controlling the action here for a moment.
Castroy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DosVelasquez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Castroy is out of range and DosVelasquez settles back down.
Castroy closes the distance and pushes DosVelasquez back into the cage.
Castroy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DosVelasquez backwards.
A short left from DosVelasquez.
Castroy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DosVelasquez.
Castroy lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Castroy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
DosVelasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castroy tries to clinch up but DosVelasquez circles away and keeps his distance.
Castroy doesn't manage to clinch there - DosVelasquez circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castroy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Castroy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DosVelasquez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Castroy wants to control from the top but DosVelasquez keeps moving.
Castroy throws and elbow that misses. DosVelasquez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Castroy's guard. Nice move by DosVelasquez!
Castroy wants to stand up but DosVelasquez is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Castroy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Castroy looks to land a combination but DosVelasquez avoids it well.
Castroy fails with a takedown attempt.
Junior DosVelasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fidel Castroy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DosVelasquez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DosVelasquez, as that shot connected.
DosVelasquez throws a push kick but Castroy slaps the foot to one side.
DosVelasquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DosVelasquez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DosVelasquez misses with a head kick.
Castroy tries to clinch but DosVelasquez is having none of it.
DosVelasquez closes the distance but Castroy moves to the side
and Castroy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
DosVelasquez tries to break free but Castroy pushes him back against the cage.
Castroy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Castroy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DosVelasquez is breathing heavily.
Castroy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Castroy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Castroy.
DosVelasquez has had enough of the clinch but Castroy keeps him there for the moment.
DosVelasquez gets underhooks to prevent Castroy's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Castroy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
DosVelasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castroy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DosVelasquez misses with a head kick.
DosVelasquez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Castroy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DosVelasquez circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Castroy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castroy jumps into guard, dragging DosVelasquez to the mat.
Castroy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A short uppercut from Castroy.
Castroy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castroy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Castroy blocks an uppercut.
Castroy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Castroy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Castroy jumps into guard, dragging DosVelasquez to the mat.
Castroy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Castroy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castroy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics DosVelasquez uses from the top position.
DosVelasquez prevents Castroy from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DosVelasquez wants to get up but he can't break Castroy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Castroy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes DosVelasquez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Castroy forces DosVelasquez back against the cage and clinches.
Castroy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castroy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castroy.
Castroy lands a left hand that snaps the head of DosVelasquez backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castroy pushes DosVelasquez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Castroy goes for a takedown attempt but DosVelasquez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Castroy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castroy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Castroy decides to stand up, so the ref orders DosVelasquez to his feet.
Castroy pushes DosVelasquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Castroy.
Castroy is struggling to control the position.
A nice left hand lands by Castroy.
Castroy scores with a hook to the body.
Castroy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castroy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
DosVelasquez stops a takedown attempt from Castroy.
Castroy wants the takedown. DosVelasquez is fighting it off but Castroy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in DosVelasquez's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castroy trying to control but DosVelasquez is working from the bottom.
Castroy wanted to stand there but DosVelasquez had control of the position.
Castroy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Castroy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Castroy or perhaps it was just good defense by DosVelasquez which made him look bad.
DosVelasquez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Castroy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Castroy looking to stall.
DosVelasquez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Castroy lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castroy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DosVelasquez is looking to break free of the clinch but Castroy has double underhooks.
Castroy pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DosVelasquez is standing up over Castroy. Castroy looks to escape but DosVelasquez dives into side control.
Castroy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castroy is looking to clinch.
DosVelasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castroy closes the distance and clinches.
Castroy lands with a left to the head.
Castroy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castroy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DosVelasquez walks away with a smile on his face. Castroy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Castroy doesn't manage to clinch there - DosVelasquez circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castroy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castroy is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castroy misses with a double jab.
Castroy wants to clinch.
Castroy wants to clinch but DosVelasquez slips to the side
and DosVelasquez counters with a nice uppercut.
DosVelasquez tries to clinch up but Castroy circles away and keeps his distance.
Castroy wants to clinch up but DosVelasquez keeps it at a distance.
DosVelasquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castroy clinches.
DosVelasquez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Castroy lands a right hand that snaps the head of DosVelasquez backwards.
Castroy jumps guard.
Castroy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Castroy fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castroy clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on DosVelasquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Castroy scores with a shot to the side of DosVelasquez's head.
Castroy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Castroy tries to pull guard but DosVelasquez holds him up against the cage and eventually Castroy drops back down to his feet.
Junior DosVelasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fidel Castroy.
DosVelasquez tries to circle away but Castroy has him pinned against the cage.
Castroy cracks DosVelasquez with a nice body shot.
Castroy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DosVelasquez being controlled against the cage.
Castroy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castroy wants the takedown. DosVelasquez is fighting it off but Castroy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in DosVelasquez's guard against the cage.
DosVelasquez pushes Castroy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Castroy clinches with his opponent.
Junior DosVelasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Castroy as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Castroy.
Castroy taking a breather.
Castroy prevents DosVelasquez from breaking the clinch.
Castroy lands a left hand.
Fidel Castroy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castroy lands with a left to the head.
DosVelasquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Castroy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Castroy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DosVelasquez working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DosVelasquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A bit of stalling here from Castroy.
Castroy presses DosVelasquez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Castroy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Castroy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Castroy 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Castroy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Smokey McPot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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20
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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160 cm
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140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Smokey McPot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPot stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Murphy with that takedown attempt.
Murphy throws a series of strikes that have McPot backpedaling.
It looks like Smokey McPot has been cut.
Sean Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy closes this distance looking for a takedown but McPot circles away.
Smokey McPot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Murphy.
McPot misses with a head kick.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McPot tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McPot to the ground. McPot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McPot clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McPot obliges.
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McPot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McPot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but McPot won't allow it.
McPot crunches a lovely knee into Murphy's ribcage.
Murphy looks gassed!
McPot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McPot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A knee to the head by McPot.
It looks like Sean Murphy has been cut.
McPot scores a nice knee to the body.
McPot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murphy's face.
McPot scores a nice knee to the body.
McPot is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Murphy takes a knee right on the jaw!
McPot connects with a knee to the head.
Murphy takes a knee to the side of the body.
McPot working Murphy over with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McPot.
A knee to the head by McPot.
McPot is pushing Murphy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McPot just stands there and leans against the cage.
McPot crunches a lovely knee into Murphy's ribcage.
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McPot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McPot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murphy's face.
McPot unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McPot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McPot taking a breather.
Murphy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Murphy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murphy tries for a takedown. No joy.
A knee to the head by McPot.
McPot with a knee to the head.
Murphy tries for a takedown but McPot manages to get underhooks.
McPot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McPot connects with a knee to the head.
McPot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McPot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McPot landing knees to the head.
Murphy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McPot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McPot tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
McPot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy jumps guard but McPot stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McPot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McPot's elbow.
McPot misses with a knee to the head.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
McPot tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
McPot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murphy is defending well for now.
McPot prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murphy tries to stall but McPot uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McPot obliges.
Murphy drags the fight down to the ground.
Murphy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McPot defends well.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
McPot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McPot stands up from Murphy's guard - McPot perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPot rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.
McPot tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
McPot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McPot landing knees to the head.
McPot is trying to maintain a safe position but Murphy gets an underhook and turns McPot into the cage.
Murphy can't get the takedown.
McPot tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McPot takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Murphy tries to score a body lock takedown but McPot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McPot trying to land knees to the body.
McPot dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McPot gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but McPot keeps him there for the moment.
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.
McPot misses with a knee strike.
Murphy wants a takedown.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
McPot prevents Murphy from breaking the clinch.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McPot crunches a lovely knee into Murphy's ribcage.
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McPot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McPot slowing the pace effectively.
Knees to the body from McPot.
McPot prevents the takedown attempt.
McPot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McPot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Murphy is trying to drag McPot to the mat but McPot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McPot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McPot manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McPot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by McPot.
Murphy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McPot gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McPot landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smokey McPot dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
McPot avoids a kick to the body.
McPot instigates a clinch.
McPot misses with a knee to the head.
McPot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Murphy looking for a takedown.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
Murphy looking for a takedown.
Smokey McPot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Murphy.
McPot tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
McPot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McPot walks away with a smile on his face. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Murphy closes the distance but McPot moves to the side
and McPot counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McPot.
McPot leaning his opponent against the cage.
Murphy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McPot stays in close to Murphy's body and controls the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy wants to stand but McPot is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPot stands and steps away. Murphy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Murphy has his takedown stuffed
and McPot counters with a good low kick that Murphy was not able to check.
McPot ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
McPot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McPot clinches with his opponent.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smokey McPot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy letting McPot take a breather here.
McPot working Murphy over with knees to the body.
McPot connects with a knee to the head.
McPot crunches a lovely knee into Murphy's ribcage.
McPot lands a good knee to the midsection. Murphy won't want to take too many of those.
McPot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McPot taking a breather.
Murphy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McPot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McPot lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McPot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy avoiding damage as McPot throws knees to the body.
Murphy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McPot pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McPot obliges.
McPot lands a nice knee to the body.
McPot prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murphy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Murphy looking for a takedown.
Murphy tries to pull guard but McPot holds him up against the cage and eventually Murphy drops back down to his feet.
McPot taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murphy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McPot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McPot landing knees to the head.
McPot is stalling here.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McPot is defending well for now.
McPot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murphy's face.
Murphy has McPot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McPot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Come on McPot - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but McPot has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murphy's face.
Murphy is trying to drag McPot to the mat but McPot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McPot lands a knee to the head.
McPot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy goes for a takedown in the clinch but McPot prevents it.
McPot tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
Murphy looking for a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McPot obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McPot obliges.
Murphy tries for a takedown. No joy.
McPot lands a good knee to the midsection. Murphy won't want to take too many of those.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McPot landing knees to the body.
McPot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McPot gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McPot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McPot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Murphy is trying to drag McPot to the mat but McPot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murphy goes for a takedown in the clinch but McPot prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McPot fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murphy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McPot smiles and moves away.
McPot darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.
Murphy drops down looking for an ankle pick but McPot pulls his leg out and moves away.
Murphy darts in trying to clinch
and McPot counters by moving into the clinch.
McPot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from McPot.
McPot connects with a knee to the head.
McPot taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smokey McPot dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
McPot doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
McPot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murphy goes for a takedown in the clinch but McPot prevents it.
McPot slowing the pace effectively.
McPot looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
McPot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms.
Murphy wants a takedown but no success here.
McPot landing knees to the head.
Murphy looking to stall.
McPot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murphy's face.
Murphy jumps guard but McPot stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smokey McPot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Murphy.
McPot avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPot gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Murphy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Murphy drags the fight down to the ground.
McPot stands and steps away. Murphy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to clinch but McPot moves away
and McPot holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murphy wants a takedown.
Knees to the body from McPot.
Come on McPot - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McPot working Murphy over with knees to the body.
McPot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McPot pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McPot landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McPot obliges.
McPot is pressed up against the cage. Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McPot down to the mat. McPot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McPot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
McPot rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.
McPot unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murphy.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but McPot won't allow it.
McPot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McPot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McPot stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murphy goes for a takedown attempt but McPot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McPot moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy clinches but McPot breaks the clinch
and McPot counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McPot clinches.
McPot connects with a knee to the head.
Murphy drags the fight down to the ground.
McPot decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Murphy throws a lazy head kick
and McPot counters by clinching up.
McPot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McPot stalling.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
Murphy tries for a takedown. No joy.
McPot crunches a lovely knee into Murphy's ribcage.
Murphy being controlled against the cage.
McPot scores with a knee to the head.
Murphy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McPot fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McPot drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPot connects with a knee to the head.
McPot landing knees to the head.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McPot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McPot connects with a knee to the head.
Murphy tries to score a body lock takedown but McPot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McPot connects with a knee to the head.
McPot lands a nice knee to the body.
McPot gets underhooks to prevent Murphy's takedown attempt.
McPot landing knees to the body.
McPot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murphy's efforts to push away.
The referee is keeping an eye on McPot - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McPot stalling in the clinch but Murphy improves position.
Murphy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McPot fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McPot darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McPot connects with a knee to the head.
McPot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy drops down looking for an ankle pick but McPot pulls his leg out and moves away.
Murphy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McPot moves into the clinch.
Murphy tries for a takedown. No joy.
McPot crunches a lovely knee into Murphy's ribcage.
McPot scores with a knee to the head.
McPot is struggling to control the position.
Murphy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McPot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but McPot blocks it.
McPot landing knees to the body.
McPot stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McPot avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
McPot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murphy's face.
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McPot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McPot dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McPot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smokey McPot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McPot, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smokey McPot!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Demper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beni Nikaido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beni Nikaido told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frankie Demper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Beni Nikaido!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikaido will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Demper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nikaido counters with a stiff right hand.
Nikaido fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Demper misses with a jab to the body
and Nikaido counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nikaido lands with a nice combination. Demper backs away looking to recover.
Beni Nikaido seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikaido looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Demper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikaido scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Demper manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nikaido's best efforts.
Demper wants to control but Nikaido is keeping busy.
Nikaido content to control rather than advance.
Demper is looking to get back to is feet but Nikaido passes into side control.
Nikaido is trying to get an arm triangle but Demper is defending well.
Demper sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikaido is working for a submission of some sort.
Nikaido is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Demper sees it coming and defends easily.
Demper is trying to control but can't.
Nikaido is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Demper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Demper is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nikaido is trying to work for a kimura but Demper is defending well.
Nikaido is working for a kimura but Demper is defending it quite comfortably.
Nikaido looks gassed!
Nikaido missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nikaido seems to be looking for submissions.
Demper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nikaido shoots for a takedown but Demper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikaido throws a front kick aimed at Demper's knee but Demper avoids it well.
Nikaido thows a body shot but no joy.
Demper throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Demper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nikaido's guard.
Demper looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Demper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Demper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demper trying to control but Nikaido is working from the bottom.
Nikaido had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Demper defends it easily.
Nikaido looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikaido keeping moving, preventing Demper from controlling successfully.
Nikaido has a closed guard, preventing Demper from standing up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Demper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nikaido counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Demper's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikaido is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Demper is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Demper has escaped and now he's on top!
Demper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Demper is looking to stand up but Nikaido won't let him.
Demper looking to pass the guard.
Demper content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Beni Nikaido will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Demper wants to clinch but Nikaido slips to the side
and Nikaido counters with a series of strikes. Demper will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nikaido scores with a jab to the body.
Nikaido misses with a two punch combination.
Nikaido throws a right hand that Demper ducks under and follows up with a left that Demper also avoids with ease.
Demper misses with a takedown attempt - Nikaido sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Demper fails to land the takedown.
Nikaido looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Demper!
Nikaido working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Demper bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Demper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nikaido looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nikaido keeping moving, preventing Demper from controlling successfully.
Demper thows a big elbow that misses.
Nikaido is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Demper trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikaido is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nikaido looking for a triangle here. Demper is fighting it but it looks tight! Nikaido pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Demper is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Beni Nikaido!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Veijo Vinssi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Holch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinssi comes to the cage accompanied by The Alan Parsons Project - Sirius. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Veijo Vinssi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dom Holch!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinssi misses with a looping right.
Holch misses the shot to the body.
Holch throws a nice looking combination but Vinssi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vinssi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vinssi can't do much from the bottom here.
Vinssi throws Holch to one side and escapes!
Holch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vinssi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vinssi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Vinssi. No joy for Holch on that attempt.
Veijo Vinssi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Holch.
Holch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vinssi avoids it really well and circles away.
Vinssi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinssi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holch lands a couple of digs.
Holch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holch throwing strikes but missing.
Vinssi looking for a guillotine here but Holch defends easily.
Vinssi keeping moving, preventing Holch from controlling successfully.
Holch is looking to work some ground and pound but Vinssi has wrist control.
Vinssi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vinssi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vinssi counters with a shoot takedown. Holch fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vinssi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vinssi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinssi throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holch is on top in guard.
Holch landing with the ground and pound.
Holch is working Vinssi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vinssi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holch working some strikes from top position.
Vinssi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holch defends well.
Holch won't allow Vinssi to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vinssi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vinssi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holch is fending him off so far but Vinssi persists. Nope, Holch circles away and we're back to standing.
Vinssi slaps away a takedown attempt from Holch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Holch tries to clinch up but Vinssi circles away and keeps his distance.
Holch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vinssi is fending him off so far but Holch persists. Nope, Vinssi circles away and we're back to standing.
Holch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vinssi swivels and escapes.
Holch looks gassed!
Holch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Holch works over Vinssi with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinssi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holch defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vinssi wants to get back to his feet but Holch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holch wants to control from the top but Vinssi keeps moving.
Vinssi is trying to keep Holch in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vinssi pulls Holch in close to his closed guard and prevents Holch from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vinssi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holch is one step ahead there.
Vinssi has his foot on Holch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holch works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dom Holch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vinssi misses with a low kick as Holch jumps back.
Holch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Holch is in close to Vinssi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holch is working Vinssi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holch lands a couple of digs.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vinssi holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Holch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vinssi keeping moving, preventing Holch from controlling successfully.
Vinssi is pulling down on Holch's head. It's preventing any offense from Holch, at least for the moment.
Holch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vinssi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vinssi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holch wants to control from the top but Vinssi keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vinssi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vinssi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Vinssi pushes Holch off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Holch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holch 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.
Holch throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vinssi wants to stand up but Holch is controlling him.
Vinssi keeping moving, preventing Holch from controlling successfully.
Vinssi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Holch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Holch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vinssi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holch.
Vinssi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Holch!
Holch avoids a series of strikes thrown by Vinssi.
Holch bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Holch cracks Vinssi with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinssi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vinssi keeping moving, preventing Holch from controlling successfully.
Vinssi is trying to control the position but Holch postures up.
Vinssi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vinssi is looking for a triangle but Holch pushes his legs off easily.
Holch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vinssi keeping moving, preventing Holch from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Holch is looking to clinch but Vinssi is avoiding it.
Holch 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vinssi wants to stand but Holch is controlling the position.
Holch landing some decent shots from guard.
Vinssi wants to sweep here but Holch controlling him for the moment.
Vinssi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holch.
Holch thows a big elbow that misses.
Holch forces his way into half guard.
Vinssi is looking to escape.
Nice strikes from Holch there.
Holch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vinssi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holch working Vinssi over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Holch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Holch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vinssi misses with a wild body shot.
Holch misses with a combination
and Vinssi counters with a series of strikes. Holch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Holch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Holch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dom Holch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vinssi taking some punishment here, with Holch in his half guard.
Holch thows a huge punch but Vinssi dodges it nicely.
Holch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vinssi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vinssi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holch.
Holch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vinssi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Holch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinssi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vinssi trying to strike off his back.
Vinssi looking for a guillotine here but Holch defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vinssi's head.
Holch thows a big elbow that misses.
Vinssi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Holch!
Holch is looking to get to half guard.
Dom Holch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vinssi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Vinssi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Holch is trying to escape the mount.
Vinssi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Holch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vinssi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Holch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Holch wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Vinssi.
Vinssi misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holch blocking the ground and pound.
Vinssi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Holch is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vinssi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Holch working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Vinssi.
Holch tries to lock up and control but Vinssi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vinssi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Vinssi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Veijo Vinssi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holch working to try and regain half guard.
Vinssi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinssi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Vinssi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vinssi lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vinssi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vinssi throws some wild stikes that Holch manages to avoid easily.
Vinssi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Holch is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vinssi throws some wild stikes that Holch manages to avoid easily.
Holch wants to control but Vinssi is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Veijo Vinssi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Holch!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uki Rini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Bernardes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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268 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uki Rini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor Bernardes!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernardes wants to clinch.
Bernardes drops his shoulder and cracks Rini with a huge uppercut! Rini goes down! Can Bernardes finish him?
Bernardes trying to control but Rini is working from the bottom.
Rini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bernardes tries to free his leg and advance position but Rini is retaining full guard.
Bernardes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bernardes wants to pass the guard but Rini is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bernardes throws a strike but Rini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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.
Bernardes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bernardes wants to sweep but no luck.
Bernardes looking for a guillotine here but Rini defends easily.
Rini decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bernardes.
Rini moves out of range of the body kick from Bernardes.
Bernardes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rini moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Victor Bernardes has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernardes misses with a combination
and Rini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rini drops Bernardes with a beautiful combination! Bernardes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rini is looking for the KO!
Bernardes is rocked!
Bernardes looks gassed!
Rini ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Bernardes's jaw. Bernardes's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Rini does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uki Rini!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between YB SUL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaobon Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaobon Killer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with YB SUL's chin.
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139 lbs
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140 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, YB SUL!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kaobon Killer!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows SUL to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Killer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Killer keeping full guard, as SUL tries to pass.
SUL wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
SUL tries to free his leg and advance position but Killer is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SUL not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
SUL pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killer is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer keeping moving, preventing SUL from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
SUL displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
SUL closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
SUL is pressing down on Killer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Killer is holding on for now.
SUL wants to take a breather but Killer is having none of it.
SUL is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Killer wants to get back to full guard.
Killer is trying to maintain the position but SUL is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SUL trying to control from Killer's half guard. Killer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
SUL trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No joy there for Killer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killer scores with a jab to the head.
SUL misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killer.
Killer scores with a punch to the head.
Killer lunges at SUL with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by SUL's hand.
Killer throws a right hand that SUL ducks under and follows up with a left that SUL also avoids with ease.
YB SUL seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer gets caught flat footed, as SUL shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Killer keeping full guard, as SUL tries to pass.
SUL is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer wants to stand up but SUL is controlling him.
SUL decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Killer, up you get!
Excellent takedown into side control there by SUL.
SUL trying to control the position but Killer is working away.
Killer throws SUL to one side and escapes!
SUL tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten SUL somewhat.
Nice cross by Killer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SUL takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Killer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like YB SUL has been cut.
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!
Killer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps SUL's head backwards.
SUL shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. SUL showed some decent athleticism there.
SUL is breathing heavily.
SUL is looking to stall here but Killer recovers full guard.
SUL drops back, looking for a kneebar! Killer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Killer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Killer!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killer decides to stand back up. Killer steps back and let's SUL get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaobon Killer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on YB SUL's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Killer scores with a nice right hand.
SUL closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - SUL lands in his opponent's guard.
Killer keeping full guard, as SUL tries to pass.
Killer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
SUL controlling from the top position.
SUL trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
SUL throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
SUL trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom.
SUL advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
SUL goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Killer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in SUL's guard! Nice work there by Killer!
SUL is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
SUL is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Killer is trying to stand back up but SUL is controlling him
YB SUL overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
SUL seems to be looking for submissions.
Killer tries to get to full guard but SUL has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
SUL is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Killer still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Killer has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
SUL is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
SUL is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Killer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Killer not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SUL is controlling Killer's trapped leg to prevent Killer from advancing to side control.
SUL is looking for a sweep. Killer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
SUL moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Killer stops SUL from standing up.
SUL looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Killer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
SUL wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. SUL manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
SUL throws his legs up looking for a submission but Killer uses it to pass to side control.
SUL is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Killer lands a decent elbow from side control.
SUL looks to move to half guard but instead Killer has passed into mount! Damn!
SUL is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
SUL is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
YB SUL dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on YB SUL's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Killer sizes up SUL with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
SUL drives through with a takedown into guard.
Killer keeping moving, preventing SUL from controlling successfully.
SUL pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killer is keeping the position for now.
SUL is stalling in the full guard.
SUL trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SUL stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer wants to stand and escape but SUL is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
SUL tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killer swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Killer as SUL shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
SUL fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Killer avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YB SUL. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer lands a lovely overhand right.
Killer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Killer cracks SUL with a good jab.
SUL takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
SUL shoots for a takedown but Killer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Killer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but SUL moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Killer lands.
YB SUL is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
SUL is rocked!
SUL looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Killer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Killer throws a nice looking combination but SUL bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killer lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer lands a nice shot that snaps SUL's head back.
Oh SUL is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No luck with that takedown attempt from SUL.
SUL seems to have got his legs back now.
Killer misses with a double jab.
SUL shoots in for a takedown but Killer shows good takedown defense.
Killer swinging wildly here.
Killer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Killer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Killer scores with a sloppy right hand. SUL should have avoided that one.
Killer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Killer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by SUL.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer leaves SUL with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Killer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Killer does it's job there.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Killer clobbers SUL with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Killer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Killer scores with a jab to the body.
SUL is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Killer lands with a nice body punch.
Killer lands a glancing blow to the side of SUL's head.
Killer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
SUL has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Killer finds it's way round the side to connect with SUL's head.
SUL tries to move into range but Killer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Killer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
SUL closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
SUL misses with a takedown attempt - Killer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
SUL takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer misses with a head kick.
Kaobon Killer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
SUL fails with a takedown attempt.
Killer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between SUL's hands.
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!
Killer connects with a good right hand that stumbles SUL. SUL circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
SUL throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Killer lands an impressive looking overhand right. SUL doesn't seem phased though.
Killer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from SUL.
SUL on the wrong end of a nice jab.
SUL with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Killer to score with a decent uppercut.
Killer lands a left and a right that send SUL crashing to the mat, dazed. Killer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killer throws the kick towards the body but SUL avoids it.
Killer works the jab nicely.
SUL walks into a jab.
Killer rushes SUL with punches - SUL moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, SUL goes down! Killer follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaobon Killer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between ZEN FURY (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxwell has chosen Basket Case as his entrance music. Juan Maxwell will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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24
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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22
150 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, ZEN FURY!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FURY displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maxwell.
FURY misses with a series of wild punches.
FURY closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
FURY tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maxwell can't do much from the bottom here.
Maxwell tries to bench press FURY off him but FURY keeps the position.
FURY decides to stand back up.
FURY moves into the clinch.
Maxwell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maxwell taking a breather.
FURY tries to score a body lock takedown but Maxwell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FURY misses with an elbow strike.
Maxwell has hold of one of FURY's legs. FURY is fighting the takedown attempt but Maxwell gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
FURY is looking for a triangle but Maxwell pushes his legs off easily.
Maxwell thows a big elbow that misses.
FURY looking for a triangle here. Maxwell is fighting it but it looks tight! FURY pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Maxwell is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). ZEN FURY!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gus Dengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lamb chops (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dengel comes to the cage accompanied by "Chainsaw" by Skinny Puppy. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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134 lbs
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140 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gus Dengel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, lamb chops!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
chops takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dengel clinches up with chops and pushes him back against the cage.
Dengel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dengel lands an elbow inside that chops shrugs off.
Dengel lands a damaging elbow.
Dengel prevents the takedown attempt.
Dengel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
chops fails to pull guard.
Dengel lands a damaging elbow.
Dengel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from chops.
Gus Dengel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of lamb chops.
Dengel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from chops.
Dengel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dengel is pressed up against the cage. chops has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dengel down to the mat. Dengel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dengel jabs chops right on the nose. chops blinks but takes it well.
chops shoots in for a double leg but Dengel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
chops shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dengel but Dengel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
chops looks gassed!
Dengel digs a good body shot into chops's ribs.
chops tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dengel counters with a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dengel lands a glancing blow to the side of chops's head.
chops tries to keep at a distance but Dengel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dengel lands an elbow just above chops 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dengel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through chops's defenses.
Dengel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from chops.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dengel unloads a knee to the mid-section. chops lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dengel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dengel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dengel lands an elbow inside that chops shrugs off.
Dengel lands an elbow inside that chops shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dengel.
Dengel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dengel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dengel takes the fight into the clinch.
Dengel connects with a nasty looking knee right to chops's face.
Dengel lands an elbow just above chops 's eye.
chops is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dengel breaks from the clinch.
Dengel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dengel misses with a series of wild punches.
Dengel rushes chops and presses him up against the cage.
chops takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dengel lands a damaging elbow.
chops drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dengel pulls his leg out and moves away.
chops takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dengel takes the fight into the clinch.
Dengel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
chops fails to pull guard.
Dengel manages to break the clinch.
Dengel instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dengel manages to break the clinch.
Dengel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck chops on the side of the head.
chops takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dengel throws a right and a left that chops avoids nicely.
Dengel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dengel takes the fight into the clinch.
chops is trying to drag Dengel to the mat but Dengel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dengel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Dengel.
chops takes an elbow to the forehead.
chops wants a takedown but no success here.
Dengel lands an elbow that stopped chops in his tracks for a moment.
chops fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dengel lands an elbow inside.
Dengel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dengel lands a nice knee to the body.
Dengel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dengel manages to break the clinch.
Dengel lands an overhand right.
Dengel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping chops at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
chops takes one on the button.
Dengel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between chops's hands.
chops tries to clinch
and Dengel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Dengel.
Dengel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
chops tries to pull guard but Dengel holds him up against the cage and eventually chops drops back down to his feet.
Dengel lands an elbow just above chops 's eye.
Dengel manages to break the clinch.
Dengel moves into the clinch.
Dengel lands an elbow inside that chops shrugs off.
chops jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dengel walks away with a smile on his face. chops gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gus Dengel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dengel moves into the clinch.
Dengel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dengel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with chops, pushing him back against the cage.
Dengel lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Dengel.
Dengel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
chops's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
chops takes an elbow to the temple.
Dengel lands a damaging elbow.
chops tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dengel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down chops.
Dengel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dengel scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
chops ducks right into an uppercut from Dengel.
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!
chops fails with the takedown
and Dengel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps chops thinking.
Dengel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with chops, pushing him back against the cage.
chops takes an elbow to the temple.
Dengel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
chops wants to clinch but Dengel slips to the side
and Dengel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
chops is working for takedown but Dengel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dengel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dengel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dengel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Dengel.
Dengel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dengel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dengel connects with a good right hand that stumbles chops. chops circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dengel's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dengel duly obliges.
Dengel rushes chops and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dengel lands an elbow that stopped chops in his tracks for a moment.
chops takes an elbow to the temple.
chops takes an elbow to the forehead.
Good body shot from Dengel.
Dengel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Dengel.
Dengel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
chops tries to clinch
and Dengel counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Dengel 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.
chops misses with an uppercut.
chops shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dengel moves into the clinch.
chops takes an elbow to the temple.
Gus Dengel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dengel breaks the clinch.
Dengel throws a sloppy head kick and chops moves out of range easily.
Dengel takes the fight into the clinch.
chops takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dengel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dengel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through chops's defenses.
Dengel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from chops.
Gus Dengel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of lamb chops.
Nice elbow from Dengel.
Dengel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dengel lands with a cross.
Dengel lunges at chops with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by chops's hand.
chops misses with a takedown
and Dengel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dengel.
chops is breathing heavily.
Dengel lands a damaging elbow.
Dengel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
lamb chops seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
chops tries to clinch
and Dengel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dengel closes the distance and pushes chops back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dengel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dengel lands a nice elbow.
Dengel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dengel cracks chops with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dengel lands with a nice body punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dengel prevents the takedown attempt.
chops takes an elbow to the temple.
Dengel lands an elbow that stopped chops in his tracks for a moment.
Dengel manages to break the clinch.
Dengel rushes chops and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
chops is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dengel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
chops drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dengel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dengel rushes chops and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dengel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dengel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
chops pulls guard effortlessly.
Dengel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dengel is in close to chops's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dengel tries to free his leg and advance position but chops is retaining full guard.
Dengel trying to control the position from guard on top but chops is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
chops working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dengel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but chops is tightening it up a little... Dengel has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dengel reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dengel taps out! nice BJJ there by chops!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). lamb chops!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Tepez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maik Valua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tepez comes to the cage accompanied by Slayer - Here Comes The Pain. Vlad Tepez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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284 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vlad Tepez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Maik Valua!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Valua.
It looks like Vlad Tepez has been cut.
Valua drops Tepez with a left and a right! Oh, Tepez is hurt - Valua dives into side control looking to finish!
Tepez is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valua tries to move to mount but Tepez blocks the move with his legs.
Oh Tepez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tepez is trying to get back to half guard.
Tepez seems to have got his legs back now.
Tepez is working hard here to advance position.
Tepez wants to control but Valua postures up.
Tepez tries to bench press Valua off him but Valua keeps the position.
Tepez parries the strikes from Valua easily there. Valua is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tepez to escape.
Valua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tepez keeps working.
Tepez is looking to regain half guard here but Valua keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tepez tries to clinch up.
Tepez clinches with his opponent.
Tepez tries to work over Valua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valua can't break the clinch.
Valua has a couple of punches blocked by Tepez.
Tepez gets through Valua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tepez tries to pull guard but Valua won't allow it.
Tepez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tepez scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Maik Valua has been cut.
Valua is looking to break free of the clinch but Tepez has double underhooks.
Tepez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valua smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Tepez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valua.
Valua throws a big shot that misses.
Tepez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tepez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tepez thows a body shot but no joy.
Valua moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valua throws a looping overhand right but Tepez ducks down to avoid it.
Tepez scores a takedown into full mount!
Tepez lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tepez controlling the pace for now.
Tepez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Valua tries to hold on but Tepez postures up.
Tepez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Tepez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tepez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tepez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Valua's face.
BOOM! Tepez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tepez wants to finish this one by submission but Valua is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tepez.
Tepez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valua really wants to buck Tepez off and get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Tepez.
Tepez content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tepez landing strikes from the mount.
Tepez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Valua takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The cut above Maik Valua's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tepez lands a heavy elbow.
Tepez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valua tries to hold on but Tepez postures up.
Tepez controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepez dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tepez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tepez passes Valua's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Valua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tepez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tepez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valua's head.
Tepez wants to take a breather but Valua is having none of it.
Tepez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tepez is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tepez lands a nice short elbow.
Tepez is looking for a kimura here.
Tepez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Valua tries to roll over but Tepez keeps him under control.
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.
Tepez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tepez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valua's head.
Valua is trying to stand up here but Tepez is controlling him well.
Tepez is trying to control the action in half guard but Valua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tepez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Valua!
Tepez working the ground and pound effectively.
Maik Valua's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maik Valua's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vlad Tepez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boban Savic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loki Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Walk. Fredriksson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Manowar - Loki God Of Fire. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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270 lbs
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24
276 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boban Savic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Loki Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Loki Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savic throws a nice looking combination but Fredriksson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fredriksson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Fredriksson.
Savic throws a body punch but Fredriksson moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Savic checks a leg kick.
Savic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredriksson moves away.
Fredriksson ducks under a wild hook from Savic.
Fredriksson throws a head kick that misses.
Savic tries to bum rush Fredriksson with a series of wild strikes but Fredriksson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fredriksson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Savic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fredriksson. Fredriksson obviously looking to wear him down.
Savic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fredriksson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savic's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredriksson throws a low kick but Savic avoids it.
Savic blocks a head kick by Fredriksson.
Savic avoids a kick to the body.
Savic checks the leg kick.
Fredriksson throws a right hand that Savic ducks under and follows up with a left that Savic also avoids with ease.
Savic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fredriksson. Fredriksson obviously looking to wear him down.
Savic checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Savic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fredriksson misses with a low kick.
Savic misses with a series of wild punches.
Savic misses with a body shot.
Savic stuns Fredriksson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fredriksson looks gassed!
Fredriksson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fredriksson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Savic lands with a nice body punch.
Fredriksson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Savic just misses with a punch to the body.
Savic is looking to wear down Fredriksson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Savic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Savic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Savic's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Savic duly obliges.
Savic cracks Fredriksson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Fredriksson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Savic pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Fredriksson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boban Savic!
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