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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gena Yourass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leifr Eiriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Eiriksson's choice of entrance music: Life is wonderful. Leifr Eiriksson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gena Yourass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leifr Eiriksson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eiriksson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eiriksson throws a right and a left that Yourass avoids nicely.
Yourass lands an overhand right.
Eiriksson takes one on the button.
Eiriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yourass paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eiriksson defending well as Yourass loads up on a big left hand.
Yourass scores with a hook to the body. Eiriksson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yourass throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eiriksson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Leifr Eiriksson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eiriksson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yourass lands a slapping body shot.
Yourass drops Eiriksson with a beautiful combination! Eiriksson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Yourass is looking for the KO!
Eiriksson is rocked!
Eiriksson looks gassed!
Eiriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eiriksson is still on wobbly legs! Can Yourass finish him?
Eiriksson staying out of range there.
Eiriksson seems to have recovered his senses.
Yourass misses with a low kick.
Eiriksson tries to clinch but Yourass is having none of it.
Yourass throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yourass thows a body shot but no joy.
Eiriksson has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eiriksson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yourass walks away with a smile on his face. Eiriksson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yourass throws a combination that misses
and Eiriksson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Eiriksson thows a huge punch but Yourass dodges it nicely.
Eiriksson is trying to work for a kimura but Yourass is defending well.
Eiriksson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Eiriksson working for a guillotine from mount but Yourass is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yourass tries to hold on but Eiriksson postures up.
Yourass is trying to escape the mount.
Eiriksson thowing shots but they're missing.
Eiriksson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yourass is looking to escape.
Eiriksson punching from mount but Yourass doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eiriksson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Eiriksson misses with a head shot.
Eiriksson has hold of Yourass's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yourass manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Eiriksson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eiriksson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Yourass to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Yourass shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yourass can't escape the position.
Eiriksson lands a big elbow.
Yourass wants to hold on but Eiriksson pushes him away.
Eiriksson wants to finish this one by submission but Yourass is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Eiriksson.
Eiriksson working for a submission but Yourass is keeping him at bay.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yourass is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gena Yourass dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leifr Eiriksson's cut.
That's time! Yourass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Eiriksson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yourass.
Yourass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eiriksson.
Eiriksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Yourass circles away.
Eiriksson wants to clinch.
Yourass fails to land with a series of punches.
Eiriksson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yourass misses the jab.
Yourass swats away the attempt to clinch by Eiriksson.
A jab from Yourass misses.
Gena Yourass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yourass throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yourass will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yourass throws a series of punches but Eiriksson moves out of range.
Eiriksson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yourass misses with a combination
and Eiriksson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Yourass's guard now.
Yourass knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eiriksson on the ground.
Eiriksson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Eiriksson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Yourass screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Eiriksson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Leifr Eiriksson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousasi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hi-Gate: Pitchin. Jean Claude Mousasi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andre Clark's chin.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jean Claude Mousasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Clark!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousasi drops Clark with a beautiful combination! Clark stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mousasi is looking for the KO!
Clark is rocked!
It looks like Andre Clark has been cut.
Clark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Mousasi finish him?
Mousasi is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Clark is in big trouble! Mousasi is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Clark. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Jean Claude Mousasi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Sobolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Ray Buttkicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobolev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ya kuplu tebe dom. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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274 lbs
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Brawler
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasiliy Sobolev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Ray Buttkicker!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buttkicker shoots in and drives through. Sobolev sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Buttkicker. No joy for Sobolev on that attempt.
Buttkicker looks to land a combination but Sobolev avoids it well.
Buttkicker looks for the body kick but Sobolev saw that one coming.
Buttkicker throws a head kick but Sobolev moves out of range.
Sobolev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Buttkicker is trying to defend but Sobolev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sobolev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Buttkicker's head.
Sobolev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Buttkicker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Buttkicker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sobolev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Buttkicker is trying to stand up here but Sobolev is controlling him well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Buttkicker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sobolev working Buttkicker over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobolev is keen to just control but Buttkicker is a slippery customer.
Buttkicker wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sobolev lands a nice short elbow.
Sobolev winds up and cracks Buttkicker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobolev wants to control but Buttkicker is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobolev passes to full mount!
Buttkicker is trying to stand.
Sobolev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sobolev landing punches.
Sobolev is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Buttkicker has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Buttkicker!
Sobolev striking from the bottom here.
Buttkicker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sobolev is on top in guard.
Sobolev lands a couple of digs.
Sobolev connects with a couple of short punches.
Buttkicker wants to get back to his feet but Sobolev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Buttkicker looks gassed!
Sobolev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Buttkicker's head.
Sobolev works over Buttkicker with some ground and pound from guard.
Sobolev won't allow Buttkicker to get back to his feet.
Sobolev trying to control but Buttkicker is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Buttkicker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sobolev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buttkicker's head.
Buttkicker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sobolev can't get the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buttkicker can't break the clinch.
Sobolev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Buttkicker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Sobolev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buttkicker is looking to break free of the clinch but Sobolev has double underhooks.
Buttkicker prevents the takedown attempt.
Sobolev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Buttkicker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev can't get the takedown.
Buttkicker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Buttkicker is trying to break the clinch but Sobolev has him pressed against the cage.
Buttkicker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sobolev shoots in for a takedown but Buttkicker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Buttkicker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Buttkicker.
It looks like Vasiliy Sobolev has been cut.
Buttkicker thuds a left hand into Sobolev's body.
Sobolev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buttkicker moves into the clinch successfully.
Buttkicker manages to break the clinch.
Buttkicker tries to bum rush Sobolev with a series of wild strikes but Sobolev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sobolev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Buttkicker throws a right and a left that Sobolev avoids nicely.
Buttkicker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sobolev to the mat! Sobolev manages to get full guard.
Buttkicker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Buttkicker postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buttkicker stops Sobolev from standing up.
Buttkicker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sobolev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buttkicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobolev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buttkicker postures up in Sobolev's guard and throws a big left but Sobolev blocks it.
Sobolev pulls Buttkicker in to control the position.
Buttkicker throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sobolev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sobolev is working Buttkicker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Buttkicker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sobolev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sobolev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Ray Buttkicker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasiliy Sobolev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sobolev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buttkicker counters with a three punch combo that has Sobolev backing up. Sobolev nods at Buttkicker to acknowledge the strikes.
Buttkicker wants to clinch up but Sobolev keeps it at a distance.
Buttkicker tries to clinch but Sobolev is having none of it.
Sobolev with a poor takedown
and Buttkicker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sobolev's guard now.
Sobolev wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buttkicker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buttkicker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Buttkicker stands up and waves to Sobolev to follow him.
Buttkicker gets caught flat footed, as Sobolev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobolev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buttkicker pushes Sobolev off and gets back to his feet.
Billy Ray Buttkicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buttkicker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobolev shoots in for a takedown but Buttkicker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Sobolev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buttkicker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sobolev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Buttkicker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buttkicker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sobolev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sobolev stalling away here and it's allowed Buttkicker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sobolev prevents Buttkicker from getting back to his feet.
Sobolev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Buttkicker wriggles free and stands up.
Buttkicker leaves Sobolev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Buttkicker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Buttkicker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sobolev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buttkicker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sobolev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sobolev ducks right into an uppercut from Buttkicker.
Billy Ray Buttkicker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sobolev misses with a takedown attempt
and Buttkicker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sobolev's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobolev has a closed guard, preventing Buttkicker from standing up.
Sobolev has his feet on Buttkicker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sobolev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Billy Ray Buttkicker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buttkicker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sobolev in his tracks.
Sobolev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Buttkicker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sobolev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buttkicker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy left from Buttkicker finds it's target.
Buttkicker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sobolev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sobolev shoots in for a double leg but Buttkicker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buttkicker as he jumps to the side.
Buttkicker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Buttkicker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sobolev 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.
Buttkicker lands a big elbow.
Sobolev tries to hold on but Buttkicker pushes him away.
Sobolev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Buttkicker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sobolev can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Buttkicker has control of Sobolev's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sobolev regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sobolev wants to control but Buttkicker is having none of it.
Sobolev working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buttkicker is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sobolev to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sobolev shrugs it off.
Sobolev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sobolev wants to control but Buttkicker is having none of it.
Buttkicker prevents Sobolev from getting the reversal.
Sobolev really wants to buck Buttkicker off and get back to his feet.
Buttkicker is standing up, even though he is in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sobolev checks a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sobolev.
Buttkicker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sobolev counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buttkicker wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Ray Buttkicker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vasiliy Sobolev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sobolev fails with the takedown
letting Buttkicker counter with a right hand.
Buttkicker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sobolev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Buttkicker actively working from the bottom here.
Buttkicker tries to kick Sobolev off in order to stand up. Sobolev Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Sobolev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buttkicker keeps working.
Sobolev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Buttkicker throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Buttkicker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sobolev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobolev wants to control from the top but Buttkicker keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sobolev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobolev throwing strikes but missing.
Buttkicker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobolev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Buttkicker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobolev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sobolev landing some decent shots from guard.
Sobolev cracks Buttkicker with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sobolev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sobolev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sobolev tries to free his leg and advance position but Buttkicker is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sobolev trying to control the position from guard on top but Buttkicker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobolev won't allow Buttkicker to sweep him here.
Sobolev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Buttkicker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobolev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobolev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sobolev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Buttkicker working for a triangle but Sobolev defends it easily.
Buttkicker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobolev defends well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sobolev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Buttkicker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buttkicker throws a low kick, looking for Sobolev's leg but Sobolev calmly moves out of range.
Sobolev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Sobolev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buttkicker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Buttkicker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Buttkicker prevents Sobolev from standing back up.
Buttkicker decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Buttkicker closes the distance and clinches.
Buttkicker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sobolev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sobolev showed some decent athleticism there.
Buttkicker pushes Sobolev off looking to stand but Sobolev dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Sobolev there.
Sobolev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buttkicker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Billy Ray Buttkicker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buttkicker is trying is best to control the position here.
Buttkicker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sobolev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Buttkicker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Buttkicker wants to get back to his feet.
Sobolev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sobolev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Buttkicker's head.
Sobolev working Buttkicker over with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buttkicker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vasiliy Sobolev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasiliy Sobolev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buttkicker 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Ray Buttkicker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Ubereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dude Dudder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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185 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Ubereem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dude Dudder!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ubereem connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dudder lands a right hook to the body.
Ubereem tries to clinch but Dudder is having none of it.
Ubereem has managed to clinch.
Ubereem manages to break the clinch.
Dudder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dudder lands a lovely overhand right.
Ubereem has a takedown stuffed.
Dudder leaves Ubereem with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Ubereem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Ubereem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dudder lands a right hook to the body.
Dudder moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dudder scores with a hook to the body. Ubereem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dudder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ubereem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Dudder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dudder.
Dudder thows a body shot but no joy.
Ubereem misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dudder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem shoots in for a takedown but Dudder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dudder stuns Ubereem with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dudder.
Dudder lands a nice looking body shot.
Ubereem is breathing heavily.
Ubereem takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dudder punishes Ubereem's body with a nice straight punch.
Ubereem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dudder thows a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Dudder.
Ubereem tries to clinch but Dudder moves out of range.
Dudder lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ubereem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ubereem needs to keep his hands up - Dudder had a free shot at his head there.
Dudder misses with the combination.
Ubereem takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dudder throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Dudder.
Ubereem takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem tries to clinch but Dudder moves out of range.
Dudder punishes Ubereem's body with a nice straight punch.
Dude Dudder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dudder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dude Dudder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudder connects with a body shot.
Dudder scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ubereem moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ubereem ducks right into an uppercut from Dudder.
Dudder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudder lands a right hook to the body.
Ubereem takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dudder throws a combination. Ubereem tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dudder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ubereem doesn't seem bothered though.
Ubereem has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dudder finds it's way round the side to connect with Ubereem's head.
Dudder jabs Ubereem right on the nose. Ubereem blinks but takes it well.
Dudder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dudder lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ubereem backs up against the cage.
Dudder's corner calls for a 1-2. Dudder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ubereem is rocked!
Dudder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ubereem rather than just go for the knockout.
Ubereem takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Ubereem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Dudder.
Dudder Rushes Ubereem and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Ubereem is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Dudder Piles on the pressure and Ubereem crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dude Dudder!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yanick Goossens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McIntyre has chosen The Chosen One as his entrance music. Yanick Goossens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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274 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
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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 Amsterdam, Yanick Goossens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott McIntyre!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goossens throws a looping overhand right but McIntyre ducks down to avoid it.
Goossens is looking to score with low kicks.
McIntyre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McIntyre decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
McIntyre moves away from the strike by Goossens.
McIntyre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goossens.
McIntyre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goossens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Goossens.
McIntyre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goossens did well to prevent McIntyre getting side control.
McIntyre works his way into side control.
McIntyre in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Goossens is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott McIntyre!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabino Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinz Spack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spack is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Looking for Freedom. Heinz Spack struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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23
220 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabino Barrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heinz Spack!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spack misses with a two punch combination.
Barrera wants to clinch up but Spack keeps it at a distance.
Spack throws a right and a left that Barrera avoids nicely.
Barrera drops Spack with a nice combination! Barrera dives into Spack's guard, looking to finish!
Spack is rocked!
It looks like Heinz Spack has been cut.
Barrera passes Spack's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spack is still in real trouble! Can Barrera finish him?
Barrera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Spack seems to have recovered his senses.
Spack trying to control here.
Barrera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spack defending well though.
Barrera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barrera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ground and pound from Barrera.
Spack is defending against the submission attempts here by Barrera.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barrera is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Spack could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Barrera has cracked it and Spack is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Barrera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gabino Barrera!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Witsanunat Thaksin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Santana's choice of entrance music: manly euro techno. The key to victory for Witsanunat Thaksin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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187 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Witsanunat Thaksin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Santana!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thaksin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Santana was covering up waiting for the punch and Thaksin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thaksin trying to control but Santana is working from the bottom.
Thaksin being controlled here momentarily.
Santana working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana controlling Thaksin's posture.
Thaksin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Thaksin wants to pass the guard but Santana is keeping the position.
Santana looking for a sweep. Not yet Santana, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thaksin is looking to clinch.
Santana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thaksin looks to score with a jab to the body but Santana is just out of range.
Thaksin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thaksin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thaksin throws a wild body kick that Santana sees coming a mile off.
A big left from Thaksin misses.
Santana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thaksin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santana manages to avoid it.
Thaksin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thaksin doesn't manage to clinch there - Santana circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thaksin avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thaksin.
Santana moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Thaksin misses.
Thaksin throws a leg kick but Santana sees it coming and moves out of range.
Santana blocks a leg kick.
Witsanunat Thaksin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Thaksin.
Santana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santana keeps the fight on the outside.
Thaksin stuffs the takedown.
Witsanunat Thaksin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Santana.
Santana darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thaksin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thaksin tries to get out of the position.
Santana looks gassed!
Santana is working for a kimura but Thaksin is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thaksin trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana is working for a submission of some sort.
Thaksin gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Witsanunat Thaksin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thaksin moves into the clinch.
Thaksin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santana's efforts to push away.
Thaksin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thaksin throws a head punch that misses.
Santana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thaksin just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thaksin.
Santana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thaksin lands a knee to the body.
Thaksin tries to work over Santana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thaksin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thaksin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Santana misses with a punch on the inside.
Santana drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thaksin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Witsanunat Thaksin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Santana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thaksin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thaksin missing with knees to the body.
Santana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Santana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Santana tries to pull guard but Thaksin won't allow it.
Thaksin lands a knee to the head.
Thaksin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santana.
Santana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thaksin tries to land knees in the clinch but Santana avoids the damage to the body.
Santana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thaksin is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Thaksin.
Santana is looking to control Thaksin's arms but Thaksin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Santana has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thaksin fails to land.
Santana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Santana has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thaksin is trying to keep an underhook but Santana manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Santana is breathing heavily.
Santana prevents Thaksin from improving his position.
Thaksin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thaksin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santana is looking to take a break and control but Thaksin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santana stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Thaksin to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thaksin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Santana checks a leg kick.
Santana closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thaksin to the mat! Thaksin manages to get full guard.
Santana pushing down on Thaksin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Santana works his foot free and advances to mount.
Santana with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thaksin tries to hold on but Santana pushes him away.
Thaksin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Santana is trying to take his opponent's back.
Thaksin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thaksin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Santana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Santana blocks a head kick by Thaksin.
Santana moves out of range of the leg kick from Thaksin.
Santana looks to land a combination but Thaksin avoids it well.
Thaksin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thaksin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Santana looks for a takedown but Thaksin sprawls well.
Thaksin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thaksin lands a nice looking body shot.
Santana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thaksin misses with an uppercut. Santana saw that one coming.
Thaksin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thaksin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana shoots for a takedown but Thaksin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thaksin clinches up against the cage.
Thaksin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Santana is looking to break free of the clinch but Thaksin has double underhooks.
Thaksin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thaksin obliges.
Thaksin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thaksin scores a nice knee to the body.
Thaksin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thaksin misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Thaksin misses
and Santana counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thaksin has control of Santana's left arm, preventing Santana from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana won't allow Thaksin to get back to his feet.
Santana trying to control but Thaksin is working from the bottom.
Thaksin wants to get back to his feet but Santana is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thaksin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santana on the ground.
Santana stopping the sweep attempt from Thaksin.
Santana stands and throws Thaksin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana tries to advance to mount but can't.
Santana wants to control but Thaksin is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santana has managed to clinch.
Thaksin has Santana pressed against the cage, preventing Santana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santana tries to pull guard but Thaksin won't allow it.
Witsanunat Thaksin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Santana.
Santana takes a knee to the side of the body.
Santana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thaksin smiles and moves away.
Thaksin misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Thaksin.
Thaksin closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Witsanunat Thaksin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thaksin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Witsanunat Thaksin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shuno Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jericho Malenski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson comes into the arena with Ison & Fille - Muevete (Spanska Flugan) blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Malenski's choice of entrance music: Superstars - Styles Of Beyond. Jericho Malenski acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shuno Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jericho Malenski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson tries to clinch but Malenski moves out of range.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malenski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malenski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svensson.
Malenski misses with a two punch combination.
Svensson wants to clinch.
Svensson closes the distance and clinches.
Malenski tries to break the clinch but Svensson is controlling the position.
Svensson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malenski's defenses.
It looks like Jericho Malenski has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Svensson.
Svensson lands an elbow that stopped Malenski in his tracks for a moment.
Svensson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malenski's defenses.
Svensson tries to work over Malenski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Svensson prevents Malenski from breaking the clinch.
Svensson trying to land knees to the body.
Svensson is stalling here.
Svensson works on Malenski's body with a couple of short punches.
Svensson lands an elbow that stopped Malenski in his tracks for a moment.
Svensson tries a body shot but Malenski blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson just leaning against Malenski, taking a breather.
Malenski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Malenski is trying to break free.
A short right from Svensson.
Svensson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malenski working hard to break the clinch.
Malenski is looking to break free of the clinch but Svensson has double underhooks.
Malenski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Svensson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svensson can't find room to land a body shot as Malenski controls the action.
Svensson lands a right hand.
Svensson taking a breather.
Svensson trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Svensson.
Svensson missing with knees to the body.
Svensson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Svensson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Svensson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malenski's efforts to push away.
Malenski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A hook to the body from Svensson.
Malenski looks gassed!
Svensson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malenski's efforts to push away.
Svensson lands a knee to the body.
Svensson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Svensson swings wildly with an uppercut but Malenski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svensson taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Svensson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Svensson connects with a knee to the head.
Svensson lands a body punch.
Malenski tries to break the clinch but Svensson is controlling the position.
Svensson tries a body shot but Malenski blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Svensson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Svensson obliges.
Svensson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Svensson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malenski backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Svensson.
A head punch on the inside from Svensson fails to land.
Svensson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malenski backwards.
Svensson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Svensson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Come on Svensson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Svensson with a knee to the head.
Svensson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svensson lands a knee to the body.
Svensson lands a body punch.
Svensson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Malenski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Svensson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malenski's defenses.
Good body shot from Svensson.
Malenski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Svensson lands a knee to the head.
Svensson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Svensson trying to land knees to the body.
Svensson connects with a knee to the head.
Malenski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson landing knees to the head.
Malenski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svensson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Svensson lands a left hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Svensson obliges.
Malenski being controlled against the cage.
A short uppercut from Svensson.
Svensson lands a body punch.
Svensson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malenski avoids it.
Svensson is pushing Malenski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Svensson lands with a right to the head.
Svensson lands a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Svensson.
Svensson pushes Malenski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Svensson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Malenski up against the cage.
Svensson lands an elbow just above Malenski 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shuno Svensson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jericho Malenski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Malenski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Malenski swats away the attempt to clinch by Svensson.
Svensson swinging wildly here.
Malenski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Svensson.
Svensson tries to clinch but Malenski is having none of it.
Malenski misses with a two punch combination.
Malenski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svensson.
Svensson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Svensson has closed the distance and engaged Malenski in a clinch.
Shuno Svensson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Svensson lands a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson misses with a knee to the head.
Svensson pushes Malenski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malenski can't break the clinch.
Malenski tries to break the clinch but Svensson is controlling the position.
Svensson stalling in the clinch.
Svensson looking to throw knees to the head but Malenski is blocking nicely.
Svensson lands an elbow inside that Malenski shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson lands an elbow just above Malenski 's eye.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malenski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Svensson digs a right hand into Malenski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malenski's gas tank.
Svensson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Svensson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malenski tries to break the clinch but Svensson is controlling the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Svensson.
Svensson lands a nice elbow.
Svensson tries to throw a body punch but Malenski avoids it by throwing Svensson back against the cage.
Svensson lands with a left to the head.
Svensson lands with a short shot to the head.
Malenski being controlled against the cage.
Malenski is trying to break the clinch but Svensson has him pressed against the cage.
Malenski takes a shot to the head.
Svensson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malenski's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenski has had enough of the clinch but Svensson keeps him there for the moment.
Malenski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Svensson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malenski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Svensson lands a knee to the head.
Svensson lands a shot to the body.
Svensson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Svensson cracks Malenski with a nice body shot.
Malenski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Svensson.
Malenski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Svensson has him pressed against the cage.
Malenski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Svensson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malenski backwards.
Svensson digs a right hand into Malenski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malenski's gas tank.
Svensson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svensson lands a good knee to the midsection. Malenski won't want to take too many of those.
Malenski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Svensson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malenskis head.
Malenski takes an elbow to the temple.
Svensson gets through Malenski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Svensson lands a good knee to the midsection. Malenski won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Svensson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenski letting Svensson take a breather here.
Svensson working aggressively here.
Svensson with a knee to the head.
Malenski is rocked!
Svensson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Svensson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Svensson lands a nice knee to the body.
Svensson slows down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Svensson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Svensson slowing the pace effectively.
Svensson keeps control of Malenski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Svensson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Malenski is trying to break the clinch but Svensson has him pressed against the cage.
Svensson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Svensson struggles to land a body shot inside as Malenski controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Svensson as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenski is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malenski.
Nice body punch from Svensson.
Svensson stalling against the cage.
Svensson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malenski's defenses.
Malenski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Svensson pushes Malenski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Svensson gets through Malenski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Svensson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Svensson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Svensson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Svensson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Svensson has Malenski pushed against the cage.
Svensson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malenski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shuno Svensson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jericho Malenski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Svensson tries to clinch but Malenski moves out of range.
Svensson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shuno Svensson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Svensson shoots in and drives through. Malenski sprawls well.
Malenski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Malenski swats away the attempt to clinch by Svensson.
Svensson shoots in for a double leg but Malenski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malenski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Svensson tries to clinch up.
Svensson throws a leg kick but Malenski moved away.
Svensson dodges the punch combination from Malenski.
Svensson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Malenski misses.
Malenski misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svensson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Svensson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malenski can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson working Malenski over with strikes.
Svensson passes to full mount!
The referee warns Malenski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Svensson lands with some strikes.
Svensson with the ground and pound from mount.
Svensson landing shots from mount.
Svensson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Malenski hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson cracks Malenski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Svensson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Malenski is bucking up trying to escape but Svensson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Svensson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Svensson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Svensson raining down shots from the mount!
Malenski is still in real trouble! Can Svensson finish him?
Svensson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Malenski seems to have recovered his senses.
Svensson 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.
Svensson punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson controlling the position easily from mount.
Svensson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Malenski manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Svensson is working Malenski over with some ground and pound from side control.
Svensson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Svensson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Svensson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Malenski looks a forlorn figure.
Shuno Svensson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Svensson lands a big elbow.
Svensson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jericho Malenski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svensson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Svensson controlling from the full mount.
Malenski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shuno Svensson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Svensson, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shuno Svensson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dequan Randolph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has chosen OTEP-Battle Ready as his entrance music. Dequan Randolph has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dequan Randolph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randolph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randolph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Randolph fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson scoring well with a low kick there.
Thompson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Randolph as he connects with a hook.
Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Randolph's head.
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!
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Randolph lands a really nice looking cross but Thompson seems unphased.
Thompson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Randolph is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Randolph.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Randolph tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Randolph lands a big uppercut and Thompson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thompson looks OK. Randolph waves Thompson back to his feet!
Thompson is rocked!
Randolph misses with a jab, cross combination.
Randolph moves out of range of the body kick from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Dequan Randolph has been cut.
Thompson misses with a combination
and Randolph counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws and low kick but Randolph moves out of range easily.
Randolph lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
Thompson looks gassed!
Jab by Randolph.
Randolph blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Thompson throws a head kick but Randolph moves out of range.
Good shot there by Randolph.
Randolph scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Randolph lands a left and a right that send Thompson crashing to the mat, dazed. Randolph thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Randolph finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randolph drops Thompson with a huge uppercut! Thompson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Randolph is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dequan Randolph!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Hunkstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunkstrom comes to the cage accompanied by Stuck In The Middle With You. Sanchez has chosen Slayer - Jesus Saves as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sven Hunkstrom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez has managed to clinch.
Hunkstrom stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hunkstrom regains guard immediately.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez pushing down on Hunkstrom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hunkstrom won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunkstrom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Hunkstrom is defending the position.
Sanchez controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunkstrom is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Hunkstrom is working from the bottom.
Hunkstrom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hunkstrom is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sanchez, into his guard.
Hunkstrom is stalling in the full guard.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but instead Hunkstrom has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to sweep but Hunkstrom has passed to side control!
Sanchez tries to bench press Hunkstrom off him but Hunkstrom keeps the position.
Sanchez is trying to escape the position but Hunkstrom is controlling the position.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.
Hunkstrom trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunkstrom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hunkstrom misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunkstrom swivels and escapes.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunkstrom as he avoids it easily.
Sven Hunkstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Hunkstrom misses with a looping left.
Sanchez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hunkstrom!
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sanchez scoring with strikes but Hunkstrom is staying in there.
Sanchez tries to control but Hunkstrom wriggling away.
Hunkstrom is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanchez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hunkstrom?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunkstrom is looking to get to half guard.
Sanchez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hunkstrom can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanchez rushes Hunkstrom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hunkstrom prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanchez tries to score a body lock takedown but Hunkstrom shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Hunkstrom.
Hunkstrom slowing the pace effectively.
Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sven Hunkstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Sanchez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
Sanchez stalls.
Sanchez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunkstrom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunkstrom swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunkstrom is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Hunkstrom circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunkstrom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Hunkstrom does no damage.
Sven Hunkstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Hunkstrom is avoiding it.
Hunkstrom misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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.
Hunkstrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunkstrom.
Hunkstrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunkstrom.
Hunkstrom throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunkstrom looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunkstrom lands a left and a right that sends Sanchez crashing to the canvas! Hunkstrom dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Jesus Sanchez 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!
Hunkstrom trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez is looking to get to half guard.
Hunkstrom wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez wants to hold on but Hunkstrom pushes him away.
Hunkstrom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
Hunkstrom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hunkstrom in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hunkstrom content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Hunkstrom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Hunkstrom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Hunkstrom.
Nice sprawl there from Hunkstrom as Sanchez shoots in.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Hunkstrom won't allow it.
Sanchez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunkstrom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hunkstrom is trying to control but can't.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Hunkstrom is having none of it.
Hunkstrom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez.
Hunkstrom is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunkstrom sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunkstrom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunkstrom throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunkstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunkstrom clinches with his opponent.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
Sven Hunkstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Hunkstrom content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hunkstrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez pulls guard.
Hunkstrom is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sanchez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Hunkstrom frees his head nicely. Oh but Sanchez has switched to an armbar! Hunkstrom is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jesus Sanchez! Jesus Sanchez retains his heavyweight title!
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