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Causing Havoc 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Vercini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young comes into the arena with The Rapture - Echoes blaring out of the sound system. Frankie Vercini is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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148 lbs
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Vercini!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vercini felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vercini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Young seems to be looking for submissions.
Vercini is trying to get back to full guard.
Young trying to advance position but Vercini counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young stays in close to Vercini's body and controls the position.
Young advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young trying to pass the guard but Vercini defending well.
Young is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vercini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Young.
Vercini is trying to maintain the position but Young is very close to passing his half guard.
Vercini is looking for a sweep. Young is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Young is working for a kimura but Vercini is defending it quite comfortably.
Young is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Young tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vercini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vercini is in trouble now - Young has advanced to mount!
Young throws a wild left hand from mount and Vercini manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Vercini is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Young is working for a kimura here but Vercini manages to reverse the position and he's now in Young's guard.
Vercini tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard.
Vercini advances position into side control!
Vercini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Young keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vercini staying calm.
Vercini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Young keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Young dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Young throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vercini tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Young is in Vercini's guard.
Nathan Young overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Young is looking to work some ground and pound but Vercini has wrist control.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vercini can do to turn this around?
Young tries to free his leg and advance position but Vercini is retaining full guard.
Young postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vercini is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Young, into his guard.
Vercini controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vercini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young tries to roll over but Vercini keeps him under control.
Vercini trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom.
Vercini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Young haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Young trying to control from the bottom.
Young tries to get to full guard but Vercini has control of the leg.
Vercini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Young does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Vercini prevents Young from improving his position.
Vercini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Young keeps working.
Young wants to control but Vercini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vercini trying to control from half guard but Young is working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vercini throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
Vercini misses with a looping right.
Young shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Young was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Young tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vercini keeps working.
Young laying and praying for a moment but Vercini takes advantage and regains half guard.
Young prevents Vercini from improving his position.
Young wants to work for an arm triangle but Vercini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Vercini trying to control from the bottom.
Young is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vercini defends it well.
Young looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vercini tries to roll over but Young keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Young dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Young bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vercini is not content to let Young control the position.
Young thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Young is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vercini has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young working away.
Young swings around for an armbar but Vercini sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Young's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercini wants to pass the guard but Young is keeping the position.
Young looking for a sweep. Not yet Young, not yet.
Young looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vercini passes into half guard.
Vercini works his way into side control.
Vercini trying to control the position but Young is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vercini looking to control but instead Young has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Vercini content to control rather than advance.
Vercini uses his free foot to push down on Young's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Young.
Vercini trying to control but Young is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young tries to improve his position but instead Vercini has taken his back!
Vercini tightening his grip on Young, looking for the choke.
Young prevents Vercini from getting a body triangle.
That's four 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.
Vercini tightening his grip on Young, looking for the choke.
Nathan Young is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vercini struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Vercini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Young 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Young!
Nathan Young decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrewle Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dupraz Herve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes to the cage accompanied by Wiz Khalifa - We Own It. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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154 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrewle Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dupraz Herve!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin slips under a jab from Herve.
Good leg kick by Herve there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Herve tests Martin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick from Herve.
Herve has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Martin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Herve stuns Martin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Herve finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
Herve has taken the fight to the clinch.
Herve missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Herve takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Herve prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Martin is trying to drag Herve to the mat but Herve just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Martin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Herve is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martin is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herve throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Martin tries to throw a body punch but Herve avoids it by throwing Martin back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Herve.
Herve crunches a lovely knee into Martin's ribcage.
Martin wants a takedown but no success here.
Martin manages to break the clinch.
Herve darts in and clinches Martin up against the cage.
Herve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Herve controlling the action here for a moment.
Herve taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Martin as Herve tries to tie him up.
Martin wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrewle Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Herve looking to slow down the pace here.
Herve is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dupraz Herve.
Martin takes the fight into the clinch.
Herve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as Herve controls his hands.
Martin avoiding damage as Herve throws knees to the body.
A short right from Herve on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Herve.
Herve putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Martin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Herve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herve motions for Martin to come forward. Herve throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Herve moves out of range easily.
Herve walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Herve throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Herve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Martin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Martin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herve sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martin dives in for a single leg takedown but Herve sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Martin moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Martin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Herve.
Herve misses with a low kick as Martin jumps back.
Martin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Martin or perhaps it was just good defense by Herve, which made it look bad.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Martin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin dodges the punch combination from Herve.
Martin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herve sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Herve throws a push kick but Martin slaps the foot to one side.
Herve throws a wild body kick that Martin sees coming a mile off.
Herve doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
Herve moves into the clinch successfully.
Herve putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Martin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin is trying to drag Herve to the mat but Herve just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Herve as Martin tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dupraz Herve dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Herve connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Herve throws a one two combo.
Herve tries to keep at a distance but Martin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martin tries to pull guard but Herve won't allow it.
Herve prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Herve takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Herve utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herve landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Herve lands a knee to the head.
Herve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herve taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is trying to force a seperation but Herve has the dominant position.
Herve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herve tries to land knees in the clinch but Martin avoids the damage to the body.
Herve is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martin is defending well for now.
Martin dodges an elbow strike from Herve.
Herve is struggling to control the position.
Martin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrewle Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin avoiding damage as Herve throws knees to the body.
Martin manages to break the clinch.
Herve lands a nice looking kick to the body. Martin takes a step back to recover.
Herve closes the distance and pushes Martin back into the cage.
Dupraz Herve seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Martin tries to stall but Herve uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martin stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin breaks from the clinch.
Herve clinches up with Martin and pushes him back against the cage.
Herve unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herve is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martin is defending well for now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Herve stalling in the clinch but Martin improves position.
Martin effectively controlling the action here.
Herve is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martin is defending well for now.
Herve misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martin.
Martin pulls guard successfully.
Martin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Martin tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herve pushing down on Martin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herve controlling the action here.
Herve uses his free foot to push down on Martin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Martin.
Martin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Herve scoring with strikes but Martin is staying in there.
Herve working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The referee warns Martin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Herve tries to control but Martin wriggling away.
Herve connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herve in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Martin tries to hold on but Herve pushes him away.
Herve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Herve looking to control but Martin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Herve looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Martin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Herve has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Herve tries to control but Martin wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dupraz Herve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Martin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Herve sprawls well. Herve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
Herve lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martin will feel that in the morning.
Herve lands a nice looking kick to the body. Martin takes a step back to recover.
Herve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrewle Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin checks a leg kick.
Martin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Herve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Herve clinches up against the cage.
Martin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herve is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martin is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Martin as Herve tries to tie him up.
Herve with a knee to the head.
It looks like Andrewle Martin has been cut.
Herve trying to stall but Martin improves his position.
Herve utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herve is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Martin rather than just go for the knockout.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but Herve shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Herve unleashes a big counter combination but Martin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrewle Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Herve explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Herve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Herve displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martin.
Martin keeps the fight on the outside.
Herve closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Herve.
Herve scores a nice knee to the body.
Herve trying to stall but Martin improves his position.
Martin takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Herve connects with a knee to the head.
Martin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herve's elbow.
Herve is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Martin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Herve is defending well for now.
Herve lands an elbow inside that Martin shrugs off.
Herve stops a takedown attempt from Martin.
Herve is working Martin over against the cage.
Herve displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martin up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin managing to block the knees to the body from Herve.
Herve tries to land knees in the clinch but Martin avoids the damage to the body.
Martin misses with a knee to the head.
Martin fails to pull guard.
Martin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Herve keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away.
Martin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Knees to the body from Herve.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Herve can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Herve.
Knees to the body from Herve.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Herve obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herve missing with knees to the body.
Herve is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herve.
Herve lands with a light punch inside.
Knees to the body from Herve.
Herve is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Martin lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herve unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Martin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martin.
Andrewle Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dupraz Herve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dupraz Herve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Herve has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dupraz Herve!
In defeat, Andrewle Martin stepped up to the mic, saying 'No excuse. I got beat tonight and the only thing I can do is go back to the drawing board.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Bellamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nich DiMag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellamy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Rapture - Echoes. Simon Bellamy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Bellamy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nich DiMag!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellamy is trying hard to land a takedown here. DiMag sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nich DiMag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellamy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DiMag scores with a hook to the body. Bellamy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bellamy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DiMag sprawls well. DiMag wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bellamy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Bellamy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DiMag with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DiMag throws out a loose jab but Bellamy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from DiMag misses.
Bellamy slips a jab and a cross from DiMag.
Jab by Bellamy.
Bellamy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DiMag throws a jab when Bellamy was well out of range.
Bellamy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches DiMag napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Bellamy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
DiMag is not content to let Bellamy control the position.
Bellamy is working to tighten his grip on DiMag's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. DiMag has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bellamy is really squeezing tight and eventually DiMag passes out! Bellamy breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Simon Bellamy!
A relieved looking Simon Bellamy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brady Battaglia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Dekkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dekkers is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sabaton - 40:1. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brady Battaglia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Dekkers!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Battaglia with a poor takedown
letting Dekkers counter with a right hand.
Battaglia with a poor takedown
and Dekkers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab by Dekkers.
Battaglia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dekkers pinned against the cage. Dekkers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dekkers steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Battaglia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Battaglia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battaglia with a poor takedown
and Dekkers counters with a nice right hand that sends Battaglia toppling to the canvas! Battaglia scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dekkers finish him?!
Dekkers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Battaglia's sensitive parts.
Battaglia misses with a takedown attempt
and Dekkers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Battaglia thinking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dekkers.
Battaglia shoots in looking for a takedown. Dekkers tries to sprawl out of it but Battaglia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dekkers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battaglia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dekkers counters with a nice body shot.
Dekkers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Battaglia with a poor takedown
and Dekkers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Battaglia shoots and misses
and Dekkers counters with a nice body kick.
Battaglia is breathing heavily.
Battaglia fails with the takedown
and Dekkers counters with a huge left! Battaglia is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dekkers isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Battaglia from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dekkers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Dekkers!
A very excited looking Carlos Dekkers rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Falcone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nirman Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocco Falcone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nirman Hassan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcone checks a leg kick.
Falcone is looking to counter punch.
Falcone throws a shot to the body.
Nirman Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hassan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hassan moves in looking to clinch but Falcone pushes him off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Falcone.
Hassan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hassan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from Hassan does no damage.
Hassan rushes Falcone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Falcone manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hassan misses with the body kick
letting Falcone counter with a right hand.
That kick from Falcone tenderised Hassan's leg. Hassan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hassan tries to close the distance and clinch but Falcone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Falcone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Falcone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hassan's head backwards.
Falcone swats away the attempt to clinch by Hassan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Hassan misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Falcone misses its target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Falcone, as that shot connected.
Hassan clinches.
Falcone taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Falcone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Falcone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hassans head.
Falcone dips a shoulder and cracks Hassan with a mighty uppercut! Hassan falls back against the cage and Falcone unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hassan is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Falcone screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco Falcone!
Rocco Falcone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Varce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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25
245 lbs
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257 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonah Varce!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varce shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Varce showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross blocking the ground and pound attempt from Varce.
Varce winds up and cracks Ross with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Varce lands with a punch from half guard.
Varce takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ross is breathing heavily.
Varce working Ross over with strikes.
Ross is rocked!
Varce controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Ross is out! Varce gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jonah Varce!
Jonah Varce seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santeri Laukkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tamati Ngata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laukkanen comes to the cage accompanied by Nessun Dorma:Manowar. Ngata has chosen Maori Haka as his entrance music. Tamati Ngata has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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249 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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285 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Decent 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Laukkanen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tamati Ngata!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laukkanen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laukkanen throws a sloppy head kick and Ngata moves out of range easily.
Laukkanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ngata.
Ngata misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Laukkanen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laukkanen .
The fighters circling - Laukkanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laukkanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laukkanen misses with an uppercut.
Laukkanen misses with a looping right.
Laukkanen throws a head kick that misses.
Ngata shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laukkanen as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laukkanen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ngata.
Laukkanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santeri Laukkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laukkanen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ngata at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngata scores with a body shot.
Laukkanen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laukkanen throws a sloppy head kick and Ngata moves out of range easily.
A big right from Ngata misses.
Laukkanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laukkanen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laukkanen slips under a jab.
Laukkanen loads up on a big right hand but Ngata slips the punch.
Ngata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laukkanen moves away.
Santeri Laukkanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laukkanen throws a leg kick that misses.
Laukkanen walks into a stiff left hand from Ngata.
Laukkanen connects with an inside leg kick.
Laukkanen punishes Ngata's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laukkanen . That's going to slow Ngata down.
Ngata slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngata lands a glancing blow to the side of Laukkanen 's head.
Ngata blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Laukkanen coming out on top.
Laukkanen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ngata tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Laukkanen defends well and Ngata ends up having to push Laukkanen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Ngata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laukkanen doesn't seem phased though.
Ngata misses with a series of wild punches.
Ngata lands a nice shot to the body.
Ngata cracks Laukkanen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ngata is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ngata checks a low kick from Laukkanen .
Ngata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ngata swinging wildly here.
An inside leg kick lands from Laukkanen .
Ngata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laukkanen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ngata scrambles back to his feet.
Laukkanen misses with a low kick.
Ngata slips a jab from Laukkanen .
Laukkanen misses with a looping left.
Laukkanen takes one to the chin there.
Laukkanen is rocked!
Laukkanen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ngata's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Laukkanen drops his hands momentarily. Ngata doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Laukkanen staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Laukkanen doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tamati Ngata!
An out of breath Tamati Ngata thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Santeri Laukkanen stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is SO not over !!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Granger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Granger comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu-Jitsu . Melvin Garcia will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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142 lbs
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140 lbs
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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 Helsinki, John Granger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Melvin Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Garcia's half guard.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard but Granger has mounted him!
Garcia is working to get back to half guard.
Granger looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garcia is trying to escape the mount.
Granger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garcia tries to improve his position but Granger has taken his back! Granger has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Garcia tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Granger pushes Garcia away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Granger!
After the big win, John Granger made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Melvin Garcia had this to say: 'Props to the other guy, but I think it was a fluke. But I want to give a shout out to Dissolution Fight Wear.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ligerito Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darren Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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136 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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142 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ligerito Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darren Brown!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brown will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Brown pushes a forearm under Jr's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jr is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Brown!
A victorious Darren Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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