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HBCC 47 : Beatdown PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Romano S (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robb Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robb Flynn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romano S!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robb Flynn!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but S circles away quickly and effectively.
S is looking to clinch.
S uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flynn.
Flynn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and S counters with an outside leg kick.
S is looking to clinch but Flynn is avoiding it.
Flynn shoots in and drives through. S sprawls well.
Flynn clinches up against the cage.
Flynn tries to pull guard but S holds him up against the cage and eventually Flynn drops back down to his feet.
S tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Flynn can't break the clinch.
Flynn is trying to break the clinch but S has him pressed against the cage.
Flynn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Flynn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
S sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Flynn wants to stand up but S is controlling him.
S knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flynn on the ground.
Flynn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flynn wants to stand and escape but S is having none of it.
S trying to stand up but can't free himself from Flynn's guard.
S wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving.
Flynn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. S defends it 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.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing S from controlling successfully.
S pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flynn is keeping the position for now.
Flynn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Flynn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. S can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
S is desperately trying to improve his position but Flynn has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn working S over with strikes here.
S working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Flynn.
Flynn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
S wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Flynn.
S wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
S on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if S tries to get out of the position.
S taking shots to the head.
It looks like Romano S has been cut.
S is desperately trying to improve his position but Flynn has a good base and remains in mount.
Flynn is going oldschool here, as he tries to force S to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so S shrugs it off.
S avoids a series of strikes thrown by Flynn.
Flynn has control of S's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and S regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Flynn looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poor strikes thrown by Flynn there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robb Flynn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Romano S'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.
Flynn misses with a two punch combination.
Flynn looks for a takedown but S sprawls well.
Robb Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
S moves away from the strike by Flynn.
Robb Flynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
S rushes Flynn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flynn tries to break free but S pushes him back against the cage.
Flynn managing to block the knees to the body from S.
S tries to stall but Flynn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees in the clinch landing for S.
S creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Flynn swings wildly with an uppercut but S uses good head movement to avoid it.
S putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Flynn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
S lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Robb Flynn has been cut.
Flynn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Flynn tries to break the clinch but S is controlling the position.
S has Flynn pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
S has Flynn pressed against the cage, preventing Flynn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Flynn working hard to break the clinch.
Flynn wants to break free but S has control.
Flynn is trying to break the clinch but S has him pressed against the cage.
Flynn is trying to break the clinch but S is controlling him.
Flynn tries to break the clinch but S is controlling the position.
S keeps control of Flynn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Flynn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
S just leaning against Flynn, taking a breather.
S is trying to maintain a safe position but Flynn gets an underhook and turns S into the cage.
S gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
S lands a nice elbow.
Flynn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. S just stands there and leans against the cage.
Flynn wants to break the clinch but can't.
S stalling against the cage.
Flynn wants to get back to striking at distance but S won't allow it.
Flynn is trying to break the clinch but S is controlling him.
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.
S is looking to control Flynn's arms but Flynn gets an underhook and turns him. Now S has his back to the cage.
S keeps control of Flynn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
S lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Flynn tries to break the clinch but S is controlling the position.
S creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Flynn has S pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. S manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Romano S has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robb Flynn.
Flynn is breathing heavily.
Flynn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Flynn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flynn can't get the takedown.
Flynn has had enough of the clinch but S keeps him there for the moment.
S lands an elbow inside that Flynn shrugs off.
Flynn tries to circle away but S has him pinned against the cage.
Flynn blocks the elbow strike.
S has Flynn pressed against the cage.
Flynn is trying to break the clinch but S is controlling him.
Flynn working hard to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from S.
Flynn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn drops down looking for an ankle pick but S pulls his leg out and moves away.
A low kick from Flynn misses
and S counters with an outside leg kick.
S tries to clinch there but Flynn circles away.
S has managed to clinch.
S lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Flynn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Flynn takes an elbow to the forehead.
S stalling the fight.
S lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Robb Flynn's cut even more.
Flynn swings wildly with an uppercut but S uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flynn fails to pull guard.
Flynn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
S creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Flynn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
S creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flynn's defenses.
S looking to throw knees to the head but Flynn is blocking nicely.
Flynn tries to circle away but S has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
S lands an elbow inside.
Flynn tries a knee to the head but S blocks it.
S taking a breather.
S manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
S gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Flynn is trying to break free.
Flynn is trying to break the clinch but S is controlling him.
Flynn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
S keeps control of Flynn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Flynn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Flynn wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
S creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flynn's defenses.
The cut above Robb Flynn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as S takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
S lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Flynn tries to break free but S pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romano S dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Flynn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but S moves away.
Flynn dives in and grabs S's left leg, looking for a takedown. S pushes down on Flynn's head and hops out.
Flynn throws a big shot that misses.
S lands a nice leg kick that just misses Flynn's sensitive parts.
Flynn throws a leg kick
and S counters with a head kick. That will keep Flynn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
S on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Flynn misses with a double jab.
S misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flynn tries to keep at a distance but S has taken the fight into the clinch.
S gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Flynn.
Flynn is trying to force a seperation but S has the dominant position.
S comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Flynn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A frustrated look appears on Flynn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
S throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn is trying to break the clinch but S is controlling him.
S manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Flynn struggles to land a body shot inside as S controls his hands.
S pushes off an throws an elbow but Flynn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
S comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Flynn misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from S.
Flynn is looking to break free of the clinch but S has double underhooks.
Flynn is looking to break free of the clinch but S has double underhooks.
S lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Robb Flynn's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Flynn working hard to break the clinch.
Flynn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but S has him pressed against the cage.
S dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Flynn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flynn tries to pull guard but S won't allow it.
Romano S has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robb Flynn.
Flynn can't get the takedown.
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.
S misses with a knee strike.
Flynn is trying to break free.
Flynn tries to circle away but S has him pinned against the cage.
S displaying some good clinch control by pressing Flynn up against the cage.
S throws an elbow but it misses.
Flynn wants to break the clinch but can't.
S stalling in the clinch.
Flynn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and S avoids it.
Flynn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with S's elbow.
Flynn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Flynn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Flynn wants to get back to striking at distance but S won't allow it.
S throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Flynn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but S has him pressed against the cage.
Flynn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. S avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Flynn tries to pull guard but S holds him up against the cage and eventually Flynn drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is trying to break the clinch but S is controlling him.
S tries a knee to the head but Flynn blocks it.
S lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Flynn takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Robb Flynn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Romano S!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alez Calypse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Calypse might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Prodigy - Spitfire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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161 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alez Calypse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Donnie Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calypse drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Calypse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevens tries to avoid it but Calypse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevens to the ground. Stevens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Calypse moves in looking to clinch but Stevens pushes him off.
Calypse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stevens chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stevens with a nice cross.
Stevens is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Calypse is looking to clinch.
Stevens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevens rushes Calypse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stevens misses with the head strike.
Stevens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stevens scores with a shoulder strike.
Calypse tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Calypse tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alez Calypse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calypse drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stevens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stevens stalling the fight.
Calypse is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stevens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stevens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Calypse fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Calypse jumps guard but Stevens stands there with Calypse around his waist. Calypse gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Calypse has a couple of punches blocked by Stevens.
Calypse has hold of one of Stevens's legs. Stevens is fighting the takedown attempt but Calypse gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calypse is looking to get to half guard.
Calypse is working hard here to advance position.
Calypse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stevens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Calypse is looking to escape.
Stevens content just to control the position here.
Stevens's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stevens trying to control but Calypse is having none of it.
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.
Calypse is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stevens tries to control but Calypse wriggling away.
Calypse tries to hold on but Stevens postures up.
Stevens takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stevens wants to control the pace but Calypse is squirming around nicely.
Despite being in the dominant position, Donnie Stevens just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Stevens there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stevens throws a jab when Calypse was well out of range.
Calypse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevens.
Stevens drives through and clinches with Calypse against the cage.
Calypse jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stevens walks away with a smile on his face. Calypse gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch but Calypse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stevens is looking to clinch but Calypse is avoiding it.
Stevens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Calypse tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stevens smiles and moves away.
Stevens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stevens swings for the body but Calypse moves out of range.
Calypse wants to clinch
and Stevens counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stevens tries to work over Calypse's front leg with a kick but Calypse checks it.
Stevens cracks Calypse with a good jab.
Calypse is rocked!
Calypse fails with the takedown
and Stevens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Calypse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calypse is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens cracks Calypse on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Calypse falls backwards against the cage. Stevens follows up with more strikes that drop Calypse to his knees. Stevens keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Calypse! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnie Stevens!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Blik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berg is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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210 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Blik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Berg!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blik.
Berg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blik.
Blik fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Blik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berg connects with a right hand. Blik shakes it off.
Berg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berg thuds his right hand into Blik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Berg both land. Nice combination.
Blik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berg.
No joy there for Berg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berg misses with a looping right.
Blik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Berg as he jumps to the side.
Berg misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg throws a one two combo.
Berg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blik.
A slow jab from Berg misses its intended target.
Berg stuffs the takedown.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Blik. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Blik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berg swivels and escapes.
Blik fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blik shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berg defends it nicely.
Berg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berg swivels and escapes.
Berg throws a series of punches but Blik moves out of range.
Blik shoots in for a takedown but Berg shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blik shoots for a takedown but Berg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Berg sprawls well. Berg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blik gets slowly back to his feet.
Berg throws a lazy right hand but Blik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berg fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Berg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Blik closes the distance and clinches up with Berg, looking for a takedown. Blik pushes Berg against the cage but Berg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frank Blik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blik slips a jab from Berg.
Berg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berg throws a right hand that Blik ducks under and follows up with a left that Blik also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg lands with a straight right. Blik didn't see that one coming.
Berg misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berg.
Berg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blik.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Blik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blik looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Blik is nestled in close to Berg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blik is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blik wants to pass the guard but Berg is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ground and pound from Blik.
Berg wants to get back to full guard.
Blik tries to pass to full mount but Berg defends it.
Blik 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Berg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blik is working away from the top position though.
Blik is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Blik is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Berg misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berg but Berg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Berg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Blik closes the distance and clinches up with Berg, looking for a takedown. Blik pushes Berg against the cage but Berg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blik misses with a takedown attempt - Berg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Berg throws a hook but Blik blocks it.
Blik throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Berg was covering up waiting for the punch and Blik finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Blik trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Berg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg scoring with some ground and pound.
Berg wants to control from the top but Blik keeps moving.
Blik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blik's head.
Berg tries to free his leg and advance position but Blik is retaining full guard.
Berg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berg stands up from Blik's guard - Berg perhaps looking for a knockout.
Blik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Blik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blik slips a jab and a cross from Berg.
Blik misses with a takedown attempt - Berg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blik ducks under a wild hook from Berg.
Frank Blik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berg stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berg.
Berg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blik dives in and grabs Berg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Berg pushes down on Blik's head and hops out.
Blik defending well as Berg loads up on a big left hand.
Blik gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blik is looking to pass Berg's guard but actually Berg recovers to full guard.
Blik drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Berg dives on top into guard.
Blik thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Blik wants to sweep here but Berg controlling him for the moment.
Blik being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Berg.
I've got Berg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Berg!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yujiro Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Green will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yujiro Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, James Green!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hanma blocks the body kick.
No joy there for Hanma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Green misses with a takedown attempt - Hanma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hanma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanma tries to score with a low kick but Green moves his leg out of the way.
Hanma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like James Green has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hanma.
Green will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yujiro Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Green.
Hanma misses with a double jab.
Green wants to clinch up but Hanma keeps it at a distance.
Hanma misses with the combination.
Green dodges the punch combination from Hanma.
Green moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma has Green pushed against the cage.
Hanma seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Green ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Green no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hanma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Green has a closed guard, preventing Hanma from standing up.
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Green has his foot on Hanma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanma works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hanma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Green has his foot on Hanma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanma works his way back into a safe position though.
Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Green keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanma stays in close to Green's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hanma stacks Green on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hanma!
Green manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Green is pressing down on Hanma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hanma is holding on for now.
Hanma moves into full guard.
Green trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanma is retaining full guard.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hanma wants to stand and escape but Green is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hanma throws a nice looking combination but Green bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanma as he jumps to the side.
Hanma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hanma throws a right and a left that Green avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yujiro Hanma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Green's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hanma misses with a hook.
Hanma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown by Green or perhaps it was just good defense by Hanma which made him look bad.
Green with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hanma misses with a wild combination.
Hanma misses with a body punch
and Green counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Green is trying to work for a kimura but Hanma is defending well.
Hanma slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Green wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
Hanma is trying to keep Green in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Hanma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Green on the ground.
Green passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Green stands up and beckons Hanma to his feet.
Hanma wants to clinch.
Green throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hanma counters with a left and a right that stings Green.
Hanma connects with a jab.
Hanma misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma swinging wildly here.
Green moves into range and clinches up with Hanma.
Hanma misses with a punch on the inside.
Green has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hanma uses from the top position.
Hanma has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Green is proving hard to escape from.
Hanma showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Green working for submissions but it's allowed Hanma to get to half guard.
Green is looking to control Hanma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Green avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green works his way to full guard. Good work.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Green looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hanma has picked Green up and slammed him! Green can't keep hold of the triangle and Hanma manages to pass to side control!
Green is breathing heavily.
Hanma stands up and beckons Green to his feet.
Hanma misses with a double jab
and Green counters with a single leg into guard. Hanma didn't expect that.
Green won't allow Hanma to get back to his feet.
Green won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.
Green trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is stalling in the full guard.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hanma moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yujiro Hanma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Green's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hanma throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Green.
Hanma misses with a double jab
and Green counters with a right hand to the body.
Hanma leaves Green with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yujiro Hanma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hanma makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Green closes the distance and clinches up with Hanma, looking for a takedown. Green pushes Hanma against the cage but Hanma circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Green shoots and misses
and Hanma counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Yujiro Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Green.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Green on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Green throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hanma keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Hanma does no damage.
Hanma throws a combination that misses
and Green counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hanma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Green tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hanma counters with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Hanma misses.
Green has his takedown stuffed
and Hanma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Green moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hanma wants to land a leg kick but Green is out of range.
Hanma misses with a double jab.
Yujiro Hanma is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Hanma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Green is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hanma rather than just go for the knockout.
Hanma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Green counters with a nice body shot.
Hanma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Green counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hanma!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Green is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hanma knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hanma for a finish.
Hanma breaks Green's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Hanma is looking to stand up but Green won't let him.
James Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma postures up.
Green has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hanma is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Green.
Green is trying to escape the position but Hanma is controlling the position.
Green is looking to reverse the position.
Green is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Green trying to remain calm as Hanma controls from the top position.
Green tries to buck Hanma off but Hanma is having none of it.
That's four 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.
Green is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hanma off and has taken his back!
Yujiro Hanma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Green trying to control.
Hanma defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Green's arms.
Hanma holding both Green 's hands and preventing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanma is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yujiro Hanma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hanma, 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 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yujiro Hanma!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gonna Bust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Line (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bust comes to the cage accompanied by Shook ones. The crowd seem to be enjoying Line's choice of entrance music: Human Cannonball. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
218 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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21
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gonna Bust!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Line!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bust swinging wildly here.
A jab from Line finds it's way through Bust's defenses.
It looks like Gonna Bust has been cut.
Bust lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Line circles away quickly and effectively.
Bust throws a head kick but Line moves out of range.
Bust misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Line thows a body shot but no joy.
Line misses with an uppercut.
Bust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Line jabs at Bust's body.
Line drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Line in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Line has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bust working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Line.
Line scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bust keeping moving, preventing Line from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line landing some decent shots from guard.
Line throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bust works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bust preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Line missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Line is looking to work some ground and pound but Bust has wrist control.
Line throws a strike but Bust rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bust would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bust accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Line is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bust throws a sloppy head kick and Line moves out of range easily.
Gonna Bust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Bust tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Line is able to avoid easily.
Line takes a swing at Bust's ribcage but misses.
Line stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bust misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bust misses with a body shot.
Bust connects with the punch.
Line scores with a hook.
Line getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bust has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Line finds it's way round the side to connect with Bust's head.
Line smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bust misses with a wild body shot.
Bust misses with a head kick.
Bust is breathing heavily.
Line blocks the body kick.
Line tests Bust's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line misses with a few strikes there.
Line throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bust stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Line dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Line lands a head shot.
Bust doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bust has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Line finds it's way round the side to connect with Bust's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line darts in and clinches Bust up against the cage.
Line escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Line takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Line closes the distance and clinches.
Line escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Line fails with an attempt to clinch.
Line connects with a nice looking jab.
Gonna Bust's cut is getting worse.
Line throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bust stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Line scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Line closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bust walks into a left hand.
Gonna Bust's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Line feints and as Bust raises his hands in defense, Line changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Line missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Line throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Line lands a couple of digs.
Line throwing strikes from guard but Bust blocks nicely.
Line advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bust avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Line.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bust blocking the ground and pound attempt from Line.
Line not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Line dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gonna Bust'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.
Line is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bust sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Bust ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Line throws a hook but Bust blocks it.
Line misses with a hook.
Line slips under a jab from Bust.
Bust on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bust falls off balance throwing a combination
so Line counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Line trying to control the position from guard on top but Bust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Line throwing strikes but missing.
Line pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bust is keeping the position for now.
Line working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Line throws a big right hand that misses.
Line postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bust preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Line scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bust looks to land a right hand but Line moved out of range.
Bust throws a low kick but Line avoids it.
Line stuns Bust with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Line swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Line scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bust in his tracks.
Line connects with a looping right hand.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Bust.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bust misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Line counters with a series of strikes. Bust will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bust misses the shot to the body.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Bust is just out of range.
Gonna Bust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Line displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bust throws out the jab.
Line scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line throws an elbow but Bust slips to the side and avoids it well.
Line working the head with strikes.
Line has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Line tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Line moves into full mount!
Line working for a guillotine from mount but Bust is in no mood to give up.
Line tries to control but Bust wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Line connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bust is bucking up trying to escape but Line cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Line landing strikes from the mount.
Jeez, Gonna Bust's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gonna Bust's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Peter Line!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Holnick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlo Mouzone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marlo Mouzone told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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20
217 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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25
219 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donnie Holnick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marlo Mouzone!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouzone swinging wildly here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holnick.
Mouzone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holnick.
Mouzone ducks under a wild hook from Holnick.
Mouzone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holnick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mouzone throws a series of punches but Holnick avoids them all with ease.
Mouzone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holnick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mouzone somewhat.
Holnick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mouzone.
Holnick takes one to the chin there.
Holnick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mouzone.
Holnick moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Holnick.
Mouzone looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mouzone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holnick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holnick.
Holnick throws a head kick but Mouzone moves out of range.
Holnick looks for the body kick but Mouzone saw that one coming.
Holnick tries to close the distance and clinch but Mouzone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holnick shoots in but Mouzone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holnick feints and as Mouzone raises his hands in defense, Holnick changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holnick pushing down on Mouzone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mouzone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holnick wants to control but Mouzone is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Holnick lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holnick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Holnick wants to free his trapped foot but Mouzone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Holnick with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Holnick with the ground and pound but Mouzone uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Holnick scoring with some ground and pound.
Mouzone wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holnick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holnick passes Mouzone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Holnick moves into full mount! Mouzone won't be happy about that!
Holnick is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mouzone can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Poor strikes thrown by Holnick there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mouzone can't escape the position.
Holnick has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mouzone's face.
Holnick looking to control but Mouzone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Holnick 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holnick scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holnick takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mouzone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holnick lands with some strikes.
Holnick wants to control the pace but Mouzone is squirming around nicely.
Holnick controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Holnick dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Holnick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mouzone is out of range.
Donnie Holnick is winning the standup battle so far.
Mouzone tries to close the distance and clinch but Holnick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holnick tries to work over Mouzone's front leg with a kick but Mouzone checks it.
Mouzone tries for a takedown but Holnick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mouzone connects with the punch.
Mouzone throws a shot to the body.
Holnick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mouzone avoids the head kick by Holnick.
Holnick lands a nice looking body kick.
Holnick throws a sloppy head kick and Mouzone moves out of range easily.
Holnick lands a jab to the head.
Holnick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Mouzone drops his hands momentarily and Holnick takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holnick throws a leg kick but Mouzone checks it.
Mouzone is breathing heavily.
Holnick scores with a punch to the head.
Holnick tries to clinch but Mouzone moves out of range.
Mouzone keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by Mouzone or perhaps it was just good defense by Holnick which made him look bad.
Holnick thumps Mouzone with a low kick.
Holnick lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holnick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mouzone's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holnick.
Holnick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donk. Holnick catches Mouzone right on the button with a cross.
Holnick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mouzone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holnick throws a head kick that half lands.
Mouzone blocks a head kick by Holnick.
Mouzone blocks a head kick by Holnick.
Holnick delivers a nice body kick.
Holnick throws a head kick that Mouzone semi-blocks.
Holnick feints and then cracks Mouzone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mouzone down.
Holnick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marlo Mouzone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mouzone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holnick delivers a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holnick.
Holnick closes the distance and pushes Mouzone back into the cage.
Holnick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mouzone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mouzone wants a takedown but no success here.
Donnie Holnick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlo Mouzone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holnick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mouzone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holnick is trying to trip Mouzone. He has hold of a leg but Mouzone is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Holnick persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mouzone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holnick is one step ahead there.
Holnick throwing strikes from guard but Mouzone blocks nicely.
Holnick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holnick trying to control the position from guard on top but Mouzone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holnick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holnick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holnick is looking to work some ground and pound but Mouzone has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holnick trying to control the position from guard on top but Mouzone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Holnick connects with a right hand. Mouzone shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Holnick dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mouzone misses with a few strikes there.
Mouzone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Holnick counters with a low kick, right behind Mouzone 's knee.
Mouzone blocks a head kick by Holnick.
Mouzone blocks a head kick by Holnick.
Holnick has managed to clinch.
Holnick gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Holnick trying to control the position from guard on top but Mouzone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mouzone is trying to keep Holnick in close.
Holnick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mouzone can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holnick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Holnick wants to control from the top but Mouzone keeps moving.
Holnick won't allow Mouzone to get back to his feet.
Holnick trying to control but Mouzone is working from the bottom.
Marlo Mouzone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Mouzone trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Holnick throws a lazy right hand but Mouzone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holnick throws a head kick that misses.
Mouzone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Holnick makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Holnick lands a head kick!
Holnick throws a jab but it's blocked by Mouzone.
Mouzone avoids the body shot from Holnick.
Mouzone lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holnick throws a sloppy head kick and Mouzone moves out of range easily.
Marlo Mouzone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holnick leaves Mouzone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mouzone. Holnick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mouzone misses with a body shot.
Mouzone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mouzone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mouzone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mouzone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holnick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mouzone.
Holnick is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mouzone jumps into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holnick is trying to get back to half guard.
Mouzone connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holnick some visible discomfort.
Mouzone lands an elbow.
Holnick tries to buck Mouzone off but Mouzone is having none of it.
Holnick can't do much from the bottom here.
Donnie Holnick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holnick managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mouzone.
Mouzone is putting a hurting on Holnick here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mouzone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Holnick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holnick has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Holnick!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between RIP Evan Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Ermirio de Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner comes to the cage accompanied by Tornado of Souls - Megadeth. Ermirio de Moraes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 'Vai Explodir' by Pregador Luo. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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200 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, RIP Evan Tanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joaquim Ermirio de Moraes!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Ermirio de Moraes misses the target.
Tanner tries to clinch up.
Tanner wants to clinch.
Ermirio de Moraes throws out a loose jab but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ermirio de Moraes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ermirio de Moraes swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanner.
Tanner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ermirio de Moraes.
Ermirio de Moraes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tanner clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Ermirio de Moraes.
Ermirio de Moraes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Ermirio de Moraes.
Ermirio de Moraes lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tanner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tanner has Ermirio de Moraes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ermirio de Moraes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ermirio de Moraes has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Ermirio de Moraes lands a left hand.
Tanner wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ermirio de Moraes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tanner's face.
It looks like RIP Evan Tanner has been cut.
Ermirio de Moraes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tanner is looking to break free of the clinch but Ermirio de Moraes has double underhooks.
Ermirio de Moraes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ermirio de Moraes.
Tanner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ermirio de Moraes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tanner.
Tanner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ermirio de Moraes uses from the top position.
Tanner looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ermirio de Moraes has picked Tanner up and slammed him! Tanner can't keep hold of the triangle and Ermirio de Moraes manages to pass to side control!
Tanner is trying to improve his position.
Tanner gets back to half guard.
Ermirio de Moraes is taking a breather. Tanner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner is looking for a sweep. Ermirio de Moraes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ermirio de Moraes tries to stand and escape but Tanner is controlling the position.
Tanner wants to get back to full guard.
Tanner is working hard here to advance position.
Tanner looking for submissions off his back.
Ermirio de Moraes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tanner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tanner wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tanner tries to clinch but Ermirio de Moraes moves out of range.
Tanner has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RIP Evan Tanner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ermirio de Moraes throws a nice looking combination but Tanner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ermirio de Moraes punishes Tanner's body with a nice straight punch.
Ermirio de Moraes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ermirio de Moraes misses with an uppercut.
Ermirio de Moraes circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ermirio de Moraes works the jab nicely.
Tanner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ermirio de Moraes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner closes the distance but Ermirio de Moraes moves to the side
and Ermirio de Moraes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ermirio de Moraes.
A short right from Ermirio de Moraes on the inside.
Ermirio de Moraes is leaning against Tanner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but Ermirio de Moraes blocks with his arms.
Ermirio de Moraes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ermirio de Moraes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Ermirio de Moraes.
Ermirio de Moraes lands an elbow inside that Tanner shrugs off.
Ermirio de Moraes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tanner.
Tanner misses with the head strike.
A short right from Tanner.
Ermirio de Moraes slowing the pace effectively.
Ermirio de Moraes lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ermirio de Moraes as Tanner tries to tie him up.
Tanner pushes off an throws an elbow but Ermirio de Moraes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ermirio de Moraes is looking to control Tanner's arms but Tanner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ermirio de Moraes has his back to the cage.
Ermirio de Moraes lands with a left to the head.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Ermirio de Moraes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ermirio de Moraes lands an elbow that stopped Tanner in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Ermirio de Moraes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on RIP Evan Tanner's cut.
That's time! Tanner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tanner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ermirio de Moraes as he jumps to the side.
Tanner tries to clinch up
and Ermirio de Moraes counters by clinching up.
Tanner has a couple of punches blocked by Ermirio de Moraes.
Ermirio de Moraes is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Tanner fails to land.
Ermirio de Moraes connects with a knee to the head.
Tanner throws a head punch that misses.
Tanner is trying to drag Ermirio de Moraes to the mat but Ermirio de Moraes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tanner fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RIP Evan Tanner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ermirio de Moraes lands a good knee to the midsection. Tanner won't want to take too many of those.
Tanner trying to control the position but instead, Ermirio de Moraes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tanner into the cage.
Ermirio de Moraes lands a nice uppercut.
Ermirio de Moraes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tanner avoiding damage as Ermirio de Moraes throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ermirio de Moraes works on Tanner's body with a couple of short punches.
Ermirio de Moraes blocks the elbow strike.
Tanner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ermirio de Moraes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tanner avoids it.
Ermirio de Moraes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A knee to the head by Ermirio de Moraes.
Tanner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tanner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ermirio de Moraes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ermirio de Moraes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Joaquim Ermirio de Moraes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ermirio de Moraes.
Tanner jumps into guard, dragging Ermirio de Moraes to the mat.
Tanner looking for a sweep. Not yet Tanner, not yet.
Ermirio de Moraes wants to pass the guard but Tanner is keeping the position.
Tanner has a closed guard, preventing Ermirio de Moraes from standing up.
Tanner working for a triangle but Ermirio de Moraes defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ermirio de Moraes is one step ahead there.
Tanner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ermirio de Moraes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ermirio de Moraes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ermirio de Moraes gets to his feet - Tanner follows without any prompting.
Tanner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ermirio de Moraes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ermirio de Moraes.
Ermirio de Moraes staying out of range there.
Tanner tries to clinch but Ermirio de Moraes moves away
and Ermirio de Moraes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ermirio de Moraes just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tanner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tanner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ermirio de Moraes. Ermirio de Moraes obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Tanner is predictable there
and Ermirio de Moraes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tanner wants to clinch but Ermirio de Moraes slips to the side
and Ermirio de Moraes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ermirio de Moraes.
Ermirio de Moraes misses with an elbow over the top.
Ermirio de Moraes tries to land knees in the clinch but Tanner avoids the damage to the body.
Tanner tries to score a body lock takedown but Ermirio de Moraes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tanner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tanner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ermirio de Moraes is leaning against Tanner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tanner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ermirio de Moraes misses with a knee strike.
Tanner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ermirio de Moraes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tanner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ermirio de Moraes backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner tries to pull guard but Ermirio de Moraes holds him up against the cage and eventually Tanner drops back down to his feet.
Tanner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ermirio de Moraes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tanner looking to slow down the pace here.
Ermirio de Moraes trying to land knees to the body.
Tanner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ermirio de Moraes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ermirio de Moraes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ermirio de Moraes trying to control the position but instead, Tanner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ermirio de Moraes into the cage.
Ermirio de Moraes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ermirio de Moraes.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ermirio de Moraes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tanner lands a body punch.
Tanner dodges an elbow strike from Ermirio de Moraes.
Ermirio de Moraes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner misses with an elbow over the top.
Tanner stalling the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ermirio de Moraes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanner.
Tanner jumps guard but Ermirio de Moraes stands there with Tanner around his waist. Tanner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Ermirio de Moraes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on RIP Evan Tanner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tanner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tanner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ermirio de Moraes looks to land a right hand but Tanner moved out of range.
Ermirio de Moraes thows a body shot but no joy.
Tanner tries to clinch up
and Ermirio de Moraes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tanner thinking.
Tanner tries to clinch up
and Ermirio de Moraes counters by clinching up.
Ermirio de Moraes gets underhooks to prevent Tanner's takedown attempt.
Ermirio de Moraes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanners head.
Ermirio de Moraes swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ermirio de Moraes stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ermirio de Moraes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tanner's defenses.
Ermirio de Moraes misses with a knee strike.
Tanner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tanner lands a right hand.
Tanner avoids a wild elbow strike from Ermirio de Moraes.
Ermirio de Moraes stops a takedown attempt from Tanner.
Ermirio de Moraes digs a right hand underneath Tanner's ribcage. Tanner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tanner misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanner lands an uppercut.
Tanner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ermirio de Moraes backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tanner.
Tanner throws a punch but it's blocked by Ermirio de Moraes.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ermirio de Moraes stalling against the cage.
Ermirio de Moraes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tanner tries to score a body lock takedown but Ermirio de Moraes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RIP Evan Tanner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ermirio de Moraes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tanner stalling against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tanner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ermirio de Moraes lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Ermirio de Moraes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ermirio de Moraes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Ermirio de Moraes pushes Tanner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ermirio de Moraes crunches a lovely knee into Tanner's ribcage.
A shot in the inside from Ermirio de Moraes.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tanner throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ermirio de Moraes.
Tanner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ermirio de Moraes avoids the elbow strike from Tanner, against the cage.
Ermirio de Moraes looking to slow down the pace here.
Tanner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ermirio de Moraes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ermirio de Moraes crunches a lovely knee into Tanner's ribcage.
Ermirio de Moraes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tanner.
Tanner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ermirio de Moraes lands with a light punch inside.
Tanner misses with the head strike.
Ermirio de Moraes takes a shot to the head.
Ermirio de Moraes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tanner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ermirio de Moraes lands a shot to the body.
Tanner pushes off an throws an elbow but Ermirio de Moraes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tanner throws an elbow that misses.
Ermirio de Moraes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ermirio de Moraes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ermirio de Moraes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ermirio de Moraes lands a shot to the body.
Ermirio de Moraes digs a right hand underneath Tanner's ribcage. Tanner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ermirio de Moraes lands with a left to the head.
Tanner avoiding damage as Ermirio de Moraes throws knees to the body.
Tanner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Ermirio de Moraes.
Tanner dodges an elbow strike from Ermirio de Moraes.
Tanner lands a right hand.
Ermirio de Moraes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tanner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ermirio de Moraes tries a knee to the head but Tanner blocks it.
A short uppercut from Tanner.
A nice left hand lands by Ermirio de Moraes.
Ermirio de Moraes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tanner.
Ermirio de Moraes blocks an uppercut.
Tanner fails to pull guard.
Tanner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ermirio de Moraes walks away with a smile on his face. Tanner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner tries to clinch
and Ermirio de Moraes counters with a straight right hand.
Joaquim Ermirio de Moraes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tanner clinches but Ermirio de Moraes breaks the clinch
and Ermirio de Moraes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ermirio de Moraes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ermirio de Moraes counters with a stiff right hand.
Ermirio de Moraes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanner was well out of range. Poor timing from Ermirio de Moraes.
Tanner with a poor takedown
enabling Ermirio de Moraes to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanner tries to clinch but Ermirio de Moraes moves away
and Ermirio de Moraes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ermirio de Moraes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner is trying to drag Ermirio de Moraes to the mat but Ermirio de Moraes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
RIP Evan Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Tanner fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquim Ermirio de Moraes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ermirio de Moraes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Ermirio de Moraes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua comes to the cage accompanied by I Wanna Be Somebody by: W.A.S.P.. Mathers has chosen Superman as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Rua!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marshall Mathers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rua.
Mathers walks into a left hand.
Mathers tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Rua connects with a high kick.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mathers ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Mathers slips a jab from Rua.
Rua scores with a leg kick.
Rua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rua.
Rua misses with an uppercut.
Mathers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mathers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua lunges at Mathers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mathers's hand.
Rua throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mathers looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Mathers slips a straight right by Rua.
Rua throws a wild body kick that Mathers sees coming a mile off.
Mathers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Mathers lands an overhand right.
Mathers throws a looping overhand right but Rua ducks down to avoid it.
Pedro Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rua tries to score with a low kick but Mathers moves his leg out of the way.
Mathers avoids the head kick by Rua.
Mathers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rua as he jumps to the side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rua.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Rua misses.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
Mathers scores with a one two! Rua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rua throws the left hand but Mathers avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rua throws an overhand right that lands on Mathers's shoulder, as Mathers tries to avoid the shot.
Mathers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rua. Rua obviously looking to wear him down.
Rua throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mathers throws out a loose jab but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mathers tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
A good leg kick by Rua.
Rua throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Rua misses.
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mathers was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
Rua defending well as Mathers loads up on a big left hand.
Mathers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pedro Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Mathers.
Rua moves out of range as Mathers strikes.
Mathers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mathers clinches up with Rua and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rua breaks the clinch.
Rua throws a head kick but Mathers moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rua.
Pedro Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mathers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rua, pushing him back against the cage.
Rua prevents a body shot from Mathers.
A short body shot lands from Mathers as the two fighters clinch.
Rua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rua needs to keep his hands up - Mathers had a free shot at his head there.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Mathers moves out of range easily.
Mathers connects with a looping right hand.
Rua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mathers avoids the body shot from Rua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Rua dominated that round.
That's time! Rua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rua throws a hook to the side of Mathers's head but Mathers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mathers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good leg kick by Rua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mathers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mathers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rua's waist but Rua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mathers off to one side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rua.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
Rua tries to land a leg kick but Mathers saw it coming and moves away.
Rua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mathers counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Rua as Mathers shoots in.
Mathers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marshall Mathers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers avoids the head kick by Rua.
Mathers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rua in his tracks.
Rua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mathers blocks a head kick by Rua.
Pedro Rua is winning the standup battle so far.
Rua lands a nice shot that snaps Mathers's head back.
Rua throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mathers's head.
Mathers lands with a right hand.
Mathers tries to close the distance and clinch but Rua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rua is looking to slow Mathers down with leg kicks.
Rua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown by Mathers or perhaps it was just good defense by Rua which made him look bad.
Pedro Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Mathers.
Rua fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mathers is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers avoids the head kick by Rua.
Mathers tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
Rua slips a jab from Mathers.
Mathers throws a series of punches but Rua moves out of range.
Rua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mathers moves away.
Rua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mathers throws out a powerful jab.
Rua misses with an uppercut. Mathers saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Rua lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mathers doesn't seem phased though.
Mathers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rua leaves Mathers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rua avoids it really well and circles away.
Rua throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mathers's head.
Mathers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mathers.
Mathers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mathers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mathers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rua avoids it really well and circles away.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua looks to throw the jab but Mathers is out of range.
Rua lands with a slapping head kick.
Rua throws a head kick but Mathers moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Mathers.
Mathers is looking to clinch.
Mathers ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Mathers moves out of range as Rua strikes.
Rua blocks a jab.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mathers is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Rua dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mathers blocks a jab.
Mathers ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rua misses with a low kick.
Rua misses with a hook. Mathers ducked under it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Mathers there.
Rua looks to land a left hand but Mathers moved out of range nicely.
Mathers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rua circles away.
Rua lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rua as he avoids it easily.
Mathers avoids the head kick by Rua.
Rua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mathers looks to land a left hand but Rua moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Rua misses.
Rua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rua drops his hands momentarily and Mathers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mathers moves in looking to clinch but Rua pushes him off.
Nice uppercut there from Rua.
Mathers tests Rua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mathers is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rua is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mathers.
Mathers tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
Mathers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mathers missing with a left hand there. Rua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rua cracks Mathers with an open hand slap.
Mathers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a jab when Mathers was well out of range.
Mathers dips to his left and cracks Rua with an uppercut!
Mathers misses the shot to the body.
Mathers works Rua's body with a nice hook.
Rua avoids the body shot from Mathers.
Mathers throws a jab when Rua was well out of range.
Mathers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A combination from Rua does no damage.
Rua throws a jab when Mathers was well out of range.
Mathers blocks a jab.
Rua delivers a nice body kick.
Rua throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Mathers moves out of range easily.
Rua lands a glancing blow to the side of Mathers's head.
Good shot there by Rua.
Mathers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mathers.
Rua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rua misses with a hook. Mathers ducked under it nicely.
Rua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rua throws a head kick but Mathers moves out of range.
Rua throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mathers.
Rua misses with a body punch
and Mathers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mathers shoots in but Rua avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pedro Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Mathers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a right hand that Mathers ducks under and follows up with a left that Mathers also avoids with ease.
Rua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mathers.
Mathers lands a really nice looking cross but Rua seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rua throws a hook to the side of Mathers's head but Mathers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathers tries to clinch up.
Rua lands with a hook. Mathers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mathers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Rua clearly takes that 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.
Rua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rua scores with a head kick.
Rua misses with a straight right.
Rua blocks a jab.
Rua missing with a left hand there. Mathers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mathers misses with a double jab.
Mathers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mathers tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Rua as Mathers shoots in.
Mathers loads up on a big right hand but Rua slips the punch.
Mathers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rua throws an overhand right that lands on Mathers's shoulder, as Mathers tries to avoid the shot.
Mathers might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mathers has a takedown stuffed.
Mathers slips a jab from Rua.
Mathers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rua.
Mathers looks to throw the jab but Rua is out of range.
Rua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mathers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Rua.
Rua tries to bum rush Mathers with a series of wild strikes but Mathers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rua, right into the meat.
Mathers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers blocks a head kick by Rua.
Rua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mathers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mathers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mathers trying to pass the guard but Rua defending well.
Mathers wants to work for an arm triangle but Rua is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rua is trying to stand up here but Mathers is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers trying to mount his opponent but Rua defends it.
Mathers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rua looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab from Rua misses.
Mathers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rua pinned against the cage. Rua gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pedro Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Mathers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mathers.
Rua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mathers.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rua throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mathers.
Mathers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rua.
Rua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mathers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mathers blocks a head kick by Rua.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mathers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rua thumps Mathers with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Rua had his way with Marshall Mathers in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mathers misses with an uppercut. Rua saw that one coming.
Rua gets caught flat footed, as Mathers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mathers advances to half guard.
Rua wants to get back to his feet.
Mathers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mathers trying to mount his opponent but Rua defends it.
Rua looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mathers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mathers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mathers wants to pass the guard but Rua is defending well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mathers moves into range and clinches up with Rua.
Mathers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rua fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mathers is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mathers blocks the body kick.
Pedro Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A jab lands there for Rua.
Good work by Mathers as he checks the leg kick.
Mathers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rua, pushing him back against the cage.
Mathers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mathers struggles to land a body shot inside as Rua controls his hands.
Rua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mathers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Rua.
Nice defenses there by Rua.
Rua does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers missing with a left hand there. Rua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rua throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mathers.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Mathers wants to clinch.
Rua swings for the body but Mathers moves out of range.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mathers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rua.
Mathers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mathers avoids the head kick by Rua.
Marshall Mathers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rua throws a leg kick but Mathers checks it.
Mathers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rua lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick by Rua misses
and Mathers counters with a takedown into side control.
Mathers working the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Mathers seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mathers working the strikes but Rua uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mathers thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rua to regain full guard.
Mathers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mathers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Mathers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rua 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Rua!
Pedro Rua retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin O Neill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Neill comes to the cage accompanied by Sing for the moment - Eminem. Martin O Neill could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Reynolds's chin.
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171 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin O Neill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reynolds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Neill wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reynolds comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reynolds misses with a body shot.
Reynolds misses with the combination.
O Neill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
O Neill misses with a body punch.
Reynolds lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reynolds tries to throw a body punch but O Neill avoids it by throwing Reynolds back against the cage.
O Neill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reynolds thows a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from O Neill.
Reynolds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Neill.
Reynolds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reynolds tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Neill swivels and escapes.
Reynolds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Neill.
O Neill swats away the attempt to clinch by Reynolds.
Reynolds tries to clinch there but O Neill circles away.
O Neill with a poor takedown
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neill shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than O Neill was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Reynolds is trying desperately to improve position.
O Neill with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
O Neill looking for a guillotine from mount but Reynolds is having none of it.
Reynolds is looking to get to half guard.
O Neill misses with a head shot.
O Neill goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Reynolds turns into him and now he's in O Neill's guard.
Reynolds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds throwing strikes from guard but O Neill blocks nicely.
O Neill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reynolds throwing strikes from guard but O Neill blocks nicely.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but O Neill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Neill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reynolds is looking to work some ground and pound but O Neill has wrist control.
Reynolds is posturing up here but O Neill has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Reynolds tries to roll out but it's too tight and Reynolds has to tap! Slick submission there by O Neill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martin O Neill!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Holdren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Let's get Retarded" by Black Eyed Peas. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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279 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buck Holdren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Devon Collins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins has a takedown stuffed.
Collins thows a body shot but no joy.
Holdren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Collins.
Collins shoots in but Holdren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Collins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Holdren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holdren blocks a jab.
Collins fails with the takedown.
Buck Holdren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Collins.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holdren.
Collins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Holdren moves out of range of the body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holdren, as that shot connected.
It looks like Devon Collins has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Collins.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Holdren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holdren.
Collins throws out a loose jab but Holdren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holdren moves away.
Holdren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Collins's sensitive parts.
Buck Holdren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins thows a body shot but no joy.
Holdren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Collins tries to clinch there but Holdren circles away.
Devon Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holdren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Collins looks gassed!
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!
Holdren lands a big head kick that sends Collins tumbling to the mat! Holdren takes a step backwards and waves Collins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That has opened up Devon Collins's cut even more.
Holdren cracks Collins with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Collins looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Holdren finish him?
Devon Collins's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holdren throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holdren.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holdren.
Holdren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holdren throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Collins.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Devon Collins's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Buck Holdren!
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