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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Domingo Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Jasper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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157 lbs
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150 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Domingo Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Jasper!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez connects with a jab.
Perez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jasper tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Perez manages to move to mount!
Perez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Perez scoring with strikes but Jasper is staying in there.
Jasper tries to improve his position but Perez has taken his back! Perez has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jasper tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Perez pushes Jasper away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Domingo Perez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Primados (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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219 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fabian Hollywood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Primados!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Primados tries to clinch but Hollywood is having none of it.
Hollywood lets loose with a powerful body kick. Primados will feel that in the morning.
Hollywood darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hollywood 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.
Hollywood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Primados has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollywood trying to pass the guard but Primados defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Primados defends it well.
Hollywood tries to pass to full mount but Primados defends it.
Hollywood is trying to control the action in half guard but Primados is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Primados wants to control but Hollywood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hollywood seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Primados is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fabian Hollywood!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valeriy Grushevky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obban Gangmanstyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valeriy Grushevky could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Obban Gangmanstyle's chin.
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276 lbs
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229 lbs
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valeriy Grushevky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Obban Gangmanstyle!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grushevky slips a jab and a cross from Gangmanstyle.
Grushevky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gangmanstyle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Grushevky to the ground. Gangmanstyle is now in Grushevky's guard.
Grushevky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gangmanstyle trying to control but Grushevky is working from the bottom.
Gangmanstyle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gangmanstyle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grushevky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gangmanstyle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grushevky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gangmanstyle trying to control but Grushevky is working from the bottom.
Grushevky working for a triangle but Gangmanstyle defends it easily.
Gangmanstyle trying to control but Grushevky is working from the bottom.
Grushevky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gangmanstyle postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grushevky keeping moving, preventing Gangmanstyle from controlling successfully.
Gangmanstyle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grushevky looking to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gangmanstyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Grushevky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grushevky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gangmanstyle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grushevky has his foot on Gangmanstyle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gangmanstyle works his way back into a safe position though.
Gangmanstyle gets to his feet - Grushevky follows without any prompting.
Gangmanstyle has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grushevky is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Valeriy Grushevky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grushevky throws a nice looking combination but Gangmanstyle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grushevky throws a jab but it's blocked by Gangmanstyle.
Grushevky throws a nice looking combination but Gangmanstyle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gangmanstyle.
Gangmanstyle working the ground and pound.
Gangmanstyle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grushevky, who protects the arm well.
Gangmanstyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grushevky keeps working.
Grushevky is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gangmanstyle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gangmanstyle decides to stand up.
Gangmanstyle lands with a slapping head kick.
Grushevky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valeriy Grushevky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grushevky lands a nice looking body shot.
Grushevky connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab-cross combination lands for Grushevky and sends Gangmanstyle crashing to the mat! Grushevky follows him down to the mat - Gangmanstyle regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Gangmanstyle is rocked!
It looks like Obban Gangmanstyle has been cut.
Gangmanstyle wants to get back to full guard.
Gangmanstyle is still in real trouble! Can Grushevky finish him?
Gangmanstyle is trying to control but can't.
Gangmanstyle seems to have recovered his senses.
Gangmanstyle tries to get to full guard but Grushevky has control of the leg.
Gangmanstyle tries to kick Grushevky off but Grushevky keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gangmanstyle manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Grushevky keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Gangmanstyle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grushevky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gangmanstyle has Grushevky pressed against the cage, preventing Grushevky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gangmanstyle has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Grushevky clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gangmanstyle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Grushevky is defending well though. Gangmanstyle let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valeriy Grushevky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Obban Gangmanstyle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Grushevky leaves Gangmanstyle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Grushevky misses.
Grushevky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valeriy Grushevky is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Grushevky.
Grushevky throws a combination that misses
so Gangmanstyle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Grushevky is looking for a triangle but Gangmanstyle pushes his legs off easily.
Gangmanstyle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grushevky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gangmanstyle has managed to get both his arms back between Grushevky's legs - danger averted.
Gangmanstyle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gangmanstyle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grushevky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grushevky keeping moving, preventing Gangmanstyle from controlling successfully.
Grushevky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gangmanstyle lands a couple of elbows.
Gangmanstyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Grushevky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grushevky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gangmanstyle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gangmanstyle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grushevky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gangmanstyle stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Grushevky misses with a wild body shot.
Grushevky takes a swing at Gangmanstyle's ribcage but misses.
Gangmanstyle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grushevky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gangmanstyle slips a jab and a cross from Grushevky.
Grushevky sets himself, and Gangmanstyle steps forward looking for the clinch! Grushevky avoids it this time.
Gangmanstyle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gangmanstyle.
Gangmanstyle misses the jab.
Gangmanstyle throws a sloppy head kick and Grushevky moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grushevky throws a body shot but no joy.
Grushevky is looking to wear down Gangmanstyle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grushevky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grushevky gets caught napping as Gangmanstyle dives in and scores a takedown. Grushevky manages to retain guard.
Gangmanstyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Grushevky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gangmanstyle is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gangmanstyle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gangmanstyle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gangmanstyle is in close to Grushevky's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grushevky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gangmanstyle defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gangmanstyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Grushevky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grushevky looking for a guillotine here but Gangmanstyle defends easily.
Grushevky looking for a guillotine here but Gangmanstyle defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grushevky has his foot on Gangmanstyle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gangmanstyle works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valeriy Grushevky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Obban Gangmanstyle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gangmanstyle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gangmanstyle trying to control but Grushevky is working from the bottom.
Gangmanstyle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gangmanstyle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gangmanstyle stands up from Grushevky's guard - Gangmanstyle perhaps looking for a knockout.
Grushevky throws out a loose jab but Gangmanstyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valeriy Grushevky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grushevky misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gangmanstyle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grushevky tries to get to full guard but Gangmanstyle has control of the leg.
Grushevky looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gangmanstyle is working for a kimura but Grushevky is defending it quite comfortably.
Gangmanstyle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grushevky is just riding it out for now. Gangmanstyle eventually gives up the hold.
Grushevky tries to roll over but Gangmanstyle keeps him under control.
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.
Gangmanstyle wants to control but Grushevky is keeping him busy.
Grushevky has hold of Gangmanstyle's hands but Gangmanstyle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Obban Gangmanstyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grushevky trying to hold on to Gangmanstyle's head to control him but Gangmanstyle postures up.
Gangmanstyle is working for a kimura but Grushevky is defending it quite comfortably.
Gangmanstyle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grushevky is just riding it out for now. Gangmanstyle eventually gives up the hold.
Gangmanstyle wants to control but Grushevky is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grushevky trying to control here.
Gangmanstyle working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Grushevky's thigh. Grushevky counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Grushevky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grushevky is trying to control the position but Gangmanstyle postures up.
Gangmanstyle content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Grushevky has locked up a guillotine! Grushevky's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gangmanstyle is holding on here and Grushevky must be using up a lot of energy. Gangmanstyle has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Grushevky gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valeriy Grushevky!
Obban Gangmanstyle was interviewed post fight and said 'he was too weak to fight fairly'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ghee Buttersnaps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Kazarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazarian has chosen Limp Bizkit - My Way 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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146 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ghee Buttersnaps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Kazarian!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazarian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kazarian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buttersnaps.
Decent striking displayed by Buttersnaps there.
Buttersnaps connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kazarian momentarily.
Buttersnaps dodges the punch combination from Kazarian.
Buttersnaps misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazarian. Buttersnaps does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buttersnaps shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Buttersnaps looks to land a right hand but Kazarian moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kazarian misses.
Kazarian slips under a jab.
Kazarian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Buttersnaps misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buttersnaps throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kazarian ducks under a wild hook from Buttersnaps.
Kazarian shoots in and drives through. Buttersnaps sprawls well.
Kazarian dodges the punch combination from Buttersnaps.
Kazarian walks into a left hand.
Buttersnaps takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazarian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kazarian shoots for a double leg takedown but Buttersnaps sprawls well. He's pushed Kazarian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buttersnaps cracks a nice hook into Kazarian's ribs.
Kazarian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kazarian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kazarian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Buttersnaps throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kazarian counters with a takedown into side control.
Buttersnaps manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buttersnaps is looking to improve his position.
Kazarian is looking for a kimura but Buttersnaps is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kazarian to get the leverage.
Buttersnaps is refusing to be controlled, as Kazarian sits in half guard.
Buttersnaps makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Buttersnaps wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Buttersnaps wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buttersnaps misses with a double jab.
Kazarian blocks a jab.
Kazarian moves out of range of the strikes.
Kazarian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buttersnaps.
Kazarian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kazarian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Buttersnaps swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buttersnaps ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazarian moves away.
Kazarian with a hook.
Buttersnaps on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kazarian.
Kazarian tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Buttersnaps is not content to let Kazarian control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kazarian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Buttersnaps tries to buck Kazarian off but Kazarian is having none of it.
Buttersnaps is working hard here to advance position.
Kazarian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Buttersnaps, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazarian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Buttersnaps is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Buttersnaps tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kazarian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kazarian working away.
Kazarian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Buttersnaps knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kazarian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ghee Buttersnaps will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kazarian defending well as Buttersnaps loads up on a big left hand.
Buttersnaps ducks right into an uppercut from Kazarian.
Buttersnaps is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kazarian.
Buttersnaps misses with a low kick.
Buttersnaps scores with a sloppy right hand. Kazarian should have avoided that one.
Buttersnaps throws a hook but Kazarian blocks it.
Kazarian throws the left hand but Buttersnaps avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Kazarian.
Kazarian walks into a stiff left hand from Buttersnaps.
Kazarian cracks Buttersnaps with an open hand slap.
Buttersnaps tries to move into range but Kazarian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Buttersnaps just misses with a punch to the body.
Buttersnaps scores with a hook to the body. Kazarian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazarian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Buttersnaps wants to land a leg kick but Kazarian is out of range.
Kazarian misses with a looping right.
Buttersnaps misses with a body shot.
Kazarian moves out of range of the strikes.
Buttersnaps moves out of range as Kazarian throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazarian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buttersnaps.
Kazarian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buttersnaps at a distance.
Buttersnaps takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ghee Buttersnaps is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazarian looks to land a combination but Buttersnaps avoids it well.
Buttersnaps swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buttersnaps cracks Kazarian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Buttersnaps swings for the body but Kazarian moves out of range.
Buttersnaps moves out of range as Kazarian strikes.
Buttersnaps seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ghee Buttersnaps is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kazarian is defended easily by Buttersnaps.
Kazarian slips a jab from Buttersnaps.
Buttersnaps throws a lazy uppercut
and Kazarian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buttersnaps misses with a wild body shot.
Kazarian defending well as Buttersnaps loads up on a big left hand.
Kazarian swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buttersnaps digs a good body shot into Kazarian's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buttersnaps misses with a right hand
and Kazarian counters with a one-two to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buttersnaps. Kazarian does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Kazarian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kazarian scores with a decent looking hook.
Buttersnaps swings widly with a right hand
and Kazarian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Buttersnaps.
Buttersnaps jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kazarian drops his hands momentarily and Buttersnaps takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kazarian goes for a double leg but Buttersnaps avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Buttersnaps continues to drive forward.
Buttersnaps lands a nice shot to the body.
Kazarian sizes up Buttersnaps with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kazarian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kazarian loads up on a big right hand but Buttersnaps slips the punch.
Buttersnaps takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kazarian lands with a right hand.
A combination from Buttersnaps does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Buttersnaps.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian moves forwards but Buttersnaps connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kazarian ducks under a wild hook from Buttersnaps.
Buttersnaps with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buttersnaps stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kazarian throws out a powerful jab.
Kazarian misses with a low kick as Buttersnaps jumps back.
Kazarian moves out of range of the strikes.
Buttersnaps slips under a jab.
Buttersnaps cracks a nice hook into Kazarian's ribs.
Kazarian closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Buttersnaps's guard.
Buttersnaps pushes Kazarian off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghee Buttersnaps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buttersnaps.
Buttersnaps throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buttersnaps listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kazarian is rocked!
Kazarian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kazarian is still on wobbly legs! Can Buttersnaps finish him?
Kazarian is aggressively charging in as Buttersnaps backs up avoiding any damage. Buttersnaps tosses out a jab and Kazarian runs right into it face first! Kazarian is out cold! Buttersnaps dropped down on all fours and is barking in Kazarian's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ghee Buttersnaps!
Ghee Buttersnaps bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Rhino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Wonstom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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175 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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
31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, The Rhino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Wonstom!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonstom misses with a series of wild punches.
Wonstom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rhino checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wonstom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rhino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wonstom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhino shoots in but Wonstom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rhino moves into the clinch successfully.
Rhino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wonstom feints a jab promting Rhino to slip. Wonstom then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rhino slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wonstom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wonstom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rhino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wonstom scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhino shoots for a double leg takedown but Wonstom sprawls well. He's pushed Rhino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rhino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wonstom misses with a combination
and Rhino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonstom swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhino.
A punch combination from Wonstom misses.
Rhino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wonstom misses with a jab to the body
and Rhino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wonstom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice combination there by Wonstom.
Rhino darts in looking for a takedown but Wonstom gets double underhooks and turns Rhino into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Rhino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wonstom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rhino looks for a takedown but Wonstom sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rhino.
Rhino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wonstom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rhino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wonstom to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom tries to bum rush Rhino with a series of wild strikes but Rhino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rhino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ivan Wonstom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wonstom looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhino is just out of range.
Wonstom misses with a combination
and Rhino counters with a left and a right that stings Wonstom.
Rhino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wonstom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rhino somewhat.
Wonstom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rhino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rhino dives in and grabs Wonstom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wonstom pushes down on Rhino's head and hops out.
Wonstom is looking for the big counter here.
Rhino misses with a body kick.
Wonstom tries to bum rush Rhino with a series of wild strikes but Rhino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rhino shoots in for a takedown but Wonstom shows good takedown defense.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wonstom!
Rhino dodges the punch combination from Wonstom.
Wonstom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rhino circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Wonstom misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhino misses with the combination.
Wonstom throws a right and a left that Rhino avoids nicely.
Rhino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rhino tries to pull guard but Wonstom won't allow it.
Wonstom wants to get back to striking at distance but Rhino won't allow it.
Wonstom is trying to push Rhino away but Rhino has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wonstom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wonstom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wonstom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rhino moves in looking to clinch but Wonstom pushes him off.
Rhino tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wonstom defends well and Rhino ends up having to push Wonstom into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wonstom scores with a one two! Rhino had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rhino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wonstom.
Rhino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wonstom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhino was well out of range. Poor timing from Wonstom.
Ivan Wonstom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Wonstom. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom throws a nice looking combination but Rhino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rhino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wonstom defends it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wonstom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rhino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rhino pushes Wonstom up against the cage in a clinch.
Wonstom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wonstom throws a lazy uppercut
and Rhino moves into the clinch.
Wonstom breaks the clinch.
Wonstom lands a nice looking body shot.
No luck for Rhino with that takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wonstom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rhino.
Rhino tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wonstom defends well and Rhino ends up having to push Wonstom into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rhino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wonstom but Wonstom 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.
Ivan Wonstom dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wonstom throws a series of punches but Rhino avoids them all with ease.
Wonstom looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhino is just out of range.
Rhino drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wonstom sprawls and moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Wonstom scores with a four punch combination!
Wonstom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rhino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wonstom defends it nicely.
Rhino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wonstom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Wonstom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Wonstom misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rhino misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhino goes for a takedown attempt but Wonstom pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rhino slips a jab and a cross from Wonstom.
Rhino clinches.
Rhino wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Rhino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhino is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wonstom gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rhino lands with a light punch inside.
Wonstom is looking to break free of the clinch but Rhino has double underhooks.
Wonstom wants to break free but Rhino has control.
Wonstom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rhino has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Wonstom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wonstom is trying to break free.
Wonstom is trying to force a seperation but Rhino has the dominant position.
Rhino stalls.
Rhino breaks the clinch.
Wonstom misses with the combination.
Rhino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wonstom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wonstom slaps away a takedown attempt from Rhino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rhino counters with a leg kick.
Rhino takes the fight into the clinch.
Wonstom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rhino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wonstom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rhino.
Wonstom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wonstom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rhino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rhino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wonstom manages to circle out of the way.
Wonstom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rhino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wonstom.
Wonstom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rhino circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Wonstom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rhino is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wonstom is defending well.
Wonstom manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom misses with an uppercut
and Wonstom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wonstom shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rhino eats them both and turns towards Wonstom to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wonstom misses with a right hand
and Rhino counters with a one-two to the body.
Rhino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wonstom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Rhino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rhino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wonstom ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wonstom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wonstom cracks Rhino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wonstom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhino.
Wonstom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhino.
Wonstom keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Wonstom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wonstom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rhino's head backwards.
Rhino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rhino 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.
Wonstom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhino was well out of range. Poor timing from Wonstom.
Wonstom lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom takes a swing at Rhino's ribcage but misses.
Wonstom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rhino closes the distance and clinches.
Rhino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wonstom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rhino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wonstom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rhino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wonstom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Wonstom misses.
Wonstom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rhino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rhino is looking to clinch.
Wonstom misses with a two punch combination.
Rhino doesn't manage to clinch there - Wonstom circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Wonstom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wonstom throws a one two combo.
Wonstom misses with a right hand
and Rhino counters with a series of strikes. Wonstom will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rhino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wonstom.
Wonstom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhino was well out of range. Poor timing from Wonstom.
Wonstom misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wonstom!
A jab from Wonstom does it's job there.
Rhino moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhino fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wonstom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rhino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wonstom.
Wonstom looks to land a right hand but Rhino moved out of range.
Wonstom throws a series of punches but Rhino moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Wonstom. No joy for Rhino on that attempt.
Rhino lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Rhino.
Ivan Wonstom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rhino dives in for a single leg takedown but Wonstom sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Rhino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhino moves out of range as Wonstom throws a body kick.
Rhino tries to clinch up.
Wonstom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wonstom lands with an overhand left.
Wonstom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhino manages to avoid it.
Wonstom swings for the body but Rhino moves out of range.
Rhino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rhino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rhino has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wonstom uses from the top position.
Wonstom stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wonstom throws a right and a left that Rhino avoids nicely.
Wonstom misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Wonstom. Those never looked like landing.
Wonstom lands with an uppercut that bounces Rhino off the cage and back into range.
Rhino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wonstom managing to block the knees to the body from Rhino.
Rhino jumps guard but Wonstom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wonstom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wonstom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wonstom misses with the combination.
Rhino wants to clinch up but Wonstom keeps it at a distance.
Wonstom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rhino fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice combination there by Wonstom.
Rhino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wonstom.
Wonstom throws a body punch but Rhino moves out of range.
Wonstom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wonstom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhino manages to avoid it.
A combination from Wonstom does no damage.
Wonstom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Wonstom.
Rhino thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rhino misses the shot to the body.
Wonstom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rhino tries to counter with a takedown but Wonstom is quick to defend against it.
Ivan Wonstom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wonstom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rhino shoots in looking for a takedown but Wonstom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rhino's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice body punch from Wonstom.
A combination from Wonstom does no damage.
Rhino wants to clinch.
Rhino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wonstom lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rhino avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wonstom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rhino.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wonstom. Rhino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wonstom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhino takes the fight into the clinch.
Rhino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wonstom lands with a nice combination. Rhino backs away looking to recover.
Wonstom throws a right and a left that Rhino avoids nicely.
Wonstom scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wonstom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Rhino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wonstom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Wonstom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wonstom 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Wonstom!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ivan Wonstom waved his t-shirt featuring V-Mask Clothing (10%)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvo Penaali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes's entrance music is Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. A fine choice. Penaali is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Immortal Technique - Obnoxius. Arvo Penaali is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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159 lbs
22 - 9 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 27 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Arvo Penaali!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Penaali blocks the low kick.
Penaali lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penaali keeps the fight on the outside.
Penaali swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes.
Penaali looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Penaali misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Penaali.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penaali fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Penaali is looking to clinch.
A lazy left from Penaali finds it's target.
Penaali misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penaali is looking for the big counter here.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penaali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Penaali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
Barnes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Penaali takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Arvo Penaali has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Penaali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body kick there by Barnes.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes tries to bum rush Penaali with a series of wild strikes but Penaali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Penaali tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Penaali tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penaali fails with a takedown attempt.
Mike Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvo Penaali.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Barnes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Penaali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
As Penaali looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo bu Penaali just gets out of the way.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Penaali now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Penaali lands a jab to the nose.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. Penaali looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Penaali blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Barnes 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.
Penaali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Penaali moves away from the strike by Barnes.
A clash of legs there as Penaali blocks the low kick.
Barnes tries to work over Penaali's front leg with a kick but Penaali checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Penaali checks it.
Barnes moves in looking to clinch but Penaali pushes him off.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Penaali counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Penaali closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Penaali can't get the takedown.
Barnes throws a head punch that misses.
Penaali is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barnes is defending well.
Penaali blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Penaali is looking for a takedown.
Barnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Penaali is defending well for now.
Penaali has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barnes after a bit of a struggle.
Barnes tries a body shot but Penaali blocks it.
Knees to the body from Barnes.
Barnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Penaali avoids the damage to the body.
Penaali wants to take the fight to the mat but Barnes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barnes lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penaali looking for a takedown.
Barnes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penaali backwards.
Penaali has clasped his hands together around Barnes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Barnes throws Penaali to one side and escapes!
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!
Barnes wants to slow Penaali down by chopping away at his legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Penaali misses.
Barnes throws a body punch but Penaali moves out of range.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Penaali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penaali misses the jab.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penaali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penaali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Penaali shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arvo Penaali's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Penaali's hands.
Barnes throws a jab when Penaali was well out of range.
Penaali closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.
Penaali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes throws a one two combo.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes lands with a straight right. Penaali didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands a head kick!
Penaali misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Penaali wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
Penaali is rocked!
That has opened up Arvo Penaali's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Penaali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Penaali drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Penaali prevents Barnes from escaping the position.
Penaali throws an elbow but Barnes slips to the side and avoids it well.
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Penaali is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Mike Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes pushes Penaali off looking to stand but Penaali dives back in and keeps control.
Penaali sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barnes defending well though.
Penaali stalling away here and it's allowed Barnes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Penaali dives into side control.
Barnes sneaks back into half guard.
Penaali trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Penaali seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penaali controlling the action here.
Penaali scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Penaali not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Penaali is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Penaali.
Penaali is stalling here. Barnes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Penaali seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barnes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Barnes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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.
Penaali is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Penaali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes throws a strike but Penaali avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Penaali has an active guard here but Barnes has managed to pass into half guard.
Penaali looking for submissions off his back.
Penaali is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penaali looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arvo Penaali's cut.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Penaali ducks right into an uppercut from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Penaali counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penaali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penaali scores with a jab. Barnes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Penaali is just out of range.
Penaali tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penaali's coach down at Disciples Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Penaali's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Penaali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penaali misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mike Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Penaali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Penaali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Penaali on the side of the head.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penaali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penaali misses with a wild combination.
Penaali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes throwing a counter right hand but Penaali manages to avoid it.
Mike Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Penaali takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Penaali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Penaali ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Penaali moves into the clinch successfully.
Penaali goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnes prevents it.
Mike Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvo Penaali.
Penaali is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Penaali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barnes.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes pushes off an throws an elbow but Penaali leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barnes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barnes looking to slow down the pace here.
Barnes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penaali backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes is pressed up against the cage. Penaali has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barnes down to the mat. Barnes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Penaali checks it well.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penaali can do to turn this around?
Barnes connects with a high kick.
Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Penaali.
Penaali shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Penaali's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Penaali's leg. Penaali is trying to keep his angry face on.
Penaali misses with a looping left.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Penaali throws a counter combo.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Penaali drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Penaali passes into half guard.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penaali winds up and cracks Barnes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Penaali slips a nice elbow through Barnes's hands, connecting with Barnes's forehead.
Penaali thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barnes's head.
Penaali content to control rather than advance.
Arvo Penaali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes is trying to stand back up but Penaali is controlling him
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barnes, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Barnes!
Our winner, Mike Barnes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Arvo Penaali spoke after the fight, saying 'i´ll be back and i will fight anyone, anywhere anytime.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Freedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imzda Noob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Freedman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Imzda Noob!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freedman misses with a combination
and Noob counters with a slapping leg kick.
Freedman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freedman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noob connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noob is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Noob walks into a stiff left hand from Freedman.
Freedman misses with a left hand
and Noob counters with a straight right hand.
Noob scores with a jab to the jaw.
Freedman throws a series of strikes that have Noob backpedaling.
It looks like Imzda Noob has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Freedman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Freedman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Freedman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Freedman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Freedman backs off Noob throws a huge counter combo but Freedman manages to avoid it all.
Freedman slips a jab from Noob.
Freedman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Noob counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noob misses with a hook to the ribs.
Our sources have told us that Freedman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Noob lands a damaging elbow.
Freedman jumps guard.
Noob's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Noob tries to free his leg and advance position but Freedman is retaining full guard.
Freedman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Noob 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 Freedman.
Freedman is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freedman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Noob has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Freedman tries to bench press Noob off him but Noob keeps the position.
Freedman seems a little lost for a moment, as Noob dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedman is looking for a sweep.
Freedman being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Freedman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
My spies in GTi 888 inform me that Noob has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Noob takes a little break here. Freedman wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Freedman is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noob taking a breather here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A punch lands to the side of Freedman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Noob connects with a solid leg kick.
Noob lands a nice looking body shot.
Freedman throws an off balance right hand
and Noob counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Freedman misses with a hook
and Noob counters with a two punch combo.
Freedman throws a series of strikes that have Noob backpedaling.
Marcus Freedman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freedman lands a lovely overhand right.
Imzda Noob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freedman misses with a looping left.
Freedman looks to throw the jab but Noob is out of range.
Noob throws out a powerful jab.
Freedman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noob counters with a good low kick that Freedman was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Freedman scores with a punch to the head.
Freedman misses with a right hand
and Noob counters with a series of strikes. Freedman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Freedman throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Noob to counter with a crisp jab.
Noob smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Noob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freedman manages to avoid it.
Freedman scores with a nice head shot.
Freedman throws a looping overhand right but Noob ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Noob misses.
Noob clobbers Freedman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Freedman is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Noob has cracked Freedman with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Noob lands another huge swinging hook and Freedman tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Freedman, before Noob can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Imzda Noob!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vajas Tomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dre Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vajas Tomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dre Parker!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Tomas.
Dre Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomas scores with a jab to the body.
Parker throws a push kick but Tomas slaps the foot to one side.
Parker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tomas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tomas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Parker has time to react.
It looks like Dre Parker has been cut.
Tomas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Parker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tomas.
Parker has managed to clinch.
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!
Tomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomas slows down the pace here.
Tomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomas can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Tomas tries a knee to the head but Parker blocks it.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker tries to circle away but Tomas has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomas trying to stall but Parker improves his position.
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tomas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Parker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tomas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tomas. That's going to slow Parker down.
Parker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tomas is looking to slow Parker down with leg kicks.
Tomas misses with a body shot.
Parker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomas tries to work over Parker's front leg with a kick but Parker checks it.
Parker forces Tomas back against the cage and clinches.
Tomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parker avoids a kick to the body.
Tomas closes the distance and clinches.
Tomas with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Tomas throws a solid leg kick but Parker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tomas.
Tomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Parker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Parker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tomas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Vajas Tomas has been cut.
Tomas throws a front kick that sends Parker stumbling back into the cage.
Tomas misses with a head kick.
Tomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A clash of legs there as Parker blocks the low kick.
Parker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Parker duly obliges.
Parker tries to clinch but Tomas moves out of range.
Parker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tomas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Parker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tomas.
Tomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Parker! Tomas is out on his feet! Parker rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Tomas is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Tomas is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dre Parker!
Post fight, Dre Parker took to the microphone: 'Thanks to the BFT for sticking with me through the tough times!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Wakefield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leland Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer has chosen Annihilator - Fun Palace as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Wakefield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leland Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wakefield connects with the punch.
Palmer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Palmer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Dean Wakefield has been cut.
Wakefield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palmer moves away.
Wakefield misses with a series of wild punches.
Palmer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wakefield jabs Palmer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Palmer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wakefield.
Palmer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wakefield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wakefield throws a head kick but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer throws a series of strikes that have Wakefield backpedaling.
Palmer scores with a jab.
Palmer scores with a punch to the head.
Wakefield tries to score with a low kick but Palmer moves his leg out of the way.
Wakefield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it.
Palmer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wakefield misses with a double jab.
Palmer ducks under a wild hook from Wakefield.
Wakefield slips under a jab.
Wakefield gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wakefield keeping moving, preventing Palmer from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wakefield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wakefield wants to sweep but no luck.
Palmer trying to control but Wakefield is working from the bottom.
Wakefield is looking to stand up but Palmer isn't so interested in that idea.
Palmer passes into half guard.
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.
Palmer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Palmer is keen to just control but Wakefield is a slippery customer.
Palmer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wakefield regains half guard.
Wakefield is trying to control but can't.
Wakefield wants to control the action here but instead Palmer manages to pass to full mount!
Palmer raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wakefield is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wakefield gets back to half guard.
Palmer moves into full mount! Wakefield won't be happy about that!
Wakefield is wriggling around trying to escape.
Palmer landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wakefield tries to lock up and control but Palmer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wakefield is looking to get to half guard.
Palmer wants to control the action but instead Wakefield gets a body lock and reverses into Palmer's guard! Nice work!
Palmer has his feet on Wakefield's thighs here. He's pushed Wakefield off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wakefield screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leland Palmer!
Leland Palmer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Dean Wakefield was interviewed post fight and said 'I need a couple of months off to re-evaluate my MMA career. I will be back.'.
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FIGHT
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Sobis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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278 lbs
18 - 3 - 0 |
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285 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tito Sobis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikhail Van Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobis checks a low kick from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sobis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sobis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sobis tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Kirkland misses.
Van Kirkland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Kirkland sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Sobis to the ground! Van Kirkland dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like Tito Sobis has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Kirkland is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Van Kirkland throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Van Kirkland sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Van Kirkland throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Kirkland unloads with some shots from mount but Sobis bucks and avoids them well.
The referee warns Sobis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobis wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Van Kirkland! Sobis is hurt baaadly! Van Kirkland is firing away with more strikes - Sobis is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Van Kirkland!
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