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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Kosmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosmo has chosen Drowning Pool - Let The Bodies Hit The Floor as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseph Kosmo!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosmo shoots in and bounces Batista off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Batista is looking to stand up but Kosmo isn't so interested in that idea.
Kosmo is looking to work some ground and pound but Batista has wrist control.
Batista utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kosmo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Batista trying to control the position.
Kosmo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Batista looking for a sweep. Not yet Batista, not yet.
Kosmo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Batista's guard.
Kosmo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kosmo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kosmo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista wants to control but Kosmo is keeping busy.
Kosmo lands strikes from half guard.
Batista blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kosmo.
Kosmo prevents Batista from standing back up.
Kosmo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Batista works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Batista is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Kosmo frees his head nicely. Oh but Batista has switched to an armbar! Kosmo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jose Batista!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Mcfillin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dish Water (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dish Water has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kelly Mcfillin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dish Water!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcfillin's corner calls for a 1-2. Mcfillin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Water throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mcfillin was covering up waiting for the punch and Water finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Water wants to control from the top but Mcfillin keeps moving.
Water trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Water trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcfillin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Water postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Water is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mcfillin wants to stand and escape but Water is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mcfillin looks to land a combination but Water avoids it well.
Mcfillin looks to land a combination but Water avoids it well.
A punch combination from Mcfillin misses.
Mcfillin misses with a double jab.
Mcfillin looks to land a combination but Water avoids it well.
Water shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcfillin as he avoids it easily.
Water bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Water wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcfillin keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfillin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Water connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mcfillin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Water.
Mcfillin tries to buck Water off but he can't manage it.
Mcfillin gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Water is keen to just control but Mcfillin is a slippery customer.
Water is trying to work for a kimura but Mcfillin is defending well.
Water wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcfillin keeps working.
Mcfillin trying to control but Water postures up.
Water is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcfillin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Water trying to advance position but Mcfillin counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Water stopping the sweep attempt from Mcfillin.
Mcfillin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mcfillin fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcfillin throws a right and a left that Water avoids nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Mcfillin. No joy for Water on that attempt.
Mcfillin tries to bum rush Water with a series of wild strikes but Water uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcfillin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Mcfillin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dish Water dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mcfillin tries to work over Water's front leg with a kick but Water checks it.
Water decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mcfillin is concentrating on defense, preventing Water from advancing position.
Water 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.
Water content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfillin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Water passes Mcfillin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Water is looking to stall here but Mcfillin recovers full guard.
Water trying to control but Mcfillin is working from the bottom.
Mcfillin wants to stand but Water is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Water trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcfillin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Water is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mcfillin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mcfillin has escaped and now he's on top!
Mcfillin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Water working a defensive guard here.
Mcfillin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mcfillin with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfillin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Water is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcfillin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Water works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcfillin postures up in Water's guard and throws a big left but Water blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Water is on top in guard.
Water missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Water trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Water trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcfillin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcfillin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Water trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcfillin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Water decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Water showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcfillin.
Water tries for a takedown but Mcfillin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Mcfillin misses.
Water is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcfillin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Water scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dish Water showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mcfillin has managed to clinch.
Water pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcfillin tries for a takedown but Water circles away easily
and Water counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mcfillin won't be happy with that.
Water just content to control the position.
Water tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Water is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcfillin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Water takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Water is looking to take a break and control but Mcfillin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Water looking to control but instead Mcfillin has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Water wants to advance to full mount but Mcfillin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
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.
Mcfillin pulls Water in close to prevent any damage.
Mcfillin is trying to keep Water in close.
Water is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mcfillin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mcfillin has escaped and now he's on top!
Water looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcfillin is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfillin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Water is keeping the position for now.
Mcfillin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Water is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mcfillin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kelly Mcfillin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcfillin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mcfillin throwing strikes from guard but Water blocks nicely.
Mcfillin is fighting to break Water's control of his arms but Water is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mcfillin tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mcfillin misses with a double jab
so Water counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mcfillin keeping moving, preventing Water from controlling successfully.
Dish Water has got the better of the ground game so far.
Water pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcfillin is keeping the position for now.
Water with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mcfillin trying to keep a closed guard but Water is proving a slippery customer.
Water forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dish Water comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Water 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dish Water!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnathan Seed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Van Der Meyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seed comes to the ring accompanied by NoFx - Johnny Appleseed. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnathan Seed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Van Der Meyde!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Meyde slips a jab from Seed.
A big left from Seed misses.
Seed misses with a hook. Van Der Meyde ducked under it nicely.
Van Der Meyde slips a straight right by Seed.
Seed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Der Meyde ducks under a wild hook from Seed.
Seed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Seed misses.
Van Der Meyde shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Seed is trying to defend but Van Der Meyde finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Seed wants to improve his position but Van Der Meyde is controlling well.
Seed trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Der Meyde trying to control the pace.
It looks like Van Der Meyde is going to stand back up.
Van Der Meyde is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Van Der Meyde is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Seed's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Meyde tries to pass the half guard into mount. Seed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Van Der Meyde wants to take a breather but Seed is having none of it.
Seed is trying to maintain the position but Van Der Meyde is very close to passing his half guard.
Van Der Meyde works his foot free and advances to mount.
Seed is working to get back to half guard.
Van Der Meyde trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Seed is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Meyde avoids the attempt from Seed to control.
Seed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Van Der Meyde controlling the position easily from mount.
Seed can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Seed slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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.
Van Der Meyde is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Seed wants to improve his position but Van Der Meyde is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Seed regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van Der Meyde working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Van Der Meyde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Seed wants to sweep here but Van Der Meyde controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seed wants to hit a switch here but Van Der Meyde passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Seed there!
Van Der Meyde controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Van Der Meyde dominated that round.
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.
Seed displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Der Meyde.
Van Der Meyde circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Seed. No joy for Van Der Meyde on that attempt.
Seed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Der Meyde is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Seed's half guard.
Seed tries to get to full guard but Van Der Meyde has control of the leg.
Seed wants to control but Van Der Meyde is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Meyde not doing much here.
Van Der Meyde trying to mount his opponent but Seed defends it.
Van Der Meyde seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Seed gets back to full guard.
Van Der Meyde is looking to stand up but Seed won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Van Der Meyde preventing the sweep.
Van Der Meyde's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Van Der Meyde trying to stand up but can't free himself from Seed's guard.
Seed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Der Meyde manages to get himself to full guard.
Seed won't allow Van Der Meyde to get back to his feet.
Seed trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Meyde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seed thows a big elbow that misses.
Seed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seed prevents Van Der Meyde from getting back to his feet.
Van Der Meyde preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van Der Meyde is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Van Der Meyde is breathing heavily.
Van Der Meyde has momentary wrist control but Seed slips an elbow through the middle.
Seed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Seed takes a swing at Van Der Meyde's ribcage but misses.
Seed throws a right hand that Van Der Meyde ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Der Meyde also avoids with ease.
Van Der Meyde with a jab.
Van Der Meyde ducks under a wild hook from Seed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Van Der Meyde shoots in and bounces Seed off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Van Der Meyde slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Seed wants to sweep but no luck.
Seed working a defensive guard here.
Van Der Meyde pushes down on Seed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Der Meyde content to control rather than advance.
Van Der Meyde tries to pass the half guard into mount. Seed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Van Der Meyde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Van Der Meyde shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Seed's guard.
Van Der Meyde wanted to stand there but Seed had control of the position.
Seed trying to control the position.
Van Der Meyde avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Seed keeping moving, preventing Van Der Meyde from controlling successfully.
Van Der Meyde won't allow Seed to sweep him here.
Seed is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Meyde is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Van Der Meyde's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Van Der Meyde must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Van Der Meyde shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Seed is trying to defend but Van Der Meyde finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Van Der Meyde wants to get back to his feet.
Seed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seed trying to keep a closed guard but Van Der Meyde is proving a slippery customer.
Van Der Meyde trying to control but Seed is working from the bottom.
Van Der Meyde wants to stand and escape but instead Seed has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Van Der Meyde takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Der Meyde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andy Van Der Meyde has got the better of the ground game so far.
Seed works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Meyde pushes Seed off looking to stand but Seed dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Van Der Meyde is refusing to be controlled, as Seed sits in half guard.
Van Der Meyde is trying to stand back up but Seed is controlling him
Johnathan Seed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seed is trying to control. Van Der Meyde wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Seed stands up from half guard.
Seed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Seed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Seed misses with a straight right.
Van Der Meyde ducks under a wild hook from Seed.
Seed throws a hook but Van Der Meyde avoids it easily.
Van Der Meyde darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Seed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Der Meyde is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seed flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Andy Van Der Meyde is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Seed is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Van Der Meyde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Der Meyde 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Van Der Meyde!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wapen Arsenaal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charon Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wapen Arsenaal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charon Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arsenaal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arsenaal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawkins. Hawkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Arsenaal lands a body shot.
Hawkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arsenaal sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fighters circling - Hawkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charon Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Wapen Arsenaal has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkins lands a nice shot that snaps Arsenaal's head back.
Hawkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arsenaal throws out the jab.
Hawkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Arsenaal should have avoided that one.
Hawkins digs a good hook to Arsenaal's body.
Arsenaal thuds his right hand into Hawkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Charon Hawkins has been cut.
Arsenaal scores with the left hand. Hawkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Hawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arsenaal.
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a nice hook to Arsenaal's body. Arsenaal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arsenaal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawkins moves away.
A punch combination from Hawkins misses.
Hawkins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Arsenaal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arsenaal is breathing heavily.
Arsenaal scores with a jab. Hawkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arsenaal takes a kick to the side of the head.
Arsenaal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawkins scores with a nice body kick.
Hawkins scores with a nice right hand.
Hawkins throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkins lands with a right hand.
Arsenaal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawkins. Hawkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Hawkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arsenaal is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Arsenaal is just out of range.
Hawkins misses with the combination.
Nice body kick there by Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arsenaal on the side of the head.
Hawkins misses with a two punch combination.
Arsenaal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawkins can pounce on him.
Hawkins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Arsenaal had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arsenaal takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hawkins scores with a jab. Arsenaal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wapen Arsenaal's cut is getting worse.
Hawkins throws a lazy right hand but Arsenaal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawkins connects with a single shot there.
Hawkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arsenaal at a distance.
Hawkins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hawkins lands a head shot.
A big left from Hawkins misses.
Hawkins dodges the punch combination from Arsenaal.
Hawkins lands a two punch combo.
Hawkins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawkins.
Nice shot lands for Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arsenaal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawkins can pounce on him.
Hawkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arsenaal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hawkins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Arsenaal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arsenaal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawkins. Hawkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Hawkins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wapen Arsenaal's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hawkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arsenaal.
Arsenaal takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hawkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawkins lands with a kick to the temple. Arsenaal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hawkins cracks the inside of Arsenaal's front leg.
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arsenaal moves away.
Hawkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jeez, Wapen Arsenaal's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hawkins lands with a nice body punch.
Hawkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arsenaal's calf.
Hawkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hawkins connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hawkins.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wapen Arsenaal's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charon Hawkins!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Novacek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyle Novacek could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimbo Price's chin.
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217 lbs
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220 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lyle Novacek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimbo Price!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Novacek.
Novacek shoots in but Price avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Price tries to land a leg kick but Novacek saw it coming and moves away.
Novacek shoots in and drives through. Price sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyle Novacek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Price, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Price with a lazy takedown attempt
and Novacek counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Novacek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Price works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Novacek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Price can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Novacek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Price looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Novacek 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.
Novacek postures up and lands a big shot to Price's brow.
Price not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Price really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Novacek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Price avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Price avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Novacek scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Novacek lands a couple of digs.
Price working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Novacek.
Price working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Novacek.
Novacek works over Price with some ground and pound from guard.
Novacek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Novacek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Price works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Novacek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Novacek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Novacek throws and elbow that misses. Price uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Novacek's guard. Nice move by Price!
Price content to stall in guard here.
Novacek is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novacek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Price wants to pass the guard but Novacek is keeping the position.
Price is looking to work some ground and pound but Novacek has wrist control.
Price not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novacek keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Price stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Novacek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Price must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Price tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Novacek counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Novacek.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Novacek throws a big right hand that misses.
Price looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Novacek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Novacek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Novacek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Price's head.
Price has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Novacek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Novacek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Novacek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Price's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Price has momentary wrist control but Novacek slips an elbow through the middle.
Novacek chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyle Novacek dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Price looks to clinch
and Novacek counters with a takedown into side control.
Novacek postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Price is trying to get back to half guard.
Price is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Novacek is controlling him well.
Price tries to bench press Novacek off him but Novacek keeps the position.
Novacek cracks Price with a big elbow.
Novacek looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Price is avoiding damage well.
Novacek in side control, throwing shots but Price defends.
Price wants to control but Novacek postures up.
Novacek is working Price over with some ground and pound from side control.
Novacek lands a nice forearm strike.
Novacek working the head and body with strikes.
Novacek working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Price's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Price is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novacek creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Price sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Price regains half guard.
Novacek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Novacek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Novacek.
Price is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Price trying to control but Novacek postures up.
Ground and pound from Novacek.
Novacek prevents Price from standing back up.
Novacek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Novacek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novacek working over Price with some ground and pound. Price looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Price avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Novacek.
Novacek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Novacek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Price defending well though.
Price throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Price tries to clinch but Novacek moves away
and Novacek counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Novacek throws a big right hand that misses.
Price is looking for a triangle but Novacek pushes his legs off easily.
Novacek lands a couple of elbows.
Price keeping full guard, as Novacek tries to pass.
Novacek is fighting to break Price's control of his arms but Price is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Price wants to sweep here but Novacek controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novacek throwing strikes but missing.
Novacek passes Price's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Novacek lands a nice short elbow.
Price wants to improve his position but Novacek is controlling well.
Novacek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Novacek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Novacek misses with a head shot. Price uses the momentum to regain guard.
Novacek won't allow Price to get back to his feet.
Lyle Novacek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Novacek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Novacek lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Novacek working some strikes from top position.
Novacek chips away with some ground and pound.
Novacek is working Price over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Price pulls Novacek in close to prevent any damage.
Price working a defensive guard here.
Price had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Novacek defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novacek works over Price with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyle Novacek dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Price tries to clinch up
and Novacek counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Novacek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Price controlling the position for now.
Novacek thows a huge punch but Price dodges it nicely.
Price has hold of Novacek's hands but Novacek slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Novacek lands with a punch from half guard.
Price wants to control but Novacek is keeping busy.
Price taking some punishment here, with Novacek in his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Novacek lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Price trying to control but Novacek postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novacek drops an elbow to the side of Price's head.
Price trying to control from the bottom.
Novacek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Price is trying to control but can't.
Novacek looks to land a strike but Price avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Novacek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Novacek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Price working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Novacek.
Novacek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Price can do to turn this around?
Price pulls Novacek in close to his closed guard and prevents Novacek from doing any damage or advancing position.
Price preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Price looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Novacek thows a big elbow that misses.
Novacek works over Price with some ground and pound from guard.
Novacek is working Price over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Novacek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Price 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.
Novacek is working Price over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Novacek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Novacek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Price avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Price throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Price preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Price fails with the takedown
and Novacek counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Novacek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Novacek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Novacek preventing the sweep.
Price tries to strike from the bottom.
Novacek landing with the ground and pound.
Novacek throws a big right hand that misses.
Price has his hands on Novacek's head, controlling the position.
Novacek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Novacek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Price circles away.
Price closes this distance looking for a takedown but Novacek circles away.
Novacek shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Price is trying to defend but Novacek finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Price keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Novacek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Price defending well though.
Novacek is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Novacek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Novacek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Novacek.
Price pulls Novacek in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyle Novacek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Novacek, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyle Novacek!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ground Pound II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Ultra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ultra is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fistful of steel - Rage against the machine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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185 lbs
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193 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ground Pound II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jakob Ultra!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pound II avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Ultra.
It looks like Ground Pound II has been cut.
A punch combination from Ultra misses.
Pound II avoids the body shot from Ultra.
Ultra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pound II.
Pound II shoots in and bounces Ultra off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Pound II looking to pass the guard.
Pound II missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ultra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pound II is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pound II is looking to work some ground and pound but Ultra has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound II wants to control from the top but Ultra keeps moving.
Pound II is looking to work some ground and pound but Ultra has wrist control.
Pound II missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A punch lands to the side of Pound II 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A shot to de liver by Ultra. Beautiful body shot.
Pound II is breathing heavily.
Ultra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ultra looks to land a combination but Pound II avoids it well.
Ultra measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Pound II! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jakob Ultra!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Ansalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch The Itch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Dwight Ansalon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dwight Ansalon seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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190 lbs
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199 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dwight Ansalon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitch The Itch!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ansalon gets a clinch.
Ansalon struggles to land a body shot inside as The Itch controls his hands.
The Itch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ansalon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ansalon has hold of one of The Itch's legs. The Itch is fighting the takedown attempt but Ansalon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ansalon won't allow The Itch to sweep him here.
Ansalon wants to pass the guard but The Itch is keeping the position.
The Itch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ansalon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Itch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ansalon 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 Itch wants to stand up but Ansalon is controlling him.
The Itch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ansalon.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ansalon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ansalon pushes down on The Itch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Itch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ansalon.
The Itch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ansalon.
Ansalon throwing shots but The Itch is blocking nicely.
The Itch won't allow Ansalon to pass to mount.
Ansalon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ansalon prevents The Itch from improving his position.
Ansalon wants to work for an arm triangle but The Itch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ansalon moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Ansalon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ansalon breaks the clinch.
Ansalon shoots in and bounces The Itch off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The Itch is looking to stand up but Ansalon isn't so interested in that idea.
Ansalon landing some decent shots from guard.
The Itch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ansalon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ansalon postures up and lands a big shot to The Itch's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ansalon slips nicely into half guard.
Ansalon trying to control the action but The Itch is working from the bottom.
The Itch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ansalon.
Ansalon stops The Itch from getting back to his feet.
Ansalon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Itch is defending against the submission attempts here by Ansalon.
The Itch gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ansalon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ansalon postures up in The Itch's guard and throws a big left but The Itch blocks it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ansalon moves into the clinch.
Ansalon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ansalon pushes The Itch back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ansalon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ansalon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ansalon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ansalon is trying to drag The Itch to the mat but The Itch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Ansalon has The Itch pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ansalon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending The Itch tumbling to the mat - Ansalon dives into The Itch's guard.
Ansalon trying to control the position from guard on top but The Itch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Ansalon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The Itch throws a series of punches but Ansalon moves out of range.
The Itch tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ansalon counters with a stiff right hand.
The Itch fails with the takedown
and Ansalon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Itch's guard now.
The Itch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ansalon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Itch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Itch has momentary wrist control but Ansalon slips an elbow through the middle.
Ansalon passes The Itch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ansalon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Itch's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ansalon trying to control the action but The Itch is working from the bottom.
Ansalon seems to be looking for submissions.
The Itch is looking for a sweep. Ansalon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ansalon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ansalon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The Itch has his hands clasped together around Ansalon's back. He's all about the action.
Ansalon is looking to take a break and control but The Itch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Ansalon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ansalon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ansalon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ansalon uses his free foot to push down on The Itch's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for The Itch.
Ansalon with a couple of short strikes.
Ansalon controlling his opponent.
Ansalon scoring with strikes but The Itch is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Itch can't escape the position.
Ansalon dominating with strikes here.
Ansalon with the ground and pound from mount.
Ansalon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The Itch tries to hold on but Ansalon postures up.
Ansalon punching from mount but The Itch doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The Itch in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ansalon cracks The Itch with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The Itch is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Itch is wriggling around trying to escape.
The Itch avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ansalon.
Ansalon landing strikes from the mount.
It looks like Mitch The Itch has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ansalon landing strikes from the mount.
The Itch takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Ansalon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ansalon is landing with some decent strikes but The Itch is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ansalon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That has opened up Mitch The Itch's cut even more.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ansalon landing punches.
Ansalon with a couple of short strikes.
Ansalon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can The Itch hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Ansalon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mitch The Itch's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The Itch shoots and misses
and Ansalon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ansalon.
A hook to the body from Ansalon.
Ansalon is working The Itch over against the ropes.
Ansalon jumps into guard, dragging The Itch to the mat.
Ansalon trying to control the position.
Ansalon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ansalon doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ansalon has his hands on The Itch's head, controlling the position.
Ansalon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Itch's guard.
The Itch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ansalon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ansalon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ansalon throwing strikes but missing.
Ansalon wants to control from the top but The Itch keeps moving.
The Itch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ansalon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ansalon cracks The Itch with a solid left hand.
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.
Ansalon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Itch's head.
The cut above Mitch The Itch's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The Itch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ansalon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Itch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Itch trying to keep a closed guard but Ansalon is proving a slippery customer.
The Itch wants to control but Ansalon passes easily into half guard.
The Itch has hold of Ansalon's hands but Ansalon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ansalon thows a huge punch but The Itch dodges it nicely.
Ansalon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ansalon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ansalon working the head and body with strikes.
The Itch wants to control the action here but instead Ansalon manages to pass to full mount!
The Itch holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ansalon tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The Itch avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ansalon.
BOOM! Ansalon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mitch The Itch's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mitch The Itch's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dwight Ansalon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manu Speziale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manu Speziale has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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171 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manu Speziale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brandon Williams!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Speziale manages to pull guard.
Speziale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Speziale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Speziale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams throws a strike but Speziale rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Speziale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Speziale trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Williams tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speziale pivots, looking for a leg kick but Williams is out of range and Speziale settles back down.
Williams throws a jab when Speziale was well out of range.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Speziale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams tries to clinch there but Speziale circles away.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Speziale avoids it really well and circles away.
Manu Speziale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Williams.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Speziale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams lands a nice looking kick to the body. Speziale takes a step back to recover.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Speziale sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Speziale decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Speziale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Williams wants to improve his position but Speziale is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Speziale.
Speziale stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
Speziale is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
Speziale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Speziale throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Williams blocks a head kick by Speziale.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Speziale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Speziale circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Speziale clinches up against the ropes.
Speziale really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Speziale looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Williams tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Speziale counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Speziale tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Speziale trying to land knees to the body.
Speziale missing with knees to the body.
Speziale trying to stall but Williams improves his position.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Speziale is defending well for now.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Speziale.
Speziale on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams blocks a body shot from Speziale.
Speziale avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Speziale.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Williams.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Speziale.
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Speziale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Speziale unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Speziale is breathing heavily.
Speziale using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Williams obliges.
Speziale tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Speziale trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speziale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Williams lands a knee to the body.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Speziale.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Speziale.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams scores a nice knee to the body.
Williams landing knees to the body.
Williams working Speziale over with knees to the body.
Williams scores a nice knee to the body.
Williams is looking to control Speziale's arms but Speziale gets an underhook and turns him. Now Williams has his back to the ropes.
Speziale misses with an elbow strike.
Speziale misses with a knee to the head.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Williams connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Speziale counters by clinching up.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Speziale shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Williams unloads a knee to the mid-section. Speziale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Williams dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Speziale utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Williams with a knee to the head.
Speziale lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.
Speziale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Speziale lands a good knee to the midsection. Williams won't want to take too many of those.
A left hand lands to the body for Speziale.
A short left from Speziale.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Speziale pulls his leg out and moves away.
Speziale throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Williams was covering up waiting for the punch and Speziale finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Speziale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Speziale!
Williams thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams cracks Speziale with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Williams throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Williams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Speziale is looking to escape.
Williams throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Speziale because Williams loaded up on that one.
Williams looking to finish with strikes here!
Williams throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Speziale because Williams loaded up on that one.
Speziale 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.
Speziale avoids a series of strikes thrown by Williams.
Williams landing shots from mount.
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.
Speziale is trying desperately to improve position.
Williams throwing strikes but Speziale bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Speziale trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams wants to control from the top but Speziale keeps moving.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Speziale has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams gets to his feet - Speziale follows without any prompting.
Speziale moves into the clinch.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Speziale blocks with his arms.
Speziale tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Speziale avoids the damage to the body.
Speziale on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Speziale managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Williams looking to stall.
Knees to the body from Williams.
Williams fails to pull guard.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Speziale is defending well for now.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams tries to clinch
and Speziale holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Speziale crunches a lovely knee into Williams's ribcage.
Williams dodges an elbow strike from Speziale.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Speziale trying to stall but Williams improves his position.
Speziale avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
Speziale keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Speziale managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Williams avoids the elbow strike from Speziale, against the ropes.
Speziale is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Speziale lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Speziale avoids the damage to the body.
Speziale pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Speziale drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Speziale creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
Speziale goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
Williams lands a nice knee to the body.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Speziale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams blocks an elbow strike.
Williams crunches a lovely knee into Speziale's ribcage.
Speziale throws an elbow that misses.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Speziale circles away from the clinch attempt
and Speziale counters with a head kick. That will keep Williams thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Speziale throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Speziale dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Williams rushes Speziale and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Speziale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams is trying to stall.
Williams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Speziale avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Speziale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Speziale creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
Speziale throws an elbow but it misses.
Williams misses with an elbow over the top.
Speziale stalling against the ropes.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Speziale lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Speziale trying to land knees to the body.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Speziale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Speziale gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Speziale lands a damaging elbow.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Speziale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Speziale.
Speziale looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Speziale lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Williams avoiding damage as Speziale throws knees to the body.
Speziale on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Speziale tries to land a knee to the head but Williams blocks with his arms.
Williams misses with an elbow over the top.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Speziale shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Manu Speziale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Williams.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams scores a nice knee to the body.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Speziale is blocking nicely.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams throws a head kick but Speziale moves out of range.
Speziale shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Speziale keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams throws a head kick that misses
and Speziale counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Williams is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Williams tries to clinch but Speziale moves out of range.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Speziale but Speziale pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Speziale lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speziale is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
Speziale connects with a solid leg kick.
Speziale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Speziale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Speziale darts in and clinches Williams up against the ropes.
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Speziale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Speziale presses Williams against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Williams goes for a takedown attempt but Speziale pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Speziale closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the ropes.
Speziale lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speziale lands a knee to the head.
Speziale lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
A knee to the head by Speziale.
Williams trying to stall but Speziale improves his position.
Speziale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Speziale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams wants a takedown.
Knees to the body from Speziale.
Speziale lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams throws a nice head kick!
Speziale moves into the clinch.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Speziale.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Williams misses with an elbow strike.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Speziale has him pressed against the ropes.
Speziale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Speziale turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Williams tries to buck Speziale off but Speziale is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to control Speziale's posture but Speziale avoids it.
Speziale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
Williams managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Speziale.
Williams explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Speziale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams lands a jab to Speziale's midsection.
Williams tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Speziale counters with an inside leg kick.
Williams lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Manu Speziale has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams delivers a nice body kick.
Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Speziale, pushing him back against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Speziale showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Speziale has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Manu Speziale!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Hosebie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Hosebie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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204 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Hosebie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Rios!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rios tries to bum rush Hosebie with a series of wild strikes but Hosebie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Rios.
Rios is looking to clinch but Hosebie is avoiding it.
Hosebie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jesus Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hosebie looks to throw the jab but Rios is out of range.
Rios doesn't manage to clinch there - Hosebie circles away.
Rios lands a jab.
It looks like Jose Hosebie has been cut.
Rios tries to clinch but Hosebie is having none of it.
Rios tries to clinch but Hosebie moves out of range.
Hosebie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hosebie keeps the fight on the outside.
Rios doesn't manage to clinch there - Hosebie circles away.
Rios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosebie keeps the fight on the outside.
Hosebie misses with a combination
and Rios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rios tries to clinch up but Hosebie circles away and keeps his distance.
Hosebie slips under a jab from Rios.
Hosebie looks for a takedown but Rios sprawls well.
Rios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hosebie was well out of range. Poor timing from Rios.
Rios tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hosebie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jesus Rios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hosebie tries to bum rush Rios with a series of wild strikes but Rios uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hosebie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hosebie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hosebie wants to control but Rios is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hosebie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rios has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hosebie but great work by Rios.
Rios is looking to take a break and control but Hosebie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hosebie tries to bench press Rios off him but Rios keeps the position.
Hosebie regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hosebie wants to get back to full guard but Rios has mounted him!
Hosebie is looking to get to half guard.
Rios tries to control but Hosebie wriggling away.
Hosebie wants to hold on but Rios pushes him away.
Hosebie wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hosebie is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hosebie is working hard here to advance position.
Hosebie gets back to half guard.
Hosebie is looking to improve his position.
Rios really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hosebie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Rios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Hosebie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rios fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rios is looking to clinch but Hosebie is avoiding it.
Hosebie closes the distance and clinches up with Rios, looking for a takedown. Hosebie pushes Rios against the ropes but Rios circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rios tries to clinch up but Hosebie circles away and keeps his distance.
Rios scores with a one two! Hosebie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown by Hosebie or perhaps it was just good defense by Rios which made him look bad.
Rios is looking to clinch but Hosebie is avoiding it.
Rios clinches.
Rios misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rios creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rios.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rios creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rios swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rios keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hosebie's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rios.
A right hand to the body from Rios.
Rios working aggressively here.
Hosebie is trying to maintain a safe position but Rios gets an underhook and turns Hosebie into the ropes.
Rios digs a right hand underneath Hosebie's ribcage. Hosebie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rios lands a body shot.
Rios keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hosebie's efforts to push away.
Hosebie tries to circle away but Rios has him pinned against the ropes.
Rios lands a body punch.
Hosebie tries to circle away but Rios has him pinned against the ropes.
Rios lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rios taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hosebie working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rios takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rios lands a nice shot to the body.
Rios lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rios digs a right hand underneath Hosebie's ribcage. Hosebie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rios.
Rios lands an uppercut.
Rios cracks Hosebie with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Rios.
Rios scores with a shoulder strike.
Rios just leaning against Hosebie, taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Rios.
A body shot lands from Rios.
Rios digs a right hand into Hosebie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hosebie's gas tank.
Rios lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hosebie or not.
Rios lands a nice shot to the body.
Rios is struggling to control the position.
Jesus Rios seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios keeps control of Hosebie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rios throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rios lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rios.
A body shot lands from Rios.
Rios lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rios lands with a left to the head.
Jose Hosebie's cut is getting worse.
Rios lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rios lands with a left to the head.
Rios softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Rios lands a left hand.
Come on Rios - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rios lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rios lands a body shot.
Rios lands a nice shot to the body.
Rios digs a right hand underneath Hosebie's ribcage. Hosebie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rios stalling in the clinch.
Rios softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Rios scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rios lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hosebie backwards.
Rios lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rios softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hosebie is trying to break free.
Rios misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Rios on the inside.
Rios holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Rios makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Rios on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rios lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rios.
Hosebie wants to break free but Rios has control.
Rios throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Rios showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jose Hosebie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hosebie swats away the attempt to clinch by Rios.
Rios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hosebie moves away.
Hosebie shoots and misses
and Rios counters with a stiff right hand.
Hosebie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rios.
Rios tries to close the distance and clinch but Hosebie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rios tries to clinch there but Hosebie circles away.
Rios works Hosebie's body with a nice hook.
Hosebie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rios holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rios lands a right hand.
Rios lands with a short shot to the head.
Rios lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rios lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosebie is working for takedown but Rios is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Hosebie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hosebie is trying to drag Rios to the mat but Rios just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Rios lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Rios.
Rios softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Rios pushes Hosebie back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hosebie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rios lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rios stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rios lands a shoulder strike.
Rios lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jose Hosebie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rios is working Hosebie over against the ropes.
Rios works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Rios.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rios will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hosebie up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios lands a right hand.
Hosebie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Rios.
Rios throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hosebies head.
Rios stalling in the clinch.
Rios lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rios.
Rios lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hosebie backwards.
Hosebie is looking to control Rios's arms but Rios gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hosebie has his back to the ropes.
Rios lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rios scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rios scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Rios.
Rios scores with a shot to the side of Hosebie's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Rios - that landed with a thud.
Rios leaning his opponent against the ropes.
The crowd are getting on Rios's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Rios lands a hook that snaps the head of Hosebie backwards.
Jeez, Jose Hosebie's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rios takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rios stalling in the clinch but Hosebie improves position.
A right hand to the body from Rios.
Rios lands a body shot.
Rios lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rios working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rios misses with the head strike.
Rios working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rios softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rios scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hosebie can't break the clinch.
Good body shot from Rios.
Hosebie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rios avoiding damage.
Rios lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hosebie or not.
Rios stalling the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rios lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hosebie backwards.
Rios works on Hosebie's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Rios.
Jose Hosebie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesus Rios is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hosebie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rios scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Rios comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rios 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Rios!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Hickman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jager Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jager Bomb was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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171 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dick Hickman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jager Bomb!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomb blocks a head kick by Hickman.
Hickman tries to close the distance and clinch but Bomb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bomb closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bomb tries to pass to full mount but Hickman defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bomb seems to be looking for submissions.
Bomb trying to control the action but Hickman is working from the bottom.
Hickman is trying to stand.
Bomb wants to free his trapped foot but Hickman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hickman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bomb on the ground.
Bomb is stalling here. Hickman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bomb seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hickman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bomb tries to bench press Hickman off him but Hickman keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb regains half guard.
Hickman postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bomb to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hickman misses with a wild combination.
Dick Hickman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hickman throws a sloppy head kick and Bomb moves out of range easily.
Hickman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hickman wants to clinch up but Bomb keeps it at a distance.
Hickman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hickman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hickman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hickman is looking to clinch but Bomb is avoiding it.
Hickman tries a head kick but it misses.
Hickman is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Bomb there.
Bomb avoids the head kick by Hickman.
Hickman throws a head kick that misses.
Hickman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bomb backs up against the ropes.
Hickman misses with a head kick.
Bomb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bomb scores with a jab to the body.
Hickman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bomb scores with a nice strike.
Bomb feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bomb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hickman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bomb is pushing down on Hickman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hickman is fighting to maintain full guard but Bomb has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomb is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hickman reverses the position - he's now on top in Bomb's guard.
Hickman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bomb's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jager Bomb dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hickman tries to clinch there but Bomb circles away.
Dick Hickman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bomb bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hickman's head.
Hickman closes the distance and pushes Bomb back into the ropes.
Hickman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bomb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hickman doesn't seem bothered though.
Bomb tries to bum rush Hickman with a series of wild strikes but Hickman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hickman throws out a loose jab but Bomb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hickman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bomb counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bomb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hickman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bomb is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hickman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hickman has escaped and now he's on top!
Hickman gets to his feet - Bomb follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Hickman misses with a double jab.
Hickman closes the distance but Bomb moves to the side
and Bomb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Bomb misses.
Bomb scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hickman throws a combination that misses
and Bomb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bomb uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hickman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hickman tries to clinch up.
Bomb goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dick Hickman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bomb avoids the head kick by Hickman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickman looks to clinch
letting Bomb counter with a right hand.
Bomb blocks a head kick by Hickman.
Bomb checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bomb throws a hook but Hickman blocks it.
Hickman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hickman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hickman - that will leave a mark!
Bomb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hickman.
Bomb avoids the head kick by Hickman.
Bomb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bomb misses with a double jab
and Hickman counters with a one-two to the body.
Hickman closes the distance but Bomb moves to the side
and Bomb counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomb blocks a head kick by Hickman.
Bomb scores with a one two! Hickman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Hickman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hickman misses with a combination
and Bomb counters with a takedown into side control.
Bomb is trying to move to mount but Hickman reverses beautifully and ends up in Bomb's guard.
Bomb trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jager Bomb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hickman throws a sloppy head kick and Bomb moves out of range easily.
Hickman misses with an uppercut. Bomb saw that one coming.
Hickman tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bomb, as that shot connected.
Hickman looks to clinch
and Bomb counters with a straight right hand.
Hickman tries to clinch but Bomb moves out of range.
Hickman wants to clinch
and Bomb counters with a series of strikes. Hickman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hickman closes the distance but Bomb moves to the side
letting Bomb counter with a right hand.
Hickman misses with a hook to the body
and Bomb counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hickman lands a nice looking body kick.
Bomb throws a hook but Hickman blocks it.
Hickman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bomb.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bomb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hickman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bomb.
Hickman avoids the body shot from Bomb.
Hickman throws a hook but Bomb avoids it easily.
Hickman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hickman wants to clinch.
No joy there for Bomb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Bomb.
Bomb has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bomb there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hickman wants to clinch.
Hickman gets caught flat footed, as Bomb shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb passes Hickman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hickman is trying to stand up here but Bomb is controlling him well.
Bomb is looking to advance position but Hickman won't allow it.
Bomb is keen to just control but Hickman is a slippery customer.
Hickman won't allow Bomb to pass to mount.
Bomb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hickman has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb moves nicely into side control.
Hickman stops Bomb from passing to mount.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bomb avoids the head kick by Hickman.
Bomb scores with a jab to the head.
Bomb blocks a head kick by Hickman.
Bomb sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hickman tries to clinch but Bomb moves away
and Bomb counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Hickman.
Bomb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hickman throws a head kick that misses.
Dick Hickman is winning the standup battle so far.
Bomb blocks a head kick by Hickman.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bomb darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Hickman scores with a four punch combination!
Bomb checks a leg kick.
Hickman throws a head kick but Bomb moves out of range.
Hickman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bomb counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hickman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bomb, as that shot connected.
Hickman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bomb counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dick Hickman did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Hickman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bomb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hickman lands a head kick. Bomb smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bomb looks to land a combination. Hickman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hickman throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Bomb stumbling backwards into the ropes! Bomb bounces back off the ropes towards Hickman, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Hickman lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Hickman celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dick Hickman!
Dick Hickman retains his welterweight title!
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