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Rehab 6: Flat-Lined PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arnlaugur Arngrimurson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnlaugur Arngrimurson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnlaugur Arngrimurson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Hall! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hall misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Hall misses. A left lands for Arngrimurson. Hall lunges at Arngrimurson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arngrimurson's hand. A leg kick checked by Arngrimurson. Arngrimurson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Hall scoring well with a low kick there.
Arngrimurson avoids the body shot from Hall.
A counter left hand to the body from Arngrimurson misses its target. Arngrimurson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hall looks to land a body kick but Arngrimurson moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Arngrimurson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Hall lands with a nice body punch. Arngrimurson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Danny Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arngrimurson tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it. The fight moves into the clinch position. Arngrimurson blocks an uppercut.
Arngrimurson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Arngrimurson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Hall clobbers Arngrimurson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Hall throws a leg kick but Arngrimurson moved away. Arngrimurson is looking to counter the offense by Hall and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hall missing with a left hand there. Arngrimurson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Arngrimurson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Hall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arngrimurson checks it well. Hall misses with a low kick. A low kick from Hall is predictable there and Arngrimurson counters by moving into the clinch. Hall tries to throw a body punch but Arngrimurson avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage. Hall misses with the head strike.
Arngrimurson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall. Hall throws an elbow but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arngrimurson lands with a light punch inside. Good body shot from Arngrimurson.
Arngrimurson digs a right hand into Hall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hall's gas tank. Hall looks winded! A left hand lands to the body for Arngrimurson.
Arngrimurson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Arngrimurson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Arngrimurson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Arngrimurson lands a nice shot to the body. A short right from Arngrimurson. Arngrimurson digs a right hand into Hall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hall's gas tank. Arngrimurson tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
Arngrimurson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Arngrimurson. Arngrimurson digs a right hand into Hall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hall's gas tank. Arngrimurson effectively controlling the action here. A short uppercut from Arngrimurson. Arngrimurson scores with a shoulder strike. Arngrimurson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A body shot lands from Arngrimurson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Arngrimurson lands a shoulder strike. Arngrimurson cracks Hall with a nice body shot. Arngrimurson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arngrimurson lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards. Arngrimurson lands with a light punch inside.
Hall is rocked! Arngrimurson lands a body punch. Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Arngrimurson finish him? Arngrimurson mutters something to Hall before pushing him back against the cage. As Hall comes back towards him, Arngrimurson unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Hall clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arnlaugur Arngrimurson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Adam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xanana Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cameron Adam could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Xanana Dias's chin.
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280 lbs
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289 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cameron Adam! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xanana Dias! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Adam takes the fight into the clinch. Dias lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adam tries to circle away but Dias has him pinned against the cage. Dias is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adam is keeping busy. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Dias is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dias lands a left hand.
Adam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A battle for position here, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Xanana Dias. Adam lands a lovely overhand right. Adam ducks right into an uppercut from Dias. Adam throws a sloppy head kick and Dias moves out of range easily. No joy there for Adam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dias has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adam tries to work over Dias's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dias holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Dias presses Adam against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Adam tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dias avoids it. Adam is breathing heavily. Dias lands a body punch in the clinch. Dias lands a hook that snaps the head of Adam backwards. Dias lands a body punch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Dias softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Dias taking a breather. The crowd are getting on Dias's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. A body shot lands from Dias.
Dias lands an uppercut. The referee calls for Dias to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A right hook to the body lands for Dias.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Adam letting Dias take a breather here. Dias receives a warning from the referee for stalling. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Xanana Dias. Dias lands a nice shot that snaps Adam's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action! Dias moves into range and connects with a jab. Adam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Dias has closed the distance and engaged Adam in a clinch.
Dias stalling the fight.
Dias lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adam backwards. Adam working hard to break the clinch. Dias lands with a left to the head. Dias stalling.
Dias displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adam up against the cage. Dias digs a right hand underneath Adam's ribcage. Adam let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A quick uppercut on the inside from Dias. A short body shot lands from Dias as the two fighters clinch.
Dias makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Dias lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A body shot lands from Dias.
Dias lands with a short shot to the head. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dias takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Dias is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Dias works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dias lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Dias scores with a shot to the side of Adam's head. Dias stalling in the clinch.
Dias dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Dias throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adams head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dias lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adam. Dias lands a shoulder strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dias lands a shoulder strike. Dias lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adam backwards. Dias taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dias lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Dias lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adam is rocked! Dias lands a left hand.
Oh Adam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dias lands a right hand. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dias. Dias unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Adam! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dias is unloading with more strikes now! Adam drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xanana Dias! Xanana Dias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Callum McGuinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adrian Wolf! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Callum McGuinness! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wolf lands a really nice looking cross but McGuinness seems unphased.
McGuinness misses with a body shot
and Wolf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Callum McGuinness has been cut. McGuinness tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolf throws an overhand right that lands on McGuinness's shoulder, as McGuinness tries to avoid the shot. Wolf scores with a punch to the head. McGuinness pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wolf is out of range and McGuinness settles back down. Wolf definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Wolf checks a leg kick nicely. Wolf misses with a body shot.
McGuinness scores with a spinning back kick! McGuinness connects with a high kick. Wolf jabbing away but nothing is landing. McGuinness throws a low kick but Wolf moves out of range easily. McGuinness throws a nice outside leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wolf blocks a head kick by McGuinness.
Wolf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. McGuinness feints and then cracks Wolf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wolf down. McGuinness throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGuinness tries to land a leg kick but Wolf saw it coming and moves away.
Wolf tries to counter by clinching up but McGuinness breaks away and moves out of range. The fighters circling - Wolf throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The fighters circling - Wolf throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wolf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. McGuinness takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. McGuinness goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Wolf on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. McGuinness chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuinness throws a leg kick but Wolf sees it coming and checks it nicely. Wolf is looking to counter punch. McGuinness uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolf.
McGuinness steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. McGuinness throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wolf lunges at McGuinness with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuinness's hand. McGuinness takes one on the button. Wolf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. McGuinness tries to break free but Wolf pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A short uppercut from Wolf. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wolf lands a body punch. McGuinness pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wolf batters McGuinness with a massive right followed by a huge left! McGuinness is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Wolf lands a final crushing right hand to drop McGuinness to the mat with a gruesome thud! Wolf is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adrian Wolf!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Vee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blanco Rosso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Vee is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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238 lbs
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238 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Vee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blanco Rosso! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rosso under the eye. Vee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Rosso on the wrong end of a nice hook. Vee swings for the body but Rosso moves out of range.
Rosso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Vee swings for the body but Rosso moves out of range.
Vee takes a swing at Rosso's ribcage but misses. Rosso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vee. Rosso misses the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rosso drops his hands momentarily and Vee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Rosso gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Vee throws a big shot that misses. Rosso wants to counter with a clinch but Vee pushes him away. Vee misses with an uppercut. Rosso tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Rosso slips under a jab from Vee. Rosso tries to counter by closing the distance. Rosso slips a jab from Vee. Vee misses with a hook. Rosso swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Rosso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vee. Vee just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandon Vee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rosso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vee as he jumps to the side. Rosso takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rosso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vee as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rosso is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vee's half guard. Rosso prevents Vee from improving his position. Vee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vee tries to get out of the position. Vee keeping control of the position. Rosso is working for a submission of some sort.
Rosso has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Jungle Elite MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Rosso is looking for a kimura but Vee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rosso to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rosso wants to work for an arm triangle but Vee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rosso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vee wants to control but Rosso is keeping busy.
Vee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Vee is defending against the submission attempts here by Rosso.
Vee is staying active underneath Rosso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rosso in particular looking to stall. Rosso is working for a kimura but Vee is defending it quite comfortably.
Rosso is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rosso working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Vee's thigh. Vee counters though and makes it back to full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Vee trying to keep a closed guard but Rosso is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Vee dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vee misses with a looping right. A shot to the liver by Vee. Beautiful body shot. Rosso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Vee misses the shot to the body. Rosso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Rosso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Nice defenses there by Rosso. Vee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Vee misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vee thuds a left hand into Rosso's body. Rosso shoots in for a double leg but Vee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Vee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rosso under the eye. Vee missing with a left hand there. Rosso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rosso swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rosso closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rosso lands in his opponent's guard. Vee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rosso is one step ahead there. Rosso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vee swivels though and keeps the full guard. Rosso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Vee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rosso's guard. Vee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vee stopping the sweep attempt from Rosso. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vee scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Vee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Vee lands a couple of elbows. Rosso pulls Vee in to control the position. Vee is looking to work some ground and pound but Rosso has wrist control. Rosso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rosso can do to turn this around? Vee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rosso's head. Vee is pushing down on Rosso's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rosso is fighting to maintain full guard but Vee has managed to sneak the leg through. Vee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rosso's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rosso manages to get to full guard.
Blanco Rosso has got the better of the ground game so far. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Vee with a flurry of punches that miss. Rosso keeping moving, preventing Vee from controlling successfully. Rosso wants to get back to his feet but Vee is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Vee trying to control but Rosso is working from the bottom. Rosso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vee's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vee is pulling down on Rosso's head. It's preventing any offense from Rosso, at least for the moment. Vee keeping full guard, as Rosso tries to pass. Rosso preventing the sweep. Rosso is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vee controls Rosso momentarily but Rosso frees himself. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rosso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rosso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Rosso stops Vee from standing up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Vee dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vee misses with an uppercut. Vee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rosso. Rosso changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Rosso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vee sprawls well. Vee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rosso gets slowly back to his feet. Vee misses with a body shot.
Rosso avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vee cracks Rosso with a good jab. Vee throws a body punch but Rosso moves out of range. Rosso tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rosso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vee throws an overhand right that lands on Rosso's shoulder, as Rosso tries to avoid the shot. Rosso is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Nice straight punches there by Vee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vee. Vee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rosso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vee throws out the jab. It seemed like Rosso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Vee gets caught napping as Rosso dives in and scores a takedown. Vee manages to retain guard. Rosso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rosso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Vee has control of Rosso's left arm, preventing Rosso from doing any damage. Rosso thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vee keeping full guard, as Rosso tries to pass. Rosso wants to control from the top but Vee keeps moving. Rosso preventing the sweep. Rosso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rosso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Rosso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Rosso drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vee!
This has been an exciting period of action! Vee connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rosso some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rosso can't do much from the bottom here. Rosso manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vee's best efforts. Vee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Vee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rosso defending well though. Vee is just content to waste time from the top position. Rosso takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Vee throws a big right hand that misses. Rosso keeping moving, preventing Vee from controlling successfully. Rosso wants to get back to his feet but Vee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Rosso manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rosso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vee tries to avoid it but Rosso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vee to the ground. Vee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Vee jabs Rosso right on the nose. Rosso blinks but takes it well. Rosso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vee. A little jabbing left from Rosso on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Vee swings for the body but Rosso moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rosso! But no joy. Vee stuffs the takedown. A little feinted left hand from Vee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Brandon Vee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blanco Rosso. Vee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Brandon Vee is winning the standup battle so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rosso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Blanco Rosso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Vee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Brandon Vee showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vee, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Vee! Brandon Vee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Wilk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Sferntwist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dexter Sferntwist told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maciej Wilk! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Sferntwist! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sferntwist pushes Wilk away with a front kick. Sferntwist throws a good cross that connects.
Sferntwist throws a series of punches but Wilk moves out of range. As Sferntwist looks to move away, Wilk throws a big counter combo bu Sferntwist just gets out of the way. Wilk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Sferntwist throws out a counter right but Wilk avoids it with no problem. Wilk slips under a jab. Wilk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wilk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sferntwist has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sferntwist and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Sferntwist misses with a few strikes there.
Sferntwist throws a right and a left that Wilk avoids nicely. Sferntwist throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. A swing and a miss from Sferntwist. A cross from Sferntwist lands. Sferntwist scores with a nice head shot. Wilk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sferntwist is fending him off so far but Wilk persists. Nope, Sferntwist circles away and we're back to standing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice defenses there by Wilk. Sferntwist thows a left - swing and a miss! A jab from Sferntwist does it's job there. Good standup being displayed there by Sferntwist as he connects with a hook. Sferntwist cracks Wilk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Sferntwist throws a head kick that Wilk semi-blocks.
Sferntwist checks the leg kick. Sferntwist keeps Wilk at a distance using the push kick. Wilk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sferntwist checks it well. Wilk throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sferntwist avoids the head kick by Wilk.
Sferntwist looks to throw the jab but Wilk is out of range. A punch combination from Sferntwist misses. Sferntwist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Sferntwist lands with a good body shot. Wilk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wilk misses with a leg kick. Sferntwist keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wilk slips a straight right by Sferntwist. Wilk has closed the distance and engaged Sferntwist in a clinch.
Wilk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Sferntwist misses with a punch to the body.
Sferntwist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wilk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Wilk misses with a low kick.
Wilk tries to clinch but Sferntwist moves out of range. Sferntwist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilk moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Wilk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Wilk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sferntwist is able to avoid easily. It seemed like Sferntwist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Donk. Sferntwist catches Wilk right on the button with a cross. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wilk misses with a low kick.
Wilk misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sferntwist scores with a nice strike. Wilk has managed to clinch.
Sferntwist comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Sferntwist is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Sferntwist prevents the takedown attempt.
Sferntwist breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wilk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sferntwist has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sferntwist and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Sferntwist takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Wilk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Dexter Sferntwist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sferntwist takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Sferntwist swinging wildly here.
Wilk wants to slow Sferntwist down by chopping away at his legs. Sferntwist lands with a right hand. Sferntwist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Wilk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sferntwist. Sferntwist checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sferntwist scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Wilk throws a leg kick that misses. Wilk is breathing heavily. Sferntwist throws a head kick that misses. Wilk appears to be looking for a big counter. Wilk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Sferntwist pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wilk throws a solid leg kick but Sferntwist takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wilk. Wilk wants to land a leg kick but Sferntwist is out of range. Sferntwist looks like he wants to counter punch here. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sferntwist, as that shot connected.
Sferntwist is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wilk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Wilk takes one to the chin there. Sferntwist closes the distance and lands a one-two. Sferntwist cracks Wilk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Sferntwist throws the left hand but Wilk avoids the punch easily. Wilk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sferntwist finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilk's head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! No joy there for Sferntwist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilk forces Sferntwist back against the cage and clinches. Wilk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Sferntwist misses with a punch to the body.
Wilk is trying to drag Sferntwist to the mat but Sferntwist just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Wilk. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sferntwist working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sferntwist lands with a short shot to the head. Wilk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sferntwist pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sferntwist.
Wilk shoots in looking for a takedown but Sferntwist manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. It seemed like Sferntwist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Sferntwist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilk shoots for a double leg takedown but Sferntwist sprawls well. He's pushed Wilk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Sferntwist lands a two punch combo.
Wilk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Sferntwist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wilk momentarily.
Wilk throws a low kick but Sferntwist avoids it. Sferntwist checks a low kick from Wilk. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilk. Sferntwist swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Sferntwist dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sferntwist connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Sferntwist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sferntwist scores with a jab to the body. Sferntwist blocks a low kick nicely. Sferntwist throws out a counter right but Wilk avoids it with no problem. Sferntwist keeps the fight on the outside. Wilk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sferntwist checks it well. A shot to the liver by Sferntwist. Beautiful body shot. Wilk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sferntwist misses with a two punch combination.
Wilk misses with a low kick.
Sferntwist fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Sferntwist misses. Wilk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sferntwist just manages to avoid it. Wilk slips under a jab from Sferntwist. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Wilk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Wilk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dexter Sferntwist seems to be getting the better of the standup. This has been an exciting period of action! Wilk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Wilk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sferntwist tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wilk throws a head kick but Sferntwist moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wilk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Donk. Sferntwist catches Wilk right on the button with a cross. Sferntwist tests Wilk's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wilk throws a head kick but Sferntwist moves out of range.
Sferntwist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Sferntwist moves out of range of the leg kick from Wilk. Sferntwist checks a low kick from Wilk. A telegraphed right hand from Sferntwist misses the target. Sferntwist throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilk. Maciej Wilk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice straight punches there by Sferntwist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sferntwist. Maciej Wilk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sferntwist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilk misses with a low kick. Wilk throws a low kick, looking for Sferntwist's leg but Sferntwist calmly moves out of range. Sferntwist bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Sferntwist blocks a leg kick. Wilk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sferntwist finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilk's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sferntwist darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Sferntwist scores with a jab. Wilk acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Wilk closes the distance and clinches. Sferntwist lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sferntwist has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Sferntwist lands an elbow just above Wilk 's eye. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sferntwist. Sferntwist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Sferntwist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sferntwist lands a nice uppercut. A short right from Sferntwist. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sferntwist. Sferntwist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wilk with a poor takedown and Sferntwist counters with a lovely straight right hand! A cross from Sferntwist lands. Sferntwist stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Sferntwist bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Sferntwist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Sferntwist throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Sferntwist closes the distance and pushes Wilk back into the cage. Dexter Sferntwist seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Sferntwist lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wilk is trying to drag Sferntwist to the mat but Sferntwist just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Sferntwist scores with a nice hook to the head. Sferntwist prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Wilk. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wilk is working for takedown but Sferntwist is calmly controlling the position for now. Sferntwist lands a shoulder strike. Sferntwist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Sferntwist lands a hook to the side of the head. Sferntwist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilk is rocked! Sferntwist lands on the inside with an uppercut. Oh Wilk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Sferntwist lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sferntwist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilk backwards. Sferntwist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. An inside leg kick from Wilk misses. Wilk thows a leg kick but Sferntwist checks it and Sferntwist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sferntwist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Wilk has Sferntwist pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sferntwist manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Wilk takes a knee to the side of the body. Still in the clinch, Sferntwist scores with a nice short uppercut. Sferntwist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Sferntwist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sferntwist listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Wilk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sferntwist is out of range. Wilk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Sferntwist connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Sferntwist drops Wilk with a huge uppercut! Wilk drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Sferntwist is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Sferntwist! Dexter Sferntwist very nearly forgot to thank Zipp Zapp amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Baumgartner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Van Der Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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163 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brandon Baumgartner! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Van Der Berg! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Van Der Berg misses with a leg kick. Baumgartner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Van Der Berg is posturing up here but Baumgartner has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Van Der Berg tries to roll out but it's too tight and Van Der Berg has to tap! Slick submission there by Baumgartner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Baumgartner! Brandon Baumgartner took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Museum of Monsters & Madmen for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Sliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fionn MacCumhaill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Sliver! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fionn MacCumhaill! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! MacCumhaill throws a series of punches but Sliver moves out of range. Sliver is looking to counter with a body kick. MacCumhaill looks to land a combination but Sliver avoids it well. Sliver thinks about countering with a head kick. MacCumhaill takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
MacCumhaill jabs at Sliver's body. MacCumhaill is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Fionn MacCumhaill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. MacCumhaill lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Sliver is looking to close the distance but MacCumhaill sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Sliver crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Sliver is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Fionn MacCumhaill! Our winner, Fionn MacCumhaill, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gus Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vidar Helgesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gus Spencer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vidar Helgesson! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Helgesson is looking to clinch. Gus Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Helgesson shoots in for a double leg but Spencer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Spencer misses with a hook. Helgesson ducked under it nicely. A jab from Helgesson misses. Spencer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Helgesson misses with a hook
and Spencer counters with a straight right hand. Helgesson walks into a left hand. Spencer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Vidar Helgesson has been cut. Spencer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Helgesson dodges the punch combination from Spencer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helgesson! But no joy. Helgesson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Spencer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Spencer slips a jab from Helgesson. Helgesson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round. Helgesson tries to clinch up. Helgesson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Helgesson there as he acknowledges the shot. Helgesson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spencer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Helgesson! Spencer lets Helgesson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Helgesson is rocked! Spencer lands with a nice body punch. Helgesson is still on wobbly legs! Can Spencer finish him? Spencer misses with a left hand and Helgesson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Spencer! Spencer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spencer tries to get out of the position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Helgesson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Helgesson seems to have recovered his senses. Spencer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Spencer seems a little lost for a moment, as Helgesson dominates the positioning. Helgesson is putting a hurting on Spencer here, landing some big shots from side control. Helgesson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Spencer tries to buck Helgesson off but Helgesson is having none of it. Helgesson is trying to ground and pound but Spencer uses the momentary lack of control by Helgesson to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Spencer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Spencer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Helgesson. Helgesson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Helgesson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Spencer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Helgesson controlling the pace. Spencer tries to roll over but Helgesson keeps him under control. Helgesson seems to be working for a kimura but Spencer defends the submission attempt. Still in half guard, Helgesson seems content to control. It looks like Helgesson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Spencer trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spencer is looking to improve his position.
Helgesson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Helgesson is thwarting Spencer's attempts to control the position. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Spencer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Helgesson. Spencer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Helgesson on the ground. Helgesson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Helgesson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Helgesson blocks a jab. Helgesson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spencer finds it's way round the side to connect with Helgesson's head. Spencer throws out a loose jab but Helgesson uses good head movement to avoid it. Helgesson throws out a counter right but Spencer avoids it with no problem. Spencer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Helgesson. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Spencer dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vidar Helgesson's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Helgesson on the wrong end of a nice hook. Spencer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Helgesson.
Spencer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Helgesson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Helgesson moves out of range as Spencer strikes. Spencer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Spencer slips a jab from Helgesson. Helgesson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Spencer sends Helgesson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Spencer is motioning to the referee to let Helgesson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Spencer throws a shot from downtown. Helgesson moves away and avoids it. A slow jab from Helgesson misses its intended target. Spencer drops Helgesson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Spencer follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus Spencer! Gus Spencer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Supreme Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bizping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bizping comes into the arena with Metallica - Orion blaring out of the sound system. Moore has chosen Lyin' Ass Bitch by Fishbone as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 cm
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165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm
25
176 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Bizping! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Angelo Moore! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A jab from Moore does it's job there. Bizping walks into a straight right hand from Moore.
It looks like Michael Bizping has been cut. Moore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. The crowd cheers as Moore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bizping doesn't seem phased though. Moore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bizping counters with a left and a right that stings Moore. Moore stuns Bizping with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Moore displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The fight moves into the clinch position. Bizping is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moore to keep the fight standing. Bizping on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bizping fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moore breaks the clinch.
Moore rushes Bizping and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bizping blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land. Moore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bizping or not. Bizping wants to take the fight to the mat but Moore manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bizping. That's going to take a lot out of him. Moore lands with a left to the head. Moore prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moore. Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moore pushes Bizping back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Moore is leaning against Bizping and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Bizping tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A short right from Moore. A short uppercut from Moore. Moore cracks Bizping with a nice body shot. Bizping is breathing heavily. Moore lands an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Moore lands on the inside with an uppercut. A right hook to the body lands for Moore.
Bizping tries to score a body lock takedown but Moore shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Moore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Moore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Moore lands a really nice looking cross but Bizping seems unphased.
Moore clinches up against the cage. A short uppercut from Moore. Bizping wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A shot in the inside from Moore. Moore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Moore trying to land knees to the body.
Moore lands a shoulder strike. Nice body punch from Moore. Moore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bizping backwards. Moore lands with a left to the head. Moore trying to land knees to the body.
Moore working aggressively here.
Bizping jumps guard but Moore stands there with Bizping around his waist. Bizping gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moore lands an uppercut. Moore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A left hand lands to the body for Moore.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Moore works on Bizping's body with a couple of short punches. Bizping is working for takedown but Moore is calmly controlling the position for now. Moore lands a shoulder strike. Moore lands a nice uppercut. Bizping's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Moore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moore presses Bizping against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Moore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bizping backwards. Moore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bizping's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Moore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Moore dominated that round. The cut man is working on Michael Bizping's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Moore lands a big right hand that sends Bizping crashing to the mat! Moore stays standing though and waves Bizping back to his feet!
Bizping is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round! Bizping takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Bizping is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Michael Bizping's cut is getting worse. We've been informed that Moore has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Bizping looks up at the clock. Bad move! Moore lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bizping. Moore pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Moore! A very excited looking Angelo Moore made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. Michael Bizping spoke after the fight, saying 'I was really sick before the fight. I knew I wasnt going to perform well but there was no way i was backing out. His leather speedos really distracted me too.'.
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