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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reino Kanki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanki comes to the cage accompanied by Foo Fighters - The Pretender . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Matt Love enters the cage!
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Reino Kanki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Love!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanki takes the fight into the clinch.
Kanki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kanki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Love feints the counter takedown.
Kanki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Love with the counter takedown but Kanki avoids it easily.
Kanki throws a nice looking combination but Love bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kanki lands a left and a right that send Love crashing to the mat, dazed. Kanki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Love is rocked!
It looks like Matt Love has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanki and Love are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Kanki throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Love into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Kanki knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Reino Kanki!
After winning the bout, Reino Kanki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Lestienne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jedrzej Czyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Czyk has chosen Żółf, Miexon - K S W as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Francis Lestienne could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jedrzej Czyk's chin.
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francis Lestienne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jedrzej Czyk!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Czyk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lestienne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Czyk closes the distance and pushes Lestienne back into the cage.
Czyk jumps guard but Lestienne stands there with Czyk around his waist. Czyk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Czyk lands an elbow just above Lestienne 's eye.
Lestienne tries to circle away but Czyk has him pinned against the cage.
Czyk told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Czyk obliges.
A frustrated look appears on Lestienne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czyk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lestienne letting Czyk take a breather here.
Czyk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lestienne fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Francis Lestienne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jedrzej Czyk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czyk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lestienne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Czyk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lestienne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lestienne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jedrzej Czyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Czyk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lestienne sprawls well. Lestienne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Czyk gets slowly back to his feet.
Czyk moves to clinch but Lestienne breaks away
and Lestienne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lestienne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lestienne misses with a wild combination.
Czyk tries to counter with a clinch but Lestienne shakes him off and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czyk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lestienne is looking for a counter combo.
Lestienne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lestienne is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Czyk like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Czyk from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Lestienne!
Jedrzej Czyk spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck this shit!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jos Beton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mo Frazier is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jos Beton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mo Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier stuffs the takedown attempt from Beton. Beton gets slowly back to his feet.
Beton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Frazier postures up and lands a big shot to Beton's brow.
Frazier told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Beton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier trying to control but Beton is working from the bottom.
Frazier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frazier has managed to get both his arms back between Beton's legs - danger averted.
Beton keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frazier.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frazier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frazier is stalling in the full guard.
Beton keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully.
Beton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frazier defends well.
Beton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frazier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frazier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frazier trying to control but Beton is working from the bottom.
Frazier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jos Beton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beton is defended easily by Frazier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier throws a sloppy head kick and Beton moves out of range easily.
Frazier shoots in for a double leg but Beton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Frazier. No joy for Beton on that attempt.
Frazier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frazier closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Frazier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beton tries to buck Frazier off but Frazier is having none of it.
Frazier goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Beton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Frazier's guard! Nice work there by Beton!
Frazier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frazier is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beton tries to free his leg and advance position but Frazier is retaining full guard.
Beton trying to move into half guard but instead Frazier has managed to sweep!
Frazier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beton looking to control.
Beton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frazier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frazier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier wants to control from the top but Beton keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Frazier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Beton shoots in for a takedown but Frazier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beton fails with the takedown
and Frazier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Frazier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beton misses with a takedown
and Frazier counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jos Beton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frazier has a takedown stuffed.
Beton fails with the takedown
letting Frazier counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier pushes Beton away with a front kick.
Frazier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beton closes the distance and clinches up with Frazier, looking for a takedown. Beton pushes Frazier against the cage but Frazier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jos Beton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Frazier counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Frazier scores with the left hand. Beton knows he should have avoided that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frazier.
Frazier leaves Beton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frazier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beton gets the takedown into side control.
Beton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frazier keeps working.
Frazier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Frazier is looking to escape.
Frazier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frazier is not content to let Beton control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beton seems to be working for a kimura but Frazier defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frazier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frazier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Frazier dives on top into guard.
Frazier slips nicely into half guard.
Frazier decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Frazier lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beton shoots and misses
and Frazier counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Frazier.
Frazier trying to control the position from guard on top but Beton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frazier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Frazier passes into half guard.
Beton wants to improve his position but Frazier is controlling well.
Frazier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beton wants to control but Frazier is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Beton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beton gets back to full guard.
Frazier throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Frazier 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Beton with a poor takedown
and Frazier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Frazier looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Beton!
Frazier working the ground and pound.
Frazier cracks Beton with a big right hand but Beton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Beton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Beton is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier lands a nice forearm strike.
Frazier working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier wants to control but Beton is keeping him busy.
Frazier is putting a hurting on Beton here, landing some big shots from side control.
Frazier trying to control the position but Beton is working away.
Frazier working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Frazier's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Beton is looking for a sweep.
Frazier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beton wants to control but Frazier postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier is looking to take a break and control but Beton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frazier working away.
Beton tries to improve position but can't.
Frazier decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Beton shoots for a double leg takedown but Frazier sprawls well. He's pushed Beton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Beton backs off Frazier throws a huge counter combo but Beton manages to avoid it all.
Beton moves forwards but Frazier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Frazier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beton fails with the takedown
and Frazier counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jos Beton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beton misses with a takedown attempt
and Frazier counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frazier thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Beton if he has to take too many more of those.
Beton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Beton dives in for a single leg takedown but Frazier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frazier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jos Beton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beton dives in for a single leg takedown but Frazier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frazier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frazier lands a high kick!
Frazier throws a head kick that Beton semi-blocks.
Frazier throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Frazier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beton thinking.
Frazier cracks Beton with an open hand slap.
Beton closes the distance and clinches up with Frazier, looking for a takedown. Beton pushes Frazier against the cage but Frazier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Frazier counters with a two punch combo.
Beton avoids the head kick by Frazier.
Beton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frazier is fending him off so far but Beton persists. Nope, Frazier circles away and we're back to standing.
Jos Beton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frazier!
Beton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frazier's waist but Frazier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beton off to one side.
Beton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mo Frazier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frazier has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Frazier!
A very excited looking Mo Frazier 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.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bert Starius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Starius has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bert Starius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eikmeyer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Starius lands a left hand.
Starius misses with a body punch.
Eikmeyer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Starius pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eikmeyer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Starius prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bert Starius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer wants a takedown but no success here.
Eikmeyer can't get the takedown.
Eikmeyer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Starius pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eikmeyer has his takedown stuffed
and Starius counters with a straight right hand.
Eikmeyer wants to clinch up but Starius keeps it at a distance.
Starius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer tries for a takedown but Starius circles away easily
and Starius counters with a straight right hand.
Eikmeyer shoots in looking for a takedown but Starius manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eikmeyer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eikmeyer fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Starius.
Eikmeyer ducks under a wild hook from Starius.
Eikmeyer misses with a takedown attempt
and Starius counters with a nice uppercut.
Mario Eikmeyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starius misses with a body punch
and Eikmeyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Starius is breathing heavily.
Eikmeyer drives through and clinches with Starius against the cage.
Eikmeyer has hold of one of Starius's legs. Starius is fighting the takedown attempt but Eikmeyer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Starius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starius tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Eikmeyer looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Starius pushes past his half guard into mount!
Eikmeyer tries to improve his position but instead Starius has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eikmeyer tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starius is trying to stick to Eikmeyer's back but Eikmeyer is turning into Starius. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Starius's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Starius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Starius 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.
Eikmeyer postures up in Starius's guard and throws a big left but Starius blocks it.
Eikmeyer cracks Starius with a solid left hand.
Eikmeyer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eikmeyer working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Eikmeyer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eikmeyer postures up and lands a big shot to Starius's brow.
Eikmeyer landing some decent shots from guard.
Eikmeyer throws a big right hand that misses.
Eikmeyer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eikmeyer 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Starius's head.
Eikmeyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eikmeyer with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Starius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eikmeyer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Starius's head.
Eikmeyer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Eikmeyer postures up and lands a big shot to Starius's brow.
Eikmeyer throws a big right hand that misses.
Eikmeyer throws a big right hand that misses.
Eikmeyer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eikmeyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eikmeyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eikmeyer throwing strikes from guard but Starius blocks nicely.
Eikmeyer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Starius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eikmeyer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Eikmeyer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eikmeyer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Starius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eikmeyer throwing strikes from guard but Starius blocks nicely.
Eikmeyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eikmeyer lands a couple of elbows.
Starius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eikmeyer is looking to work some ground and pound but Starius has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Eikmeyer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Eikmeyer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Starius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eikmeyer somewhat.
Eikmeyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good standup being displayed there by Eikmeyer as he connects with a hook.
Eikmeyer shoots in and bounces Starius off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Eikmeyer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Starius dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer working for submissions but it's allowed Starius to get to half guard.
Eikmeyer has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Starius escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Starius!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eikmeyer is looking for a sweep. Starius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eikmeyer wants to get back to full guard.
Starius moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer is looking for a sweep.
Eikmeyer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer with the active half guard here but Starius passes nicely into side control.
Eikmeyer is looking to reverse the position.
Eikmeyer manages to get back to half guard.
Eikmeyer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Eikmeyer is looking to cinch up a triangle. Starius throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Eikmeyer's body to avoid the submission. Eikmeyer has instead reached around Starius's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Eikmeyer arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mario Eikmeyer!
A less than humble Mario Eikmeyer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cam Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Huber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton comes to the cage accompanied by Superman. Huber has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. The key to victory for Cam Newton has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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245 lbs
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240 lbs
14 - 23 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cam Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Huber!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huber shoots in for a takedown but Newton shows good takedown defense.
Newton tests Huber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huber manages to avoid it.
Newton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Huber to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huber postures up and lands a big shot to Newton's brow.
Newton trying to keep a closed guard but Huber is proving a slippery customer.
Huber lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Huber stops Newton from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Huber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huber postures up.
Huber drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Newton dives on top into guard.
Huber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at Sanitarium inform us that Huber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton wants to control from the top but Huber keeps moving.
Newton wants to stand but Huber is controlling his posture from full guard.
Huber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Huber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newton stopping the sweep attempt from Huber.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to stand but Huber is controlling from the bottom.
Huber is looking for a triangle but Newton pushes his legs off easily.
Huber looking for a guillotine here but Newton defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Huber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Huber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Huber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Huber looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Newton has picked Huber up and slammed him! Huber can't keep hold of the triangle and Newton manages to pass to side control!
Newton wants to stand but Huber has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton trying to control the position but Huber is working away.
Huber is trying to get back to half guard.
Newton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huber keeps working.
Newton decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Huber has a takedown stuffed.
Newton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Huber.
Cam Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Huber.
Newton misses with a looping right.
Huber closes the distance and clinches up with Newton, looking for a takedown. Huber pushes Newton against the cage but Newton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Newton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Huber fails with a takedown attempt.
Newton throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Huber on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Newton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab by Newton.
Newton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Newton has his feet on Huber's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Huber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Newton as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Newton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Newton stuffs the takedown.
Huber takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Huber looks winded!
Newton gets caught flat footed, as Huber shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Newton wants to stand but Huber is controlling the position.
Newton pulls Huber in close to prevent any damage.
Huber throws a big elbow that misses.
Newton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cam Newton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Newton drops Huber with a beautiful combination! Huber stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Newton is looking for the KO!
Huber is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
It looks like Mario Huber has been cut.
Cam Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newton is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Huber flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Huber is out cold! Newton holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cam Newton!
Cam Newton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dirty Thong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurd Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Killing in the name of.... These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirty Thong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sigurd Lodbrok!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Lodbrok. Those never looked like landing.
Thong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lodbrok looks to land a combination but Thong avoids it well.
Lodbrok misses with the combination.
Lodbrok misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok throws a looping overhand right but Thong ducks down to avoid it.
Lodbrok fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thong on the side of the head.
It looks like Dirty Thong has been cut.
No joy there for Lodbrok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lodbrok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thong is looking to clinch.
Thong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thong tries to clinch up but Lodbrok circles away and keeps his distance.
Thong moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodbrok breaks the clinch.
Thong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lodbrok swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lodbrok throws a series of strikes that have Thong backpedaling.
Sigurd Lodbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lodbrok throws a head kick but Thong moves out of range.
Lodbrok throws a jab when Thong was well out of range.
Thong tried to counter with a leg kick but Lodbrok avoided it.
Lodbrok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lodbrok has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lodbrok throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lodbrok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lodbrok misses with a head kick.
As Lodbrok tries to get set, Thong tries to push him back and clinch up but Lodbrok manages to avoid the attempt.
Thong doesn't manage to clinch there - Lodbrok circles away.
Thong is looking to clinch but Lodbrok is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong moves to clinch but Lodbrok breaks away
and Lodbrok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thong tries to clinch up.
Lodbrok unleashes a big counter combination but Thong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thong moves in looking to clinch but Lodbrok pushes him off.
Lodbrok throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thong's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lodbrok fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thong is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Lodbrok! Thong is out on his feet! Lodbrok rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Thong is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Thong is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sigurd Lodbrok!
Sigurd Lodbrok is the new lightweight champion!
Sigurd Lodbrok tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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