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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Token Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bates's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Doused. Token Black has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Token Black!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bates fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bates misses with a double jab.
Bates has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Club Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Bates scores with a four punch combination!
Bates throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease.
Black is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bates throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease.
Black changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates closes the distance looking to clinch
and Black counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bates is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Token Black!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Meister Cheese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Vasleyiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Meister Cheese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dimitri Vasleyiev!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasleyiev connects with a solid leg kick.
Vasleyiev just misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese blocks a leg kick.
Vasleyiev throws a low kick but Cheese moves out of range easily.
Cheese throwing a counter right hand but Vasleyiev manages to avoid it.
Vasleyiev misses with a jab to the body
and Cheese counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cheese misses with an uppercut.
Cheese looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vasleyiev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasleyiev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cheese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasleyiev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cheese throws a jab when Vasleyiev was well out of range.
Cheese looks to land a combination but Vasleyiev avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Vasleyiev coming out on top.
Cheese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev is looking for the big counter here.
Vasleyiev misses with an uppercut
enabling Cheese to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Vasleyiev lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasleyiev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vasleyiev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vasleyiev misses the shot to the body.
Vasleyiev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vasleyiev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cheese was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Vasleyiev.
Cheese on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vasleyiev. Vasleyiev obviously looking to wear him down.
Vasleyiev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Vasleyiev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cheese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vasleyiev jabs Cheese right on the nose. Cheese blinks but takes it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vasleyiev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheese lands the left hand.
Vasleyiev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cheese is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasleyiev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cheese.
Cheese throws out a loose jab but Vasleyiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasleyiev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cheese throws a hook but Vasleyiev avoids it easily.
Cheese throws a hook to the side of Vasleyiev's head but Vasleyiev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasleyiev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
Vasleyiev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vasleyiev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasleyiev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cheese connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vasleyiev's hands.
Vasleyiev connects with a jab.
Cheese throws a shot from downtown. Vasleyiev moves away and avoids it.
Vasleyiev lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vasleyiev slips a jab from Cheese.
Dimitri Vasleyiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasleyiev. Cheese does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasleyiev moves out of range of the strikes.
Vasleyiev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cheese connects with a crisp jab.
Vasleyiev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cheese manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vasleyiev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cheese is out of range and Vasleyiev settles back down.
Cheese throws the left hand but Vasleyiev avoids the punch easily.
Cheese takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vasleyiev throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Cheese on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cheese misses with a straight right.
Vasleyiev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cheese.
Vasleyiev misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cheese closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vasleyiev slips a jab from Cheese.
Cheese throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cheese.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick but Cheese sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cheese is looking to counter punch.
Cheese checks a low kick from Vasleyiev.
Cheese was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vasleyiev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cheese is out of range.
Vasleyiev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev lands a body shot.
Vasleyiev throws a low kick, looking for Cheese's leg but Cheese calmly moves out of range.
Cheese throws a shot from downtown. Vasleyiev moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dimitri Vasleyiev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cheese throws out a loose jab but Vasleyiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Vasleyiev misses.
Cheese throws out a loose jab but Vasleyiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Cheese misses.
Cheese has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vasleyiev.
Cheese looks to throw the jab but Vasleyiev is out of range.
Vasleyiev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vasleyiev throws a right hand that Cheese ducks under and follows up with a left that Cheese also avoids with ease.
Vasleyiev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cheese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasleyiev.
Cheese is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cheese misses with a hook. Vasleyiev ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasleyiev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Cheese on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cheese lands with a cross.
Cheese tries to bum rush Vasleyiev with a series of wild strikes but Vasleyiev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vasleyiev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cheese's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasleyiev is looking to slow Cheese down with leg kicks.
A left and a right from Cheese both land. Nice combination.
Vasleyiev jabs Cheese right on the nose. Cheese blinks but takes it well.
Nice body punch from Vasleyiev.
Cheese throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasleyiev blocks a jab.
Vasleyiev staying out of range there.
Vasleyiev is looking for the big counter here.
Cheese takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vasleyiev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cheese.
A low kick from Vasleyiev misses
and Vasleyiev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasleyiev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cheese. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasleyiev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
Cheese misses with a right hand
and Vasleyiev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vasleyiev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasleyiev scores with a hook.
Vasleyiev slips a jab from Cheese.
Vasleyiev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cheese has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cheese takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cheese throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasleyiev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cheese throws a hook to the side of Vasleyiev's head but Vasleyiev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cheese 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.
Cheese bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cheese misses with an uppercut
enabling Vasleyiev to counter with a crisp jab.
Cheese missing with a left hand there. Vasleyiev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vasleyiev throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Cheese wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cheese misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese looks to throw the jab but Vasleyiev is out of range.
Cheese throws a hook to the side of Vasleyiev's head but Vasleyiev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasleyiev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cheese.
Cheese's corner calls for a 1-2. Cheese obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cheese defending well as Vasleyiev loads up on a big left hand.
Cheese uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vasleyiev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vasleyiev misses with a hook.
Vasleyiev ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Vasleyiev tried to score with a low kick but Cheese checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cheese misses the target.
Vasleyiev misses with a low kick as Cheese jumps back.
Cheese throws a lazy right hand but Vasleyiev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasleyiev throws a hook but Cheese blocks it.
Vasleyiev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cheese throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Vasleyiev counter with a right hand.
Cheese throws an overhand right that lands on Vasleyiev's shoulder, as Vasleyiev tries to avoid the shot.
Vasleyiev throws a body kick that misses
and Cheese counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasleyiev jabs at Cheese's body.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick but Cheese moved away.
Cheese is looking to counter punch.
Vasleyiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cheese.
Cheese throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasleyiev.
Cheese misses with a hook
and Vasleyiev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cheese's knee momentarily.
Vasleyiev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cheese checks a leg kick.
Vasleyiev throws a low kick, looking for Cheese's leg but Cheese calmly moves out of range.
Cheese thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dimitri Vasleyiev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vasleyiev throws a solid leg kick but Cheese takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vasleyiev.
Cheese throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vasleyiev on the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Cheese blocks the low kick.
Vasleyiev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vasleyiev misses with a hook.
Cheese swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vasleyiev 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 Cheese has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cheese and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A leg kick checked by Cheese.
Cheese avoids the body shot from Vasleyiev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese tries a head kick but it misses.
Cheese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasleyiev.
Cheese checks a leg kick nicely.
Vasleyiev misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese looks to land a right hand but Vasleyiev moved out of range.
Vasleyiev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasleyiev misses the jab.
Cheese seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cheese scores with a sloppy right hand. Vasleyiev should have avoided that one.
Dimitri Vasleyiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cheese ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasleyiev lands a slapping body shot.
Cheese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Cheese.
Cheese keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasleyiev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cheese finds it's way round the side to connect with Vasleyiev's head.
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Vasleyiev.
Cheese throwing a counter right hand but Vasleyiev manages to avoid it.
Vasleyiev throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheese connects with the punch.
Donk. Cheese catches Vasleyiev right on the button with a cross.
Cheese throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheese scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cheese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev lands a nice looking body kick.
Vasleyiev pushes Cheese up against the cage in a clinch.
Cheese is trying to push Vasleyiev away but Vasleyiev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vasleyiev can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
Vasleyiev is pushing Cheese up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasleyiev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vasleyiev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dimitri Vasleyiev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cheese throws a lazy uppercut
and Vasleyiev counters with an inside leg kick.
Vasleyiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cheese with a hook.
Cheese swings widly with a right hand
and Vasleyiev counters with a good low kick that Cheese was not able to check.
Meister Cheese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cheese loads up on a big right hand but Vasleyiev slips the punch.
And Vasleyiev responds with a good body kick, but Cheese manages to step out the way in time.
Cheese lands with a slapping head kick.
Vasleyiev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheese lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vasleyiev tries to land a front kick but Cheese steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vasleyiev scores with a leg kick.
Vasleyiev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cheese throws out the jab.
Cheese keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cheese swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vasleyiev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cheese looks to throw the jab but Vasleyiev is out of range.
Vasleyiev takes a swing at Cheese's ribcage but misses.
Cheese misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasleyiev clinches up against the cage.
Vasleyiev breaks the clinch.
Cheese throws an overhand right that lands on Vasleyiev's shoulder, as Vasleyiev tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Meister Cheese.
Well Vasleyiev 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Vasleyiev!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Temistokles Teresiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Van Buuren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teresiewicz's entrance music is Sandaless - Głową w mur. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Temistokles Teresiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Van Buuren!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Buuren just misses with a punch to the body.
Teresiewicz slips under a jab.
Van Buuren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Teresiewicz's sensitive parts.
Van Buuren throws a good cross that connects.
Van Buuren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Buuren swings widly with a right hand
and Teresiewicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Buuren delivers a nice body kick.
Teresiewicz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A punch lands to the side of Teresiewicz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Buuren connects with a body shot.
Teresiewicz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Buuren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teresiewicz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Teresiewicz has Van Buuren up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Buuren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Teresiewicz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van Buuren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buuren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Van Buuren.
Van Buuren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Teresiewicz. That snapped Van Buuren's head back.
Teresiewicz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Buuren's hands.
Van Buuren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Teresiewicz's corner calls for a 1-2. Teresiewicz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Buuren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Teresiewicz's head backwards.
Van Buuren moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Teresiewicz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Buuren makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Buuren avoids the head kick by Teresiewicz.
Rick Van Buuren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buuren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Buuren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teresiewicz is breathing heavily.
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!
Van Buuren cracks Teresiewicz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Buuren misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teresiewicz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Decent striking displayed by Van Buuren there.
Teresiewicz is rocked!
Van Buuren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Buuren lands a nice hook to Teresiewicz's body. Teresiewicz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Buuren just misses with a punch to the body.
Teresiewicz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Van Buuren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oh Teresiewicz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Teresiewicz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Buuren counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Van Buuren throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crack! Van Buuren connects with the perfect overhand right and Teresiewicz falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Van Buuren!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Van Buuren!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rick Van Buuren made sure he mentioned Zip Zap. Sale closing down, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Mugabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Sachz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Mugabi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Mugabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Sachz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sachz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sachz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sachz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mugabi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sachz.
Sachz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mugabi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sachz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mugabi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sachz throws a strike aimed at the side of Mugabi's head but Mugabi avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sachz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mugabi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sachz on the ground.
Sachz is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mugabi is trying to escape and Sachz transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mugabi is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sachz! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Sachz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohsen Darabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miranda comes to the cage accompanied by Peace Sells.....But Whos Buying. The key to victory for Francisco Miranda has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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183 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Francisco Miranda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohsen Darabi!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darabi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Darabi struggles to land a body shot inside as Miranda controls his hands.
Darabi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Miranda tries to get to full guard but Darabi has control of the leg.
Darabi lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miranda striking off his back but it's not causing Darabi any problems.
Darabi 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda keeping moving, preventing Darabi from controlling successfully.
Miranda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miranda keeping full guard, as Darabi tries to pass.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Miranda is looking for a triangle but Darabi pushes his legs off easily.
That's two 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.
Darabi wants to pass the guard but Miranda is keeping the position.
Miranda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darabi postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miranda misses with a takedown attempt
and Darabi counters by clinching up.
Darabi has Miranda pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Darabi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Miranda tumbling to the mat - Darabi dives into Miranda's guard.
Miranda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Darabi is aware though and is defending well.
Miranda is trying to keep Darabi in close.
Darabi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Darabi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Darabi content to stall in guard here.
Miranda keeping moving, preventing Darabi from controlling successfully.
Darabi lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Darabi looking to sit in guard and control but Miranda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Miranda wants to control from the top but Darabi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darabi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Miranda escapes and throws Darabi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Darabi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Darabi is looking for a sweep. Miranda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miranda is thwarting Darabi's attempts to control the position.
Miranda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohsen Darabi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Darabi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miranda, pushing him back against the cage.
Miranda drags the fight down to the ground.
Miranda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Darabi defends it easily.
Darabi gets to his feet. Miranda looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Miranda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darabi clinches with his opponent.
Darabi misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darabi manages to break the clinch.
Darabi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miranda did well to prevent Darabi getting side control.
Miranda is trying to control but can't.
Darabi is trying to control the action in half guard but Miranda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda is pressing down on Darabi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miranda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Darabi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Darabi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miranda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miranda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Darabi defends it easily.
Miranda keeping moving, preventing Darabi from controlling successfully.
Darabi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miranda's head.
Darabi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mohsen Darabi has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Darabi trying to control the position from guard on top but Miranda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darabi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miranda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Darabi has managed to get both his arms back between Miranda's legs - danger averted.
Darabi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Darabi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miranda dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda prevents Darabi from getting back to his feet.
Miranda throws a strike but Darabi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Miranda is looking for a triangle but Darabi pushes his legs off easily.
Darabi wants to pass the guard but Miranda is keeping the position.
Darabi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miranda keeping moving, preventing Darabi from controlling successfully.
Miranda managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darabi stopping the sweep attempt from Miranda.
Darabi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Darabi landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darabi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Darabi stays in close to Miranda's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mohsen Darabi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Miranda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Darabi's waist but Darabi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miranda off to one side.
Miranda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Darabi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miranda dives in and grabs Darabi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Darabi pushes down on Miranda's head and hops out.
Mohsen Darabi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miranda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Miranda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miranda cracks Darabi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miranda throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Darabi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miranda is in Darabi's guard.
Darabi wants to sweep here but Miranda controlling him for the moment.
Miranda is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Darabi is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darabi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Darabi holds on and takes a little breather.
Darabi is looking for a triangle but Miranda pushes his legs off easily.
Darabi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Darabi keeping moving, preventing Miranda from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miranda scores with a nice head shot.
Miranda lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Darabi closes the distance and pushes Miranda back into the cage.
Darabi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miranda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darabi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Darabi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miranda.
Darabi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Donk. Miranda catches Darabi right on the button with a cross.
Miranda displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miranda gets a double leg takedown into Darabi's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darabi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miranda is aware though and is defending well.
Darabi has control of Miranda's left arm, preventing Miranda from doing any damage.
Darabi looking for a guillotine here but Miranda defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda won't allow Darabi to get back to his feet.
Darabi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Miranda working for a triangle but Darabi defends it easily.
Miranda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Francisco Miranda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Darabi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Miranda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Darabi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohsen Darabi!
In defeat, Francisco Miranda stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to my sponsor, Sun-Tzu and Max Octane Ill be back stronger.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Rynkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Farzad Omad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rynkowski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mama Selita - 303. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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154 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sebastian Rynkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Farzad Omad!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick by Omad misses
and Rynkowski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Omad!
Rynkowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Omad is defending well.
Omad misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omad tries to buck Rynkowski off but Rynkowski is having none of it.
Rynkowski tries for a kimura but Omad is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omad is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rynkowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rynkowski tries for a kimura but Omad is defending well.
Omad gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Omad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Omad wants to control but Rynkowski is keeping busy.
Omad looking for submissions off his back.
Omad looking for submissions off his back.
Rynkowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rynkowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Omad trying to hold on to Rynkowski's head to control him but Rynkowski postures up.
Omad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Omad is looking for a sweep. Rynkowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rynkowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rynkowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Omad is looking to improve his position.
Omad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rynkowski is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Omad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rynkowski swivels and escapes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rynkowski gets a takedown into half guard.
Omad wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Rynkowski dominated that round.
That's time! Rynkowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Omad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rynkowski lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Omad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Omad is staying active underneath Rynkowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rynkowski lands strikes from half guard.
Omad is looking to control Rynkowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Omad avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rynkowski seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omad is trying to control but can't.
Rynkowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Omad works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rynkowski wants to pass the guard but Omad is keeping the position.
Omad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Omad keeping moving, preventing Rynkowski from controlling successfully.
Rynkowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Omad keeping moving, preventing Rynkowski from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Omad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rynkowski is aware though and is defending well.
Omad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rynkowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rynkowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rynkowski pushing down on Omad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rynkowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rynkowski content to control rather than advance.
Omad trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Rynkowski seems content to control.
Omad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rynkowski pulls his head out easily.
Omad actively working from the bottom here.
Omad is breathing heavily.
Omad tries to roll over but Rynkowski keeps him under control.
Rynkowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Omad defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Omad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Omad has hold of Rynkowski's hands but Rynkowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rynkowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Omad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from Rynkowski there.
Rynkowski is looking for a kimura but Omad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rynkowski to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Rynkowski dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rynkowski.
Rynkowski wants to control but Omad is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Omad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rynkowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rynkowski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Omad's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omad manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omad is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rynkowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Omad pulls his head out easily.
Omad wants to control but Rynkowski is keeping him busy.
Rynkowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Omad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Omad's back!
Rynkowski is not going to allow Omad to sit and survive in this position.
Rynkowski working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Omad's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omad is still trying to improve position.
Omad defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rynkowski's arms.
Omad wants to escape the position.
Rynkowski tightening his grip on Omad, looking for the choke.
Omad rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omad wants to improve his position but Rynkowski is controlling well.
Omad keeps trying to improve his position.
Rynkowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Omad's head.
Omad is pressing down on Rynkowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rynkowski stands up over Omad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rynkowski controlling from the top position.
Rynkowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rynkowski controlling from the top position.
Omad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Omad keeping full guard, as Rynkowski tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rynkowski passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Rynkowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rynkowski, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Rynkowski!
A victorious Sebastian Rynkowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azumah Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lang's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Whom The Bell Tolls. Azumah Nelson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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20
154 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Clubber Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azumah Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Lang misses with a straight right.
Azumah Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson scores with a nice strike.
Nelson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lang is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nelson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice cross by Nelson.
Lang throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lang clinches.
Nelson pushes Lang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lang is struggling to control the position.
Nelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Nelson.
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson tries to keep at a distance but Lang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lang lands an elbow just above Nelson 's eye.
Nelson is trying to stall.
Nelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nelson has Lang pressed against the cage, preventing Lang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
Nelson blocks an elbow strike.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nelsons head.
Lang lands an elbow just above Nelson 's eye.
Lang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
Nelson digs a right hand into Lang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lang's gas tank.
Lang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang stalling in the clinch.
Nelson lands a nice shot to the body.
Lang controlling the action here for a moment.
Lang is trying to break free.
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson thuds a left hand into Lang's body.
Nelson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson with a hook.
Lang tries to clinch there but Nelson circles away.
Nelson gets in close and tags Lang with a short punch that almost sends Lang to the mat! Oh Lang is in big trouble! He turns his back on Nelson, trying to create some distance but Nelson rushes him, striking wildly and Lang goes down! The referee tackles Nelson into the cage to end the fight! Nelson is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azumah Nelson!
Clubber Lang spoke after the fight, saying 'Fight me again pussy, I'll fuck you up'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arran Balthazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gus Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arran Balthazar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gus Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balthazar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spencer blocks a body shot from Balthazar.
Spencer tries to stall but Balthazar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Balthazar struggles to land a body shot inside as Spencer controls his hands.
Balthazar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spencer's elbow.
Spencer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spencer blocks a body shot from Balthazar.
Balthazar gets through Spencer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Balthazar can't find room to land a body shot as Spencer controls the action.
Balthazar struggles to land a body shot inside as Spencer controls his hands.
Balthazar misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Balthazar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Spencer prevents a body shot from Balthazar.
Spencer just leaning against Balthazar, taking a breather.
Balthazar misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Spencer.
Balthazar misses with a body punch.
Balthazar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spencer's elbow.
Balthazar misses with an elbow strike.
Balthazar misses with an elbow over the top.
Balthazar misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Balthazar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balthazar lands a nice shot to the body.
Balthazar can't find room to land a body shot as Spencer controls the action.
Balthazar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Balthazar lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spencer.
Balthazar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balthazar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spencer wants to break free but Balthazar has control.
Balthazar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balthazar working aggressively here.
Spencer tries to circle away but Balthazar has him pinned against the cage.
Balthazar misses with some punches.
Spencer tries to break free but Balthazar pushes him back against the cage.
Balthazar tries to throw a body punch but Spencer avoids it by throwing Balthazar back against the cage.
Balthazar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spencer just leaning against Balthazar, taking a breather.
Spencer blocks an uppercut.
Balthazar misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balthazar misses with a body punch.
Balthazar tries to throw a body punch but Spencer avoids it by throwing Balthazar back against the cage.
Balthazar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Balthazar struggles to land a body shot inside as Spencer controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Balthazar.
Balthazar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balthazar swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Spencer.
Balthazar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Spencer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Balthazar has a couple of punches blocked by Spencer.
Balthazar misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balthazar's elbow.
Spencer blocks the elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Balthazar.
Spencer stalling.
Balthazar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Balthazar misses with an elbow strike.
Balthazar can't find room to land a body shot as Spencer controls the action.
Balthazar is working Spencer over against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balthazar lands with a light punch inside.
Balthazar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Spencer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arran Balthazar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spencer misses the jab.
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balthazar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spencer stalks Balthazar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Balthazar's face. Balthazar staggers backwards, shaken.
Balthazar tries to clinch up but Spencer circles away and keeps his distance.
Spencer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spencer lands with a cross.
It looks like Arran Balthazar has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Balthazar. Those never looked like landing.
Spencer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Spencer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balthazar throws a leg kick which misses Spencer's front leg but catches the back leg as Spencer tries to avoid it.
Spencer stuns Balthazar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spencer moves out of range of the body kick.
Spencer misses with a hook. Balthazar ducked under it nicely.
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!
Nice defenses there by Balthazar.
Balthazar tries to counter by clinching up but Spencer breaks away and moves out of range.
Balthazar fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balthazar darts in trying to clinch
and Spencer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balthazar is looking to clinch.
Spencer looks to throw the jab but Balthazar is out of range.
Balthazar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spencer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balthazar.
Balthazar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A nice combination there by Spencer.
Good exchange - Spencer coming out on top.
Balthazar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spencer slowing the pace effectively.
Balthazar is leaning against Spencer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Arran Balthazar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Balthazar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balthazar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Gus Spencer has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balthazar swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Balthazar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balthazar effectively controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Balthazar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balthazar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Balthazar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Balthazar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spencer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balthazar throws a punch but it's blocked by Spencer.
Balthazar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spencer blocks an elbow strike from Balthazar.
Balthazar lands a body shot.
Balthazar lands an elbow that stopped Spencer in his tracks for a moment.
Balthazar misses with some punches.
Spencer prevents a body shot from Balthazar.
Balthazar scores with a shoulder strike.
Balthazar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balthazar misses with the head strike.
Spencer is trying to break the clinch but Balthazar has him pressed against the cage.
Balthazar lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balthazar lands with a light punch inside.
Balthazar tries to work over Spencer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spencer is trying to maintain a safe position but Balthazar gets an underhook and turns Spencer into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spencer.
Balthazar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balthazar has a couple of punches blocked by Spencer.
Spencer is trying to break the clinch but Balthazar has him pressed against the cage.
Spencer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Balthazar can't find room to land a body shot as Spencer controls the action.
Spencer is trying to push Balthazar away but Balthazar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Balthazar swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balthazar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spencer's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arran Balthazar will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Spencer misses with an uppercut. Balthazar saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Balthazar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balthazar clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spencer.
Spencer blocks an uppercut.
Balthazar misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Balthazar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer is struggling to control the position.
Spencer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balthazar presses Spencer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Balthazar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Balthazar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Balthazar misses with the head strike.
Spencer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spencer taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Balthazar.
Balthazar gets through Spencer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Balthazar tries to throw a body punch but Spencer avoids it by throwing Balthazar back against the cage.
Balthazar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balthazar misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balthazar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balthazar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spencer is pushing Balthazar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Spencer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Balthazar.
Spencer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spencer is trying to force a seperation but Balthazar has the dominant position.
Balthazar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?
Spencer blocks a body shot from Balthazar.
Balthazar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Balthazar has a couple of punches blocked by Spencer.
Balthazar lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balthazar misses with an elbow over the top.
Balthazar can't find room to land a body shot as Spencer controls the action.
Balthazar has Spencer pressed against the cage, preventing Spencer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spencer prevents a body shot from Balthazar.
Spencer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Balthazar misses with some punches.
Spencer just leaning against Balthazar, taking a breather.
Spencer stalling.
Spencer continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spencer.
Balthazar throws a punch but it's blocked by Spencer.
Balthazar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Balthazar.
Balthazar tries to work over Spencer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balthazar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balthazar misses with an elbow over the top.
Balthazar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balthazar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balthazar throws a head punch that misses.
Balthazar swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer prevents a body shot from Balthazar.
Spencer looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Balthazar fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from Balthazar on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Spencer scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arran Balthazar clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big right from Spencer misses.
Good work by Balthazar as he checks the leg kick.
Spencer throws a jab when Balthazar was well out of range.
Balthazar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spencer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gus Spencer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spencer throws an off balance right hand
and Balthazar counters with a nice kick to the body.
Spencer looks to throw the jab but Balthazar is out of range.
Balthazar is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spencer.
Spencer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spencer scores with a sloppy right hand. Balthazar should have avoided that one.
Spencer throws a right and a left that Balthazar avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Spencer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Balthazar doesn't seem phased though.
Balthazar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balthazar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Balthazar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spencer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balthazar tries to close the distance and clinch but Spencer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balthazar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spencer counters with a left to the body.
Spencer tries to bum rush Balthazar with a series of wild strikes but Balthazar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spencer misses with a left hand
and Balthazar moves into the clinch.
Balthazar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Balthazar can't find room to land a body shot as Spencer controls the action.
Spencer avoids a wild elbow strike from Balthazar.
Spencer prevents a body shot from Balthazar.
Spencer blocks a body shot from Balthazar.
Balthazar works on Spencer's body with a couple of short punches.
Balthazar pushes Spencer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spencer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Balthazar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Balthazar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spencer or not.
Balthazar scores with a shoulder strike.
Spencer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Balthazar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spencer.
Balthazar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short left from Balthazar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balthazar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Balthazar misses with some punches.
Balthazar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Balthazar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balthazar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spencer's elbow.
Balthazar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Balthazar struggles to land a body shot inside as Spencer controls his hands.
Balthazar lands a hook that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Balthazar as Spencer tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Balthazar.
Balthazar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Balthazar as the two fighters clinch.
Spencer is trying to break free.
Balthazar lands a shoulder strike.
Balthazar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Balthazar swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balthazar lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balthazar.
Balthazar lands a damaging elbow.
Spencer blocks an elbow strike from Balthazar.
Balthazar misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Balthazar.
Balthazar presses Spencer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Balthazar pushes off an throws an elbow but Spencer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Balthazar tries a body shot but Spencer blocks it.
Spencer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Balthazar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arran Balthazar had his way with Gus Spencer in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Spencer throws a series of punches but Balthazar moves out of range.
Balthazar wants to clinch up but Spencer keeps it at a distance.
Balthazar wants to clinch up but Spencer keeps it at a distance.
Spencer misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Balthazar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Balthazar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spencer swats away the attempt to clinch by Balthazar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balthazar moves away.
Balthazar is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spencer.
Balthazar tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balthazar wants to clinch up but Spencer keeps it at a distance.
Balthazar slips under a jab from Spencer.
Balthazar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spencer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Balthazar counters by clinching up.
Balthazar misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Balthazar.
Spencer prevents a body shot from Balthazar.
Balthazar misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Balthazar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spencer's brow.
Balthazar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Balthazar throws a punch but it's blocked by Spencer.
Balthazar tries to throw a body punch but Spencer avoids it by throwing Balthazar back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer prevents a body shot from Balthazar.
Balthazar tries to throw a body punch but Spencer avoids it by throwing Balthazar back against the cage.
Spencer prevents a body shot from Balthazar.
Spencer can't break the clinch.
Spencer slows down the pace here.
Good body shot from Balthazar.
Spencer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Balthazar lands a nice elbow.
Spencer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Balthazar has him pressed against the cage.
Spencer blocks an uppercut.
Balthazar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Balthazar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balthazar tries to work over Spencer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balthazar digs a right hand underneath Spencer's ribcage. Spencer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spencer wants to get back to striking at distance but Balthazar won't allow it.
Balthazar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spencer is trying to break the clinch but Balthazar is controlling him.
Spencer stalling the fight.
Spencer has had enough of the clinch but Balthazar keeps him there for the moment.
A body shot lands from Balthazar.
Balthazar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Balthazar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spencer is rocked!
Balthazar scores with a hook to the body.
Spencer is still on wobbly legs! Can Balthazar finish him?
Balthazar lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Spencer to his knees! Balthazar keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arran Balthazar!
Arran Balthazar retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Arran Balthazar 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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