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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Vongkhamchanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroker comes to the cage accompanied by TBR - Bigger Than Kiss. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harry Stroker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Justin Vongkhamchanh!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroker looks for the body kick but Vongkhamchanh saw that one coming.
Vongkhamchanh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Harry Stroker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vongkhamchanh tries to clinch but Stroker moves out of range.
Stroker has closed the distance and engaged Vongkhamchanh in a clinch.
Stroker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vongkhamchanh up against the cage.
Vongkhamchanh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stroker lands with a light punch inside.
Stroker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stroker is leaning against Vongkhamchanh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stroker avoiding damage.
Vongkhamchanh throws an elbow but it misses.
Stroker breaks the clinch.
Stroker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vongkhamchanh's calf.
Vongkhamchanh is looking to clinch.
Stroker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vongkhamchanh tries a body shot but Stroker blocks it.
Stroker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stroker lands a nice looking body kick.
Vongkhamchanh looks gassed!
Stroker lands a nice hook to Vongkhamchanh's body. Vongkhamchanh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stroker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stroker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stroker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stroker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stroker - that will leave a mark!
Whack! Stroker lands a heavy head kick that drops Vongkhamchanh. The ref tackles Stroker to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Vongkhamchanh was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Harry Stroker!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Heatley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil Heatley!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heatley lands with a nice combination. Diaz backs away looking to recover.
Decent striking displayed by Heatley there.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Heatley pinned against the cage. Heatley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heatley's waist but Heatley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Heatley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Heatley.
Daniel Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heatley's waist but Heatley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heatley throws a combination. Diaz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Heatley.
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!
Heatley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heatley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Heatley drops Diaz with a beautiful combination! Diaz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Heatley is looking for the KO!
Diaz is rocked!
Heatley throws an overhand right that has Diaz reeling! Heatley follows up with more punches and Diaz is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Phil Heatley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozmah Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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185 lbs
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172 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ozmah Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussein closes the distance and clinches up with Power, looking for a takedown. Hussein pushes Power against the cage but Power circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hussein fails with the takedown.
Hussein scores with a takedown into Power's guard.
Hussein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Power looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hussein is one step ahead there.
Power might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hussein wants to pass the guard but Power is keeping the position.
Hussein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Power has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hussein has managed to get both his arms back between Power's legs - danger averted.
Power seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Power has his feet on Hussein's thighs here. He's pushed Hussein off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hussein screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Power!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torsten Stalhandske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Viitalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stalhandske comes to the cage accompanied by Jean Sibelius - Finlandia. Torsten Stalhandske has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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, Torsten Stalhandske!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Viitalainen!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalhandske keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Viitalainen misses.
Stalhandske does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Viitalainen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stalhandske blocks an elbow strike.
Viitalainen landing knees to the body.
Viitalainen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stalhandske has a couple of punches blocked by Viitalainen.
Viitalainen lands a nice elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stalhandske lands a body punch.
Viitalainen looking to throw knees to the head but Stalhandske is blocking nicely.
Stalhandske breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viitalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Viitalainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Stalhandske circles away.
Stalhandske moves out of range of the body kick.
Viitalainen scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Stalhandske.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalhandske throws a chopping leg kick but Viitalainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stalhandske throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stalhandske pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viitalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stalhandske.
Viitalainen looks gassed!
A low kick from Stalhandske misses
and Viitalainen counters with a nice body kick.
Stalhandske misses with a body shot
and Viitalainen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Viitalainen wants to land a leg kick but Stalhandske is out of range.
Viitalainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viitalainen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalhandske connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Viitalainen misses
and Stalhandske counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circle, before Stalhandske throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Viitalainen's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Stalhandske lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Torsten Stalhandske!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pau Nadal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Home Grown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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235 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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260 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pau Nadal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Home Grown!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grown looks to land a combination but Nadal avoids it well.
Grown misses with a looping right.
Nadal scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nadal tries to stand but Grown is controlling his head.
Nadal tries to advance to mount but Grown denies him.
Nadal prevents Grown from escaping the position.
Nadal wants to stand but Grown has his arm trapped.
Nadal is looking to take a break and control but Grown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadal remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Grown is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nadal off and has taken his back!
Grown punches the canvas rather than the man.
Nadal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Even with his hooks in, Grown manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Grown lands a shot to the body.
Nadal grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nadal tries to roll but Grown sticks to his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grown cracks Nadal with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Nadal from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Grown has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nadal's body.
Grown throws strikes from the back but Nadal rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Nadal.
Grown tries to free his leg and advance position but Nadal is retaining full guard.
Grown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nadal is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nadal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grown has managed to get both his arms back between Nadal's legs - danger averted.
Grown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nadal throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Grown escapes and throws Nadal's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Grown sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nadal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grown avoids the strikes from the bottom by Nadal.
An elbow from Grown crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Grown crashes against the mat.
Grown working the body and head with strikes.
Nadal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nadal wants to get back to his feet.
Grown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grown drops an elbow to the side of Nadal's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nadal is trying to control but Grown manages to pass to mount!
Nadal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Home Grown dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grown stuffs the takedown.
Nadal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grown finds it's way round the side to connect with Nadal's head.
It looks like Pau Nadal has been cut.
Home Grown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grown slaps away a takedown attempt from Nadal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grown connects with a jab.
Grown misses with a two punch combination.
Grown misses with a series of wild punches.
Nadal tries to close the distance and clinch but Grown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nadal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grown.
Nadal shoots in for a double leg but Grown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pau Nadal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadal fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grown looks to score with a jab to the body but Nadal is just out of range.
Grown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grown darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Home Grown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nadal.
Nadal avoids the head kick by Grown.
Grown thumps Nadal with a low kick.
Grown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grown cracks Nadal with a left hook right on the temple and Nadal goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Grown lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Nadal is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Home Grown!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dis Tion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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177 lbs
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184 lbs
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dis Tion!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tion looks to land a right hand but Diamond moved out of range.
Diamond gets a takedown into half guard.
Diamond thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tion's head.
Diamond not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diamond sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diamond is looking to advance position but Tion won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diamond in particular looking to stall.
Tion is trying to control but can't.
Diamond keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tion is looking to control Diamond's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tion avoid being mounted?
Diamond is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tion can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tion is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diamond scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diamond in particular looking to stall.
Tion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diamond. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diamond slips a nice elbow through Tion's hands, connecting with Tion's forehead.
Diamond wants to take a breather but Tion is having none of it.
Tion on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diamond wants to control but Tion is keeping him busy.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Rick Diamond just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Diamond shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diamond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diamond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tion.
Tion doesn't manage to clinch there - Diamond circles away.
Tion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diamond stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diamond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diamond slips a jab and a cross from Tion.
Tion missing with a left hand there. Diamond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tion stuffs the takedown.
Diamond shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tion pinned against the cage. Tion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Diamond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diamond.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diamond moves out of range as Tion strikes.
Tion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diamond manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Tion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diamond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diamond shoots for a takedown but Tion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diamond dives in and grabs Tion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tion pushes down on Diamond's head and hops out.
Tion works Diamond's body with a nice hook.
Diamond is breathing heavily.
Tion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diamond tries for a takedown but Tion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dis Tion dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Diamond shoots in but Tion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diamond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tion.
Tion looks to throw the jab but Diamond is out of range.
Tion is looking to clinch but Diamond is avoiding it.
Rick Diamond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diamond scores with a takedown into Tion's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tion wants to stand and escape but Diamond is having none of it.
Tion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diamond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diamond thows a big elbow that misses.
Diamond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diamond has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diamond accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tion controls Diamond momentarily but Diamond frees himself.
Diamond working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Diamond is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tion's half guard.
Tion trying to control here.
Tion might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diamond kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tion wants to get back to full guard.
Diamond stalling away here and it's allowed Tion to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diamond makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diamond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diamond tries to move into range but Tion moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Rick Diamond has been cut.
Diamond shoots in and drives through. Tion sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Tion as Diamond shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Diamond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diamond takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tion pinned against the cage. Tion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tion misses with an uppercut.
Diamond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diamond closes the distance and clinches up with Tion, looking for a takedown. Diamond pushes Tion against the cage but Tion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diamond fails with the takedown.
Tion loads up on a big right hand but Diamond slips the punch.
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.
Tion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diamond is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tion breaks from the clinch.
Diamond shoots in but no luck this time.
Tion throws a hook to the side of Diamond's head but Diamond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diamond gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tion lands a lovely overhand right.
Tion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dis Tion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rick Diamond's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Diamond takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horrible takedown by Diamond or perhaps it was just good defense by Tion which made him look bad.
Diamond fails with the takedown.
Diamond displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tion throws out the jab.
No luck for Diamond with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Diamond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diamond shoots in looking for a takedown. Tion tries to sprawl out of it but Diamond keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diamond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tion gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diamond to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tion wants to stand up but Diamond is controlling him.
Diamond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diamond throwing strikes from guard but Tion blocks nicely.
Tion wants to sweep here but Diamond controlling him for the moment.
Diamond stands up over Tion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond passes Tion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diamond prevents Tion from standing back up.
Diamond throws a strike but Tion avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Diamond postures up in Tion's guard and throws a big left but Tion blocks it.
Diamond trying to control the position from guard on top but Tion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diamond prevents Tion from getting back to his feet.
Tion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diamond trying to control but Tion is working from the bottom.
Diamond sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond works over Tion with some ground and pound from guard.
Diamond is pushing down on Tion's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tion is fighting to maintain full guard but Diamond has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diamond thows a huge punch but Tion dodges it nicely.
Diamond not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diamond prevents Tion from improving his position.
Diamond keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tion is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Diamond jumps into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diamond tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tion's legs.
Diamond misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dis Tion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diamond is chipping away with strikes.
Diamond works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Diamond working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tion taking punishment in the form of punches.
Diamond misses with the ground and pound.
Rick Diamond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diamond landing a few strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Diamond showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tion 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dis Tion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sambo John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sambo John!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hardy was covering up waiting for the punch and John finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hardy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
John wants to pass the guard but Hardy is keeping the position.
John advances to half guard.
John uses his free foot to push down on Hardy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hardy.
Hardy is squirming around, avoiding John's attempts to control the action.
John prevents Hardy from getting the reversal.
Hardy is working hard here to advance position.
John is looking to work his way around to Hardy's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
John works his way to his opponent's back.
I really don't envy Hardy right now.
John is looking to control Hardy but Hardy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy tries to roll but John sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
John is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Hardy with him. Hardy is trying to defend but John has an arm under the chin now! Hardy grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sambo John!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Leonhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shkolnik AA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonhard comes to the cage accompanied by pussy. On his way into the cage it seems that Christian Leonhard has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Christian Leonhard seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Leonhard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shkolnik AA!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AA rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leonhard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leonhard throws a quick inside leg kick.
AA looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonhard clinches with his opponent.
Leonhard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leonhard could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Leonhard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonhard cracks AA with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Leonhard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning AA to stand back up!
AA is rocked!
It looks like Shkolnik AA has been cut.
AA circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Leonhard. AA falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Leonhard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christian Leonhard!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Che Sardinas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and a b (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sardinas comes to the cage accompanied by Mastodon - Iron Tusk. a b is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Che Sardinas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, a b!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
b tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from b misses.
b shoots in for a takedown but Sardinas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
b gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sardinas.
Sardinas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as b throws out the jab.
Sardinas leaves b with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sardinas scores with a punch to the head.
Sardinas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
b walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Sardinas swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Che Sardinas!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neal Monnelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rutger Van Dijk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monnelli comes to the cage accompanied by Legenda - Where the Devils Dance. Van Dijk is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Notorius B.I.G - Hypnotize. Rutger Van Dijk has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Neal Monnelli's chin.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Neal Monnelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rutger Van Dijk!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dijk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monnelli misses with a takedown attempt - Van Dijk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Monnelli looks for a takedown but Van Dijk sprawls well.
Monnelli scores a takedown into full mount!
Monnelli looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Monnelli jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Van Dijk manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Monnelli trying to control the position but Van Dijk is working away.
Monnelli tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monnelli working the strikes but Van Dijk uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monnelli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van Dijk trying to control here.
Van Dijk is pressing down on Monnelli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Monnelli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monnelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monnelli won't allow Van Dijk to sweep him here.
Van Dijk is adopting a defensive guard.
Monnelli looking to pass the guard.
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.
Monnelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Dijk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Dijk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monnelli passes Van Dijk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Monnelli wants to pass the guard but Van Dijk is defending well.
Van Dijk trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monnelli is working for a kimura but Van Dijk is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dijk is pressing down on Monnelli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Monnelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Dijk wants to slow Monnelli down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Dijk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monnelli slips a jab and a cross from Van Dijk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Monnelli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Van Dijk to the mat! Van Dijk manages to get full guard.
Monnelli trying to control but Van Dijk is working from the bottom.
Van Dijk has control of Monnelli's left arm, preventing Monnelli from doing any damage.
Monnelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monnelli trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Van Dijk manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Monnelli looking for a sweep. Not yet Monnelli, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monnelli manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Van Dijk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neal Monnelli dominated that round.
That's time! Monnelli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Monnelli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Dijk.
Monnelli shoots in and drives through. Van Dijk sprawls well.
Van Dijk stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monnelli.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Monnelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monnelli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Dijk's waist but Van Dijk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monnelli off to one side.
Monnelli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Dijk.
Nice takedown defense from Van Dijk. No joy for Monnelli on that attempt.
Van Dijk misses with a two punch combination.
Van Dijk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monnelli.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monnelli.
Van Dijk throws a body punch but Monnelli moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monnelli shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Dijk tries to sprawl out of it but Monnelli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Dijk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Monnelli or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Dijk which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monnelli scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Van Dijk gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monnelli advances position into side control!
Van Dijk sneaks back into half guard.
Van Dijk keeping control of the position.
Monnelli wants to take a breather but Van Dijk is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Monnelli connects with a nice short shot to Van Dijk's temple.
Van Dijk is defending against the submission attempts here by Monnelli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monnelli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Monnelli tries to pass to full mount but Van Dijk defends it.
Monnelli is looking to pass Van Dijk's guard but actually Van Dijk recovers to full guard.
Van Dijk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monnelli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monnelli wants to control from the top but Van Dijk keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Monnelli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monnelli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monnelli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Dijk defends it nicely.
Van Dijk misses with an uppercut. Monnelli saw that one coming.
Monnelli fails with a takedown attempt.
Monnelli shoots in for a takedown but Van Dijk shows good takedown defense.
Monnelli fails with a takedown attempt.
Rutger Van Dijk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Van Dijk misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
No luck for Monnelli with that takedown attempt.
Van Dijk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monnelli.
Van Dijk is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Monnelli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Dijk avoids it really well and circles away.
No joy there for Van Dijk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monnelli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monnelli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Dijk swivels and escapes.
Monnelli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Dijk defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Dijk misses the target.
Monnelli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monnelli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Monnelli or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Dijk which made him look bad.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Dijk misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rutger Van Dijk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Monnelli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Van Dijk. No joy for Monnelli on that attempt.
Neal Monnelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Dijk looks to land a left hand but Monnelli moved out of range nicely.
Monnelli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Dijk tries to avoid it but Monnelli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Dijk to the ground. Van Dijk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Monnelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monnelli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Dijk looks to land a combination but Monnelli avoids it well.
Monnelli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Monnelli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Dijk lands a big right hand that sends Monnelli crashing to the mat! Van Dijk stays standing though and waves Monnelli back to his feet!
Monnelli is rocked!
It looks like Neal Monnelli has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Dijk measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Monnelli! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Rutger Van Dijk!
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