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Holmgang 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ka'Ra LeVass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Knapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knapp has chosen Go to Sleep as his entrance music. 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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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ka'Ra LeVass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Knapp!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeVass has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from LeVass there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knapp throws a jab but it's blocked by LeVass.
LeVass looking to score a takedown here. Knapp is defending well but LeVass drives through and ends up in Knapp's guard.
LeVass stops Knapp from standing up.
Knapp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LeVass.
Knapp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
LeVass wants to control from the top but Knapp keeps moving.
LeVass wants to pass the guard but Knapp is keeping the position.
LeVass throws a strike but Knapp rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeVass has a closed guard, preventing Knapp from standing up.
Knapp is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeVass bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knapp's guard.
Knapp keeping moving, preventing LeVass from controlling successfully.
LeVass won't allow Knapp to get back to his feet.
LeVass throwing strikes from guard but Knapp blocks nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
LeVass throwing strikes from guard but Knapp blocks nicely.
LeVass lands a couple of elbows.
LeVass slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
LeVass throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeVass missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LeVass throwing strikes but missing.
Knapp wants to get back to his feet but LeVass is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
LeVass missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LeVass wants to control from the top but Knapp keeps moving.
LeVass postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
LeVass trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeVass content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeVass throws a body shot but no joy.
Knapp shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LeVass but LeVass pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knapp drops LeVass with a left and a right! Oh, LeVass is hurt - Knapp dives into side control looking to finish!
LeVass is rocked!
It looks like Ka'Ra LeVass has been cut.
LeVass tries to improve position but can't.
LeVass sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
LeVass trying to hold on to Knapp's head to control him but Knapp postures up.
Knapp tries to stand but can't do so whilst LeVass controls his leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeVass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeVass desperately trying to maintain half guard.
LeVass wants to get back to full guard.
LeVass gets back to full guard.
Knapp tries to stand but LeVass is controlling from the bottom.
Knapp gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LeVass throws a shot to the body.
LeVass throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knapp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knapp falls off balance throwing a combination
and LeVass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Knapp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ka'Ra LeVass's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Knapp with a body punch. A glancing blow.
LeVass jabs Knapp right on the nose. Knapp blinks but takes it well.
LeVass throws a hook but Knapp blocks it.
LeVass throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Peter Knapp has been cut.
LeVass closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knapp to the mat! Knapp manages to get full guard.
LeVass trying to control the position from guard on top but Knapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knapp being controlled here, momentarily.
Knapp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LeVass trying to control the position from guard on top but Knapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeVass controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeVass is looking to work some ground and pound but Knapp has wrist control.
LeVass trying to control but Knapp is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
LeVass slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Knapp misses with a jab to the body
and LeVass counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knapp thinking.
LeVass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
LeVass stuffs the takedown.
LeVass misses the shot to the body.
LeVass slips a straight right by Knapp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Knapp misses its intended target.
LeVass moves out of range of the strikes.
LeVass lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knapp tries to score a power double leg takedown but LeVass sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knapp somewhat.
It looked like LeVass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knapp lands a nice shot that snaps LeVass's head back.
Knapp's hands are dropping dangerously low here and LeVass connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knapp scrambles back to his feet.
Knapp fails to land with a series of punches.
LeVass lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeVass lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knapp throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and LeVass counters with a straight right hand.
LeVass lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knapp misses with a double jab.
Knapp is breathing heavily.
Knapp clinches with his opponent.
LeVass tightens his grip and picks Knapp up, before dumping him to the ground. Knapp manages to land in guard.
LeVass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knapp can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knapp wants to stand and escape but LeVass is having none of it.
Knapp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knapp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LeVass.
LeVass wants to control from the top but Knapp keeps moving.
LeVass in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
LeVass postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knapp keeping moving, preventing LeVass from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
LeVass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
LeVass takes one on the chin but seems OK.
LeVass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knapp throws a head kick but LeVass moves out of range.
Peter Knapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from LeVass.
Knapp on the wrong end of a nice jab.
LeVass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
LeVass with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Knapp.
LeVass digs a good hook to Knapp's body.
LeVass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knapp connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed LeVass momentarily.
LeVass throws a solid leg kick but Knapp takes the impact on his shin and smiles at LeVass.
LeVass lands the left hand.
LeVass scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knapp in his tracks.
LeVass lands a slapping body shot.
LeVass lands with a good body shot.
Knapp moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knapp is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ka'Ra LeVass dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
LeVass scores with a jab.
LeVass misses with the combination.
Knapp throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
LeVass doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knapp counters with a straight right hand.
Knapp looks to throw the jab but LeVass is out of range.
Knapp darts in trying to clinch
and LeVass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LeVass throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Knapp there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from LeVass misses its intended target.
LeVass takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knapp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
LeVass fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Knapp to the ground. LeVass is now in Knapp's guard.
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!
Knapp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeVass stands up over Knapp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
LeVass not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeVass accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LeVass trying to control the position from guard on top but Knapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeVass is really struggling to control Knapp but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Knapp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LeVass.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
LeVass wants to control from the top but Knapp keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
LeVass blocks a jab.
Knapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeVass gets the takedown into side control.
LeVass is looking to take a break and control but Knapp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LeVass scores with a couple of short elbows.
Knapp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lull in the action here as LeVass stalls from top position.
Knapp wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
LeVass working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
LeVass 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Knapp takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Knapp is pushing LeVass's head away, looking to escape. LeVass manages to hold on to the position though.
LeVass landing strikes.
Knapp is still in real trouble! Can LeVass finish him?
LeVass sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Knapp is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
LeVass in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
LeVass wants to take a breather but Knapp manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for LeVass.
LeVass throwing strikes but missing.
Knapp seems to have recovered his senses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeVass accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeVass trying to control the position from guard on top but Knapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeVass working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knapp's head.
LeVass working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knapp's head.
Knapp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LeVass.
LeVass stays in close to Knapp's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LeVass trying to control the position from guard on top but Knapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeVass cracks Knapp with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ka'Ra LeVass showed his dominance in that final round.
I think LeVass has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ka'Ra LeVass!
Ka'Ra LeVass was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Poutsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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200 lbs
16 - 15 - 0 |
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190 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Poutsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob McLovin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poutsi throws the kick towards the body but McLovin avoids it.
Poutsi cracks a nice hook into McLovin's ribs.
McLovin throws a push kick but Poutsi slaps the foot to one side.
McLovin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Poutsi moves into the clinch successfully.
Poutsi missing with knees to the body.
Poutsi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Poutsi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McLovin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Poutsi throws an elbow that misses. McLovin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Poutsi's guard. Nice move by McLovin!
McLovin drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says McLovin as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Poutsi screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with McLovin! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bob McLovin!
Bob McLovin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Clifton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Perri (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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195 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Craig Clifton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Perri!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perri scores with a sloppy right hand. Clifton should have avoided that one.
Perri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clifton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clifton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Perri felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Perri is trying to control but can't.
Clifton is trying to control the action in half guard but Perri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Perri is trying to get back to full guard.
Perri trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton is pressing down on Perri's thigh, looking to free his foot. Perri is holding on for now.
Perri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perri is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Clifton jumps into side control!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifton wants to control but Perri is keeping him busy.
Clifton happy to just control the position for now.
Perri manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Clifton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clifton slips a nice elbow through Perri's hands, connecting with Perri's forehead.
Clifton is looking to advance position but Perri won't allow it.
Perri is looking for a sweep. Clifton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clifton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Clifton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Perri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clifton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Perri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Perri manages to get to full guard.
Perri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Perri is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clifton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Perri working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Clifton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Perri is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Perri trying to control the action but Clifton is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clifton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Perri postures up.
Perri landing some decent shots from guard.
Perri trying to control but Clifton is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clifton can't keep his opponent in guard - Perri advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Perri lands a nice short elbow.
Clifton is refusing to be controlled, as Perri sits in half guard.
Perri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clifton trying to get back to full guard but Perri takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Perri scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perri tries to control but Clifton wriggling away.
Clifton taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Perri dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Clifton scores with a takedown into Perri's guard.
Clifton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Perri wants to sweep here but Clifton controlling him for the moment.
Craig Clifton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clifton manages to get himself to full guard.
Perri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clifton is keeping the position for now.
Perri distracts Clifton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perri working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clifton's head.
Perri throws a big right hand that misses.
Perri is stalling in the full guard.
Perri won't allow Clifton to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifton is working hard here to advance position.
Clifton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Perri.
Clifton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Perri is aware though and is defending well.
Perri working some strikes from top position.
Perri trying to control the position from guard on top but Clifton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clifton looking for a triangle here. Perri is fighting it but it looks tight! Clifton pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Perri is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Craig Clifton!
A relieved looking Craig Clifton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonis Skayias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quentin DeBramalo (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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151 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonis Skayias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentin DeBramalo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skayias clinches up with DeBramalo and pushes him back against the ropes.
DeBramalo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Skayias is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
DeBramalo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skayiass head.
A short uppercut from Skayias.
DeBramalo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeBramalo lands an uppercut.
DeBramalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Skayias.
Skayias takes a shot to the head.
Skayias avoids a wild elbow strike from DeBramalo.
A short left from Skayias.
DeBramalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeBramalo throws a head punch that misses.
Skayias trying to stall but DeBramalo improves his position.
Skayias misses with the head strike.
DeBramalo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Skayias is trying to keep an underhook but DeBramalo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skayias is trying to stand up here but DeBramalo is controlling him well.
Skayias moves into full guard.
DeBramalo stops Skayias from standing up.
Skayias working a defensive guard but DeBramalo manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skayias wants to control but DeBramalo postures up.
Skayias tries to buck DeBramalo off but DeBramalo is having none of it.
Skayias is trying to buck DeBramalo off.
Skayias is looking to regain half guard here but DeBramalo keeps moving and retains side control.
Skayias takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Skayias is looking to regain half guard here but DeBramalo keeps moving and retains side control.
DeBramalo throws an elbow but Skayias slips to the side and avoids it well.
Skayias wants to get back to his feet but DeBramalo drags him back down.
DeBramalo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
DeBramalo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skayias is trying to buck DeBramalo off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo wants to control but Skayias is keeping him busy.
Skayias prevents DeBramalo from improving position.
Check out the look on DeBramalo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Skayias gets back to half guard.
DeBramalo prevents Skayias from standing back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Skayias manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. DeBramalo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
A short left from DeBramalo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeBramalo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skayias gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Skayias is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but DeBramalo is keeping busy.
DeBramalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeBramalo tries to land a knee to the head but Skayias blocks with his arms.
Skayias taking a breather.
Skayias working aggressively here.
Skayias misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeBramalo misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skayias.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
DeBramalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeBramalo gets through Skayias's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DeBramalo jumps guard.
DeBramalo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skayias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeBramalo is keeping the position for now.
Skayias wants to stand but DeBramalo is controlling his posture from full guard.
DeBramalo wants to sweep but no luck.
Skayias wants to control from the top but DeBramalo keeps moving.
DeBramalo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeBramalo has a closed guard, preventing Skayias from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Skayias tries to close the distance and clinch but DeBramalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeBramalo lands with a slapping head kick.
Quentin DeBramalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skayias fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeBramalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeBramalo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As DeBramalo looks to move away, Skayias throws a big counter combo but DeBramalo just gets out of the way.
Skayias lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeBramalo circles away quickly and effectively.
Antonis Skayias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeBramalo throws a body kick that misses
and Skayias connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skayias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo gets tackled into the ropes by Skayias. Skayias maintains the clinch.
DeBramalo scores with a shot to the side of Skayias's head.
DeBramalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
DeBramalo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skayias has a couple of punches blocked by DeBramalo.
Skayias stalling the fight.
DeBramalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skayias throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeBramalos head.
Skayias misses with a punch on the inside.
Skayias throws a punch but it's blocked by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo decides to pull guard.
Skayias would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skayias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Skayias stands and steps away. DeBramalo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
DeBramalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Skayias.
DeBramalo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Skayias checks it well.
Skayias is looking to counter the offense by DeBramalo and move into the clinch.
DeBramalo throws a head kick that misses
and Skayias counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DeBramalo has a closed guard, preventing Skayias from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skayias postures up in DeBramalo's guard and throws a big left but DeBramalo blocks it.
Skayias looking to sit in guard and control but DeBramalo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DeBramalo won't allow Skayias to get back to his feet.
Skayias is wriggling around but DeBramalo manages to pass to half guard.
Skayias is trying to stand.
DeBramalo wants to take a breather but Skayias is having none of it.
Skayias is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skayias scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but DeBramalo manages to mount him!
Skayias somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
DeBramalo misses with a left hand
and Skayias counters with a stiff right hand.
DeBramalo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skayias ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skayias throws a jab but it's blocked by DeBramalo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skayias doesn't manage to clinch there - DeBramalo circles away.
DeBramalo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Skayias closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
DeBramalo wants to take the fight to the mat but Skayias manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
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 Antonis Skayias will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
DeBramalo connects with a leg kick. Skayias looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DeBramalo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. DeBramalo showed some decent athleticism there.
Skayias is rocked!
Skayias has a hand on DeBramalo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. DeBramalo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Oh Skayias is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skayias is looking to improve his position but DeBramalo isn't that keen on the idea.
DeBramalo lands a nice shot to the head.
DeBramalo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Skayias is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
DeBramalo lands a big shot to the head and Skayias winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Quentin DeBramalo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brett Hartlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olof Orkidea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartlock comes to the ring accompanied by Shoot To Thrill by AC/DC. Brett Hartlock had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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171 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brett Hartlock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olof Orkidea!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orkidea throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hartlock.
Hartlock throws the left hand but Orkidea avoids the punch easily.
Hartlock moves out of range of the leg kick from Orkidea.
Orkidea blocks a jab.
Orkidea thinks about the counter body kick.
Orkidea takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Olof Orkidea has been cut.
Hartlock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orkidea stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orkidea forces Hartlock back against the ropes and clinches.
Hartlock dodges an elbow strike from Orkidea.
A right handed body shot lands from Hartlock.
Hartlock taking a breather.
Orkidea prevents a body shot from Hartlock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartlock blocks an elbow strike from Orkidea.
Hartlock digs a right hand into Orkidea's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orkidea's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Hartlock.
Hartlock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hartlock misses with a body punch.
Orkidea lands an elbow that stopped Hartlock in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Brett Hartlock has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartlock tries to work over Orkidea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orkidea pushes off an throws an elbow but Hartlock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Hartlock lands with a right to the head.
Hartlock is leaning against Orkidea and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hartlock lands a nice uppercut.
Hartlock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orkidea lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Orkidea is trying to break free.
Orkidea throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hartlock presses Orkidea against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Hartlock.
Hartlock gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartlock working Orkidea over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Hartlock.
Orkidea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hartlock.
Hartlock has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hartlock raining down hammerfists from mount.
Orkidea is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartlock working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Orkidea looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Hartlock! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brett Hartlock!
After the fight, Brett Hartlock was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AG Pennypacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KJ Talley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, AG Pennypacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, KJ Talley!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pennypacker lands with a slapping head kick.
Talley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pennypacker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Talley's waist but Talley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pennypacker off to one side.
It seemed like Talley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pennypacker misses with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pennypacker, as that shot connected.
Pennypacker slips under a jab.
Talley blocks a head kick by Pennypacker.
Talley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pennypacker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Talley scores with a decent looking hook.
Pennypacker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Talley scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pennypacker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Talley misses with a body shot.
Talley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pennypacker.
Nice cross by Talley.
Talley misses with a straight right.
Pennypacker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Talley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Talley and Pennypacker goes tumbling to the canvas! Talley follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Pennypacker is rocked!
Pennypacker tries to kick Talley off but Talley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Oh Pennypacker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Talley is trying to control the action in half guard but Pennypacker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pennypacker seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Talley wants to free his trapped foot but Pennypacker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pennypacker is looking for a sweep. Talley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pennypacker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Talley wants to pass to mount but Pennypacker is defending the position.
Talley trying to advance position but Pennypacker counters by regaining guard.
Talley pushes down on Pennypacker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Talley in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennypacker tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Talley manages to move to mount!
Talley with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pennypacker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Talley wants to control the pace but Pennypacker is squirming around nicely.
Pennypacker working to try and regain half guard.
Pennypacker prevents Talley from taking his back.
Pennypacker wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talley looking for the RNC.
Pennypacker tries to escape but Talley has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pennypacker is trying to roll into a better position but Talley has get a rear naked choke and Pennypacker is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). KJ Talley!
KJ Talley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marius Wieneke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uruk Owraa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uruk Owraa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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194 lbs
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marius Wieneke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Uruk Owraa!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owraa gets caught flat footed, as Wieneke shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Owraa has momentary wrist control but Wieneke slips an elbow through the middle.
Owraa looking for a sweep. Not yet Owraa, not yet.
Wieneke tries to stand but Owraa is controlling from the bottom.
Wieneke is in close to Owraa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wieneke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wieneke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wieneke 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.
Owraa has his foot on Wieneke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wieneke works his way back into a safe position though.
Owraa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wieneke trying to control but Owraa is working from the bottom.
Wieneke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wieneke with a nice head shot there.
Owraa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Owraa working for a triangle but Wieneke defends it easily.
Wieneke is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Owraa has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wieneke is looking to defend but Owraa has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wieneke! Owraa pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wieneke taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Uruk Owraa!
A very excited looking Uruk Owraa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Huey Manley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton has chosen She Knows as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Huey Manley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher Newton!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Manley shoots and misses
and Newton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Manley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Newton misses with a double jab
and Manley counters with a shoot takedown. Newton fights it but they end up in guard.
Our spies down at at Netherlands Top Team & KT inform us that Newton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Manley tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard.
Manley wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Manley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Newton's head.
Manley wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Manley with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manley looking to sit in guard and control but Newton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Newton throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Newton postures up in Manley's guard and throws a big left but Manley blocks it.
Manley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Manley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Newton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Manley has control of the leg.
Manley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manley working Newton over with strikes.
Manley working over Newton with some ground and pound. Newton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Manley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Manley winds up and cracks Newton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manley lands a nice short elbow.
Manley working Newton over with strikes.
Manley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Newton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Newton wants to get back to full guard.
Manley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Manley winds up and cracks Newton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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. Manley connects with a nice short shot to Newton's temple.
Newton is rocked!
It looks like Christopher Newton has been cut.
Manley lands a big elbow - Newton is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Manley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huey Manley!
In defeat, Christopher Newton stepped up to the mic, saying 'i will retire when the contract expire'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cam Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton has chosen Superman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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271 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Grossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cam Newton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton lands a nice hook to Grossman's body. Grossman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grossman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Newton's waist but Newton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grossman off to one side.
Newton lands a jab to the nose.
No luck for Grossman with that takedown attempt.
Grossman shoots for a takedown but Newton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Grossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grossman takes one to the chin there.
Grossman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like David Grossman has been cut.
Grossman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Grossman fails with the takedown
and Newton counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Grossman off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Newton follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Grossman was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cam Newton!
Cam Newton made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Im going to crack a beer and pull up a chair cageside. I want the winner of the main event for my next fight. Ill knock them both out in the same night.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Borowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamil Koltun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Borowitz!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koltun connects with a solid leg kick.
Borowitz misses with a head kick.
Borowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borowitz moves into the clinch successfully.
Borowitz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koltun.
Koltun managing to block the knees to the body from Borowitz.
Borowitz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Kamil Koltun has been cut.
Koltun is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Borowitz misses with an elbow strike.
Borowitz misses with a knee to the head.
Borowitz has Koltun pressed against the ropes, preventing Koltun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koltun dodges an elbow strike from Borowitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Borowitz.
Koltun lands with a short shot to the head.
Borowitz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Borowitz tries a knee to the head but Koltun blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Borowitz.
Kamil Koltun's cut is getting worse.
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!
Borowitz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koltun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun throws a punch but it's blocked by Borowitz.
Borowitz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Koltun's defenses.
Kamil Koltun's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Borowitz misses with an elbow strike.
Koltun blocks the elbow strike.
Koltun is stalling here.
Koltun blocks an elbow strike.
Koltun blocks the elbow strike.
Borowitz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Koltun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Borowitz tries to land a knee to the head but Koltun blocks with his arms.
Borowitz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Borowitz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Borowitz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koltun is defending well for now.
Borowitz misses with an elbow over the top.
Borowitz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Borowitz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Koltun takes an elbow to the forehead.
Koltun is rocked!
Jeez, Kamil Koltun's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kamil Koltun's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyler Borowitz!
Tyler Borowitz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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