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Extreme XX VI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russel Jacksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pudzianowski has chosen Pudzian Band - Dawaj na ring 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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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Russel Jacksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacksson throws a body kick that misses.
Pudzianowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacksson's sensitive parts.
A right-left combo lands from Jacksson.
Pudzianowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Jacksson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pudzianowski has Jacksson pressed against the cage, preventing Jacksson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pudzianowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Jacksson gets an underhook and turns Pudzianowski into the cage.
Pudzianowski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jacksson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pudzianowski slows down the pace here.
Pudzianowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pudzianowski breaks from the clinch.
Jacksson tries to clinch but Pudzianowski moves away
and Pudzianowski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jacksson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jacksson wants to clinch.
Jacksson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jacksson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pudzianowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pudzianowski clinches but Jacksson breaks the clinch
and Jacksson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pudzianowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jacksson moves into range and clinches up with Pudzianowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jacksson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jacksson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pudzianowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Pudzianowski.
Jacksson is breathing heavily.
Pudzianowski throws a right hand that Jacksson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacksson also avoids with ease.
Jacksson misses with a few strikes there.
Pudzianowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacksson circles away.
Pudzianowski throws a sloppy head kick and Jacksson moves out of range easily.
Mariusz Pudzianowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pudzianowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pudzianowski clinches but Jacksson breaks the clinch
and Jacksson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pudzianowski misses with a straight left.
Jacksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pudzianowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacksson circles away.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch but Jacksson moves away
letting Jacksson counter with a right hand.
Pudzianowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacksson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson is looking to clinch.
Pudzianowski clinches.
Pudzianowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pudzianowski blocks an elbow strike.
Pudzianowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pudzianowski closes the distance and pushes Jacksson back into the cage.
Pudzianowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pudzianowski stalling in the clinch.
Jacksson has had enough of the clinch but Pudzianowski keeps him there for the moment.
Pudzianowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pudzianowski is trying to stall.
Jacksson throws an elbow but it misses.
Pudzianowski manages to break the clinch.
Pudzianowski connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pudzianowski wants to clinch
and Jacksson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacksson misses with a straight right.
Pudzianowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacksson circles away.
Pudzianowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson misses with a shot to the body
and Pudzianowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Pudzianowski checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Jacksson.
Pudzianowski has Jacksson up against the cage in a clinch.
Pudzianowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pudzianowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jacksson.
Pudzianowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pudzianowski connects with a high kick.
Pudzianowski throws a series of punches but Jacksson avoids them all with ease.
Jacksson lands a lovely overhand right.
Pudzianowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pudzianowski throws a head kick but Jacksson moves out of range.
Pudzianowski scores with a head kick.
Jacksson pushes Pudzianowski up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson missing with knees to the body.
Pudzianowski looking to throw knees to the head but Jacksson is blocking nicely.
Pudzianowski blocks an uppercut.
Pudzianowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jacksson keeps control of Pudzianowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pudzianowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A hook to the body from Jacksson.
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!
Jacksson tries to land knees in the clinch but Pudzianowski avoids the damage to the body.
Pudzianowski tries to land a knee to the head but Jacksson blocks with his arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pudzianowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pudzianowski scores a nice knee to the body.
Pudzianowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pudzianowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jacksson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jacksson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pudzianowski prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russel Jacksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacksson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pudzianowski blocks an uppercut.
Pudzianowski scores with a knee to the head.
Pudzianowski misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Jacksson.
Pudzianowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jacksson avoids it.
Pudzianowski prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pudzianowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch but Jacksson moves away
and Jacksson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pudzianowski. That's going to slow Jacksson down.
Pudzianowski misses with the combination.
Pudzianowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jacksson's head.
It looks like Russel Jacksson has been cut.
Jacksson wants to clinch up but Pudzianowski keeps it at a distance.
Jacksson cracks Pudzianowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Jacksson misses its intended target.
Pudzianowski wants to clinch.
Pudzianowski throws a sloppy head kick and Jacksson moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pudzianowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacksson catches Pudzianowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body punch from Jacksson.
Jacksson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pudzianowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pudzianowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jacksson misses with a leg kick
enabling Pudzianowski to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Jacksson.
Pudzianowski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jacksson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pudzianowski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jacksson.
Jacksson lands with a shot to the body.
Jacksson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacksson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pudzianowski defends it nicely.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski circles away.
Pudzianowski is looking to slow Jacksson down with leg kicks.
Pudzianowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pudzianowski stalls.
Pudzianowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jacksson tries to throw a body punch but Pudzianowski avoids it by throwing Jacksson back against the cage.
Pudzianowski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pudzianowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jacksson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jacksson tries to land knees in the clinch but Pudzianowski avoids the damage to the body.
Pudzianowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pudzianowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jacksson tries to stall but Pudzianowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jacksson can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Jacksson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pudzianowski breaks the clinch.
Jacksson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pudzianowski.
Jacksson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pudzianowski closes the distance but Jacksson moves to the side
and Jacksson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacksson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pudzianowski.
Russel Jacksson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pudzianowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacksson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacksson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russel Jacksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacksson swats away the attempt to clinch by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski scores with a leg kick.
Pudzianowski moves in looking to clinch but Jacksson pushes him off.
Good leg kick by Pudzianowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pudzianowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jacksson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Pudzianowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pudzianowski closes the distance and pushes Jacksson back into the cage.
Pudzianowski misses with a knee to the head.
Pudzianowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jacksson is defending well for now.
Jacksson jumps guard but Pudzianowski stands there with Jacksson around his waist. Jacksson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pudzianowski connects with a knee to the head.
Pudzianowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacksson scores with a jab to the body.
Jacksson moves out of range of the leg kick from Pudzianowski.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pudzianowski looks for the body kick but Jacksson saw that one coming.
Jacksson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacksson punishes Pudzianowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Jacksson throws a sloppy head kick
and Pudzianowski counters with an outside leg kick.
Jacksson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pudzianowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pudzianowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russel Jacksson's cut.
That's time! Jacksson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jacksson throws a head kick that misses.
Pudzianowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pudzianowski throws a wild body kick that Jacksson sees coming a mile off.
Jacksson looks for a takedown but Pudzianowski sprawls well.
Pudzianowski scores with a push kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pudzianowski wants to clinch up but Jacksson keeps it at a distance.
Jacksson takes one to the chin there.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch but Jacksson is having none of it.
Jacksson avoids the head kick by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski wants to clinch but Jacksson slips to the side
and Jacksson counters with a one-two to the body.
It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
Pudzianowski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jacksson lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacksson throws a combination that misses
and Pudzianowski counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Pudzianowski. No joy for Jacksson on that attempt.
Pudzianowski cracks the inside of Jacksson's front leg.
Pudzianowski looks to clinch
and Jacksson counters with a straight right hand.
Jacksson avoids the body shot from Pudzianowski.
Jacksson tries to clinch but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Jacksson works over Pudzianowski's head and body with a nice combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pudzianowski, right into the meat.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick which misses Jacksson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jacksson tries to avoid it.
Pudzianowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacksson connects with a looping right hand.
Pudzianowski is looking to clinch but Jacksson is avoiding it.
Pudzianowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Russel Jacksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russel Jacksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jacksson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet.
Jacksson is taking a breather. Pudzianowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jacksson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pudzianowski on the ground.
Pudzianowski pushes Jacksson off and gets back to his feet.
Pudzianowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacksson fails with a takedown attempt.
Pudzianowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson pushes Pudzianowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Pudzianowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jacksson.
Jacksson tries to score a body lock takedown but Pudzianowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jacksson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pudzianowski tries to land a knee to the head but Jacksson blocks with his arms.
Pudzianowski looking to throw knees to the head but Jacksson is blocking nicely.
Pudzianowski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jacksson is keeping busy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jacksson tries to work over Pudzianowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pudzianowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jacksson looking for a takedown.
Pudzianowski tries to stall but Jacksson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pudzianowski obliges.
Pudzianowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pudzianowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jacksson finds it's way round the side to connect with Pudzianowski's head.
Pudzianowski throws a hook but Jacksson avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski drops his hands momentarily and Jacksson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab lands there for Jacksson.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jacksson.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jacksson, as that shot connected.
Nice straight punches there by Jacksson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jacksson.
Pudzianowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Pudzianowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jacksson.
Jacksson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch but Jacksson moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pudzianowski darts in trying to clinch
and Jacksson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Jacksson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Russel Jacksson.
I think Pudzianowski 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Mariusz Pudzianowski!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Mariusz Pudzianowski!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Mariusz Pudzianowski!
Mariusz Pudzianowski wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Branko Cikatic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and go getit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Branko Cikatic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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, Branko Cikatic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, go getit!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cikatic fails with a takedown attempt.
Cikatic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
getit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cikatic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cikatic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Branko Cikatic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from getit. No joy for Cikatic on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Branko Cikatic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cikatic drops his hands momentarily and getit needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Cikatic just on the top of the head. Cikatic drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Cikatic - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). go getit!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slim Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Struve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slim Jim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slim Jim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Struve!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Struve circles away quickly and effectively.
Struve looks for a takedown but Jim sprawls well.
Struve will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Struve takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Stefan Struve has been cut.
Jim looks to land a combination but Struve avoids it well.
Struve looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slim Jim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Struve.
Jim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Struve in his tracks.
Jim tries to bum rush Struve with a series of wild strikes but Struve uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jim stuffs the takedown attempt from Struve. Struve gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Jim drops Struve with a naaaaasty hook - Struve is in real trouble here! Jim dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slim Jim!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rampage Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chang comes to the cage accompanied by Elephant Man ft Ding Dong Dip Again. Mack has chosen Elephant Man - Haters (feat Hunt & Jim Jones) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rampage Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hammer Mack!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chang looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A head kick by Mack - that's a beauty! Chang is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Mack can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hammer Mack!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Morris Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bear comes into the arena with Elephant Man - Haters (feat Hunt & Jim Jones) blaring out of the sound system. Junior has chosen I Come Thru: 50 cent feat. Maino, Dubs Dollah "AMV" as his entrance music. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Morris Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mack Junior!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior takes a kick to the side of the head.
Junior is looking to clinch.
Bear fails with a takedown attempt.
Bear scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bear darts in and clinches Junior up against the cage.
Junior trying to land knees to the body.
Junior wants to break free but Bear has control.
Bear really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Junior is trying to break the clinch but Bear has him pressed against the cage.
Bear effectively controlling the action here.
Junior is trying to break the clinch but Bear is controlling him.
Junior wants to get back to striking at distance but Bear won't allow it.
Junior takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bear manages to break the clinch.
Junior darts in trying to clinch
and Bear cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mack Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior throws a combination that misses
and Bear counters with a body kick that stops Junior in his tracks momentarily.
Bear moves into the clinch.
Bear unloads a knee to the mid-section. Junior lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Junior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bear scores a nice knee to the body.
Bear breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bear lands a high kick!
Junior throws a sloppy head kick
and Bear counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Junior is looking for a triangle here but Bear uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bear is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Junior has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior is trying to buck Bear off.
Bear is trying to get an arm triangle but Junior is defending well.
Bear decides to stand up, so the ref orders Junior to his feet.
A nice combination there by Junior.
Junior slaps away a takedown attempt from Bear, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bear fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morris Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior misses with a combination
and Bear counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bear fails with a takedown attempt.
Bear gets a clinch.
Bear has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Junior avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bear wants to stall.
Junior tries to break the clinch but Bear is controlling the position.
That's four 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.
Bear keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Junior's efforts to push away.
Bear lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Junior wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Junior working aggressively here.
Junior wants to break free but Bear has control.
Junior gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bear.
Bear prevents Junior from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Junior's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Junior misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bear tries to pull guard but Junior holds him up against the cage and eventually Bear drops back down to his feet.
Junior is trying to break free.
Bear scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Junior stalling in the clinch but Bear improves position.
Bear managing to block the knees to the body from Junior.
A frustrated look appears on Junior's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Junior stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris Bear dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Junior throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bear counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Junior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Junior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Junior is trying to force a seperation but Bear has the dominant position.
Bear escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bear closes this distance looking for a takedown but Junior circles away.
Bear throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Junior's waist but Junior gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bear off to one side.
Junior tries to bum rush Bear with a series of wild strikes but Bear uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bear decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bear is working for a kimura but Junior is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear trying to control from half guard but Junior is working away.
Junior blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bear.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Bear stops Junior from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bear in particular looking to stall.
Junior looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bear misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Junior tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bear counters with a nice uppercut.
Junior is looking to clinch.
Bear shoots in for a double leg but Junior sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morris Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear shoots in looking for a takedown. Junior tries to sprawl out of it but Bear keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Junior manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bear is looking to clinch but Junior is avoiding it.
Bear will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries to clinch but Bear is having none of it.
Bear closes the distance and clinches.
Junior wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Junior is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bear decides to pull guard.
Junior postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bear is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Junior, into his guard.
Junior throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bear uses it to pass to side control.
Junior is trying to get back to his feet.
Bear stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear closes the distance and clinches.
Junior presses Bear against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Junior wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bear has him pressed against the cage.
Junior is trying to break the clinch but Bear is controlling him.
Junior wants to get back to striking at distance but Bear won't allow it.
Bear slows down the pace here.
Junior trying to stall but Bear improves his position.
A right handed body shot lands from Bear.
Junior is trying to break the clinch but Bear has him pressed against the cage.
Bear keeps control of Junior as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bear prevents Junior from breaking the clinch.
Junior is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bear is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris Bear dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bear looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morris Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bear counters with a shoot takedown. Junior fights it but they end up in guard.
Bear stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bear is trying hard to land a takedown here. Junior sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bear shoots in for a double leg but Junior sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morris Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior tries to clinch up
and Bear makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Junior really felt that one!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bear wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bear fails with a takedown attempt.
Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Bear circles away.
Junior moves out of range of the body kick from Bear.
Junior keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bear fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
Junior avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Junior swinging wildly here.
Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bear misses with a two punch combination.
Bear avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bear clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior stops a takedown attempt from Bear.
Junior wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Junior is working Bear over against the cage.
Good body shot from Junior.
Bear lands with a left to the head.
Bear keeps control of Junior as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bear prevents Junior from breaking the clinch.
Bear tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Junior just stands there and leans against the cage.
Junior wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bear has him pressed against the cage.
Bear lands a knee to the body.
Junior wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bear prevents a body shot from Junior.
Junior is looking to break free of the clinch but Bear has double underhooks.
Bear's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown by Bear or perhaps it was just good defense by Junior which made him look bad.
Bear throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries to clinch but Bear moves away
and Bear counters by moving into the clinch.
Bear has Junior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Junior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Junior wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Junior wants to break the clinch but can't.
Junior tries to stall but Bear uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Junior is trying to break free.
Mack Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bear jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Junior walks away with a smile on his face. Bear gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Junior fails with an attempt to clinch.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Bear swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Junior lands with a good body shot.
Junior stuns Bear with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Junior misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mack Junior.
I think Bear 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Morris Bear!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Morris Bear!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Morris Bear!
Morris Bear wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Berkovicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and hitter dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berkovicz comes to the cage accompanied by The Undertaker Song. dee has chosen Elephant Man - Haters (feat Hunt & Jim Jones) as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Berkovicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, hitter dee!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dee instigates a clinch.
dee jumps into guard, dragging Berkovicz to the mat.
Berkovicz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
dee pushes Berkovicz off and scrambles back to his feet.
dee misses with the combination.
dee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
dee throws out a loose jab but Berkovicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
dee clinches with his opponent.
dee gets control of Berkovicz's arms and successfully pulls guard. dee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Berkovicz got a little sloppy there for a moment and dee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berkovicz has managed to get both his arms back between dee's legs - danger averted.
Berkovicz stands and steps away. dee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Berkovicz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
dee circles away from the clinch attempt
and dee counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkovicz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as dee walks away with a smile on his face. Berkovicz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Berkovicz swats away the attempt to clinch by dee.
dee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berkovicz tries to clinch up
and dee counters with an outside leg kick.
No joy there for Berkovicz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berkovicz misses with a kick to the body
and dee counters with a two punch combo.
Berkovicz is breathing heavily.
dee lands a really nice looking cross but Berkovicz seems unphased.
It looks like Mike Berkovicz 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!
dee gets a clinch.
dee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Berkovicz uses from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dee throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
dee is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Berkovicz frees his head nicely. Oh but dee has switched to an armbar! Berkovicz is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). hitter dee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Micky Train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morris Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Train comes to the cage accompanied by Elephant Man - Haters (feat Hunt & Jim Jones) . Payne comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Elephant Man - Haters (feat Hunt & Jim Jones) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Micky Train had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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143 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White 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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Micky Train!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Morris Payne!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Train fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Payne avoids it really well and circles away.
Train gets a clinch.
Payne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Train misses with a takedown attempt - Payne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Train throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Payne's waist but Payne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Train off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micky Train. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payne misses with a few strikes there.
Payne moves in looking to clinch but Train pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Train looks for a takedown but Payne sprawls well.
Train changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Payne looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Payne is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Train looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Payne is trying to get back to his feet.
Payne sneaks out the side door and pushes Train away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Train throws a half hearted mid kick.
Payne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Train keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Train tries to score a power double leg takedown but Payne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Train somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Train does no damage.
Payne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Train falls off balance throwing a combination
and Payne counters by clinching up.
Payne prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hook to the body lands for Payne.
Payne cracks Train with a nice body shot.
Payne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Train shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Payne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Payne.
Train is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne effectively controlling the action here.
Train drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Payne gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Payne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Train backwards.
Train manages to break the clinch.
Payne takes the fight into the clinch.
Payne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Payne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Payne tries to clinch but Train moves away
and Train counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Train.
Train tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Payne pushes Train back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Train has Payne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Payne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Payne - that landed with a thud.
Payne prevents the takedown attempt.
Payne breaks the clinch.
Payne stalks Train and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Train's face. Train staggers backwards, shaken.
Morris Payne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Train with a lazy takedown attempt
and Payne counters with a series of strikes. Train will be more careful next time no doubt.
Train tries to clinch but Payne moves away
and Payne counters with a left right combination that sends Train crashing to the mat - Payne wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Train out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morris Payne!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Major (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denzel Juice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juice has chosen Elephant Man - Haters (feat Hunt & Jim Jones) as his entrance music. The key to victory for John Major has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Major!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Denzel Juice!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Major scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Juice doesn't seem bothered though.
Juice slaps away a takedown attempt from Major, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Major rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Juice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Juice misses with a few strikes there.
Juice throws a right hand that Major ducks under and follows up with a left that Major also avoids with ease.
Major avoids the body shot from Juice.
Juice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
John Major seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Major is looking to land body kicks.
Major throws a right hand that Juice ducks under and follows up with a left that Juice also avoids with ease.
Major shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Juice as he jumps to the side.
Major misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Major. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Major shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Juice sprawls well. Juice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Major gets slowly back to his feet.
Major wants to clinch up but Juice keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juice has Major up against the cage in a clinch.
Juice lands a body shot.
Juice is working Major over against the cage.
Major is breathing heavily.
Juice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Major misses with an uppercut.
Juice misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Major is defended easily by Juice.
Denzel Juice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Juice closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Come on Juice - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Juice blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Major backwards.
Juice taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Juice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Juice doesn't manage to clinch there - Major circles away.
Juice throws a nice looking combination but Major bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Major looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Major falls off balance throwing a combination
and Juice counters with a crisp one two that drops Major! Juice thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Major to his feet! Major is in big trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Major throws a nice looking combination but Juice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Juice gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Juice landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Juice stalling.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Juice obliges.
Juice taking a breather.
Juice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juice moves into the clinch successfully.
Juice lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Juice to work.
Juice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juice gets a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Juice as Major tries to tie him up.
Juice stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Major fails to land.
Juice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Juice moves into range and clinches up with Major.
A left hand lands to the body for Juice.
A hook to the body from Major.
Juice breaks from the clinch.
Major shoots and misses
and Juice counters by clinching up.
Juice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Juice scores a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Juice.
Juice pushes Major back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Juice holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Juice manages to break the clinch.
Major fails with the takedown
and Juice counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Juice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juice lands a right hand that snaps the head of Major backwards.
Juice blocks a body shot from Major.
Juice landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Juice.
Juice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Juice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Major moves away.
Juice misses with a few strikes there.
Major slips a jab and a cross from Juice.
Major with a poor takedown
letting Juice counter with a right hand.
Juice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Major.
Juice misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Major tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Juice moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Juice dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Major tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Major avoids a punch combination nicely.
Major wants to clinch but Juice slips to the side
and Juice counters by clinching up.
Major swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juice breaks from the clinch.
Major tries to clinch up
and Juice counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Juice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Juice moves out of range as Major throws a body kick.
Juice takes the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Juice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Major tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Juice smiles and moves away.
John Major is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Major with a poor takedown
and Juice counters by moving into the clinch.
Juice breaks the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Juice in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Major misses with a jab, cross combination.
Major fails with the takedown
and Juice counters with a nice low kick that buckles Major's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Major. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juice moves into the clinch.
Major is looking to break free of the clinch but Juice has double underhooks.
Juice lands a nice uppercut.
Juice landing knees to the body.
Juice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Juice fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Major.
Juice has taken the fight to the clinch.
Juice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Major with a lazy takedown attempt
and Juice counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Juice utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Juice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Major backwards.
A short right from Juice.
A short body shot lands from Juice as the two fighters clinch.
Juice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juice goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like John Major has been cut.
Juice misses with the combination.
Juice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Major thows a leg kick but Juice checks it
and Juice counters by moving into the clinch.
Juice lands a body punch in the clinch.
Juice scores with a hook to the body.
Juice scores a nice knee to the body.
Major misses with a short punch on the inside.
Major throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Juice blocks it with crossed arms.
Major gets through Juice's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Juice digs a right hand underneath Major's ribcage. Major let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Juice manages to break the clinch.
Major avoids a punch combination nicely.
Juice circles away from the clinch attempt
and Juice counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Major lands a body shot.
Major tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Juice - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Juice blocks the elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Juice.
Major tries to pull guard but Juice won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Juice.
Major throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Juice.
The referee calls for Juice to work.
Major misses with the head strike.
Major tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Juice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Major.
Major shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Juice counters with a nice leg kick.
Juice has Major up against the cage in a clinch.
Juice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Major with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Juice to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Major throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Juice breaks from the clinch.
Major scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Juice takes the fight into the clinch.
Major misses with a body punch.
Juice leaning his opponent against the cage.
Major fails to pull the fight into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Major is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Major lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Juice backwards.
Juice stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Juice lands a nice shot to the body.
Major tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Juice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Major's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Juice moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Juice digs a good body shot into Major's ribs.
Major falls off balance throwing a combination
and Juice counters with a crisp one two that drops Major! Juice thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Major to his feet! Major is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Major throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Juice counters by clinching up.
Juice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Denzel Juice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Juice dodges the punch combination from Major.
Juice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Juice cracks the inside of Major's front leg.
Juice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Major.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Juice rushes Major and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juice gets through Major's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Major misses with a hook to the ribs.
Major jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Juice walks away with a smile on his face. Major gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Major closes the distance looking to clinch
and Juice counters with a nice low kick that buckles Major's knee momentarily.
Major misses with a takedown
and Juice counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Juice.
Juice presses Major against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Juice is pushing Major up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Good body shot from Juice.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juice.
A right hand to the body from Juice.
A body shot lands from Juice.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Major. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Juice landing knees to the body.
Juice digs a right hand underneath Major's ribcage. Major let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Major's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Juice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Juice lands a body shot.
Juice breaks from the clinch.
Major misses with a double jab
and Juice moves into the clinch.
Juice just leaning against Major, taking a breather.
Juice lands with a light punch inside.
Juice lands a body shot in the clinch.
Major jumps guard but Juice stands there with Major around his waist. Major gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Major. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juice lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Juice.
Juice lands a body punch.
Denzel Juice seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Juice manages to break the clinch.
Juice tries to bum rush Major with a series of wild strikes but Major uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Major lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Major.
Juice rushes Major and presses him up against the cage.
Juice digs a right hand underneath Major's ribcage. Major let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Juice lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Major.
Juice breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Major with a lazy takedown attempt
and Juice holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Juice breaks the clinch.
Major connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Juice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Major circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Major does no damage.
Juice circles away from the clinch attempt
and Juice counters by clinching up.
Major looking to stall.
Juice lands a body punch in the clinch.
Juice lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Juice lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Major.
Major wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Juice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Juice throws a nice looking combination but Major bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Major misses with a takedown
and Juice makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Major gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Juice counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Juice fails with an attempt to clinch.
Major misses with a double jab.
Major dodges the punch combination from Juice.
Major throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A lazy body kick from Major
and Juice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Major clinches but Juice breaks the clinch
and Juice counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Juice.
Juice scores with a hook to the body.
Juice lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Major or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Juice really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Major's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Major shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Juice counters by moving into the clinch.
Major works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Juice lands a body punch.
Juice manages to break the clinch.
Juice has closed the distance and engaged Major in a clinch.
Juice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Juice cracks the inside of Major's front leg.
Juice closes the distance and pushes Major back into the cage.
A hook to the body from Juice.
Juice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Major throws a hook but Juice blocks it.
Juice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Major circles away quickly and effectively.
Major throws a leg kick
and Juice counters with a one-two to the body.
Juice closes the distance and pushes Major back into the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Major misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juice works on Major's body with a couple of short punches.
Juice working aggressively here.
Juice is looking to break free of the clinch but Major has double underhooks.
Major scores with a shoulder strike.
Major fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Major scores with a nice short uppercut.
Juice breaks the clinch.
Major shoots and misses
and Juice counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Juice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Major. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Major misses with a punch on the inside.
Juice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Major with a poor takedown
and Juice counters with a two punch combo.
John Major's cut is getting worse.
Major misses with a takedown
and Juice counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Juice.
Juice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juice looks to land a right hand but Major moved out of range.
Major misses with a few strikes there.
Major thows a leg kick but Juice checks it
and Juice counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Major is trying to break the clinch but Juice has him pressed against the cage.
Major is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Juice lands a body shot.
Major lands a body punch in the clinch.
Juice digs a right hand underneath Major's ribcage. Major let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Major's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Juice.
Juice keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Major's efforts to push away.
Juice presses Major against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Juice blocking some punches.
Major throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Come on Juice - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Major misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Juice working Major over with knees to the body.
Major tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Major just misses with a elbow thrown towards Juice's brow.
Juice lands a body shot.
Major wants to break free but Juice has control.
Juice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Major gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Juice counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Major working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Juice.
Juice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Major throws a head kick but Juice moves out of range.
Juice throws a series of punches but Major avoids them all with ease.
Major with a lazy takedown attempt
and Juice counters by moving into the clinch.
Juice works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Major fails to pull guard.
Juice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Major.
A nice left hand lands by Major.
Juice missing with knees to the body.
Juice misses with some punches.
Juice tries to throw a body punch but Major avoids it by throwing Juice back against the cage.
Juice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Major throws a half hearted mid kick.
Juice lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Major doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Juice counters with a thumping low kick.
Juice swings for the body but Major moves out of range.
Major tries to clinch but Juice moves away
and Juice counters with a two punch combo.
Major lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Major shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Juice counters with a good low kick that Major was not able to check.
Major tries to land a body kick
and Juice counters by moving into the clinch.
Juice just leaning against Major, taking a breather.
Major tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Major lands an uppercut.
Juice can't find room to land a body shot as Major controls the action.
Major lands with a light punch inside.
Juice lands a nice uppercut.
Juice struggles to land a body shot inside as Major controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Juice dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on John Major's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Major misses with a head kick.
Major throws a combination that misses
and Juice counters by moving into the clinch.
Juice stalling.
Juice presses Major against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Juice is pushing Major up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Juice scores with a hook to the body.
Come on Juice - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juice.
Major trying to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Juice to work.
Major swings wildly with an uppercut but Juice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juice working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Major misses with a knee to the head.
Juice leaning against his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Juice creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Juice is leaning against Major and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Major has Juice pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Juice manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Juice lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juice.
Juice breaks from the clinch.
Major tries for a takedown but Juice circles away easily
and Juice holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Juice digs a right hand underneath Major's ribcage. Major let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Juice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Major backwards.
Nice body punch from Juice - that landed with a thud.
Juice breaks the clinch.
Major throws a right and a left that Juice avoids nicely.
Juice gets a clinch.
Major has Juice pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Juice manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Major. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Major misses the target.
Major throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Juice.
No joy there for Juice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Juice has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juice tries to work over Major's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juice blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Major.
Juice lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Major or not.
Juice lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Major or not.
Juice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Major doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Major has his takedown stuffed
and Juice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Major misses with an uppercut. Juice saw that one coming.
Juice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Major throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Juice counters by moving into the clinch.
Juice lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Juice blocks an elbow strike.
Major digs a right hand into Juice's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Juice's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Major tries to throw a body punch but Juice avoids it by throwing Major back against the cage.
Juice pushes Major back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juice lands a body punch in the clinch.
Major working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Major is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Major gets control of Juice's arms and successfully pulls guard. Major will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Juice stands and steps away. Major gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Major tries for a takedown but Juice circles away easily
and Juice counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Juice.
Juice lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short body shot lands from Juice as the two fighters clinch.
Major tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Juice avoids it.
Major is trying to break the clinch but Juice is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Major.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Juice as the two fighters clinch.
Juice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Denzel Juice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Major misses with a combination
and Juice moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Juice.
Juice slows down the pace here.
Major tries to break free but Juice pushes him back against the cage.
Major lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Major pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Major throws a half hearted mid kick.
Major lands a two punch combo.
Juice just misses with a punch to the body.
Major fails with the takedown
and Juice counters with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denzel Juice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Juice has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Denzel Juice!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Denzel Juice!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Denzel Juice!
Denzel Juice wins by unanimous decision! Denzel Juice retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dee Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jones Shane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Elephant Man - Haters (feat Hunt & Jim Jones) . Dee Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dee Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jones Shane!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Some wild striking there from Shane.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shane.
It looks like Dee Johnson has been cut.
Shane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shane just misses with a punch to the body.
Shane moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shane swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shane throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Shane throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
A combination from Shane does no damage.
Shane misses with a wild combination.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shane counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Shane clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shane blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Shane.
Shane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Shane is controlling the position.
Shane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shane counters with an outside leg kick.
Dee Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Shane scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Shane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shane moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Shane lands with a left to the head.
Shane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shane manages to break the clinch.
Shane misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a big head kick but Shane shrugs it off.
Shane swinging wildly here.
Shane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shane, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shane, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shane, right into the meat.
Shane rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shane looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Shane misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Shane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dee Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Shane misses with a two punch combination.
Shane darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Shane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shane misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Shane counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Johnson to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Shane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jones Shane!
Jones Shane is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Gotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gotti comes to the cage accompanied by Led Zeppelin - Houses of the Holy . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rafael Gotti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherk gets caught flat footed, as Gotti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gotti passes Sherk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sherk defends it well.
Gotti landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gotti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gotti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sherk's head.
Gotti moves into full mount! Sherk won't be happy about that!
Gotti scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sherk is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gotti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sherk is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Sherk tries to reverse the position but Gotti maintains control.
Sherk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gotti. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Gotti has hold of Sherk's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sherk manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gotti jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sherk manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sherk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gotti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gotti is breathing heavily.
Sherk is looking for a sweep.
Sherk is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gotti's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gotti! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Sherk has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rafael Gotti!
Rafael Gotti retains his middleweight title!
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