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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cole Mccullough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rizky Nanda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cole Mccullough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rizky Nanda!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nanda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nanda misses the shot to the body.
Nanda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rizky Nanda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nanda shoots in looking for a takedown but Mccullough manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nanda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mccullough swats away the attempt to clinch by Nanda.
Mccullough tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nanda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mccullough scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mccullough is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mccullough's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccullough is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nanda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccullough has hold of Nanda's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Nanda tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mccullough cranks the arm and Nanda screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Nanda, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cole Mccullough!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Rosenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jish Bratch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romeo Rosenthal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jish Bratch!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bratch enables Rosenthal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bratch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Rosenthal looking to sit in guard and control but Bratch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bratch pushes down on Rosenthal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rosenthal wants to control but Bratch is keeping busy.
Bratch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bratch trying to control the action but Rosenthal is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bratch works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rosenthal blocking the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratch looking to control but Rosenthal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rosenthal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bratch misses with a head shot.
Rosenthal tries to lock up and control but Bratch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bratch throws some wild stikes that Rosenthal manages to avoid easily.
Bratch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rosenthal is looking to escape.
Rosenthal is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bratch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bratch throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratch looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bratch sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bratch punching from mount but Rosenthal doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bratch throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bratch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bratch throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosenthal throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bratch. What's that going to do exactly?
Bratch is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Bratch extends the arm and Rosenthal is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jish Bratch!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodrick Shull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harg Grater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rodrick Shull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harg Grater!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grater throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shull swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grater fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grater throws a push kick but Shull slaps the foot to one side.
Shull swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shull lands a slapping body shot.
Shull fails to land the takedown.
Shull throws a body punch but Grater moves out of range.
Shull takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grater throws a body kick that misses.
Grater gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shull counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grater looks to land a body kick but Shull moved away.
Grater is looking to land body kicks.
Shull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grater was well out of range. Poor timing from Shull.
Grater staying out of range there.
Grater misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shull lands a slapping body shot.
Grater throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grater throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shull counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grater.
Grater throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shull just misses with a punch to the body.
Grater looks for the body kick but Shull saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shull. Grater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grater throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grater misses with a body kick.
Shull swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grater throws a wild body kick that Shull sees coming a mile off.
Grater keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shull fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shull decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shull seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grater trying to control but Shull postures up.
Grater controlling the position well.
Shull is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shull has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shull prevents Grater from improving his position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shull throws a hook to the side of Grater's head but Grater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shull jabs at Grater's body.
Shull is looking to wear down Grater with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grater is looking to clinch.
Harg Grater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shull or perhaps it was just good defense by Grater, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrick Shull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grater throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shull counters with a straight right hand.
Grater tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shull throws a body shot but no joy.
Shull looks to land a left hand but Grater moved out of range nicely.
Shull throws the left hand but Grater avoids the punch easily.
Shull takes a swing at Grater's ribcage but misses.
Grater throws a body kick that misses.
Shull swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grater gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy body kick from Grater
and Shull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grater closes the distance and pushes Shull back into the cage.
Grater misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrick Shull dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shull moves out of range of the body kick from Grater.
A little feinted left hand from Shull on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grater tries to land a front kick but Shull steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grater throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grater looks for the body kick but Shull saw that one coming.
Shull is looking to counter punch.
Grater misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shull lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grater goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grater keeps Shull at a distance using the push kick.
Shull lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shull connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grater is looking to land body kicks.
Grater keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shull.
Grater misses with a body kick.
Shull is looking to counter punch.
Grater throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shull appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grater throws a wild body kick that Shull sees coming a mile off.
Shull lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Shull misses its intended target.
Grater pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grater throws a push kick but Shull slaps the foot to one side.
Grater throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Shull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grater is looking to land body kicks.
Shull misses with an uppercut. Grater saw that one coming.
Grater throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shull lands with a good body shot.
Grater is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shull paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grater throws a wild body kick that Shull sees coming a mile off.
Shull throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grater tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shull is in Grater's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shull looking to pass the guard.
Grater wants to sweep here but Shull controlling him for the moment.
Shull controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grater can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shull stopping the sweep attempt from Grater.
Grater is trying to keep Shull in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shull is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grater avoids the body shot from Shull.
Grater thinks about the counter body kick.
Grater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shull throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Shull. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shull.
Shull misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shull stuns Grater with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shull moves out of range of the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Shull tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grater ducks under a wild hook from Shull.
Grater follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Grater looks to throw a body kick
enabling Shull to counter with a crisp jab.
Grater throws a wild body kick that Shull sees coming a mile off.
Rodrick Shull is winning the standup battle so far.
Grater throws a push kick but Shull slaps the foot to one side.
Grater lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shull takes a step back to recover.
Shull changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grater looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A quick step to the side and Shull tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grater looks for the body kick but Shull saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grater goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrick Shull dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Grater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grater misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Shull misses.
Shull tests Grater's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grater slips a jab from Shull.
Grater misses with a kick to the body.
Shull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shull.
Grater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shull throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grater on the side of the head.
Shull throws a looping overhand right but Grater ducks down to avoid it.
Grater misses with a body kick.
Shull misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grater counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grater throws the kick towards the body but Shull avoids it.
Shull just misses with a punch to the body.
Grater pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shull punishes Grater's body with a nice straight punch.
Shull moves out of range as Grater throws a body kick.
Shull looks to score with a jab to the body but Grater is just out of range.
Shull throws a lazy right hand but Grater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shull is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grater can do to turn this around?
Shull takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shull misses with a hook. Grater ducked under it nicely.
Shull dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shull fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grater looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grater tries to land a front kick but Shull steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grater tries to clinch there but Shull circles away.
Harg Grater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grater looks to land a body kick but Shull moved away.
Grater is looking to land body kicks.
Grater looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grater pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grater tries to clinch there but Shull circles away.
Shull takes a swing at Grater's ribcage but misses.
Grater misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shull thuds a left hand into Grater's body.
Shull lands with an uppercut that bounces Grater off the cage and back into range.
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!
Grater gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grater looks to land a body kick but Shull moved away.
Shull blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grater throws the kick towards the body but Shull avoids it.
Shull is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shull looks to score with a jab to the body but Grater is just out of range.
Shull avoids a kick to the body.
Shull is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shull lands a nice looking body shot.
Grater looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shull was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grater fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shull, pushing him back against the cage.
Grater swings wildly with an uppercut but Shull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grater throws a head punch that misses.
Shull lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grater backwards.
Shull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Grater.
Shull working aggressively here.
Shull has Grater pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grater dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shull is struggling to control the position.
Grater doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Shull - that landed with a thud.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shull is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grater gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shull blocks an uppercut.
Grater has Shull pressed against the cage, preventing Shull from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shull lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grater pushes Shull back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grater gets through Shull's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grater tries to work over Shull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrick Shull showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shull, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrick Shull!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muffin Wonder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jefferson Walter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muffin Wonder!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonder cracks Walter with an open hand slap.
Walter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wonder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Walter swats away the attempt to clinch by Wonder.
Walter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wonder circles away quickly and effectively.
Wonder lands with an overhand left.
Walter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wonder lands a body shot.
Wonder fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Walter to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Walter looks to clinch but Wonder throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Walter taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Muffin Wonder!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rico Wooten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jc Dickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rico Wooten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jc Dickens!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wooten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dickens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooten uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dickens has time to react.
Wooten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooten lands with a shot to the body.
Dickens throws a lazy uppercut
and Wooten makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooten with a nice cross.
It looks like Jc Dickens has been cut.
Wooten lands an overhand right.
Dickens is rocked!
Wooten closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Dickens out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rico Wooten!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dougal McCraken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think David might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Saturdays Celebration. McCraken has chosen Bulgine as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dougal McCraken!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
David is pushing down on McCraken's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCraken is fighting to maintain full guard but David has managed to sneak the leg through.
David working over McCraken with some ground and pound. McCraken looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. David lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McCraken is rocked!
David unloads with some huge strikes here! McCraken is out! David wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eduardo David!
Eduardo David decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tap Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dre Battle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tap Out is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tap Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dre Battle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Out.
Battle is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Out has an Americana. Battle didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Out is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Out hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tap Out!
An out of breath Tap Out thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ed Rackham enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Troy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ed Rackham!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rackham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown tries to clinch up but Rackham circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rackham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rackham.
Brown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but Rackham blocks with his arms.
Rackham lands a shoulder strike.
Rackham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rackham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rackham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Rackham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rackham lands a right hand.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rackham is defending well for now.
Brown throws a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Rackham.
Rackham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
It looks like Troy Brown has been cut.
Brown misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
Rackham lands a left hand.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but Rackham is blocking nicely.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rackham avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rackham.
A body shot lands from Rackham.
Rackham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rackham drops Brown onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brown is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Brown is rocked!
Rackham unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Brown! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rackham is unloading with more strikes now! Brown drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Rackham!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryat Hamza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Flax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Flax will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryat Hamza !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Flax!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flax tries for a takedown but Hamza circles away easily
and Hamza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Flax manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hamza keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hamza pulls Flax into guard.
Hamza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flax defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flax wants to pass the guard but Hamza is keeping the position.
Hamza has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Flax postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flax preventing the sweep.
Flax being controlled here momentarily.
Hamza wants to stand but Flax is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hamza looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Flax tries to roll over but Hamza keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamza stalling.
Hamza tries to stand but can't do so whilst Flax controls his leg.
Flax on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flax missing with punches from the bottom.
Hamza passes to full mount!
Hamza controlling from the full mount.
Hamza looking to secure an arm triangle but Flax defends it well.
Flax is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamza looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hamza has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Flax's face.
Hamza looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hamza has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hamza cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hamza content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryat Hamza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hamza fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Flax to the ground. Hamza is now in Flax's guard.
Flax not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hamza 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hamza advances to half guard.
Hamza controlling the action here.
Hamza trying to pass the guard but Flax defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamza wants to stand but Flax has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamza is working for a kimura but Flax is defending it quite comfortably.
Flax makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flax.
Hamza sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hamza throws a head kick that misses.
Flax misses with a takedown attempt
and Hamza counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Flax!
Flax sneaks out the side door and pushes Hamza away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hamza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Flax was covering up waiting for the punch and Hamza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flax is breathing heavily.
Hamza landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hamza scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hamza 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hamza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Flax wants to stand but Hamza is controlling the position.
Ryat Hamza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hamza wants to get up but he can't break Flax's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hamza is working Flax over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Flax working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hamza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hamza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hamza working some strikes from top position.
Hamza gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Flax looks for a takedown but Hamza sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flax with a poor takedown
and Hamza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hamza .
Ryat Hamza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Flax.
Hamza manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryat Hamza dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hamza bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Flax wants to get back to his feet but Hamza is dominant here and he's now got Flax's back!
Hamza keeps control of the position easily here as Flax tries to buck him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamza is hanging on to Flax's back as he tries to escape.
Flax takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flax showing good submission defense here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hamza controlling the positon.
Hamza throwing damaging strikes from the back! Flax could be in trouble here!
Flax is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hamza controls the position.
Flax trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Flax trying to get back to his feet but Hamza is in full control for now.
Flax defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hamza 's arms.
Hamza trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Flax doesn't escape.
Hamza scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Flax is looking for a way out.
Hamza has the hooks in. Flax is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamza looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Hamza working for a choke but Flax is defending well.
Flax defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hamza 's arms.
Flax turns into Hamza and is now in his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hamza is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamza is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Flax looking for a sweep. Not yet Flax, not yet.
Hamza with a nice head shot there.
Hamza trying to stand up but can't free himself from Flax's guard.
Hamza works over Flax with some ground and pound from guard.
Peter Flax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryat Hamza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hamza is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryat Hamza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hamza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryat Hamza !
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Davy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Kahebwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel Kahebwa will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Don Davy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samuel Kahebwa!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davy Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kahebwa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kahebwa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kahebwa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A combination from Davy Jones does no damage.
Davy Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Davy Jones drops Kahebwa with a beautiful combination! Kahebwa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Davy Jones is looking for the KO!
It looks like Samuel Kahebwa has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahebwa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Davy Jones kicks Kahebwa off and gets back to his feet.
Davy Jones seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kahebwa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahebwa controlling the action here.
Davy Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Davy Jones wants to stand back up but Kahebwa manages to pass into side control.
Davy Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Kahebwa cracks Davy Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Davy Jones is trying to get back to his feet.
Kahebwa stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davy Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Kahebwa tries a head kick but it misses.
Davy Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kahebwa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Davy Jones throws a body punch but Kahebwa moves out of range.
Kahebwa misses with a takedown
and Davy Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kahebwa looks winded!
Davy Jones scores with a nice strike.
Kahebwa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Davy Jones misses the shot to the body.
Davy Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahebwa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davy Jones.
Davy Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Davy Jones loads up on a big right hand but Kahebwa slips the punch.
Kahebwa thinks about the counter body kick.
Davy Jones is looking to wear down Kahebwa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahebwa misses with a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Davy Jones.
Kahebwa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Davy Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kahebwa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Davy Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Davy Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Davy Jones scores with a shot to the side of Kahebwa's head.
Davy Jones lands an uppercut.
Davy Jones throws a big uppercut that drops Kahebwa! More strikes from Davy Jones and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kahebwa lies dazed against the cage as Davy Jones celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Davy Jones!
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