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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gorge Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior comes to the cage accompanied by The way I swing!. Roberts has chosen Hell Yeah as his entrance music. Gorge Junior had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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195 lbs
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205 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorge Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior lands with a nice body punch.
Roberts takes one on the button.
Junior fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Junior sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roberts.
Gorge Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Roberts.
Roberts dives in and grabs Junior's left leg, looking for a takedown. Junior pushes down on Roberts's head and hops out.
No luck for Roberts with that takedown attempt.
Junior works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jab, jab by Junior - just one landing.
Junior fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roberts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Junior sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.
Junior thows a body shot but no joy.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Junior connects with the punch.
Gorge Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Junior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Junior cracks Roberts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Roberts moves out of range as Junior strikes.
Junior thuds a left hand into Roberts's 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!
Junior scores with a body shot.
Roberts looks gassed!
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Junior sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Junior scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Junior connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Junior drops Roberts with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Roberts looks back up at him and smiles so Junior waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Roberts is rocked!
Junior lands with a big right hook that stumbles Roberts - he's out on his feet here! Junior follows up with another monster hook that separates Roberts from consciousness! Roberts falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Junior stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gorge Junior!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaston Chevarie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big john (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). john is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jimmy Dean - Big John. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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206 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaston Chevarie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big john!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
john dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chevarie. That did some damage!
john throws a front kick that sends Chevarie stumbling back into the cage.
Chevarie is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
john misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
john throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
john gets the takedown into side control.
john lands some shots froms side control.
It looks like Gaston Chevarie has been cut.
john scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chevarie to see if he's OK.
Chevarie is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
john is looking to take a break and control but Chevarie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
john content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
john working the ground and pound.
Gaston Chevarie's cut is getting worse.
john connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chevarie some visible discomfort.
Jeez, Gaston Chevarie's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gaston Chevarie's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Big john!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macho Martel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Original Techno Viking. Ferguson has chosen Breaking Benjamin singing "You Fight Me" live for the crowd tonight!!!! as his entrance music. Kevin Ferguson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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237 lbs
14 - 4 - 1 |
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238 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macho Martel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson motions for Martel to come forward. Ferguson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Macho Martel has been cut.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Ferguson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Martel is out of range and Ferguson settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Martel blocks the leg kick.
Martel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferguson circles away.
Ferguson throws a low kick, looking for Martel's leg but Martel calmly moves out of range.
Martel dives in and grabs Ferguson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes down on Martel's head and hops out.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ferguson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martel feints and as Ferguson raises his hands in defense, Martel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ferguson tries to strike from the bottom.
Martel tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Ferguson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Martel from controlling successfully.
Martel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ferguson is striking from the bottom but Martel uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson strikes from the bottom but Martel passes into mount!
Martel wants to finish this one by submission but Ferguson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Martel.
Ferguson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ferguson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Martel blocks Ferguson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Martel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Martel landing strikes from the mount.
Martel controlling his opponent.
Ferguson is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is trying to reverse the position but instead Martel has taken his back - oops!
Martel keeps control of the position as Ferguson tries to break free.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martel has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Ferguson is defending well but eventually Martel manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Ferguson has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Macho Martel!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jannik Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansen comes to the cage accompanied by The Jester Race. Marshall has chosen Graduation Bitches as his entrance music. Marco Marshall has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jannik Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marshall.
Marshall trying to control the action but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Hansen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Marshall has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Marshall misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hansen wants to get back to his feet.
Marshall in side control, throwing shots but Hansen defends.
Marshall throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Marshall is looking to take a break and control but Hansen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marshall cracks Hansen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Hansen.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Hansen.
Hansen missing with a left hand there. Marshall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hansen throws out a loose jab but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jannik Hansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hansen.
Marshall shoots in and bounces Hansen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall won't allow Hansen to get back to his feet.
Marshall throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Hansen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marshall is controlling him.
Marshall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marshall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marshall lands a couple of elbows.
Marshall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marshall prevents Hansen from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marshall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hansen wants to stand up but Marshall is controlling him.
Marshall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marshall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marshall working some strikes from top position.
Marshall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hansen wants to stand up but Marshall is controlling him.
Marshall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hansen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hansen being controlled here, momentarily.
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall content to stall in guard here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Marco Marshall just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hansen missing with a left hand there. Marshall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hansen throws a big shot that misses.
Hansen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Hansen.
Marshall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Marco Marshall has been cut.
Marshall slips a straight right by Hansen.
Hansen misses with a straight left.
Hansen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hansen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hansen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marshall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen wants to get back to his feet but Marshall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marshall cracks Hansen with a solid left hand.
Marshall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Marshall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hansen's head.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
Hansen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marshall landing some decent shots from guard.
Marshall thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marco Marshall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marco Marshall'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.
Marshall shoots in looking for a takedown. Hansen tries to sprawl out of it but Marshall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hansen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marshall moves away from the strike by Hansen.
Marshall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hansen.
Hansen stuffs the takedown attempt from Marshall. Marshall gets slowly back to his feet.
Hansen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marshall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshall tries for a takedown but Hansen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jannik Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Marshall.
Hansen looks to land a right hand but Marshall moved out of range.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marshall thows a big elbow that misses.
Marshall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
Hansen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
Marshall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marshall seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marshall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marshall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hansen is not content to let Marshall control the position.
Hansen pushes Marshall off looking to stand but Marshall dives back in and keeps control.
Marshall controlling the pace.
Marshall seems to be looking for submissions.
Hansen wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Marshall moves out of range as Hansen strikes.
Hansen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marshall.
Marshall slips a jab and a cross from Hansen.
Marshall slips under a jab.
Jannik Hansen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hansen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marshall is defended easily by Hansen.
Marshall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hansen was covering up waiting for the punch and Marshall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Marshall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hansen's head.
Marshall with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Marshall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marshall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marshall landing some decent shots from guard.
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Hansen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marshall is controlling him.
Marshall trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Marshall is in close to Hansen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marshall slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
Marshall stops Hansen from standing up.
Marshall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marshall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marshall lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marshall scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marshall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marshall trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Marshall cracks Hansen with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Marshall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marco Marshall's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hansen stuffs the takedown attempt from Marshall. Marshall gets slowly back to his feet.
Hansen throws a series of punches but Marshall moves out of range.
Hansen misses the jab.
Marshall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marshall scores with a takedown into Hansen's guard.
Marshall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marshall looking to sit in guard and control but Hansen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marshall is on top in guard.
Marshall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen is looking to stand up but Marshall isn't so interested in that idea.
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Marshall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marshall slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marshall throws a big right hand that misses.
Marshall lands a couple of digs.
Marshall prevents Hansen from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hansen throws out a loose jab but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Hansen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hansen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marshall on the side of the head.
Marshall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall is putting a hurting on Hansen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Marshall landing strikes.
Hansen trying to remain calm as Marshall controls from the top position.
Marshall wants to control for a moment but Hansen uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Marshall is trying to control. Hansen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marshall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marshall winds up and cracks Hansen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marshall controlling the action here.
Marshall looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jannik Hansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshall trying to control from half guard but Hansen is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hansen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Marshall feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hansen has his foot on Marshall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marshall works his way back into a safe position though.
Marshall postures up and lands a big shot to Hansen's brow.
Hansen pushes Marshall off and scrambles back to his feet.
Marshall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hansen wants to stand but Marshall is controlling the position.
Marshall seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marshall is in close to Hansen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
Marshall landing some decent shots from guard.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
Despite being in the dominant position, Marco Marshall just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hansen looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.
Marshall walks into a straight right hand from Hansen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hansen throws a hook but Marshall blocks it.
Marshall scores a takedown into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall lands a big shot there that rocks Hansen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Marshall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marshall winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Marshall!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Haminall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuke Dukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haminall comes to the cage accompanied by The Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkle. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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308 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Haminall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuke Dukem!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukem throws a hook but Haminall blocks it.
Dukem misses with a hook.
Haminall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dukem is fending him off so far but Haminall persists. Nope, Dukem circles away and we're back to standing.
Haminall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dukem is looking to improve his position.
Haminall is nestled in close to Dukem, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haminall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dukem is trying to control but can't.
Haminall is nestled in close to Dukem, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dukem wants to get back to full guard.
Dukem trying to control but Haminall postures up.
Haminall prevents Dukem from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haminall throwing shots but Dukem is blocking nicely.
Dukem trying to hold on to Haminall's head to control him but Haminall postures up.
Dukem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haminall.
Dukem is looking to control Haminall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dukem avoid being mounted?
Haminall is working for a kimura but Dukem is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Haminall misses with a takedown attempt - Dukem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dukem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haminall counters with a takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Haminall are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dukem tries to bench press Haminall off him but Haminall keeps the position.
Haminall grinds an elbow into Dukem's temple.
Dukem tries to improve position but can't.
Dukem managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Haminall.
Haminall throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dukem avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Haminall.
Dukem is trying to control Haminall's posture but Haminall avoids it.
Dukem really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haminall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dukem misses with a takedown
and Haminall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haminall thows a huge punch but Dukem dodges it nicely.
Dukem moves into full guard.
Haminall trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haminall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haminall postures up.
Haminall trying to control but Dukem is working from the bottom.
Haminall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haminall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haminall's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haminall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dukem misses with a looping right.
Haminall shoots in and bounces Dukem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukem is controlling Haminall's posture.
Haminall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dukem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haminall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You can see the frustration on Dukem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dukem manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dukem blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haminall.
Haminall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dukem is just riding it out for now. Haminall eventually gives up the hold.
Dukem tries to roll over but Haminall keeps him under control.
Haminall is working for a kimura but Dukem is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haminall is thwarting Dukem's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dukem can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dukem tries to get to full guard but Haminall has control of the leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dukem tries for a takedown but Haminall circles away easily
and Haminall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Haminall.
Matt Haminall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuke Dukem.
Haminall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Haminall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dukem is looking for a sweep.
Dukem holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haminall fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Haminall in side control lands a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Haminall stalls from top position.
Dukem struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Haminall dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Haminall has his takedown stuffed
and Dukem counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Haminall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dukem's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dukem's back!
Haminall punches the canvas rather than the man.
Haminall lands strikes to the head.
Haminall is trying to stick to Dukem's back but Dukem is turning into Haminall. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Haminall's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dukem.
Dukem trying to control the position from guard on top but Haminall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haminall wants to sweep but no luck.
Haminall is trying to keep Dukem in close.
Dukem trying to control but Haminall is working from the bottom.
Haminall wants to sweep but no luck.
Haminall has momentary wrist control but Dukem slips an elbow through the middle.
Dukem trying to control but Haminall is working from the bottom.
Dukem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Haminall here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Haminall tries for a takedown but Dukem circles away easily
and Dukem counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Haminall!
Haminall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dukem trying to control but Haminall is having none of it.
Dukem looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Haminall tries to hold on but Dukem postures up.
Haminall is desperately trying to improve his position but Dukem has a good base and remains in mount.
Haminall is squirming around, avoiding Dukem's attempts to control the action.
Haminall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dukem lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukem putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Haminall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haminall takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dukem working the ground and pound effectively.
Dukem landing shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haminall is looking to get to half guard.
Dukem in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dukem fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Haminall is trying to escape the mount.
Dukem pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dukem looking to finish Haminall with some ground and pound. This is bad for Haminall!
Dukem has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Haminall's face.
Dukem trying to control but Haminall is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Dukem.
Haminall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haminall tries to lock up and control but Dukem gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Haminall is trying to escape the mount.
Dukem with a couple of short strikes.
Haminall is looking to improve his position but Dukem isn't that keen on the idea.
Dukem looking to control but Haminall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Dukem.
Haminall has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dukem pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dukem avoids the attempt from Haminall to control.
Haminall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukem pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Haminall regains half guard.
Dukem landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Dukem.
Haminall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dukem seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haminall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haminall wants to control but Dukem is keeping busy.
Haminall wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haminall is looking to control Dukem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haminall avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Haminall is refusing to be controlled, as Dukem sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuke Dukem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Haminall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dukem counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Haminall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haminall moves into full guard.
Dukem trying to control but Haminall is working from the bottom.
Dukem landing some decent shots from guard.
Haminall looking to control.
Dukem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nuke Dukem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haminall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dukem's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dukem is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukem connects with a couple of short punches.
Haminall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haminall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haminall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haminall thows a huge punch but Dukem dodges it nicely.
Dukem is looking to improve his position.
Haminall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dukem's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haminall lands a nice short elbow.
Haminall landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dukem wants to control but Haminall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Haminall trying to pass the guard but Dukem defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dukem doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Haminall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haminall looking to pass the guard.
Haminall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haminall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haminall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dukem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haminall landing some decent shots from guard.
Dukem is trying to control the position but Haminall postures up.
Dukem has control of Haminall's left arm, preventing Haminall from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dukem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haminall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haminall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haminall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haminall is in close to Dukem's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Haminall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dukem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haminall trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed right hand from Dukem misses the target.
Haminall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dukem counters with a nice double leg into side control. Haminall won't be happy with that.
Haminall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Haminall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dukem's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dukem's back!
Haminall trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dukem avoids the strikes from Haminall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haminall avoiding Dukem 's attempts to control his hands.
Dukem tries to roll but Haminall sticks to his back.
Dukem is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Haminall somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Haminall somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Dukem tries to roll but Haminall sticks to his back.
Haminall missing with punches from the back.
Dukem rolls, trying to escape but Haminall keeps control of the position.
Haminall looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Haminall cracks Dukem with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Dukem from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Dukem covering up well and avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haminall punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dukem trying to control the hands but Haminall breaks the grip.
Dukem covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Dukem's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Haminall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Haminall 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Haminall!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between fuzzy wuzzy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drederic Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, fuzzy wuzzy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Drederic Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
wuzzy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tatum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from wuzzy.
Nice defenses there by Tatum.
Tatum wants to clinch.
wuzzy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tatum slips a jab from wuzzy.
fuzzy wuzzy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
wuzzy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tatum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
wuzzy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
wuzzy misses with an uppercut. Tatum saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
wuzzy tries to bum rush Tatum with a series of wild strikes but Tatum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
wuzzy misses the shot to the body.
wuzzy throws a body punch but Tatum moves out of range.
wuzzy fails to land with a series of punches.
wuzzy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from wuzzy does it's job there.
It looks like Drederic Tatum has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
wuzzy swats away the attempt to clinch by Tatum.
Tatum pushes wuzzy up against the cage in a clinch.
wuzzy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
wuzzy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
wuzzy tries to circle away but Tatum has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tatum.
wuzzy is looking to break free of the clinch but Tatum has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on wuzzy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tatum has wuzzy pressed against the cage, preventing wuzzy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tatum is stalling here.
wuzzy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tatum lands a right hand that snaps the head of wuzzy backwards.
Come on Tatum - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tatum decides to pull guard.
wuzzy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tatum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, wuzzy has managed to get both his arms back between Tatum's legs - danger averted.
Tatum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. wuzzy is aware though and is defending well.
wuzzy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tatum looking to control but wuzzy passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
wuzzy seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Tatum trying to control but wuzzy postures up.
Tatum actively working from the bottom here.
Tatum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and wuzzy pushes past his half guard into mount!
Tatum working to try and regain half guard.
Tatum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tatum flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatum is trying to escape the mount.
wuzzy controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that fuzzy wuzzy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Drederic Tatum'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.
wuzzy misses with the combination.
wuzzy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tatum slips a jab and a cross from wuzzy.
wuzzy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
wuzzy throws a looping overhand right but Tatum ducks down to avoid it.
Tatum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from wuzzy misses its intended target.
A punch combination from wuzzy misses.
Tatum tries to clinch but wuzzy moves out of range.
wuzzy misses with a wild combination.
wuzzy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
wuzzy misses the jab.
wuzzy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
wuzzy tries to keep at a distance but Tatum has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tatum keeps control of wuzzy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum stalling the fight.
wuzzy is trying to maintain a safe position but Tatum gets an underhook and turns wuzzy into the cage.
Tatum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from wuzzy.
Tatum has wuzzy pressed against the cage, preventing wuzzy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Tatum.
Tatum gets through wuzzy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
wuzzy has had enough of the clinch but Tatum keeps him there for the moment.
Tatum holding his opponent close, against the cage.
wuzzy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tatum has him pressed against the cage.
wuzzy breaks the clinch.
wuzzy scores with a nice right hand.
fuzzy wuzzy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tatum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tatum misses with a knee to the head.
wuzzy has had enough of the clinch but Tatum keeps him there for the moment.
wuzzy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tatum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
wuzzy manages to break the clinch.
Tatum moves in looking to clinch but wuzzy pushes him off.
wuzzy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tatum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
wuzzy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
wuzzy takes a swing at Tatum's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum takes the fight into the clinch.
Tatum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
wuzzy tries to break free but Tatum pushes him back against the cage.
Tatum lands a damaging elbow.
wuzzy tries to break free but Tatum pushes him back against the cage.
Tatum manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
wuzzy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tatum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, wuzzy has managed to get both his arms back between Tatum's legs - danger averted.
Tatum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tatum working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because wuzzy has passed into half guard!
wuzzy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum gets full guard.
Tatum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. wuzzy is aware though and is defending well.
Tatum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tatum is breathing heavily.
Tatum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and wuzzy defends well.
Tatum looking for subs off his back but wuzzy has passed one foot through into half guard.
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.
wuzzy tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tatum controls his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
wuzzy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
wuzzy tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tatum controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that fuzzy wuzzy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Drederic Tatum's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
wuzzy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatum manages to avoid it.
wuzzy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tatum doesn't manage to clinch there - wuzzy circles away.
wuzzy throws a right and a left that both miss.
wuzzy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from wuzzy.
wuzzy throws a nice looking combination but Tatum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tatum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from wuzzy.
wuzzy throws a series of strikes that have Tatum backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum scores a takedown into full mount!
Tatum working for a guillotine from mount but wuzzy is in no mood to give up.
Tatum jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… wuzzy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by wuzzy and Tatum has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum controls the position from side control.
Tatum working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tatum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
wuzzy wants to get back to his feet but Tatum drags him back down.
Tatum fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tatum wants to lay and pray for a moment but wuzzy keeps working.
Tatum thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
wuzzy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tatum asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tatum doesn't manage to clinch there - wuzzy circles away.
wuzzy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tatum rushes wuzzy and presses him up against the cage.
Tatum is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
wuzzy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tatum tries to land a knee to the head but wuzzy blocks with his arms.
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.
wuzzy is trying to break free.
wuzzy is trying to force a seperation but Tatum has the dominant position.
Tatum has wuzzy pressed against the cage, preventing wuzzy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
wuzzy is trying to break free.
Tatum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tatum lands a nice elbow.
It looks like fuzzy wuzzy has been cut.
wuzzy can't break the clinch.
Tatum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite wuzzy's efforts to push away.
Tatum comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tatum misses with a knee strike.
wuzzy tries to stall but Tatum uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tatum taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tatum.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatum is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tatum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but wuzzy blocks it with crossed arms.
Tatum keeps control of wuzzy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
wuzzy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Drederic Tatum just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
wuzzy looks to throw the jab but Tatum is out of range.
Tatum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has wuzzy pinned against the cage. wuzzy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab from Tatum.
Tatum has a takedown stuffed.
wuzzy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tatum clinches with his opponent.
wuzzy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
wuzzy is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum prevents wuzzy from breaking the clinch.
Tatum keeps control of wuzzy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tatum prevents wuzzy from breaking the clinch.
Tatum misses with an elbow over the top.
Tatum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite wuzzy's efforts to push away.
wuzzy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tatum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite wuzzy's efforts to push away.
Tatum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but wuzzy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
wuzzy is looking to break free of the clinch but Tatum has double underhooks.
wuzzy working hard to break the clinch.
wuzzy tries to break free but Tatum pushes him back against the cage.
Tatum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
wuzzy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
wuzzy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from wuzzy. Tatum does a little dance to reset his feet.
wuzzy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
fuzzy wuzzy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatum takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tatum - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
wuzzy trying to control the position but instead, Tatum has worked for underhooks and has pushed wuzzy into the cage.
Tatum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
wuzzy is looking to break free of the clinch but Tatum has double underhooks.
Tatum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tatum has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. wuzzy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
fuzzy wuzzy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drederic Tatum.
Tatum is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
wuzzy is trying to break the clinch but Tatum is controlling him.
wuzzy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tatum is just too persistent for him and manages to trip wuzzy to the mat. wuzzy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
wuzzy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tatum is controlling him.
Tatum wants to control from the top but wuzzy keeps moving.
Tatum drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tatum jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
wuzzy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tatum!
Tatum is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
wuzzy wants to stand but Tatum is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Tatum tries to lock up and control but wuzzy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
wuzzy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tatum keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
wuzzy wants to control the pace but Tatum is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drederic Tatum dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Tatum tries to clinch but wuzzy is having none of it.
Tatum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling wuzzy to score with a decent uppercut.
wuzzy looks to land a combination but Tatum avoids it well.
Tatum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from wuzzy.
Tatum clinches up against the cage.
Tatum connects with a knee to the head.
wuzzy tries to break the clinch but Tatum is controlling the position.
Tatum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite wuzzy's efforts to push away.
wuzzy gets underhooks to prevent Tatum's takedown attempt.
wuzzy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tatum throws a knee to the head but misses.
wuzzy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
wuzzy takes an elbow to the temple.
Tatum throws an elbow that misses.
A hook to the body from Tatum.
wuzzy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tatum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
wuzzy is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tatum is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tatum just misses with a elbow thrown towards wuzzy's brow.
wuzzy breaks the clinch.
Tatum moves into the clinch.
wuzzy tries to break the clinch but Tatum is controlling the position.
Tatum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of wuzzys head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on wuzzy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
wuzzy wants to break the clinch but can't.
wuzzy working hard to break the clinch.
wuzzy is struggling to control the position.
wuzzy is trying to break the clinch but Tatum is controlling him.
Tatum tries to land a knee to the head but wuzzy blocks with his arms.
wuzzy working hard to break the clinch.
wuzzy tries to break free but Tatum pushes him back against the cage.
Tatum drops down looking for an ankle pick but wuzzy pulls his leg out and moves away.
wuzzy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
wuzzy missing with a left hand there. Tatum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tatum moves into range and clinches up with wuzzy.
A short right from Tatum on the inside.
wuzzy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tatum tries to score a body lock takedown but wuzzy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
fuzzy wuzzy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drederic Tatum.
Tatum keeps control of wuzzy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tatum successfully pulls guard.
wuzzy wanted to stand there but Tatum had control of the position.
Tatum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but wuzzy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
wuzzy wants to stand but Tatum is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
wuzzy trying to control but Tatum is working from the bottom.
Tatum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. wuzzy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
wuzzy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tatum is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tatum isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. wuzzy stacks Tatum on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by wuzzy!
Tatum is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
wuzzy stands up and beckons Tatum to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Drederic Tatum.
I think Tatum 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:48
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drederic Tatum! Drederic Tatum retains his bantamweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between mikki Hiiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sisu Aalto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiiri comes to the cage accompanied by LIAR. Aalto has chosen . as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, mikki Hiiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sisu Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aalto tries to clinch but Hiiri is having none of it.
Aalto is looking to clinch.
Aalto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hiiri misses with a takedown attempt - Aalto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hiiri swats away the attempt to clinch by Aalto.
Hiiri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aalto defends it nicely.
Aalto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hiiri scores with a takedown into Aalto's guard.
Aalto throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Aalto throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hiiri cracks Aalto with a solid left hand.
Aalto throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aalto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hiiri landing with the ground and pound.
Hiiri is pushing down on Aalto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aalto is fighting to maintain full guard but Hiiri has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hiiri lands a nice short elbow.
Aalto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hiiri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hiiri seems to be working for a kimura but Aalto defends the submission attempt.
Hiiri wants to pass the guard but Aalto is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiiri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aalto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Aalto wants to improve his position but Hiiri is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Hiiri there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aalto misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice body punch from Hiiri.
Aalto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sisu Aalto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aalto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiiri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hiiri jabs at Aalto's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hiiri.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mikki Hiiri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiiri is breathing heavily.
Aalto wants to clinch.
Hiiri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hiiri misses with a low kick.
Aalto wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aalto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aalto moves in looking to clinch but Hiiri pushes him off.
Aalto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hiiri, pushing him back against the cage.
Hiiri fails to pull guard.
Aalto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hiiri just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hiiri is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aalto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hiiri has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aalto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aalto jumps guard and drags Hiiri to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Aalto throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Aalto will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Aalto trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hiiri slips nicely into half guard.
Aalto punching from the bottom.
Hiiri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aalto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hiiri has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aalto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aalto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hiiri.
Aalto takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiiri has picked Aalto up - he's going for a ride! Hiiri dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Aalto landing a few short strikes.
Hiiri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aalto's head.
Aalto missing with punches from the bottom.
Aalto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hiiri is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aalto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aalto missing with punches from the bottom.
Aalto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Aalto gets full guard.
Aalto throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hiiri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aalto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aalto tries to clinch up but Hiiri circles away and keeps his distance.
Aalto doesn't manage to clinch there - Hiiri circles away.
Aalto fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiiri drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hiiri looking to pass the guard.
Aalto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aalto trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Aalto trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Aalto trying to strike off his back.
Hiiri passes into half guard.
Aalto throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Aalto wants to improve his position but Hiiri is controlling well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hiiri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aalto but Aalto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hiiri throws a sloppy head kick and Aalto moves out of range easily.
Hiiri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aalto as he avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiiri swats away the attempt to clinch by Aalto.
Aalto moves in looking to clinch but Hiiri pushes him off.
Aalto doesn't manage to clinch there - Hiiri circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mikki Hiiri dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hiiri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sisu Aalto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aalto tries to close the distance and clinch but Hiiri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aalto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiiri shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aalto's guard.
Aalto trying to strike off his back.
Aalto trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hiiri looking to pass the guard.
Aalto will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hiiri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hiiri drops back looking for a leg! Aalto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aalto manages to kick Hiiri off! Hiiri jumps back into Aalto's guard.
Aalto throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aalto doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hiiri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aalto tries to clinch but Hiiri moves out of range.
Hiiri tries to keep at a distance but Aalto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hiiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aalto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiiri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aalto tries to strike from the bottom.
Aalto will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Aalto throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hiiri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aalto trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Aalto lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Hiiri sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aalto's guard.
Hiiri winds up and cracks Aalto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aalto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aalto.
Aalto throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hiiri is pushing down on Aalto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aalto is fighting to maintain full guard but Hiiri has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aalto lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Aalto throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hiiri has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Aalto defend it? Hiiri steps over the head and cranks it - Aalto is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hiiri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). mikki Hiiri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bamela Banderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Betoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoli comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mario theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Bamela Banderson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
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282 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bamela Banderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Betoli!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Betoli blocks a head kick by Banderson.
Bamela Banderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Banderson. That's going to slow Betoli down.
A leg kick checked by Betoli.
Banderson looks to land a body kick but Betoli moved away.
Betoli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Betoli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Banderson in his tracks.
Banderson throws out a leg kick but Betoli moves out of range and Banderson only half commits.
Banderson gets caught flat footed, as Betoli shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Banderson wants to stand and escape but Betoli is having none of it.
Betoli drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Betoli seems to have locked his on tight now - Banderson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Betoli, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mario Betoli!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between River Walken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gorge Jurgel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Walken might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Flim Star by Suede. Jurgel has chosen Rock N Roll Train as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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156 lbs
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164 lbs
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, River Walken!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorge Jurgel!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurgel fails with a takedown attempt.
Jurgel moves out of range as Walken throws a body kick.
Gorge Jurgel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walken thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jurgel if he has to take too many more of those.
Jurgel misses with a takedown attempt - Walken sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walken shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Jurgel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jurgel stopping the sweep attempt from Walken.
Jurgel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Walken manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jurgel has Walken in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jurgel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jurgel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walken is one step ahead there.
Walken will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jurgel looking for a guillotine here but Walken defends easily.
Jurgel is trying to control the position but Walken postures up.
Jurgel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walken defends it easily.
Walken trying to control but Jurgel is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Walken is really struggling to control Jurgel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walken with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jurgel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jurgel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walken.
A head kick misses from Walken.
Jurgel misses with a wild combination.
Walken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jurgel.
Jurgel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jurgel throws a hook but Walken avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Walken misses
and Jurgel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walken shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jurgel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walken pulls his head out easily.
Jurgel is looking to get back to full guard here but Walken has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jurgel is looking to improve his position but Walken isn't that keen on the idea.
Jurgel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Walken controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walken misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jurgel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jurgel tries to control Walken's body but Walken pushes him off. Jurgel squirms to his side and now Walken has his back!
Jurgel is trapped and Walken is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Jurgel trying to control the action but Walken just sinks the hooks in.
Jurgel staying busy and making it hard for Walken to control.
Walken really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jurgel trying to control the position but Walken manages to sink in the hooks.
Jurgel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Walken kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gorge Jurgel will probably get the nod.
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.
Walken wants to clinch.
Jurgel lands a really nice looking cross but Walken seems unphased.
Walken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jurgel.
Jurgel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walken counters by moving into the clinch.
Walken prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walken crunches a lovely knee into Jurgel's ribcage.
Walken drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jurgel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jurgel shoots and misses
and Walken counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
River Walken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorge Jurgel.
Jurgel is trying is best to control the position here.
Jurgel is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Walken is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jurgel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Walken is thwarting Jurgel's attempts to control the position.
Walken is looking to take a break and control but Jurgel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walken trying to pass the guard but Jurgel defending well.
Jurgel trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walken wants to control but Jurgel is keeping him busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jurgel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jurgel wants it to stay on the feet.
Jurgel leaves Walken with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Walken clinches but Jurgel breaks the clinch
and Jurgel counters with a single leg into guard. Walken didn't expect that.
Jurgel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jurgel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jurgel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Walken wants to control but Jurgel is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Walken is defending against the submission attempts here by Jurgel.
Jurgel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Walken with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jurgel throwing shots but Walken is blocking nicely.
Jurgel is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Walken still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Walken has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Jurgel tries to improve position but can't.
Walken is looking to take a break and control but Jurgel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Walken working away.
Jurgel regains half guard there - taking advantage of Walken's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Walken is looking for a kimura here.
Jurgel trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gorge Jurgel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Walken shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jurgel defends it nicely.
Jurgel misses with a wild body shot.
Jurgel lands a nice shot that snaps Walken's head back.
Nice shot lands for Jurgel.
Jurgel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jurgel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jurgel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walken has his foot on Jurgel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jurgel works his way back into a safe position though.
Walken not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walken is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Walken wants to control but Jurgel is keeping him busy.
Jurgel is holding on to half guard well.
Jurgel missing with punches from the bottom.
Jurgel actively working from the bottom here.
Jurgel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jurgel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jurgel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jurgel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walken sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jurgel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walken gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jurgel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walken doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walken manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Walken got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jurgel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walken has managed to get both his arms back between Jurgel's legs - danger averted.
Walken is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Walken trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurgel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four 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.
Jurgel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walken defends well.
Walken drops back looking for a leg! Jurgel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jurgel manages to kick Walken off! Walken jumps back into Jurgel's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walken fails with the takedown
and Jurgel counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Walken!
Jurgel controlling the pace for now.
Walken really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorge Jurgel really dominated that round.
That's time! Walken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Walken wants to clinch.
Walken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jurgel.
Jurgel delivers a nice body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jurgel is defended easily by Walken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgel misses with a takedown
and Walken counters with a shoot takedown. Jurgel fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walken accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jurgel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jurgel keeping moving, preventing Walken from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walken avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jurgel keeping moving, preventing Walken from controlling successfully.
Walken sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jurgel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walken defends well.
Walken trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurgel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jurgel looking to control.
Walken trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurgel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walken is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jurgel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Walken has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. River Walken just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Walken shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jurgel pinned against the cage. Jurgel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Walken tries a head kick but it misses.
Jurgel misses with a looping left.
Jurgel leaves Walken with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Walken gets caught flat footed, as Jurgel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Walken keeping moving, preventing Jurgel from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jurgel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walken being controlled here, momentarily.
Jurgel trying to control the position from guard on top but Walken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jurgel thows a big elbow that misses.
Jurgel content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Gorge Jurgel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Walken takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jurgel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Walken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jurgel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Walken misses with a takedown attempt - Jurgel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jurgel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jurgel wants to land a leg kick but Walken is out of range.
Walken looks to land a right hand but Jurgel moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walken takes one on the button.
Walken slips under a jab.
Jurgel throws a jab but it's blocked by Walken.
Jurgel closes the distance and clinches up with Walken, looking for a takedown. Jurgel pushes Walken against the cage but Walken circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Walken doesn't manage to clinch there - Jurgel circles away.
Walken shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Walken was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jurgel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jurgel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jurgel prevents any damage by holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgel wants to hold on but Walken pushes him away.
Jurgel is desperately trying to improve his position but Walken has a good base and remains in mount.
Walken takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jurgel tries to hold on but Walken postures up.
Jurgel working to try and regain half guard.
Walken trying to control but Jurgel is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgel has given up his back here.
Walken wants to control but Jurgel manages to buck him off and is now in Walken's guard! Nice work there by Jurgel!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walken throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Walken throws a head kick that misses.
Jurgel lands with a nice combination. Walken backs away looking to recover.
Jurgel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walken shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jurgel as he avoids it easily.
Walken closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jurgel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walken pulls his leg out and moves away.
Walken has closed the distance and engaged Jurgel in a clinch.
River Walken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walken looking to throw knees to the head but Jurgel is blocking nicely.
Jurgel is working for takedown but Walken is calmly controlling the position for now.
River Walken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorge Jurgel.
Walken gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jurgel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walken throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
River Walken showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jurgel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:49
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorge Jurgel!
Gorge Jurgel is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Kratorius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Tappin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kratorius comes to the cage accompanied by Big Bang. Wolfgang Kratorius could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George Tappin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfgang Kratorius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Tappin!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kratorius moves out of range of the body kick.
Tappin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kratorius circles away quickly and effectively.
Kratorius feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tappin sprawling to the canvas! Tappin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kratorius finish him?!
Tappin is rocked!
It looks like George Tappin has been cut.
Kratorius moves in close and cracks Tappin with a massive right hand! Tappin, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Kratorius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolfgang Kratorius!
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